Michael Mestres, Skillset

I possess many web designer requisite skills and tools...

• XHTML, CSS3, JavaScript, (a bit...)
• Flash CS4 (AS2, AS3), XML
• Photoshop CS4
• Illustrator CS4
• Dreamweaver CS3
• Premiere CS4, After Effects CS4, Video editing, and encoding
• Audio recording and sound design on many platforms
• Musical composition, and recording
• Spot photoagraphy (as needed)
• ...and other related software and technologies

Having recently upgraded to Adobe CS4 Production Suite (finally), I'm looking forward to utilizing CS4 After Effects, Premiere, Soundbooth and the rest in new and compelling ways.

In addition, I've acquired a wide array of skills while employed as a sound recording engineer, software/hardware product evangelist, account manager, pro audio salesperson, and other jobs related to sound production, radio, copywriting, and marketing.

And, in my experience, the ability to develop a rapport with clients, cohorts, and industry peers is probably the most important skill a person can have. Technologies come and go, but one's other-directed disposition with others is ongoing.

Another thing I've learned is never let the phone ring more than once, because opportunity doesn't wait.