Oct.
1999-present
Web Developer/Illustrator, design
and illustrate web pages, banner ads, and intra-office posters.
Mar.
1998-Oct. 1999
Graphic Designer, (freelance/contractor) e-staff,
GraphicMac Specialists, Hire Knowledge, etc. For various design
firms and graphics departments, designed brochures, posters, business
cards, letterheads, logos, etc.
Apr.
1998-present
Web Designer, USA Weekend Magazine (freelance)
Format USA Weekend Magazine for the World Wide Web,
including creation of graphics and HTML markup, using QuarkXpress,
BBEdit, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.
Dec.
1997-Nov. 1999
Illustrator, GLOBE
Program, Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA)
In an environmental educational project begun by
Vice President Al Gore, consulted with Project Coordinator and Soil
Scientist to establish renderings and humorous illustrations of
various Soil Education concepts for use on the World Wide Web and
in presentations. Occasionally
hired as a lab assistant for soil training seminars
May
1998-May 1999
Software Trainer
Projects for various companies, under subcontract,
working on graphics and document preparation for proposals. Also
conducted database research for implementation of a World Wide Web
page on gender issues in Africa, for the World Bank. Developed curriculum
and taught classes for the State of Maryland, Ann Arundel Community
College, and Baltimore City Community College in Windows, Lotus,
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Aug.
1997-Dec. 1997
Senior Software Analyst, America Online (Consultant)
User Acceptance Testing of the America Online 4.0
browser application on the Macintosh platform. Regression testing
of reported bugs. Compare results with Windows counterpart. Test
Plan Development. Enter findings into database. Troubleshooting
of hardware and configuration issues. Installation and uninstallation
of software. Aid other testers in configuring Macintosh systems.
Configure Internet access for both dial-in and Ethernet.
Jul.
1996-Aug. 1997
LAN Administrator/Technical Support Specialist,
Marine Spill Response Corporation (Consultant)
Computer Technical Support for 50+ users, on Macintosh
7.0-8.0 as well as Windows 3.1, 95, and NT 4.0, including hardware
and software installation, setup and management of AppleTalk Network
using AppleShare File Server, troubleshooting hardware/software/network
problems across Windows NT/95 and Macintosh platforms. (Ethernet/TCP/IP).
Set up LAN to LAN connection using AppleTalk and Shiva LanRover
device.
Feb.
1994-Oct. 1995
Word Processor/Desktop Publisher/Staff Assistant, World
Bank and IFC
Formatted and laid out documents (word processing/desktop
publishing), created covers for reports, proofread. French
translation. Database management. Installed software.
Conducted technical support/informal training. Designed
the T-shirt for IFC's annual retreat.
Dec.
1991-Oct. 1993
Contracted Software Analyst, National Geographic Society
Quality Assurance:
conducted alpha and beta testing and reviewed various
1991-1993 educational technology products. Installed software.
Tested and produced reports on social science curriculum
software with emphasis on environmental concerns across two platforms:
IBM and Macintosh, including Macintosh version of
Mammals Encyclopedia CD-ROM, GTV II: Planetary Manager and
GTV III: The American People Laserdisc and software. Also tested
the Macintosh version of Kids Network, an international telecommunication
educational exchange network.
Sept.
1993-present
Variety Entertainer, Self-employed
Designed, formatted and laid out
promotional material, brochures, etc. Performed juggling shows,
stilt walking and various other types of entertainment at events
including corporate parties, community events and festivals. Appeared
as an extra in the Academy Award winning film, Forrest Gump.
Apr.
1990-Sept. 1993
Street Entertainer, Juggler, Self-employed
Created and performed a comedy/juggling act in nearly
20 countries, in a variety of languages, on the street, and at festivals.
Performed on a Taiwanese television game show, as well as under
contract at various Japanese amusement parks.
Dec.
1986-Oct. 1989
Clown, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, USA
and Japan
Performed clown routines,
designed, built and maintained props and costumes,
made publicity appearances. Drew concept designs for submission
of routines and costumes for use in the show. Appeared with Barbara
Mandrell and Dick van Dyke on two different network television specials.
May,
1986-Sept. 1986
Juggler/Sign Painter, Renaissance Festivals: GA, MD, TN,
WI, NY
Performed juggling shows, designed and painted
signs on a freelance basis.
Feb.
1986-Apr. 1986
Poster Artist, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC), African American Studies Department
Designed and produced
promotional posters for campus events on a freelance basis using
traditional paste-up techniques.
1982-1985
Miscellaneous
Performed with the Maryland National Capital Park
and Planning Commission's S.T.A.R. Troupe as a juggler/puppeteer
(6-9/85), sculpted puppets. At Wild World Water Amusement Park,
performed as a clown (6-9/85). At Maryland Renaissance Festival,
designed and painted
signs and performed in various capacities (9/83, 9/84).
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SKILLS
- Proficient
in HTML and Web page design.
Do pen and ink illustration and cartooning.
- Type
70 words per minute.
Teaching skills
Leap tall buildings in a single bound.
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EDUCATION
Course
work, University of Maryland, University College: Graphic Arts
Software
training: Advanced MS Word, Pagemaker, HTML, World Bank, 1994-95
Study
of vaudeville, circus, and variety entertainment. 1989-1990
Ringling
Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Apprenticeship: Clown, 1987
Ringling
Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, BFA (Bachelor of Fun
Arts), 1986
University
of Maryland, Baltimore County: Art/English, 1986
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LANGUAGES
Native
English, written and spoken French (fluent), conversational German,
Spanish, and Japanese .
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Richard Potter