Christian J. Carlander Resume

Since I began studying multimedia 1998 I have created several CD-ROMs on various topics.
1. The first CD-ROM was on the tall ship "Cutty Sark" about her creation, who owned her, her history, achievements and her end.
2. The second one was on cigars. The CD covered several aspects of cigars such as how to smoke them, how they are made, the different sizes and kinds, storage and how to really enjoy a good cigar.
3. The third CD is about the basics of camera handling and basic photography. It covers topics like aperture, focus, zoom, film and exposure. The CD teaches these topics using interaction and simulations rather than just text, which is better than just reading a book about it.

I have tested this CD on a few people and I have had great responses from them concerning usability and information. They have actually learned something about cameras from this CD.

I am currently in the process of selling two of my interactive CD-ROM prototypes. One of them to a photography school in New York and the other to the Cutty Sark Foundation charity foundation in London.

During my studies I have been involved in several different types of work and I have also studied several topics concerning these areas, such as:
· Human computer Interaction
· Web Design & Website Development
· E-learning
· E-commerce
· Multimedia Project Management
· Video / Sound / Image Acquisition & Manipulation
· Interactivity

My focus is now on creating and designing online courses that will teach through the use of simulations and advanced intereactivity. During my research for my thesis I have come to understand much of the issues concerning E-learning and I feel this is the future of education.

I am also in the process of designing a prototype online course teaching basic photography and camera handling using the same techniques used in my previous CD-ROM on the same topic.

