Thiru Moolar Devar

ThiruMoolar Devar --/ www.StudioWithAView.com / Skype: nomadic_refuge Concept to Completion - Design & Production Performance Oriented 30 Years Industry Experience in Print • Web • Video Summary Forgive the long name, I go by Moolar or just “Moo” for short. Born in NYC, Officially from New Orleans... but grew up all over the USA. I began my first freelance services in 1997 on Maui, Hawaii. I specialize in Book and eBook Production & Publishing Adobe InDesign layout, Amazon Kindle Create, and other Publishing Tools - I offer Print & Prepress as well as digital eBook distribution format for all platforms and channels such as Amazon KDP, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, IngramSpark, Kobo, Google Play, and aggregator setup, such as PublishDrive. Book Production and Publishing “Pixel” perfection and clear communication are my two foundational principles. I am a well-versed veteran Adobe operator and production artist. :) An expert in Adobe InDesign, I have over 25 years of experience working in all mediums, from printing & prepress of Books and Magazines to Newspapers and Brochures. I’m also well versed in digital formats, PDF, ePub, and Kindle. For some conversions, I commonly use Word, Amazon Kindle Create, and other tools for testing in conjunction with InDesign. I’m also a Photoshop and graphics whiz, which is an important complement to prepping accompanying resources. Performance Oriented With great efficiency, I can help you with the entire publishing process, or any parts of it. Here is a case study to demonstrate: Coffee Table Book project, “An Intense Calm:” I did the writing, editing, photography, cover designs, interior layouts, exports for Print, Kindle, and ePub, and direct upload/publishing to Amazon KDP, Extended paperback distribution with IngramSpark, Barnes & Nobles, Kobo, Apple iBooks, Google Play, an extended eBook distribution with PublishDrive, and a collectors edition hardcover (w/ dust jacket) with Book Baby. I’ve managed the ISBNs for the various formats. On the marketing end, I made the websites, graphics, press kits, and logos, and ad campaigns including Amazon PPC and social media advertising. https://www.AnIntenseCalm.com Organized & Automated Production Protocols and Task Management I’ve worked on a variety of both simple and complex publishing projects. Please see the list of my publications here: I have 30 years of experience working across media industries Print, Web, Video, and Corporate Presentation. Telecommuting: Collaborating and delivering jobs via web/email/ftp from remote locations. Superior time management and quick turn-around www.StudioWithAView.com Professional Training / Consulting I began working freelance in 1997 on Maui, Hawaii. Besides implementing all my previous skills in Print, Motion Graphics / Video, I also worked in Presentation Services for large conventions at the Maui resorts. Earth Afloat Publishing In 2020 I launched a publishing co., www.EarthAfloatPublishing.com / www.EarthAfloat.com with two books: In 1995 I worked in Hollywood doing titles and animated graphics for the video and film industry. Out of college in 1992, I went straight into publishing, newspaper and magazine production. In 1990 I learned Photoshop while studying Graphic Design at The California Institute of the Arts. www.FablesFound.com www.AnIntenseCalm.com Self-Authored and Photographed Skills Print/Prepress - since 1992 Layout Design/Publication for: Magazine, Newspaper, Maps, DVD/CD packaging, Cards, Posters, Brochures) Experience includes: Print Broker, Color Corrections, Trapping, Page Signatures, Color Separations, Imagesetters & Related Software, Examining Negatives & Plates, Press Checks on Web-Offset Press Web Development - since 2000 Books Published - Print, Kindle, eBook Your Encore - Retirement Planning Guide - How to Balance Time, Money and Joy - by Glenn E Frank - March 2021 SRI LALITA SAHASRANAMA: 1008 NAMES OF SHAKTI - by Earth Afloat Publishing - January 2021 Surf Session Log Book - by Thirumoolar Devar - December 2020 How to Change the Game - by Antonio Calderon & Gio Punzo - December 2020 Como Cambiar el Juego - by Antonio Calderon & Gio Punzo - December 2020 my main too for web dev since 2011 is Wordpress, specifically the Elementor page