Cynthia M Gastelum

338 N Maguire Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85710
Phone: 520.419.0073
cyndie@ninja-turtles.org


Summary of Qualifications
Extremely creative and inventive, while considerate of the limits. Energetic and charismatic; relentlessly eager to learn new things and think outside the norm to pursue the best possible solution for the customer. Excellent graphic artist and web designer; able to adopt specific styles immediately for the sake of design continuity. A very advanced computer geek, able to expertly work with Macs or PC, and able to troubleshoot and maintain them. A valuable team player, thorough and detailed, yet also appreciates working independently and be able to remain on top of tasks. Excellent leadership skills, naturally able to maintain order and give directions, while at the same time easily respectable as a team member and able to take orders without problems and execute them as given.
Experience
DakotaCom.net Communications
May 2003 - March 2005 Technical Service Representative Tucson, AZ
Handled all manner of troubleshooting dialup and DSL connection issues for all Windows and MacOS platforms, such as e-mail issues, software issues, and in some cases hardware issues. Took on additional responsibilities of maintaining and updating the DakotaCom.Net website, such as creating graphics, updating up the moment announcements, and creating extra information sites.
TNI Partners - FasTucson (formerly AZStarNet)
January 2000 - March 2003 Technical Service Consultant Tucson, AZ
Handled all manner of troubleshooting dialup and DSL connection issues for all Windows and MacOS platforms, such as e-mail issues, software issues, and in some cases hardware issues. Took on additional responsibilities of maintaining and updating the FasTucson.Net website, such as creating graphics, updating up the moment announcements, maintaining the support pages, and creating extra information sites.
NAU ITS
September 1998 - December 1999 Computer Lab Aid Flagstaff, AZ
Supervised the computer lab in various dormitories around campus each for personal and academic student use. Job knowledge requirements included all aspects of the computer including all desktop publishing programs as well as internet related programs. Excellent customer service was necessary to deal with the students and walk them through their computer related problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Digital and Film Arts, Web Design
Pima Community College, May 2004
High Honors
Cumulative GPA: 3.79
Skills
Strong Internet know-how, including navigation and usage of most all desktop and internet related programs. Close familiarity with all Windows and MacOS platforms. Technical skills include solving connection issues via dial-up or DSL. Typing skills tested and resulted at 72 words per minute. Able to multi-task proficiently, on and off the telephone, and keep detailed records of each task. Web page and graphic design include personal web pages, fan web pages, and professional business page design, with software such as Adobe, Corel, Microsoft, Macromedia and Quark.
Personal Interests
Art, focusing on figure and comic book drawing. Digital media such as web design, programming (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash), and Adobe products such as Photoshop, Image Ready, and Illustrator. Music, performing in Marching, Jazz, and Concert band.