Experienced graphic designer seeking opportunity to implement creativity and computer skills in a web design position.
Technical Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Dreamweaver
- Basic Flash
- WordPress
- Basic PHP
- SharePoint Designer
Education
Seattle Central Community College (2010 - Present)
Web Design Certificate
University of Washington (2006 - 2008)
Bachelor of Arts
Shoreline Community College (2004 - 2006)
Work Experience
Vorsite (2011) -- Web Design Intern
New City Collegian (2011) -- Web Designer
- Audited old site content and created new and efficient Site Information Architecture and Navigation
- Designed logo and color scheme to create branding identity
- Designed custom WordPress site to improve usability for NCC authors and readers, which has resulted in a 40% increase in readership
Common Language Project (2011) -- Web Designer
- Conceptualized web site design to feature a variety of multi-media journalism
- Designed and constructed protosite using standards compliant HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
Monkey Grind Espresso Bar (2011) -- Web Designer
- Performed content audit and updated site information to reflect current menu, business partners, maps, contact info and photos to improve SEO
- Redesigned site layout and appearance with a custom website and constructed using standards compliant HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Redesign has led to an increase of site visits by 35%
PEMCO (2009-2010) -- Lobby Receptionist
- Processed over 5,000 policies in 7 months to help bring Customer Service team up to date on a cleanup project that had been 1 year behind schedule
- Singled out program defect that was creating policy errors; resulted in program correction and sped up policy cleanup project
- Received commendation from co-workers for excellent customer service
Milestones Products (2008) -- Product Development Assistant
- Designed product prototypes for photo shoots and packaging graphics
- Used Adobe Illustrator to design easy to follow, step-by-step graphic instructions included in product contents
ASUW Experimental College (2007 - 2008) -- Catalog Editor
- Edited content and created unique designs for 5 quarterly class catalogs
- Designed fliers, magazine advertisements, posters and postcards used as promotional material