Objective:
To continue my career in Graphic Design and Internet Development. Seeking a position with a high tech company utilizing Internet technologies as an integral part of their business.
Professional Experience:
- Managed web assets with an emphasis on driving sales of their plant products through weekly content updates, search engine optimization, monthly e-newsletter, ecommerce software customizations, and additional web services.
- Collected and analyzed online visitor patterns & trends to facilitate a better user experience
- Digitally manipulated photos for use online and in print
- Designed covers for the 2006 & 2007 North American catalogs
- Directed redesign of existing website, with special emphasis on web standards-compliant coding, user experience & useability
- Primary technologies employed: XHTML, CSS, limited PHP, limited ColdFusion and limited Java
- Created and managed web assets and intellectual properties with strong emphasis on promoting Internet services, Design services, Repair services, hardware & software products, through daily updates, search engine optimization, ecommerce software customizations, and various services
- Responsible for creation of corporate identity which included business cards, letterhead, t-shirts, and signage
- Designed point-of-sale displays, brochures, and web & print-based advertising
- Provided customer support for wide range of software & hardware related issues to customers with varying degrees of proficiency
- Collected and analyzed online visitor patterns & trends to facilitate a better user experience
- Required to maintain excellent existing and potential client communication
- Planned, developed and maintained dozens of web design projects with strong emphasis on standards-compliant coding and cross-browser compatibility
- Primary technologies employed: XHTML, CSS, limited PHP, limited ColdFusion and limited Java
- Required to work with and communicate efficiently with several departments to meet client specifications
- Designed vector-based artwork for use in multiple mediums including t-shirts, drink ware, awards, trophies, and banners
Education:
- Completed First and Second Years of three-year program
- 2 years with strong focus on Commercial Art, Design Theory, Layout, Business of Commercial Art, Cartooning & Narrative Art and Computer Graphics
- 2.5 years at Centralia focusing primarily on Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, and Typography
Software & Technical Skills:
- XHTML
- CSS
- Designing for a web environment
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Excellent Communication / Coordination Skills
- Storyboarding
- Windows Operating System environment
Beginner – Intermediate knowledge of:
- PHP
- ColdFusion
- Java
Web Design Examples:
http://www.raintreenursery.com
Redesigned site with heavy emphasis on standards-compliant code to streamline ecommerce experience. Rewrote existing shopping cart code to more efficiently display products and information. Analyzed & implemented data from web statistics to better serve target audience. Developed email newsletter campaign that would be viewable in a wide variety of browsers, mail clients, and operating systems.
http://www.lewiscounty.com
Designed and co-developed this successful site to promote products and services to thousands of customers. Responsible for corporate identity, branding, and marketing. Integrated user-friendly tools into every page that include: account login, company contact information, breadcrumb navigation, and consistent sidebar navigation. Took care of all aspects of the site design, graphics work, and development from concept to creation. Helped design and implement email billing statements, online time-sheet, and custom themes for holidays & seasons.
http://www.midoriribbon.com
Helped rewrite and redesign the backend for the move from ASP to ColdFusion. Helped train staff to create web-optimized graphics for users of varying Internet connections. Developed monthly email newsletter that would be viewable in a wide variety of browsers, mail clients, and operating systems.
http://www.startfusion.com
Designed, developed and maintained website for the promotion of my skills and portfolio as a professional designer. Special consideration was given to user experience and usability, as was standards-compliant coding for multiple browsers. Developed inhouse client management features to maintain client data & project status.
Professional References:
Stacy Robinson, Web Developer
mrstacy@gmail.com
1-206-883-6893
Mark Davis
Mark_Davis@selinc.com
1-509-304-4341
Dave Batchelder
tech@raintreenursery.com
1-360-496-6400, extension 230