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Tom Petersen
tom [ dot ] petersen [ at ] eximietate [ dot ] com

Mr./Mrs. Visitor,

Thank you for taking the time to view some of my past work samples.

The "Begin" and "Skip interaction instructions" links filter the categories of projects that I felt would be of most interest to you, in this case, all.

*NOTE: USABILITY PROFESSIONALS
College Projects\Univeristy of Missouri - Rolla contains usability specific projects titled:

  • Paper Prototype Presentation
College Projects\Columbia College Chicago contains usability specific projects titled:
  • Usability Report
College Projects\Missouri University of Science & Technology contains my Master's research:
  • The Effects of Technology on Literacy(s).


I hope you enjoy your visit and please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,
Tom Petersen

P.S. Either click the "Skip interaction instructions" link below or the "Begin" link at the bottom of th page to continue!

*NOTE: Please ensure the volume of your computer speakers
is set to a comfortable level before viewing a Show Me!

Skip interaction instructions.
INTERACTION INSTRUCTIONS
Filter
Select company. To modify the displayed results, either select or deselect company(s).
*NOTE: At least one company must be selected.
Select category. To modify the displayed results, either select or deselect category(s).
*NOTE: At least one category must be selected.
View Results. When at least one company, and one category has been chosen, click the View Results button to display the results.

Links
Company overview. The green boxes to the right of the company name display information in a new browser window about the company and/or projects performed.
Mission statement. The green boxes to the right of the category name display information in a new browser window about the mission statement for the category.
Company web site. The green boxes to the right of the filtered company name display the company web site in a new browser window.
Show Me Link Show Me text displays a narrated Flash animation providing project information with actual screen shots.
Try It Link Try It text links to the project. If a plug-in is required, a link to the plug-in site will be included.

Show Me Controls
Show Me Hide Start the Flash movie from the begining by clicking Play. When playing, play will be replaced by a Stop button. Clicking the Hide button will make the bullets, buttons and grey box disapear so the whole animation can be seen. They will reappear when the Show Me movie reaches the last frame.
Show Me View Clicking the View button will make the bullets, buttons and grey box reappear.
Bullet/Button Start the Flash movie from a specific section by clicking the bullet text. The movie will play to the end.

Plug Ins
Macromedia Flash Player is required for the Show Me animations.
Video files are available as Flash Video or Quicktime.
*NOTE: Please ensure the volume of your computer speakers
is set to a comfortable level before viewing a Show Me!

Begin
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COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Arts – Interactive Media (honors), COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, Glen Ellyn, Illinois Associate of Applied Science - Media (honors), Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society. Certified Professional, Macromedia DreamWeaver MX (2003). Certified Designer, Macromedia Flash MX (2003). Certified Developer, Macromedia Flash MX (2004). ADVANCIA CORPORATION, St. Robert, Missouri (Fort Leonard Wood) Flash Animator Developed the converted U.S. Army classroom training into Web-based, self-paced, interactive courses from storyboards, using supplied audio and video with Flash MX 2004. Interviewed military classroom instructors and consulted subject matter experts to become familiar with equipment technologies and task completion methods. Developed subject matter knowledge by reviewing manufacturer training manuals, field manuals, drawings, parts lists, specifications, operating procedures, and safety information. Formulated and selected visual aids for educational materials, including video, illustrations, photographs, drawings, and diagrams. Ensured courseware compliance with Level 3 Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) for distributed learning as outlined by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulations. Technical Writer & Editor Drove the conversion of U.S. Army classroom training into Web-based, self-paced, interactive courses by conceptualizing and writing storyboards, audio and video scripts to defined objectives. Collaborated with team of technical writers, programmers, multimedia and graphic designers; introduced innovative ideas and methods to streamline Advancia's development processes. Interviewed military classroom instructors and consulted subject matter experts to become familiar with equipment technologies and task completion methods. Developed subject matter knowledge by reviewing manufacturer training manuals, field manuals, drawings, parts lists, specifications, operating procedures, and safety information. Formulated and selected visual aids for educational materials, including video, illustrations, photographs, drawings, and diagrams. Ensured courseware compliance with Level 3 Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) for distributed learning as outlined by U.S. Army Training and doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulations. Reviewed, edited, and standardized, materials prepared by other writers; maintain revision histories. Assisted in the development of Instructional Media Design Packages (IMDP). Decreased errors and boosted productivity by building custom interface for consistent entry of the information used in multimedia training materials. COLLEGE OF DUPAGE (Multimedia Services), Glen Ellyn, Illinois New Media Developer Championed computer lab resources of nation’s largest single-campus community college by developing interactive online help/FAQs for users. Increased learning productivity and promoted department resources by pioneering a production environment for streaming audio and video over the web. Ensured broad compatibility by supporting Real Media, QuickTime, and Windows Media. Developed media/educational integration scenarios and techniques, including live Internet coverage of numerous campus and teaching events using Pinnacle Systems Stream Genie. Simplified media creation process by developing custom automation application, which cataloged encoded media in an Access 2000 database through ASP Web pages. Showcased Allied Health to students, using MPEG-1 video in a self-running PowerPoint program. Developed graphics/animation for publications and applications in Flash, PhotoShop and FreeHand; created online help with DreamWeaver UltraDev, HTML Help and Windows Media. http://www.cod.edu/multimedia/ PITSCO, INC., Pittsburg, Kansas Multimedia Author Transformed extensive paper-based learning curriculum into entirely new offering of interactive CBT modules at this catalog-based provider of industrial education materials for public schools. Ensured consistently presented subject matter, a common graphical interface, and an automated development process by first designing and building a single application engine in Authorware. Extended CBT engine architecture to serve as the organizational standard for all electronic content delivery, including integration with company marketing concepts. Used Knowledge Objects in Authorware 5 to enable systematic updates to all 56 CBT modules, substantially increasing consistency, quality, and turnaround speed. Established productive and accurate courseware development by creating custom application for quick and easy viewing of media and content as it would appear in finished CBT format. Reduced training expenses for digital classroom teachers/facilitators by designing a hybrid online/local training program (and an ongoing reference tool) to support the main product line. Supported sales and trade show activities with promotional CDs and CBT software simulators. Configured, maintained, and updated CBT installations at middle schools and high schools. Re-engineered Authorware application for servo-driven robot SAMI (Synergistic Automated Manipulator) in Windows NT 4.0. Compressed instructional videos for MPEG1 computer playback, using Minerva Studio 4.2.1. Recognized with People’s Choice Award for Most Innovative Use of Multimedia at 1999 Macromedia Users’ Conference in San Francisco. COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, Television Services, Glen Ellyn, Illinois Television Graphic Artist Created graphics in various media formats for televised productions in support of local cable channel focused on college telecourses and nationally broadcast satellite teleconferences. Implemented graphics-based hourly news program after devising its launch with Radio/Television Services Director and WDBC-TV news director; promoted department with interactive Kiosk. Completed multiple projects using Grass Valley Group Super-Edit on-line editing system, GVG Halo Graphics Factory, and Video Machine (made by Fast) non-linear digital editing system.