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Jonathan S. Dennison
1783 Mission Bay Cir.
Viera, FL 32955

 

Phone – (352) 255-1413 e-Mailjdennison@fidesnet.net

Objective

 

My objective is to find a challenging position where my gifts and abilities can best serve the organization’s goals and purposes.

Education

 

Asbury Seminary
Wilmore, KY

August 2003 - Winter 2008

Masters of Divinity with a focus in Arts in/through Theology

Stetson University
Deland, FL

August 1999 - May 2003
    Graduated w/ B.A. Final GPA of 3.313
    Major: Digital Arts, Fine Arts Track

Cypress Lake High School
Ft. Meyers, FL

1995 - 1999

Diploma 6/2/99 w/ Final GPA of 3.89

Certified Apple Technician

Summer 2000
 

Continuing Education

 

Saddleback Purpose Driven Conference
Basic Leadership Conference

June 1997

Saddleback Purpose Driven Conference
Standard Conference

June 2003

Saddleback Purpose Driven Conference
Worship Conference

June 2005

Work Experience

 

Sign Access
Production Illustrator and Router/Plotter Technician

05/2007 - Present

Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CadTools, and Lightwave 3D to produce concept sketches for commercial sign designs. I then use Illustrator and EnRoute on a vinyl plotter and CNC Router to cut vinyl, acrylic, sintra, aluminum, and other materials for the production of signs, plaques, custom mailboxes, and other projects. I must work quickly, efficiently, and creatively in order to keep our sales and production workflow moving smoothly.

Trinity Presbyterian Church - Beach House (Volunteer)
Youth Technical Director

02/2007 - Present

Direct and Train High School and Youth with the Sound, Video, and Lighting equipment of their new ministry facility, The Beach House

A Better Copy: Applied Graphics
Digital Artist

06/2006 - 05/2007

Produce and typeset a variety of media for print, clothing, and laser engraving.

Fides Media
Freelance Media Artist

2001 - Present

A small personal side job. I provide freelance services such as: web design, video production, audio technician and sound design, print/posters/banners, photography, and Mac computer tech tutoring.

North Lake Presbyterian Church
Lady Lake, FL

2001 - Present

Contracted Web Designer, Maintainer, Print - banner designer, video producer.
I am now on 'retainer' to update the church website. I design full-color eight-foot banners every few months, to go with sermon series. I produce videos for specific ministry events, capital campaign updates, special testimonies, illustrations, and talks in specific classes — some videos are straightforward, others are complex. When needed, I also run A/V equipment and soundboards in both ‘contemporary’ and ‘traditional’ services.

 

Winter 2003 - 2004

Faith Forward: Capital Campaign Video & Promotional Pieces.
I produced a twenty minute video telling of the church's vision and how they intend to get there. Voices of those in the church told of the difference they knew the new programs and approaches were going to make.

 

Summer 2001 May - Aug

Gardener & Janitor
This full-time summer job was mulching, gardening, and janitorial work.
I also designed a new bulletin, created a logo for the church bus, and revised the church website (adding new layout, design scheme, and features).

 

Summer 2000

I completely redesigned the basic church website, created an Annual Stewardship Brochure, produced a New Member's Seminar presentation, and designed new church logo and business card.

Asbury Seminary Library
Wilmore, KY

Fall 2003 - Summer 2004

(Work Study Position)

Stetson University Digital Arts Lab Assistant
Deland, FL

1999 - 2003

I enjoyed assisting fellow students in learning software and understanding computer hardware. I also kept the lab running smoothly and efficiently.

Projectionist at the Rialto Theater
Lady Lake, FL: The Villages

Summer 2002

I ran and maintained eight theater projectors.

Mac Computer Tech & Tutor

1999 - Present

I teach and troubleshoot for users of Macintosh computers.

Touch of Sanibel Pottery
Sanibel, FL

1994 - 1999 & Spring of 2000

I packed and shipped high-end, handmade pottery and produced smaller slab-based pieces and glazed pottery.

Software (my brushes)

 
Competent In...
  • Apple Mac OS 9 & X
  • Photoshop CS3
  • Illustrator CS3
  • EnRoute
  • Dreamweaver MX
  • Flash MX
  • HTML & CSS 2
  • Lightwave 3D 6.5
  • Maya 4
  • Macromedia Director 6.5
  • Adobe In-Design 1.5
  • Adobe PageMaker 6.5
  • After Effects 6
  • Final Cut Pro HD 4.5
  • Pro Tools 5
  • Logic Audio 6.3
  • Cubase VST 4.1
  • Apple Soundtrack
  • Apple Livetype
  • Soundedit 16
  • Peak
  • SonicWORX artist basic
  • Csound (sound synthesis)
  • MaxMSP & NATO plugs
  • SoundHack
  • Toast 5 Titanium
  • Quicktime Streaming Server
  • MS PowerPoint & Word v.X
  • iDVD
  • A/V Studio Equipment
Familiar with (some knowledge or experience)...
  • Unix (BSD)
  • Corel Draw 12
  • Premier 5.1
  • Painter 5
  • Drupal 5 (CMS)
  • Freehand 9
  • Fireworks MX
  • PHPBB Forums
  • PHP 4/5
  • MYSQL Databases
  • Icecast/Shoutcast Web Radio
  • MediaShout3
  • Willing To Learn Anything!

References

 

"Rusty" Yale Rustein - Owner of A Better Copy
Jola Dubicki-Stimac - Manager

Work: (321) 723-9925

Work2: (321) 751-2679

Fax: (321) 952-9913

E-Mail: copynetjola@aol.com

Address: 102 E New Haven Ave.
    Melbourne, FL 32901

Bob Cook - Treasurer @ North Lake Church

Work: (352) 753-8484

E-Mail: bobc@northlakepc.org

Address: 975 Rolling Acres Rd.
    Lady Lake, FL 32159

Dr. Denny Dennison - Sr. Pastor @ North Lake Church

Work: (352) 753-8484

Home: (352) 315-0900

E-Mail: DDSCC@aol.com

Address: 975 Rolling Acres Rd.
    Lady Lake, FL 32159

Matt Cobble - Friend

Home: (863) 604-6112

E-Mail: ninj07@hotmail.com

Links

 
http://www.fidesnet.net

The central page of my web site. This, like any art, is a constant work in progress.

http://jdennison.fidesnet.net Where you can find an overview of my artistic work.
http://resume.fidesnet.net My online resume (you're there, now).
http://www.apple.com Where you can find some of my favorite toys. Listed just for fun.