Rick J. Morris
Online Virtual Tutor / Teacher
Indianapolis, IN, USA
317-727-7642
be.net/rickjmorris
Professional Summary
• Masters of Science in Media Arts and Science
• 5+ years teaching/tutoring experience in a college setting
• 15+ years working experience in my field
Certifications
• Certification in Applied Computer Science
• Microsoft 98-366: MTA: Networking Fundamentals Certification
( Networking Infrastructures, Hardware, Protocols and Services )
Skills
Computer Software
Adobe: CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Media Encoder
Windows: Microsoft Office 2013: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher
HTML Editing Software: Notepad, Notepad ++, Dreamweaver
FTP Software: Smart FTP, SSH Secure Shell, Windows FTP
Sound: (Recording and Editing Sound Files) Audacity, Sound Forge
Video: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Affects
Gaming: Fusion 2.0, Spore, 3D Max, Maya
Computer Languages
HTML, XHTML, XML, HTML5, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), Includes, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Python, etc.
Communication Skills
Excellent writing and editing skills, Typing (70 Words per Minute), Public Speaking/Presentations, Event/Meeting Planning, Brainstorming ideas, Working with Others, Social Networking, Blogging, Career Advising, Organization, etc.
Graphic & Web Design
Marketing & Advertising
Content Manager
On-line Sales
Event Planning
Creativity/Art Talent, HTML, CSS and other computer languages, SEO, Web Banner, e-Newsletter Marketing, Layout Design, Brochures, Business Cards, Greeting Cards, Coupons, Ads, Advertising, Product Display, Sales, Demos, Customer Service, Content Management, Research, Digital Photography, Descriptive Writing, etc.
Art Skills
Graphic & Web Design, Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Print Making, Painting, Drawing, Sculpting, Ceramics, Children's Book Illustration, Murals, etc.
• Masters of Science in Media Arts and Science
• 5+ years teaching/tutoring experience in a college setting
• 15+ years working experience in my field
Certifications
• Certification in Applied Computer Science
• Microsoft 98-366: MTA: Networking Fundamentals Certification
( Networking Infrastructures, Hardware, Protocols and Services )
Skills
Computer Software
Adobe: CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Media Encoder
Windows: Microsoft Office 2013: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher
HTML Editing Software: Notepad, Notepad ++, Dreamweaver
FTP Software: Smart FTP, SSH Secure Shell, Windows FTP
Sound: (Recording and Editing Sound Files) Audacity, Sound Forge
Video: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Affects
Gaming: Fusion 2.0, Spore, 3D Max, Maya
Computer Languages
HTML, XHTML, XML, HTML5, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), Includes, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Python, etc.
Communication Skills
Excellent writing and editing skills, Typing (70 Words per Minute), Public Speaking/Presentations, Event/Meeting Planning, Brainstorming ideas, Working with Others, Social Networking, Blogging, Career Advising, Organization, etc.
Graphic & Web Design
Marketing & Advertising
Content Manager
On-line Sales
Event Planning
Creativity/Art Talent, HTML, CSS and other computer languages, SEO, Web Banner, e-Newsletter Marketing, Layout Design, Brochures, Business Cards, Greeting Cards, Coupons, Ads, Advertising, Product Display, Sales, Demos, Customer Service, Content Management, Research, Digital Photography, Descriptive Writing, etc.
Art Skills
Graphic & Web Design, Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Print Making, Painting, Drawing, Sculpting, Ceramics, Children's Book Illustration, Murals, etc.
Work Experience
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Tutor
I am an independent contractor for a tutoring agency called Club Z! Tutoring Services. I tutor students in the subjects of Computer Science, IT - Information Technology, Informatics, Cyber Security, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Graphic / Web Development, Reading Comprehension, Math, Science, etc. I meet students at public places, such as a library. Office #: 317-826-2222, Email: SSchilling@clubztutoring.com, Website: www.clubz.com/indy
March 2019
-
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
EBay
eBay Seller
I am an eBay Power Seller. We sell items geared towards women and children. This would include children's toys, DVDs, and Home Décor.
• Manage eBay store with 3,000+ items since 2005
• Taught others how to sell on eBay and make a profit
• Advertise through social media, email marketing, promotional listings, and flyers
• Listing products by means of research, photography, writing ability, and categorizing
• Worked with customers all over the world to promote good customer service and products
• Manage eBay store with 3,000+ items since 2005
• Taught others how to sell on eBay and make a profit
• Advertise through social media, email marketing, promotional listings, and flyers
• Listing products by means of research, photography, writing ability, and categorizing
• Worked with customers all over the world to promote good customer service and products
September 2005
-
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Art Institute Of Indianapolis
Full Time Instructor @ The Art Institute of Indianapolis
* GE260 Research and Technical Writing
* GD102 Fundamentals of Design
* GD104 Color Theory
* GD131 Observational Drawing
* GWDA113 Fundamentals of Web Page Scripting, Adobe Dreamweaver, Notepad, Notepad ++
* IMD201 Web Authoring, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, etc.
