Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!
Matthew Connolly
matt@alumni.rice.edu
404-668-2577

Objective Full-time employment in entertainment, media or computer science.
Computer Skills and Languages Java, C/C++ (Object Oriented Programming), OpenGL, JavaScript, VBScript, Perl, HTML, ASP, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Freehand, Flash, Avid Media 100, Microsoft Office, Windows, Mac, UNIX
 
Education 1998 – Present
Rice University
Houston, TX
  • B.A. in Computer Science and Studio Art Graduated May 2002; GPA: 3.33
  • Relevant subjects: Object Oriented programming / Java, C/C++, OpenGL, Filmmaking 1 - 4, Film Authorship, Tibetan
  • Spring 2000 semester: studied at the University of Limerick, Ireland
  •  

    1994 - 1998
    Decatur High School
    Decatur, GA
  • Salutatorian, National Honor Society President
  •  
    Good Jobs Winter 2003
    City Schools of Decatur
    Decatur, GA

    Contract Web Designer

  • Redesigned the Decatur Education Foundation website, found here. Currenty redesigning the main page and the architecture of the system web site.
  •  

    January & Summer 2000
    Atlanta-Journal Constitution
    Atlanta, GA

    Advertising Creative Intern

  • Initiated creation of advertising intern position. Chose fonts, graphics and designed layouts for print ads in the AJC Newspaper, as well as contracted advertising presentations. Gained proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop and AdSpeed. Self-paced and met every deadline.
  •  
    Other Jobs Summer/Fall 2003
    East Lake Golf Club
    Atlanta, GA

    Caddie

  • Carry Golf Bags Around
  • Read Greens, Tell Players where to hit the ball
  •  
      Summer 2001
    LGS / Source One Direct
    Atlanta, GA

    Datacard Operator

  • Manned a Computer-Operated Workstation in Production Area
  • Trained and Supervised new Employees
  •  

    Spring 2001
    Rice University
    Houston, TX

    Tutor

  • Tutored Navy ROTC students in Calculus, Physics; exam preparation and evaluation
  • Attended school full-time while tutoring 3 nights a week
  •  

    Summer 1999
    National Pool Tile
    Norcross, GA

    Warehouse and Office Worker

  • Organized and Administered current National Sample Distribution Process
  • Controlled UPS shipping system and drove a Forklift
  •  

    Summer 1998
    Ace Hardware
    Decatur, GA

    Hardware Employee / Cashier

  • Located hardware for Customers, made Keys, and performed other mundane tasks
  • Extensive customer service
  • Interests Rice Lads Club Soccer, weekend golf, movies and all things funny.

    Download a Microsoft Word version of my resume here.

    See Some Work Examples