MIROSLAV FARINA
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2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
Tel: (570) 604-7472
e-mail: miroslav.farina@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
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Seeking a position in the fields of graphic design and/or IT. Desirable fields of occupation include web and print design, web development, network design and administration, software development, system and user support, system analysis and technology integration. |
EDUCATION
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July 2006 - July 2009
Marywood University
MFA
- Master of Fine Arts degree in the field of Graphic Design
- Comprehensive, intensely concentrated, and results-oriented classes, providing hands-on, one-on-one training from the top people in the design and illustration fields through classes like Rendering Ideas, Conceptual Exercises, Creative Problem Solving, Visual Solutions, Communication Concepts, Graphic Perspectives…
- All classes taught by SVA and Parsons instructors and other esteemed creatives like Ed Brodsky, Seymour Chwast, Tony Palladino, Keith Godard, Mark Bischel, Lisa Cyr, Rodrigo Corral, Judith Wilde, Zina Saunders, Steven Brower, Christopher Zacharow, Megan Halsey, Melanie Hall, Jack Tom, Alexa Nosal…
- Took core business classes from the MBA program for extra credit, including Management of Technology, Leadership in the Information Age, and Managing the Organization in the Marketspace.
August 2000 - January 2005
Marywood University
BBA
- Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information and Telecommunication Systems
- Minor in Graphic Design
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Achieved and maintained a GPA of 3.95; recognized on the Dean's list every semester and on the National Dean's list since 2001
- Finished in the top ten in 3Com and Network World Fusion "How Network Technology Can Change Business" National Essay contest
- Earned to be recognized as a Presidential Scholarship recipient, Delta Mu Delta, and Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society Member
- Listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
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EXPERIENCE
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2009–Present Heritage™ Web Solutions
Provo, Utah
Graphic Designer
- Independent Contractor
- Updated customer web sites
- Projects involved image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop, coding/changing various CSS parameters, HTML coding, working with and customizing Zen Ventures Zen Cart™
- Focus on frequent customer contact, design interviews, and detailed notation of all communication and work performed in a custom online database
2000–Present Marywood University
Scranton, PA
Non-Credit Instructor – Office Technology
- Taught a class in Office Technology funded by the Adult Basic Literacy Education Grant Program
- 10-15 students
- Taught the class in 2008, was invited back, and taught it again in 2009
- The material covered concentrated heavily on the Microsoft Office 2007 application suite
Supervisor, Evening/Weekend Support
- Managed an assigned computer lab, supervising its resources allocation (paper, toner, learning equipment)
- Monitored job duties performed by lab assistants; entered usage statistics on a server
- Assisted users in working with MS Office 97, 2000 and XP
- Performed basic PC and Mac maintenance
- Troubleshooted laser printer and OS- related problems (Windows 98, Windows 2000, XP, MacOS 9, 10)
Computer Lab Assistant
- Assisted users in working with MS Office 97, 2000 and XP
- Performed basic PC and Mac maintenance
- Troubleshooted laser printer and OS- related problems (Windows 98, Windows 2000, XP, MacOS 9, 10)
Help Desk Assistant substitute
- Manned the campus-wide "first line of defense" Help Desk service for reporting technical problems or asking software questions
1999–Present Freelance IT/Graphic Design
USA and Bulgaria
Freelance print and web designer, PC support, networking, digitizing, marketing specialist.
Joel Longenecker
Web redesign
New York, NY
2009 |
Ashly Antique Decorative Rugs
Corporate ID/Logo, Web and Print design
Houston, TX
2006 - Present |
United Sports Academy
Web design
Dunmore, PA
2007 - 2007 |
Jan Novotka
Web design
Scranton, PA
2007 - 2007 |
Genesis Gowns.com
Corporate ID/Logo design/Web design
Beltsville, MD
2006 - 2006 |
Santorini Family Hotel
Web design
St. Vlas, Bulgaria
2006 - 2006 |
Elast-Metal Plovdiv
Web design
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2006 - 2006 |
Wilcrest Cafeteria
Corporate ID/Logo
Houston, TX
2005 - 2005 |
Toy Galaxy
PC support / Marketing / Web Programmer
Scranton, PA
2004 - 2005 |
United Embroidery
Web design / Digitizing / PC support
Scranton, PA
2002 - 2004 |
Buckingham Oriental Rugs & Jewelers
PC support / Networking / Web Programmer
Scranton, PA
2002 - 2004 |
A.L.I.S.
PC support / Webmaster
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
1999 - 2004
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2005–2006 BestBuy Co. Inc., GeekSquad
Dickson City, PA
Counter Intelligence Agent
- Ended unruly computer activity.
- Repaired crashed hard drives.
- Installed IO cards/memory/HDD/motherboards.
- Made nonprinting printers print.
- Helped customers get on the internet.
- Contained virus outbreaks.
- Removed prying spyware.
- Installed preemptive virus and spyware security measures.
- Provided one-on-one training.
- Connected home or office wireless networks.
- Secured networks from intruders.
- Assessed home or office computer security threats.
- Helped protect and back up important data.
- Performed system checkups and maintenance.
- Brought customers’ computers up-to-date.
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SKILLS
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Certifications
- Achieved CompTIA A+
- In preparation for MCP (Windows XP)
- Proficient in English, Bulgarian, Polish and Russian; some German and Spanish
Abilities
- advertising and graphic design – print and web, corporate identity, (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Adobe DreamWeaver, and Adobe InDesign)
- business and analytical skills - an understanding of the various aspects of corporate business operation, including accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, operations, supply chains, workflow, industry environment analysis, etc.
- managerial skills - goal setting, delegation, tactical and strategic planning, etc.
- supporting operating systems, installing hardware and software and optimizing performance
- troubleshooting
- application proficiency and support (Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash and DreamWeaver, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint )
- networking, web design (CSS, HTML programming, Adobe Flash and DreamWeaver)
- programming skills in VB6 (Visual Basic), Java, JavaScript, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), C++ and RPG, good understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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2002–2002 Cox Communications
San Diego, CA
Web development
- Assisted as a volunteer in the design and deployment of a Web portal on the company’s Intranet, which allowed secure access via HTML interface to various Network Monitoring tools, Data Telemetry statistics, and Historical graphs
2000–2009 Marywood University
Scranton, PA
Various positions
- Served as a Collegiate Volunteer
- Accepted as a member of the Pugwash Eco Club and the Marywood University International Club
- Acted as a Webmaster of the Marywood University Arboretum website, the Black Student Union website, and the Marywood University Pugwash Eco Club website
- Worked on optimizing the new MyMarywood.com Marywood University Admissions website
- Redesigned and updated the Foreign Languages Department website
- Designed logos, posters, tickets and other print materials for the Marywood University International Club
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