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New
Media Designer/Developer
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| OBJECTIVE |
Current
objective is to obtain a position in Web/Multimedia Design and or Development,
with the opportunity to enhance my skills and grow with a company.
My educational and experienced based background in Graphic Design
and Computer Technologies demonstrates professionalism, creativity,
direction, and track record for delivering positive results within
an established time parameter. |
| EXPERIENCE |
8/2000
- present |
Brady
Marketing Group |
Menomonee
Falls, WI |
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Internet
Designer/Developer |
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Worked
on various projects including, web design, online presentations,
e-newsletters, interactive media, and new business ventures involving
Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and other video production programs.
Worked on projects from concept to completion, ongoing projects
in most cases. Overseeing of web production and processes. |
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11/1999
- 7/2000 |
Chicago.citysearch.com |
Chicago,
IL |
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Regional
Field Art Director |
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My
role here was as designer for 7 major cities and manager of two
graphic production associates. My designer role included designing
guides, features, and templates using a multiple programs along
with html and javascript for the region. Designs were used to grab
the readers eye, be user-friendly, interactive, and bring the user
deeper into the site and to make citysearch.com a site to visit
often. My managerial role included setting up design standards for
the Midwest region and training new designers in the company. I
was the goto person in a variety of areas for the company and welcomed
it. |
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7/1999
- 11/1999 |
Microsoft
Chicago Sidewalk |
Chicago,
IL |
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This
was a fast-paced environment with the publishing of the site three
times a day. Duties covered a wide range of what takes place in
a creative department from designing, photo-editing, setting up
an archival system, to writing contracts.
Photo editing: Contact photographer(s) and venue(s) to set up the
time and day of a shoot. process, edit, and prepare photos for the
Internet.
Graphic Design: The creation of photo/graphic images for the site.
Place photos and graphics on page(s) using html and in-house
programs.
Sidewalk was bought out by chicago.citysearch.com where I continued
employment. |
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11/1998
- 7/1999 |
University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Graduate school |
Whitewater,
WI |
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Worked
as a graphic designer producing Graduate School logo(s), advertisements,
brochures, signs, and the beginning stages of a website. Worked with deadlines and on multiple
projects at once. |
| EDUCATION |
5/1999 |
University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
US-WI-Whitewater |
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My Bachelor of Arts degree was achieved with a strong emphasis in
the area of Graphic Design. My minor studies were in the business
area of Computer Technologies. Together these two subjects have
enhanced my working knowledge of computers and the designs I create.
Minor GPA: 3.66 Major GPA: 3.56 |
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12/1998 |
University
of Georgia Study Abroad Program (Cortona, Italy) |
Italy-Tuscany-Cortona |
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This
study abroad program included the study of Fine Arts in Italy including
painting, sculpture, and art history. Required art exhibition for
completion. |
| SKILLS |
Skill
Name |
Skill
Level |
Last
Used |
Experience |
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Adobe
Photoshop 5.5 |
Expert |
Currently
used |
6
years |
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Adobe
Illustrator 8.0 |
Expert |
Currently
used |
6
years |
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Adobe
Acrobat |
Intermediate |
Currently
used |
4
years |
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Adobe
After Affects |
Intermediate |
1
year ago |
2
years |
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Macromedia
Freehand |
Intermediate |
currently
used |
4
years |
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Macromedia
Fireworks |
Intermediate |
currently
used |
2
years |
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Macromedia
Flash |
Intermediate |
currently
used |
1.5
years |
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Macromedia
Dreamweaver |
Intermediate |
currently
used |
2
years |
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In-house
Web publishing programs |
Intermediate |
Currently
used |
1.5
years |
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HTML/Javascript |
Intermediate |
Currently
used |
2
years |
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DHTML/CSS |
Intermediate |
Currently
used |
1
year |
| ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION |
Bell
Award for millerwelds.com
Spirit Award from Chicago.citysearch.com
Senior Art Exhibition, Graphics Lab Monitor
Cortona, Italy Art Exhibition
Students for Advancement of Management
Career Day Committee, Publicity Liaison
Secretary (Executive Board)
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