zztype@alohatown.com
http://alohatown.com
http://zztype.com
PDF Resume

Who is Blaine Fergerstrom?

What does he do?

I am knowledgeable in design and production for the Internet and high-end print. I am a still photographer. I am also a videographer and video editor. My most familiar software packages are Quark XPress, Photoshop, Freehand, FileMaker Pro, Dreamweaver, PageSpinner, Visual Page, FTP software, mail server and mailing list software, AppleWorks, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Hypercard, many system utilities, Apple file and web servers, Apple system software and networking. -- In other areas, I am familiar with Apache, PHP, MySQL, WebSTAR and other Internet-specific applications. I am also proficient in iMovie, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro, Media Cleaner, AfterEffects and Avid Composer video editing suites. I use Infini-D for 3-D modeling, rendering and Quicktime special video effects. -- I was the first person in Hawaii producing Quicktime VR 360° photography. I am also knowledgeable of digital photography -- I have experience in configuring and administering ethernet networking, routers and star systems, file servers, document storage, backup and retrieval systems, electronic mail, modems and other systems.

(*My interactive HyperCard resume was done ca. 1988-90 on a Mac Plus. It was years ahead of its time. You may not be able to get it to play now. This will run only on Macintosh computers with the appropriate HyperCard Player application installed. I include it for historical reference and novelty.)

Photography
Video
PowerPoint
Quicktime VR
Cartoon Illustration
ePortfolio (HyperCard 1988*)

HyperCard Player Download

Any experience?

Kapalama.ksbe.edu
Maui.ksbe.edu
Hawaii.ksbe.edu
Store.ksbe.edu

Food Services
eClassroom

'Ike Hawai'i (In development)

Kapalamax.ksbe.edu
(Intranet Portals)

University of Hawaii Outreach College, Pacific New Media
--1997-present
Instructor, Create Your First Web Page

Starbulletin.com (First online Ed.)
Starbulletin.com (Last online Ed.)
Starbulletin.com (Multimedia)
Polynesian Pirate AWOL (Article)
Little green Apple may boost Newton's reputation (Article)
Master the music via magic of MP3 (Article)
Starbulletin.com (Cronkite Award)
Starbulletin.com (Awards)

Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising
-- Sep. 1995-Mar. 1996
Multimedia production manager; system support

Produced multimedia slide shows, web sites, did occasional print production and consulting and managed the Macintosh network, including installing ethernet networking, router and file server. Major clients included Sheraton Hotels in Hawaii and Aloha Airlines.

Starr Seigle McCombs Advertising
-- Jan. 1992-Sep. 1995
Manager of production art; system manager

I took this agency from paste-up to full electronic production inside of one year. I was charged with converting an existing production crew from traditional graphic production to electronic production including page layout, logo illustration, scanned halftones and some color separations. I set up the Macintosh software, networking, electronic mail, document storage, backup and retrieval systems. -- I supervised the production crew in day-to-day operations and oversaw the proper production of all ads and collateral pieces on behalf of the production managers and art directors. -- I designed and produced web sites and servers for agency clients during this period including princeville.com. I was instrumental in the startup of their Internet division, Starrtech. I also did some video production on the in-house Avid system. Major clients included Bank of Hawaii, Princeville Resort, Hilton Hotels.

Starrtech.com (Since redesigned)
Princeville.com (Since redesigned)

Honolulu Weekly
-- Jul. - Dec. 1991
Freelance graphic artist, Macintosh consultant

I consulted this startup weekly tabloid newspaper on full electronic print production; specified and installed the equipment and produced every weekly 12-16-page edition (single-handedly) for the first six months of its operation. We took this newspaper from bare walls to regular publication in two weeks, flat.

ZZ-Type
-- Since 1988
Web designer, graphic artist, photographer, videographer, Macintosh consultant

This is my production and consulting company. I have worked freelance for graphic design firms, book publishers, public relations firms and advertising agencies as well as a private client base. Some of the more notable projects I have been involved with include: On-site Macintosh support services for the Matra/Group One Honolulu mass transit proposal team. Typographic production, support and consulting for "Discovery: The Hawaiian Odyssey," a coffee table book on canoe voyaging. Liberty House November 1992 Home Sale full color catalog production. Mauna Lani Resort's 20-page View magazine for Starr Seigle McCombs.

zztype.com
alohatown.com

The Art of Letting Go
(Book design, typesetting, print production; web site design and production)
Golf Magic
(Book design, typesetting, print production; web site design and production)
Beliefs Without Borders
(Book design, typesetting, print production; web site design and production)

Discovery: The Hawaiian Odyssey
(Book typesetting, print production)

Sellers Advertising, Inc.
-- 1990
Production manager, system manager

Oversaw art directors and production crew in print matters. Produced printing estimates, tracked jobs and coordinated complex print projects from concept through completion. Did press checks to insure quality. Managed the Macintosh network. Major clients included Outrigger Hotels.

Castle Medical Center Print Shop
-- 1988-1989
Consulted, installed and implemented a Macintosh production system for this major medical center. Produced hospital forms and hospital collateral materials for the print shop and for the Public Relations department.

Honblue
-- 1986-1988
Set up Honblue's original typesetting department. Consulted, selected, installed and ran Honblue's original Compugraphic Integrator and 9600 typesetting system. Set up pricing structures and operating procedures.

Education?

Extracurricular?