Resume of Graphic/Web Designer

Title
Graphic/Web Designer

Primary Skills
XHTML, CSS, Websites, Graphics, Print, Logos

Location
US-MA-Halifax

Posted
Jul-27-08

OBJECTIVE:
Employment that fully utilizes my diverse educational and workplace experience as a Graphic/Web Designer and offers the opportunity for career advancement.

EDUCATION:
Johnson & Wales University - Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science, Computer Graphics & New Media Class of 2006 - GPA 3.91
Former member of the Providence Macromedia User Group and the local DECA Chapter.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

Hotwire Industries - March 2006 to present
Graphic/Web Designer
Promoted from Junior Designer to Graphic/Web Designer. Strong ability to collaborate with a team or work independently with little or no direction. Capable of managing, organizing, and prioritizing multiple projects. Aided in estimating time for project bids. Design, build, maintain, and update HTML and CSS websites. Helped create and implement a marketing strategy that increased website visitors and conversion rates by 35%. Worked closely with clients to create vision, strategy, and creative while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. Add some pressure or tighten a deadline and I will excel.

Key Achievements and Skills:
- Acted as Information Architect on large-scale websites
- Directed a photoshoot for a national print campaign
- Additional skills in illustration, photography, and headline writing
- Nicknamed the “CSS Ninja” around the studio

Creative Consultant - October 2006 to present
Graphic/Web Designer
Worked directly with Advertising Agencies, Marketing Firms, Non-Profits, and B2B companies. Created websites from the ground up -- including strategy, copywriting, artwork, HTML and CSS. Experience on the business side of maintaining and gaining clients, building relationships, invoicing, and estimating.

Key Achievements and Skills:
- Writing clean, readable, semantic HTML and CSS markup
- Strong hand skills for comping and producing prototypes
- Concept, sketch, and layout a variety of creative for a new Dunkin' Donuts regional campaign
- Dedicated to quality and high-speed production techniques

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Email Marketing, Analytics, AdSense, AdWords, Internet Browsers, Website Optimizer, Crazy Egg, Microsoft Office, FTP, XHTML, CSS, SEO, RSS, PHP, JavaScript, Browser Compatibility, ActionScript, WordPress, Mac or PC, Print or Web.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS:
Website Featured on CSS Container, CSS Elite, CSS Galleries, CSS Listing, CSS Loaf, CSS Mania, CSS Star, Design Meltdown, The Daily Slurp, W3C Sites 2008
Top 49 Professional and Innovative Websites 2008
47 Inspiring Web Designs 2008
Computer Graphics & New Media Faculty Award 2006
Who's Who in American Universities & Colleges 2005
JWU Best Flash Application 2005
Golden Quill Honor Society 2005
Summa Cum Laude 2004
Silver Key Honor Society 2003
Dean's List 2002-2006

Certifications
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