Name: Citizen: Address: Phone: Fax: E-mail:	Christian J. Carlander Swedish 119a Chase Side Southgate EN4 5HD London, England (0)79495 28387 N/A chriscarlander @ yahoo.com
	EDUCATION	Degree	Institute	Country
		Advanced Diploma of Multimedia	i.D.E.A	'00 Australia
		Diploma of Multimedia	i.D.E.A	'99 Australia
		Certificate IV Multimedia	i.D.E.A	'98 Australia
		Certificate IV Information Technology	Swinburne University	'98 Australia
		AutoCAD R13, MechSlide	Rigel Consult	'97 Sweden
		Basic PC use such as Word 6.0, Power Point, Excell, Access	Bro Gymnasiet	'96-'97 Sweden
		Introduction to Drafting	Red Rocks Community College	'95-'96 U.S.A.
		Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Gunsmithing	Colorado School of Trades	'95-'96 U.S.A.
		2 year High School Business Degree	Lundsbergs Skola	'90-'95 Sweden
	CURRENT STUDIES
		MA Design for Interactive Media	Middlesex University	'00-'02 England
	Description
	The ability to create 2D animations, edit sound and video elements, designing computer interfaces, managing computer based digital imaging systems, knowledge of various software applications applicable to multimedia design and production.
	Software
	Director 8, Adobe PhotoShop 5.5, Adobe Illustrator 7, Adobe Premiere, Cool Edit 96, Flash 4, Dreamweaver 2+3
	Sample Modules
	MM Design, MM Video and sound, MM 2D animation, MM Image acquisition, MM Image manipulation, Multimedia authoring, MM Video and sound manipulation
	Dissertation
	My masters thesis is "Designing Online Courses" and covers issues relating to E-learning such as design, interaction, audience, course accreditation, learning styles and copyright. This thesis will be finished by the end of May 2002 and will be available by request. To better understand the issues concerning E-learning I have also enrolled into a graphic arts online course based in New York called Sessions.edu.
	Previous Multimedia Work
	Since I began studying multimedia 1998 I have created several CD-ROMs on various topics. 1. The first CD-ROM was on the tall ship "Cutty Sark" about her creation, who owned her, her history, achievements and her end. 2. The second one was on cigars. The CD covered several aspects of cigars such as how to smoke them, how they are made, the different sizes and kinds, storage and how to really enjoy a good cigar. 3. The third CD is about the basics of camera handling and basic photography. It covers topics like aperture, focus, zoom, film and exposure. The CD teaches these topics using interaction and simulations rather than just text, which is better than just reading a book about it. I have tested this CD on a few people and I have had great responses from them concerning usability and information. They have actually learned something about cameras from this CD. I am currently in the process of selling two of my interactive CD-ROM prototypes. One of them to a photography school in New York and the other to the Cutty Sark Foundation charity foundation in London. During my studies I have been involved in several different types of work and I have also studied several topics concerning these areas, such as: · Human computer Interaction · Web Design & Website Development · E-learning · E-commerce · Multimedia Project Management · Video / Sound / Image Acquisition & Manipulation · Interactivity My focus is now on creating and designing online courses that will teach through the use of simulations and advanced intereactivity. During my research for my thesis I have come to understand much of the issues concerning E-learning and I feel this is the future of education. I am also in the process of designing a prototype online course teaching basic photography and camera handling using the same techniques used in my previous CD-ROM on the same topic.
	ACHIEVEMENTS and AWARDS
		Young Entrepreneur Diploma	Running a small business for one year which included issues such as: Working in teams, Communication, Decision making, Time management, Marketing, Operations, Finance
		GLOCK Armourers Course	Certified armourer for GLOCK handguns
		NRA Instructors Course:	Basic Shotgun Shooting Basic Rifle Shooting Basic Pistol Shooting Personal Protection Home Firearms Safety
		Bar Attendant:	Certified bartender
		Writer:	Published an article in the quarterly gamekeepers magazine"The Custodian"
	EMPLOYMENT and EXPERIENCE
		Student Representative	Middlesex University	Oct.'00-June'01 England
		· Problems in the Halls-of-Residence with heating, running water, etc. and the representatives voiced the students' opinions and concerns. · The representatives were also responsible for getting the living standards back to acceptable levels and also for gettng £36,000GBP refunded back to the students.
		Bar attendant	Young & Jackson Hotel	April '99-July '99 Australia
		· Regular barwork such as pouring beer, mixing cocktails, etc. · Work was supervised by manager who was always on call. · Shifts would also include waitering duties such as cleaning tables, bookings, etc.
		Forestry	Skogssallskapet	Nov.'98-Feb.'99 Sweden
		· (Trainee) · Selective clearing of 5-10 year old forests approx. 50 acre plots. · Unsupervised work although the supervisor could be called upon if needed.
		Gunsmith	Walter Borg AB	Sept.'97-Jan.'98 Sweden
		· Worked as Assistant Gunsmith. · Duties included repairing client guns and also selling equipment.
		Range Officer	Walter Borg AB	Sept.'97-Jan.'98 Sweden
		· Worked alongside another R.O. · Unsupervised work · Duties included booking of ranges for clients so that they could try out new handguns before purchasing them. · Reported the results to the manager after every shoot. · This resulted in more handguns sold than before.
		Forestry	Skogsallskapet	May'97-Aug.'97 Sweden
		· (Trainee) · Selective clearing of younger forest areas to allow for stronger growth in the remaining trees. · The work was solitary and unsupervised unless a supervisor was requested.
		Gun show Rep.	Ash Johnson Guns	July.'96-Oct.'96 U.S.A.
		· Setting up and taking down stalls and show tables at gun shows. · Selling hunting and shooting equipment.
		Range Officer	Lundsbergs skola	July'93-June'95 Sweden
		· Making sure the range rules were followed and that safe gun handling was practised. · Cleaning and maintaining the equipment for the school gunclub. · Teaching groups of 4-6 people how to shoot and teaching gun safety. · Mostly solitary work although other range officers could be called upon to share the workload.
	SKILLS
		· Quick learner · Passionate about work I enjoy · Don't mind long shifts or bad weather · Work well in teams or independent · Speak fluent English, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish
	INTERESTS
		Dog training - Shooting - Hunting - Fly fishing - Flying - Scuba diving - Tracking - Deer management - Wildlife management - Rock climbing - Horseback riding - Offroad racing - Sailing - Gun making - Cooking - Cross country skiing - Snowboarding - Surfing - Hiking - Multimedia - Teaching - Poetry - History - Philosophy - Psychology - Human Behaviour

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