builder. I have general skills with Adobe Dreamweaver, CSS, and HTML. Yoga For Common Conditions - by Amber Burke & Bill Reif - December 2020 (Pending commercial publication, layout samples available upon request) Animation & Compositing - 2d/3d Animated Logos, Architecture FlyThroughs, Feature Film Titles, Special Effects • Videography and Video Editing Petroleum Engineering for Kids - by Ahmed ElGamal - November 2020 Presentation Services - since 1999 Powerpoint and Teleprompter for large corporate conventions including Ford Motor Co., Sprint, and Rexall Video - since 1995 Industries Include: DVD Authoring, Menu Production, Encoding, Authoring, Packaging Photography - since 1976! Film and Digital Efficient Remote Collaboration: I am the quintessential digital nomad. I’m an international traveler having worked remote from both cities and rural spots alike, including US locations New York, Chicago, California, South Carolina, Mississippi, Arizona, New Mexico, New Orleans, Hawaii and Puerto Rico plus abroad so far including: Jamaica, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Galapagos, Peru, New Zealand, Fiji, Mauritius, Israel, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Behind The Knife ABSITE Podcast Companion - by Dr. Kevin Kniery November 2020 Speechless - by Thomas Ray Garcia & Matt Eventoff - October 2020 The Journey Home - by Michael Rost - September 2020 (Pending commercial publication, layout samples available upon request) An Intense Calm - by Thirumoolar Devar - September 2020 The Legends of Perast - by Deborah S. Prutzman - August 2020 The Boy and the Sunflower - by Deborah S. Prutzman - August 2020 A Brief Guide to Unschooling - by Claire Timberlake - August 2020 Fables Found - by Linga Devar - July 2020 More Seasons at Sunrise Lane - by Deborah S. Prutzman - July 2020 A Season at Sunrise Lane - by Deborah S. Prutzman - July 2020 The House of Forgotten Dreams - by Deborah S. Prutzman - June 2020 Litany of Love - by Teresa Pitt Green - April 2020 (Pending commercial publication, layout samples available upon request) Soul Secrets of Salsa - by Claire Timberlake - February 2020 The Real Startup Book - by Kromatic - October 2019 Post-Apocalyptic Writing Guide - by JJ Shurte - September 2018 La Mision Del Amor - by John Curtis - March 2018 The Mission of Love - by John Curtis - March 2018 Days Too Dark - by JJ Shurte - December 2017 Pushing The Sexual River - by Cordwainer Johnson - May 2015 Secrets of Kiteboarding - by John J. Holzhall - May 2004 Website Development As of mid-2020 I stopped promoting website design and development as an offered service to focus on book publishing. However, I do still make websites for special requests, and especially in relation to books. The thing to keep in mind about websites, is there are many factors out of my control as to whether they are still being maintained and upto-date with current software and browsers. The first group are my own personal sites, hence they are generally maintained, and at the time of this resumé update the 2nd group is functional too! ;) Thirumoolar.com EarthAfloat.com EarthAfloatPublishing.com StudioWithAView.com FablesFound.com TheIntenseCalm.com AnIntenseCalm.com NomadicRefuge.com MauiHostel.com JazzHistoryTree.com HarlemLateNightJazz.org BluGorilla.com TheSavvyWorkingMom.com 3DGroundWorks.com RuskinEsq.com ReesFloorCoveringInc.com WildWellness.com MyMedicareAdvisor.com AllOccasionsNow.com IMSAcademy.com LatticeSociety.com Pride of Maui 2017 - 2020 - Team Member for High-Profile Hawaii Tour Company Web Maintenance and Updates, Trip Advisor & Yelp Reviews Curating, Photo Curating, Internet Research, Social Media Ads and Graphics Call it the “end of an era,” this job essentially financed my 2019 trip around the world, and was ended due to the pandemic and the resulting pause in tourism. Our diverse team of Designer, Programmer, Production Manager, Writers, Photographers, Social Media Marketers, etc. collaborated via Basecamp to drive booking sales for the two Maui snorkel cruise boats, “The Pride of Maui” and “The Leilani.” PrideOfMaui.com MauiBoatTrips.com PrideOfMaui.com/About/Blog Agency Reviews Software Adobe Creative Suite including: InDesign Photoshop Illustrator After Effects & Premier Wordpress Apple Final Cut Pre-Freelance Work 