About Me
Andrew Plein


 
Education


2002-2004
Platt College
San Diego CA.
 
  • Class on Basics of Print
  • Class on Typography
  • Class on Photoshop
  • Class on Illustrator
  • Class on Quark
  • Class on HTML Web Design
  • Graduated with an AS in the Science of Graphic Design
  • Made Dean's List


2000-2001
Grossmont College
San Diego CA.
 
  • Class on Dreamweaver
  • Class on Flash
  • Class on Javascript
  • Class on Web Design
  • Class on Graphic Design
  • Class on Classic Art
  • Class on Photoshop
  • Class on Illustrator
  • Transferred to Platt College


Web Skills
 
  • Advanced HTML Coding
  • Advanced CSS Coding
  • Basic Javascript
  • Tabless Layouts
  • CMS Template Building
  • Clearspace Template Building
  • Flash Animation
  • Action Scripting
  • Joomlah Template Creation
  • Word Press
  • My Space Coding
  • Basic PHP
  • Kintera Sphere
  • Kintera CMS Template Building
  • Cross Platform/Cross Browser Coding


Art Skills
 
  • Character Design
  • Gadget Design
  • Costume Design
  • Color Seperations
  • Logo Design
  • Story Board Layouts
  • Comic Book Layouts

Job Experience


2007-2007
Active.com
San Diego CA.
 
Web Developer/Flash Developer/Illustrator/Integration Specialist/Clearspace Specialist
  • Debugged / Developed Flash Animation for Websites
  • Coded Clearspace Templates
  • Debugged CSS/HTML
  • Migrated Website
  • Coded Templates for ACM
  • Trained Employees on Advanced HTML/CSS
  • Trained Employees on ACM Template Building
  • Designed Logos for Websites
  • Designed Websites
2004-2007
Kintera Inc.
San Diego CA.
 
Web Developer/Flash Developer/Illustrator
  • Developed Flash Animation for Websites
  • Debugged Flash Animation for Websites
  • Developed Custom CSS for Websites
  • Debugged CSS for Websites
  • Debugged HTML for Cross Browser Compatibility
  • Developed Templates for Websites
  • Developed Animation for Holiday E-cards
  • Developed Characters for Holiday E-cards
  • Website Migration
  • Taught Online Classes on HTML
  • Taught Class on Website Migration
  • Trained New Employees on Templates Creation


2002-2007
Neko Press Comics
San Diego CA.
 
Illustrator/Web Developer
  • Redesigned Original Website
  • Constructed Version 1.0 of Website
  • Redesigned Version 1.0 of Website
  • Constructed Version 2.0 of Website
  • Developed Custom Catalog Using Paypal
  • Optimized Website for Search Engines
  • Implemented Custom JavaScript for New/Featured Products
  • Designed Pin Up for Comic Book Kickass Girl #3


2007-2007
Abc Read
San Luis Obispo,
 
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
  • Redesigned Website for friendly Usabilty
  • Coded CSS Template
  • Migrated Websites to New Template Style
  • Updated and Customized Forms
  • Developed Flash Animation using XML
  • Optimized Website for Search Engines
  • Optimized Site for Cross Browser Compatibility


2005-2006
City Band Productions
San Diego,
 
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
  • Developed Website Template
  • Taught Client CSS/HTML
  • Client now maintains site
  • Designed Logo
  • Designed Empty Movie Poster
  • Designed Signs Movie Poster
  • Designed Foreboding Movie Poster


2005-2006
Big on Kids Inc.
San Diego,
 
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
  • Pre Production Gadget Desgin
  • Developed Story Boards for Flash Animation
  • Designed Flash Animation for Pre Production
  • Illustrated Self Defense Moves for Book
  • Made Cover Design for Book


2005-2005
Tru Image
San Diego,
 
Web Developer/Key Frame Animator/Storyboard Artist
  • Developed Templates for Mambo Based CMS
  • Developed Key frames for Flash Animation
  • Constructed Storyboards for Flash Animation


2004-2004
Bold Distribution
San Diego,
 
Graphic Designer/Web Developer/Illustrator
  • Designed Corporate Website
  • Developed Website
  • Maintained Website by doing Monthly Updates
  • Maintained Catalog on Various Third Party Websites
  • Designed Skateboards
  • Designed Skateboards Wheels
  • Technical Drawings
  • Color Separations
  • Illustrated Artwork for Skateboards/Wakeboards


2003-2004
SDDVC
San Diego,
 
Graphic Designer/Web Developer/Illustrator
  • Maintained Website by doing Monthly Updates
  • Designed Invitations to Gala Event
  • Constructed Hand Drawn Illustrations for Invitation


2003-2004
Petco National Support Center
San Diego,
 
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Outside Consultant
  • Constructed Illustrations for Dog Training Manuals
  • Worked with Training Department Helping with Various Programs


2003-2004
Kid Billy Inc.
San Diego,
 
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Outside Consultant
  • Redesigned characters
  • Finalized Costume Designs
  • Designed Gadgets