John Cregar
65 Willow Ave., North Plainfield, NJ 07060-4528
johncregar@yahoo.com
http://www.johncregar.com

Multimedia developer with dual background in programming and visual communications; Designer, Programmer, Illustrator, Photographer; Seeking hands-on Creative Director/ Project Management position to apply creative skills and extensive technical experience.

Summary
Experienced in 3D applications, and interface design, computer-based training and web development. Currently involved in consulting assignments for educational organizations and the entertainment industry.

Professional Background

Visual-Spatial Encounter (2001-03) Member of Leonardo-3D, an academic research group developing online resources devoted to research on dyslexia and the shared experiences of people with visual/spatial strengths. August 1999-May 2004

Multimedia Producer/Senior Developer, Learning Support Technology, Telcordia Technologies (formerly Bellcore), Piscataway, NJ (1994-2001)
Developed and delivered interactive multi-platform products for Telcordia's external and internal training and marketing efforts.

Associate Manager/Technical Staff, Information Management Services, Bellcore, Morristown, NJ. (1988-1994)
Macintosh hardware/software technical support to Information Management Division in five Bellcore locations. Researched, recommended, and installed new technology and equipment.

Senior Technical Associate, AT&T Bell Labs, Piscataway/Middletown, NJ (1978-1988)
Performed troubleshooting and Unix technical support role technical writers and training group.

Developed workshops for internal training center including:
Unix System Documentation Tools
Unix Graphics: 1-day tutorial of PED, a vector-based drawing program.
Qwest Communications VDSL CBT (2000)
Directed 3-person development team in the design and production of interactive VDSL Solutions Overview training. Co-wrote instructional design approach with technical SMEs to script illustrated network configuration for Qwest's consumer service offerings. Designed GUI and animation sequences

Bell Atlantic ADSL CBT (1999)
As member four-person development team, designed 3D user interface, animation sequences and produced dozens of 3D renderings for Bell Atlantic ADSL training CD-ROM. Programmed Director Lingo segments. Designed all CD packaging and promotional graphics for the commercial release of product.

PLiON Technology Promotional Video (1998)
Produced award winning marketing video to promote Bellcore's Plastic Lithium-ion Battery Technology. Collaborated with video and production crews and personally designed 3D animation and special effects for this project. Featured as PLiON's showcase sales tool, this promotional video has since received the Communicators Crystal Award of Excellence and the ITVA Bronze Award for Marketing.

Add-Drop Multiplexer 3D Prototype (1997)
Designed 3D simulation to demonstrate the instructional value of using 3D animation and VR in technical training products. Prototype shows correct procedure for replacing circuit-pack multiplexers. It was featured on the Bellcore Learning Services CD, and distributed internationally.

MediaLogic Virtual Gallery (1997)

Designed intranet site to showcase CBT and multimedia products developed by Bellcore's Learning Support Center. Gallery is completely navigable and includes animation, QuickTime movies, audio, and VR panoramas.

CyberGuide - Orientation & Development Tools Site (1995-96)
Created Employee Orientation Intranet web site featuring online reference of software development tools. Site was created as part of Bellcore’s successful ISO certification effort. Provides information about corporate policies and features 3D layout of Bellcore facilities.

EDD Conferences: Electronic Promotionals (1991, 1992)
Interactive Advance Program for EDD (Conference on Electronic Document Delivery sponsored annually by Bellcore).Featured interactive tour of conference events, hotel information, registration materials and an animated map providing directions to the conference hotel (Macromedia Director).

Major Projects
Experience/working knowledge of: HTML, Macromedia Director, Unix Shell Programming including AWK and other utilities and editors.
Software & Programming Languages
Multimedia, Internet, & 3D Applications: Macromedia Dreamweaver & Director; Adobe; Strata StudioPro, Infini-D, 3D Studio MAX, Poser, FrameMaker, Quark Xpress
B.F.A., Media Arts & Photography - School of Visual Arts, NY, NY

Superscape VRT Virtual Reality Software: 4 days.(Windows NT) VR design of web-delivered virtual environments. Superscape, Inc, Santa Clara, CA

3D Studio MAX: 5-days Configured Systems, E. Brunswick, NJ

QuickTime VR: 5-day workshop 5-day workshop. Apple Computer, Cupertino, CA

Basic JAVA Programming: Sun MicroSystems

C Language Programming*: Mercer County College, Lawrenceville, NJ

Unix System Admin. for Sun Workstations - Sun OS 4.0: Sun Micro

*Completed Unix Training curriculum at AT&T Bell Labs Training Center. Courses included: Shell Programming, C Language, Unix/C Interface, Unix Internals Overview.

Education & Training
Beta Tester: Macromedia and Adobe Systems products.