Michael T. Sheleheda
9134 S. Irwin Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-367-2079 mike@sheleheda.com


Professional Experience
Freelance Graphic Artist and Web Designer 2004-Present

  • Produced graphics and animations for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Reston, VA, “Illuminations” website, a resource for math teachers, designed to promote NCTM’s Principals and Standards for School Mathematics (2004-2007)
  • Produced NCTM’s “MathCounts” website for students (2005)
  • Created Flash website introducing NCTM’s redesigned Illuminations website (2006)
  • Webmaster/designer for the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Parma, OH (2005-2007)
  • Communications Director, Annandale Cooperative Preschool, Annandale, VA (2005)

Lead Technical Operator/ Network Administrator/ Computer & Technology Analyst 1999-2003
Computer Sciences Corporation, Missile Defense Agency, VIPC, Arlington, Virginia
  • Administered and maintained a classified network of Macintosh and PC workstations, color copiers and printers and large format printers.
  • Responsible for acquisition and implementation of new software packages, systems and hardware and training operators on these systems
  • Researched new computer and video technologies for high level agency personnel
  • Responsible for the physical move of the Visual Information Production Center (VIPC) network and equipment from the Pentagon to FOB2 (Navy Annex, Arlington, VA) with minimal down time..
  • Implemented procedures to help reduce overall time to complete deliverables
  • Produced original graphics for print and multimedia projects using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other software
  • Maintained and operated additional equipment including AGFA color scanners, Avid, Media 100 and Xpres, and Apple Final Cut Pro non-linear video editing systems
  • Won a design competition for the official logo for the Missile Defense Agency (2002)

Multimedia and Video Section Chief 1996-1999
CSC Nichols Advanced Marine, Crystal City, Virginia
  • Responsible for securing the original funding for multimedia section at Advanced Marine and procuring the section’s equipment and staff
  • Managed a team of artists, video specialists, programmers and marketers in offering multimedia services internally and for commercial clients
  • Responsible for management of the department including budgeting, hiring, and marketing
Video Production Manager 1987-1996
Advanced Marine Enterprises, Crystal City, Virginia
  • Worked with artists, training specialists, and naval architects in producing a wide range of training media for U.S. Navy personnel and for commercial, non-military clients
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Video section including budgeting, marketing, and employee supervision

Assistant Producer/Lead Camera Operator 1986-1987
Development Communications, Inc, Alexandria, Virginia
  • Contracted to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Responsible for video production for the BoDS and Mobile Training Teams
  • Camera Operator on projects including the National Paints and Coatings Association, Manor Care, Allen Corporation and the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative

Video Specialist 1985-1986
Westinghouse Transportation, West Mifflin, PA

Education
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Currently
Web Design /Visual Design - Diploma

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1981-1985
B.A., Communications and Theater Arts.

Software Proficiencies
Adobe Creative Suite CS4, Microsoft Office, Digital Video Editing (Final Cut Pro, Avid Xpres), Macintosh OS X and OS X Server, XHTML.

Commendations and Awards
  • Major General Peter C. Franklin, USA, Deputy Director of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization – Commendation for Outstanding Support (2001)
  • Lt. General Ronald T. Kadish, USAF, Director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization - Commendation for transitioning BMDO’s Visual Information Production Center from the Pentagon to FOB2 with minimum disruption (2001)
  • Lt. General Ronald T. Kadish, USAF, Director, Missile Defense Agency – Commendation for Designing Missile Defense Agency logo (2002)