Shaun Sanders (714) 855-3097

Creative Director | Digital Architect | Philanthropist | Nerd

E-Mail: sanders@sirberus.com Website: http://www.SIRBERUS.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as an internet consultant, art director, creative director, digital architect, designer, manager, team leader, or innovation specialist within a creative company utilizing and expanding my current skills and abilities to increase the innovation, efficiency, and strength of the company, as well as adding to my 9+ years of experience.

SKILLS:

Platforms:

Mac OS, Windows

Software:

Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Macromedia Flash (to

create more inspiring and motivating presentations and tutorials), iBiz (time

management and tracking software), Merlin (project management software),

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Adobe After Effects

Internet:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Design, Digital Architecture, User

Interface Development, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Marketing

(Viral and Traditional)

Fine Art:

Drawing, Sculpture

Styles:

Modern, Abstract, Corporate, Tribal, Surf and Beach, Graffiti, Rock 'n' Roll

Other:

Leadership (from leading my team back in High School to leading groups of

designers and programmers today), Public Speaking, Goal Manifestation

(ability to take abstract ideas from clients and produce a tangible product)

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PHILANTHROPIC EXPERIENCE:

2002-Present

Owner & Administrator, NerdHelp.com

Directing a team of programmers and computer engineers while

providing a free technical support service for the global-community. Over

5,000 very happy members!

Beat Symantec and McAfee to the punch and provided the first fix for one of the Internet's most potent spyware viruses, "Vundo".

2006-Present

Web Designer & Marketing, 8 Wishes – in association with the Learning

Disabilities Association of America.

Logo & Identity creation, MySpace design, Blogger design, Web Design,

and E-Marketing.

Created the entire design, Blog, MySpace, logo, and identity within 24 hours.

2000-Present

Computer Technician, Local Community & Schools

Providing free technical support and computer repair to local schools,

churches, and special-needs children centers.

2007

Graphic Designer / Web Developer, Malaria No More & American Idol

Worked with Malaria No More and American Idol to develop their presence among Internet communities.

Clients needed designs done within the week, I had them completed within the weekend.

2007

Graphic Designer / Art Director, Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign

Created a fresh new design for their Myspace page which included all of the information they wanted displayed in a fun and interactive virtual magazine. Design matches their website perfectly in both color and feel.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2004-Present

Professional Internet Consultant, Freelance

Expert, up-to-date knowledge of Internet trends, laws, regulations,

services, industry changes, traffic fluctuations, and everything else one

needs to know to start a successful Internet campaign.

In March of 2007, I was hired on with a client who was hoping to launch a music service online. After working with the clients, I showed them how they could save 70% of their start-up costs, as well as reduce the project length by a minimum of 8 months.

2003-Present

Professional Web Designer & Digital Architect, Freelance

Search Engine Optimization, Team Management, Corporate Identity &

Logo Creation, and overall translation of client goals and aspirations into

digital-reality.

Clients Include: Dean Martin Estate, Rainbow Bar & Grill Las Vegas, former V.P. of Sony Epic Records, former President of Atlantic Records, various bands and musicians, and Current NFL Linebacker.

2005-2006

Senior Digital Architect, Best Buy, Inc. Special Forces

Responsible for converting inspirited-goals into efficient, fluid, user-

friendly realities while directing and managing a team of programmers

and graphic designers.

2005-2006

Creative Director, Best Buy, Inc. Special Forces

Responsible for keeping the team on track with designs, as well as

creating designs in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia

Flash; as well as applying fine-touch, and revisions to team members'

work. Also in charge of developing overall design concepts and ideas.

2005-2006

Geek Squad CIA Agent, Best Buy, Inc., Cerritos, CA

Responsible for training new employees, keeping co-workers sane, aiding

customers in turning their frowns upside down, providing on-the-spot

computer repair, virus & spyware removal, Microsoft Windows tweaking,

diagnosing problematic PCs, and replacing faulty hardware.

First and only Geek Squad Agent to receive "Thank You" cards and cookies from customers. J

2006-2007

Web Design & Identity/Logo Creation, Pinkeye Productions

Job demanded spur-of-the-moment changes, deadlines, updates, and

development of layout ideas, innovative design elements, and various

specific details. Directed and managed programmers, photographer, and

artists.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

2005

Cypress College, Cypress, CA

Gave a two-day lecture on "How to Start a Business Online".

2005

Corporate Innovation Meeting with CEO of Best Buy, Inc., Fullerton, CA

First & Third Featured Speaker regarding new innovations of technologies

and services within the company.

2005

Best Buy, Inc., Teritory 2 Innovation Showcase, Costa Mesa, CA

2005

Best Buy, Inc., The Retail Innovation Showcase, Richfield, MN

2005

The Tom Leykis Show

Professional commentator regarding Search Engine Optimization.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

2007

Sundance Film Festival

Designed various imagery used in one of the festival's featured films for 8

Wishes.

December, 2005

Front page of Orange County Register Business Section

The Orange County Register ran a comparison of various tech support

companies which included, on the front page, NerdHelp.com.

2005

Best Buy, Inc. Innovator Asset Award

Best Buy, Inc. awards only a few employees (3 to 4) each year for

providing innovative services that directly improve the company's stock

prices. My team and I won this award and bonuses.

2003

FBLA Top 10 Web Designers in California

FBLA Top 10 Multimedia Designers in California

2001

Recipient of Governor's Scholars Award

ACTIVITIES

2000-2004

Varsity Water Polo

Captain of team in 2004

Awards include: All League 2^nd Team, Scholar Athlete (maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher while competing).

2002-2003

Varsity Swim

2003

FBLA

At the request of the school, I joined to compete in the Web Design and

Multimedia Design categories.

Awards include: Top 10 Web Designer in California, Top 10 Multimedia Designer in California, Gold Key Chapter.

EDUCATION

2008

Cypress College, Cypress, CA

Recieved an AA and currently pursuing a BS

REFERENCES

Many available upon request.