Continuing my education is crucial to keeping up with the evolving world of Web design. I regularly maintain my exposure to trade magazines, online training, text books and on the job training to sharpen my skill set in designing innovative Web sites. I have advanced skills in the following areas:
Operating Systems
All Windows Operating Systems and All Macintosh Operating Systems
Software:
Camtasia, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Image Ready, Macromedia Flash, Netopia, E-Commerce, QuarkXpress, Swish
Web Skills:
User Interface Design, Search Engine Optimization, Site Traffic Optimization, Site Content Optimization, Information Architect
Programming Language:
HTML, XHTML, XSL, CSS, JavaScript |
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My formal design education began in 1993. I studied Commercial Design and was exposed to the world of advertisement design where I fine tuned my skill set and sharpened my eye for detail. Later, I enrolled in Atlanta College of Art where I studied with some of the best instructors in art and design, and gained an assortment of skills that solidified my knowledge in design. Here are job related classes I studied while in college:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- QuarkXpress
- HTML
- Type Setting
- Advanced Design
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- Color Theory
- Advanced Computer Design
- Advanced Drawing
- Photography
- Typography
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In the world of computer related design the rules are continually changing. To stay competitive in the Web design industry, I count on continuing education. Here is a list continuing education skills acquired:
- Macromedia Flash
- E-Commerce
- Adobe Acrobat
- XHTML
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February 2007 - March 2008
Senior Consultant for the following clients:
For Jewish Family Service
www.jfsdallas.org
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Developed micro-sites for charity events
• Worked with the manager of Marketing and Communications
For True North Advisors
www.truenorthadvisors.com
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Developed HTML email announcement broadcaster
• Worked with the Director of Marketing
• Worked with True North’s IT Manager
• Worked with programmer to develop mathematical form
• Developed client secure login
For Retina Foundation of the Southwest
www.retinafoundation.org
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Worked with the Development Director
• Worked with the Web Site Administrator
For Southwest Recovery Services
www.swrecovery.com
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Developed E-Invitation
• Developed E-Newsletters
• Developed Ad Banners
• Worked with the President of Marketing
• Worked with SEO team
• Worked with IT department
• Developed client login database
For Haller, Harlan & Taylor
www.hhtcfs.com
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Worked with President of company
• Worked with out-of-state sales team
• Worked with in-house IT department
• Developed client login database
For Shelton’s Water Refining
www.sheltonswater.com
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Worked with Manager of Sales
For Affordable PC Guys
www.affordablepcguys.com
Senior Web Consultant
• Consult, design, and develop web site
• Worked with President of Company
• Implemented Online PC Support Help Desk
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March 2004 – May 2007
Verizon superpages.com/Idearc
Web Developer
Overview: Design effective and engaging Web sites for Verizon superpages.com advertisers by utilizing Verizon Information Services Web site tools and industry standard software
• Developer Training QIT Project Lead Award
• Developer Training Coordination and Facilitation
• Developer Training Portal Web Site
• Web Developer Video Training Tutorials
• iCare Rep Web Site Provisioning Training
• Award For Creating Microsoft Excel-Based Calculator Which Simplified PPC Funding Transactions
• Most Web Sites Built Award
• High Customer Satisfaction Scores
• Best Site Design Certificate
• All Around Team Player Award
Clients: Verizon superpages.com advertisers
Training: Developed and trained developers on end-to-end process and procedures for Verizon superpages.com
January 2002 – August 2003
Fairfield Properties
Web Developer
Overview: Designed and maintained company’s Web sites
• Multiple Web Site Account Handled
• Effective Web Site Turnaround Time
• Day-To-Day Interaction With Customer
September 2000 – June 2001
Tallan
Web Consultant
Overview: Designed architecture infrastructure, mock–ups, final design and maintenance
• Designed/Implemented Client User Interfaces
• Collaborated With Project Managers In Designing New Look/Feel For Web Sites
• Worked With Teams On Location And Via Various Telecommute Methods
• Responsible For The Daily Production Of On-Line Media Content
• Handled Various Point Of Sale Multimedia Project
Major Clients: Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Capital One, FedEx/Kinko’s, EBay, Talbots
September 1997 – January 2000
Media Enterprises
Print Designer
Overview: Produced print ads and publication design, created and produced radio ads
• Communicated Corporate Identity Through Design Of Logo And Collateral
• Created Consumer Packaging, Book Cover Designs, Branding, Icons, Point-Of-Purchase Signage
• Produced Ad Campaign Strategies For A Variety Of Products And Services
• Designed Thumbnails And Final Comps For Print Advertising
• Wrote Copy, Produced And Voice-Over For Radio Ads
• Coordinated And Promoted Live Radio Remote Broadcasts
• Designed Traditional Auto Newspaper Ads For National Dealerships
Major Clients: Nassau Motor Company, CICB Bank, Tyreflex Motor Company, Quality Auto Sales, Shell Fuel, Royal Bank of Canada
August 1995 – June 1997
The Councilors
Print Designer
Overview: Produced ad campaign strategies for a variety of products and services while communicating corporate identity
Major Clients: Texaco Fuel, Royal Bank of Canada
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