Richard Matarazzo - Director of Technology & Creative Design:
Richard Matarazzo brings to Strickland Security
& Safety Solutions his extensive technical knowledge of alarm device data
and video surveilance systems along with his creative graphical, analytical,
and project development skills.
His professional experience includes serving
over 7 years as Creative Design Director for an industry leading data
management and e-learning software solutions provider, whose world class
implementation base for its software includes many of the largest and
most prominent retailers and government agencies in the country. As a
small startup, Richard was instrumental in developing the company’s first
image and his talents as a computer graphics artist quickly took this
small company to new heights in a very short time. For over 7 years he
successfully integrated his skills while providing graphical support to
help lead and develop a staff of programmers, writers, and artists to
use his standards in creating industry leading training programs.
Richard was part of the creative team that
won a Telly Award in 2005 for Best Training and Education Program and
an eLa (e-Learning Achievement) Award in 2006 for achievements in electronic
learning and computer-based education.
Richard is responsible for designing and
creating an interactive children’s safety program “Playing It Safe” which
was based on the classroom teachings of the Playing It Safe program created
by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. The Playing It Safe Interactive
Training Program is distributed by BBBS of LI, and is used in classrooms
and homes around the country.
Richard’s educational background consists
of, two years Traditional Fine Arts training from the Huntington School
of Fine Arts, three years at the University of Hartford, where he studied
Illustration, Printmaking and Sculpture, and played Div. I lacrosse and
Rugby. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Computer Graphics and
Animation from Long Island University at C.W. Post, where he later returned
for his Master of Arts Degree in Interactive Multimedia Art. Richard
also holds a professional certification in Digital Photography from the
NY Institute of Photography.
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