* IMD213 Intermediate Scripting, Coding in JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Python
* IMD230 Concepts in Motion Design, Adobe After Effects
* IMD250 Interactive Motion Scripting, Adobe Flash
* IMD302 Net Broadcasting, Audio & Video Recording Software such as Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
* IMD322 Designing for Dynamic Web Sites, WordPress
* IMD323 Web Marketing, Web Banner, e-Newsletters, Social Media, SEO, Brochures, Ads, etc.
* IMD325 Introduction to User Centered Design, Good vs. Bad Website Design
* Faculty Development Chair (July 2013 – January 2014) Duties included setting up Faculty Development Meetings, Meeting with the Dean, Planning In-Service Meetings and Faculty Development Workshops for both Full Time and Adjunct Instructors.
* GD102 Fundamentals of Design
* GD104 Color Theory
* GD131 Observational Drawing
* GWDA113 Fundamentals of Web Page Scripting, Adobe Dreamweaver, Notepad, Notepad ++
* IMD201 Web Authoring, Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, etc.
* IMD213 Intermediate Scripting, Coding in JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Python
* IMD230 Concepts in Motion Design, Adobe After Effects
* IMD250 Interactive Motion Scripting, Adobe Flash
* IMD302 Net Broadcasting, Audio & Video Recording Software such as Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
* IMD322 Designing for Dynamic Web Sites, WordPress
* IMD323 Web Marketing, Web Banner, e-Newsletters, Social Media, SEO, Brochures, Ads, etc.
* IMD325 Introduction to User Centered Design, Good vs. Bad Website Design
* Faculty Development Chair (July 2013 – January 2014) Duties included setting up Faculty Development Meetings, Meeting with the Dean, Planning In-Service Meetings and Faculty Development Workshops for both Full Time and Adjunct Instructors.
June 2013
- September 2015
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Ivy Tech
Part-Time Adjunct College Instructor
I was an Adjunct Instructor for Ivy Tech Community College. I taught a variety of subjects including Graphic & Web Design, Microsoft Office, Programming, Informatics, Information Technology and Business courses. I did my best to have great classes and to develop computer skills that students could use in the work place. https://www.ivytech.edu
• SDEV153 Website Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• INFM 109 Informatics Fundamentals (Computers, Microsoft Office)
• SDEV120 Computing Logic ( Computer Programming )
• BUSN108 Personal Finance ( Business )
• BUSN105 Principles of Management ( Business )
• OFAD/BOAT 207 Integrated Microsoft Office Software Applications (Advanced Microsoft Office)
• CINS 157 Web Development (HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript)
• CINS 101 Microsoft Office 2013, (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• CINS 102 Information System Fundamentals (Basic Computer Skills)
• CINT 106 ( DOS, Linux, and Windows 7 Operating Systems)
• My lesson planning includes lectures, guest speakers, fun activities and games to engage students
• Taught on-line classes by means of Ivy Learn (Canvas), Black Board 8 and 9.1
• Helped students with Career Advising and Job Opportunities
• Helped students with basic computer skill development, data basing, spreadsheet applications, presentations, desktop publishing, creative project building, web development, on-line research, communication skills, public speaking, etc.
• SDEV153 Website Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• INFM 109 Informatics Fundamentals (Computers, Microsoft Office)
• SDEV120 Computing Logic ( Computer Programming )
• BUSN108 Personal Finance ( Business )
• BUSN105 Principles of Management ( Business )
• OFAD/BOAT 207 Integrated Microsoft Office Software Applications (Advanced Microsoft Office)
• CINS 157 Web Development (HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript)
• CINS 101 Microsoft Office 2013, (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• CINS 102 Information System Fundamentals (Basic Computer Skills)
• CINT 106 ( DOS, Linux, and Windows 7 Operating Systems)
• My lesson planning includes lectures, guest speakers, fun activities and games to engage students
• Taught on-line classes by means of Ivy Learn (Canvas), Black Board 8 and 9.1
• Helped students with Career Advising and Job Opportunities
• Helped students with basic computer skill development, data basing, spreadsheet applications, presentations, desktop publishing, creative project building, web development, on-line research, communication skills, public speaking, etc.
August 2011
- August 2019
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
National College
Adjunct Instructor @ National College
* COM 151 Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 Beginning and Advanced Level Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
* COM 234 Desktop Publishing (Word & PowerPoint)
* COM 235 Databases & Spreadsheets (Excel & Access)
* PRE041 College Prep Math course featuring basic math skills such as whole numbers, decimals, fractions, etc.
* Helped students with Career Advising in class
* Prepared a lesson plan and gave a lecture to my students
* Helped students with basic computer skills, data basing, spreadsheet applications, charts, presentations, desktop publishing, creative project building, on-line research development, communication skills, public speaking, etc.
* COM 234 Desktop Publishing (Word & PowerPoint)
* COM 235 Databases & Spreadsheets (Excel & Access)
* PRE041 College Prep Math course featuring basic math skills such as whole numbers, decimals, fractions, etc.
* Helped students with Career Advising in class
* Prepared a lesson plan and gave a lecture to my students
* Helped students with basic computer skills, data basing, spreadsheet applications, charts, presentations, desktop publishing, creative project building, on-line research development, communication skills, public speaking, etc.