1995 - 1996 MacTemps; Los Angeles; Contract/Assignments for high-end productions ranging from Ad agencies to a Federal contracting company AD PRODUCTION at The Ventura County Star – Oxnard, California - 1996 - Ad Production for newspaper “Back in the day” - Work History La Fuente Cafe 2014 - In this year, I took on an interesting project to open and brand a cafe and community service. Although I have since discontinued the pursuit, it still stands as a great example of an overall scope of my creative and production abilities. El Faro Pacasmayo 2013 - Website, Video Production, Social Marketing. I also covered their annual event, American Windsurfing Tour, Pacasmayo Classic Competition. I Produced a series of videos in the themes of interview, Lifestyle, Culture and Sports Highlights. The Website is in three languages; Spanish, English and Portuguese. 2009 - 2012 - I began my overseas travels in Latin America with website jobs for US referral based clients, as well as did a lot of work/ trade of website & media marketing work for hotels in Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Puerto Rico. With the exception of 3 months of 2011 in NYC and a few contract assignments there 1994 - 1995 ART DIRECTOR The Sea Coast Echo Newspaper - Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Sea Coast Echo, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; Art Director, introduced in-house process color to the newspaper, produced a monthly tourist publication, switched the Art Dept. from Manual Paste up to Networked Computers, and Trained Employees on the new system. 2005 - 2009 contracts / clients include: Byron Katie International, AdFare, Pac Consulting, Liu Institute, Rue Bourbon, 1993 - 1994 Computer Mentors, New Orleans; Developed interactive presentations for non-profit organization 2005 Maui Register publication, DVD production “Ten Years Later” Dec. 1993 New Orleans Art Directors and Designers Association; (ADDA) Digital photography; award of excellence 1993 Offbeat Magazine, New Orleans, Louisiana - Internship 1990 - 1992 California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) Macintosh Lab; System maintenance, teaching assistant Education THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE Hollywood, California - 1995 - 1996 Professional Training Division, Animation & Video Editing Paid internship, Teaching Assistant THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS Valencia, California -). Major in Visual Communications/Graphic Design. Other areas of study include: digital photography, video production, fine art critique. June 2005 - 2007 Liu Institute - Design & Maintenance of Website, Video and DVD for shows and promotion, Print Promotions, photography - www.liuinstitute.com, usaskf.org, shaolin-world.net, shaolinlegacy.com Oct. 2005 - Feb. 2006 Bring New Orleans Back Commission - Website work for Cultural Committee. 2004 Spa Promo DVD, Produced full color Sports Manual, 5 months traveling India, Sri Lanka & Malaysia and shot 60 rolls of 35mm still film and 20 hours of video. 2003 Produced three DVD’s and two audio CD’s for clients all for sale at front of Borders Books on Maui. Also Independent video on Hawaiian Music & Lifestyle Presentation Services - since 1999 Powerpoint and Teleprompter for large corporate conventions including Ford Motor Co., Sprint, and Rexall 1998 - 1999 The Mini-Rack Co., Barefoot Tours Video - since 1995 Industries Include: DVD Authoring, Menu Production, Encoding, Authoring, Packaging-: | Animation includes Symbion/Propaganda music video: Joi - Los Angeles Symbion/Propaganda music video: AZ Yet - Los Angeles Feature film: Cybarella - Los Angeles Title design for feature film: What’s your sign? - Los Angeles End credits for feature film: Don’s Plum - Los Angeles Intro & end credits for skate video: Trilogy - Los Angeles Special “water” effects for “Waynes Carpet” commercial - Hawaii Secrets of Video Poker Graphics Treatment - Los Angeles Artscapes Title and Background Scene for Video Pilot - Hawaii Title and graphics treatment for Dept. of Transportation - Hawaii Animated charts for Waikoloa Golf Tournament - Hawaii 3D Logo fly-in for cable show “Kingdom Network News” - Los Angeles June 1996 - Dec. 1996 Ventura County Star, Oxnard, Ad Production for newspaper