| John Barton Phone: 936-539-1923 1200 N Loop 336 W #9A Mobile: 936-520-1716 Conroe, TX 77301 Email: [email protected] O B J E C T I V E To utilize my varied experiences in management, computer technology, personnel, artistic design, public relations to contribute to an organization's sucess. E D U C A T I O N Sam Houston State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Sam Houston State University Computer Services Training Freshmen Orientation Leader Training Regional Leadership Conference, Tau Kappa Epsilon Personnel Training Seminar through Kirby Vacuums C O M P U T E R S K I L L S Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP Microsoft Office 98, 2000 and XP Familar with World Wide Web Familiar with AutoCAD Familiar with Dreamweaver 4 Familiar with Paint Shop Pro 5.0 E M P L O Y M E N T (Ongoing) Freelance Artist and Production Assistant for Television, Film and Theater (2002) Continuing Education Instructor, Cy Fair College Taught HTML, DHTML and CSS to continuing education students Provided lesson plans as well as projects for students to complete (Jan 01 - May 02) Computer Technician, Sam Houston State University, Computer Services Conducted troubleshooting of computer terminals Replaced damaged hardwareat individual terminals Assisted students with indiviual network problems Maintained network and individual terminals to perform at optimum capabilities Responsible for knowing basic knowledge of SHSU computer systems and programs Providing assistance to professors on varied software from word processing to web design (Jan 2002) Technical Director, Crighton Players, Conroe, TX Chief designer for production of Shakespeare's Macbeth Coordinated with other designers and director to create a working timeline for project Supervised volunteer crew to construct set and props Finished project under time and budget with dynamic reviews (Oct 2001) Costume Designer, Sam Houston State University, Department of Theatre and Dance Supervised construction of costumes for university production Supervised crew to create highly detailed pieces that were tailor made for actors Designs based on heavy research, as well as presented ideas to directors (Nov 2000) Technical Director, Sam Houston State University, School of Music Designed and supervised building of opera set Managed a crew of volunteer to build set. Completed project 20% under budget (June 2000) Costume Designer, Huntsville Children's Theater, Huntsville, TX Designed different costumes for a cast of 50 children, aged 6 to 17 Responsible for the design and construction of costumes within a three week period Managed a crew of volunteer helpers Completed the costumes two days before deadline and under budget (1999 - 2000) Labortory Technician, LifeCell Corporation, The Woodlands, TX Highly specialized training in aseptic and sterile environmental conditions Responsible for creating and maintaining filing system for inventory count Advanced from first position, to laboratory production technician Assisted in End Phase of company relocation to New Jersey (1998 - 1999) Freshman Orientation Leader, Sam Houston State University, Office of Student Life Becoming knowledgable of college life, numberous rules and regulations, and procedures Responsible for freshmen during the three day orientations Maintaining professional attitude during time away from supervision (1996 - 1998) Student, Sam Houston State University (1990 - 1996) Office Manager / Personnel Director, J. B. Enterprises Started as salesman for Wilson's Kirby Company Promoted to assist in lauching J. B. Enterprises, a distributor for Kirby Responsible of organizing office, paperwork, recruitment, training, and staff Filled in management positions as needed. Provided service, inventory, repair, bookkeeping and sales support Won numberous awards, such as $1000 A Week Commission Award E X P E R I E N C E / V O L U N T E E R W O R K Served as President of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE), social fraternity Two years as Treasurer of TKE, social fraternity ($10,000 yr budget) Started TKE scholarship program and chairman for two years ($1000 yr budget) Served as Senator for Student Government Association (SGA) for two years Appointed as Academic Affairs Chairman of SGA for two years Delegated to become the student representative to the Committee on Academic Policy Guest writer for Houstonian and Huntsville Item Consultant for Crighton Players as set, costume and special make up designer S P E C I A L S K I L L S Professional actor for stage and screen Highly trained public speaker Proficient in parlimentary procedure, practicing weekly Adept at conducting meeteings and seminars Outstanding leadership and motivational skills Excellent presentation skills Specialized in drafting Accomplished designer for stage, costume, and make up Noted artist for stage R E F E R E N C E S References available upon request. Design portfolio available upon request. Acting resume and headshot available upon request. |