November 2010
- November 2012
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
DeVry University
Adjunct Instructor @ DeVry University
* WGD201, WGD205, WGD210, WGD229, WGD232, WGD235 in Graphic, Web Design, Animation, and New Media principles
* Helped students with Career Advising in class
* Prepared a lesson plan and gave a lecture to my students
* Taught how to use programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver
* Learned how to teach on-line by using eCollege
(face to face or on site interaction, off site on-line interaction, both )
* Stimulated questions for students as they make the transition from on-line to on site teaching
* Answered questions and came around to help students with problems
* Used Microsoft Office 2010: PowerPoint and a projector to illustrate my lesson plan
* Helped students with basic computer skills, building a site map, creating projects, communication skills, public speaking, etc.
* Helped students with Career Advising in class
* Prepared a lesson plan and gave a lecture to my students
* Taught how to use programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver
* Learned how to teach on-line by using eCollege
(face to face or on site interaction, off site on-line interaction, both )
* Stimulated questions for students as they make the transition from on-line to on site teaching
* Answered questions and came around to help students with problems
* Used Microsoft Office 2010: PowerPoint and a projector to illustrate my lesson plan
* Helped students with basic computer skills, building a site map, creating projects, communication skills, public speaking, etc.
September 2010
- October 2012
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Elite Marketing Interactions
Supervisor (Lead)
* Prepared a meeting with my co-workers explaining the rules of the company or a particular event
* Participated in weekly Phone Conferences
* Taught / Trained new employees how to do the job such as set up, safety tips, how to cook, sell, create professional displays that are both eye catching and appealing to consumers
* Manage and Supervise the Southport Rd. Meijer Store #134 doing in store food demonstrations
* Marketing and advertising products to consumers face to face interaction to sell products
* Work with store officials like the Store Director on how to set up an event such as the Colts Event
* Performed office work as manager using Microsoft Office such as Microsoft Word and Excel for scheduling, check emails, Type 70 Words a minute, Print, Compose emails, download files, send photos to corporate, fax, copy, answer phones, attend conference calls, make notes, etc.
* Participated in weekly Phone Conferences
* Taught / Trained new employees how to do the job such as set up, safety tips, how to cook, sell, create professional displays that are both eye catching and appealing to consumers
* Manage and Supervise the Southport Rd. Meijer Store #134 doing in store food demonstrations
* Marketing and advertising products to consumers face to face interaction to sell products
* Work with store officials like the Store Director on how to set up an event such as the Colts Event
* Performed office work as manager using Microsoft Office such as Microsoft Word and Excel for scheduling, check emails, Type 70 Words a minute, Print, Compose emails, download files, send photos to corporate, fax, copy, answer phones, attend conference calls, make notes, etc.
May 2009
- October 2011
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Education
Indiana University School Of Informatics
Masters of Science in Media Arts and Science
January 2006
- May 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Indiana University School Of Informatics
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Science
January 2003
- December 2005
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Purdue University School Of Computer Science
Certification in Applied Computer Science
January 2003
- May 2004
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Indiana University Herron School Of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts
August 1997
- December 2002
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
(Cascading Style Sheets),
(Cascading Style Sheets),
(Cascading Style Sheets),
(Cascading Style Sheets),
(Recording And Editing,
++,
3D Max,
3D Max,
Access,
Adobe After,
Adobe After,
Adobe Premiere,
Adobe Premiere,
Adobe: CC: Photoshop,
Affects Gaming:,
Affects Gaming:,
Blogging,
Blogging,
Communications,
Communications,
Communications,
Communications,
CSS,
CSS,
CSS,
Dreamweaver,
Dreamweaver FTP,
Etc. Social,
Etc. Social,
Etc. Social,
Etc. Social,
Excel,
Fireworks,
Flash,
Fusion 2.0,
Fusion 2.0,
HTML5,
HTML5,
Illustrator,
Includes,
Includes,
Includes,
Includes,
JavaScript,
JavaScript,
JavaScript,
JavaScript,
Jquery,
Jquery,
Jquery,
Jquery,
Languages: HTML,
Languages: HTML,
Marketing: Graphic &,
MAYA,
MAYA,
Media Encoder,
MySQL,
MySQL,
MySQL,
MySQL,
Notepad ,
Office 2013: Word,
People Skills,
People Skills,
People Skills,
People Skills,
PHP,
PHP,
PHP,
PHP,
Powerpoint,
Pro,
Pro,
Publisher HTML Editing,
Python,
Python,
Python,
Python,
Skills: Public Speaking,
Skills: Public Speaking,
Skills: Public Speaking,
Skills: Public Speaking,
Social Networking,
Social Networking,
Social Networking,
Software: Notepad,
Software: Smart FTP,
Sound Files) Audacity,
Sound Files) Audacity,
Sound Forge,
Sound Forge,
Spore,
Spore,
SSH Secure Shell,
Video: Final Cut,
Video: Final Cut,
Windows FTP Sound:,
Windows: Microsoft,
XHTML,
XHTML,
XML,
XML,