Sam Firdaus
Web Designer, Graphic Designer,Web Master

Background

Creative problem-solver, quick and independent learner,
Successful working independently as well as on a team.
Self motivated, multitask and outcomes oriented,
diverse workload to meet goals and deadlines;
attentive to detail;
active listener and work ethics;

Employment

1990 - present
Service Technician
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software problems involving DOS, Windows, and OS/2. Upgraded,
                    repaired, and built PC based computer systems and provided end-user hardware and software technical support.

1996 - present
Freelance Web Site Designer / Graphic Designer
I design, develop, and build functional web sites for various clients.
Work with clients one-on-one as an Internet consultant.

1998-present
Mediabase Computer Studio & Workshop
Own and operate computer related company where I work as a manager, technician, web site
and graphic designer and also managed operations business/plans/developments & sales opportunities. .

Skills

Website/Graphic Design
Design and create original graphics using Adobe Photoshop,Ulead Gif Animator,
Ulead PhotoImpact, Print Artist, Xara 3D, Paint Shop Pro
Microsoft Publisher,Mircosoft Works and Macromedia Fireworks.

Design Experience :
1) Creating graphics, animated banner ads, image
    enhancements, file compression, and site layout

2) Creating food labels, logos, package designs,
    and PowerPoint slide presentations.

3) creating four-color layouts for brochures, catalogs, and flyers.

Web Development
          Websites designed using various HTML programs, such as
Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Claris,Composer
and direct editting of HTML code.
Working knowledge of Javascript, CuteFTP, Macromedia Aftershock
and  Flash 3 & 4.

Computer
Conversant with most major software on Windows OS, especially
Excel,Powerpoint, Word,
WordPerfect, Winzip, Gozilla,
WebFerret, Eudora, Norton Utilities
Internet Explorer, Netscape and many more.

Technical
1) Excellent technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on computer hardware and software

2)Experienced with hardware installation and repair..

3)Configure Windows OS, upgrade various computer hardware to customer specifications.
Responsibilities included break-fix, repair malfunctioning hardware, write customer detailed reports
explaining the changes made to computer hardware and software.

Multimedia
Conversant with most major multimedia software, especially
AudioGrabber, Cool Edit Pro, MP3 Engineer,
MS Media Player, Quicktime, Napster,
Real Player, Real Producer, Sonique,
WinAmp, Streambox Ripper, Wave Repair,
MP3 Compressor and WinDac.

MANAGEMENT

Business Management

1) Organization of new company:
established office support structures, including accounting
and billing systems, and developed successful marketing strategies.

2) Conducting interviews, hiring, supervision and
management of employees, training,counseling,
supply purchasing, art direction and budget writing.

Project Management

1) Managing multiple projects to meet goals
and deadlines, able to prioritize to meet set goals and deadlines.

2) directing projects to help advance their graphic
design skills and meet their individual career goals.

3) approving final projects, documenting, filing
and billing paper work for each project.

How you can reach me
email me now or call (6012 - 7599299) or ( 607 - 5548533).