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EDUCATION
Brown College
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Associate of Applied Science Degree of Visual Communications
Summer 2005
GPA: 3.70
PORTFOLIO AWARDS
Best in Show, Most attractive visual web layout for Class of 2005
Visual Communications Award, Best web design for Class of 2005
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Designer
Artropolis - Golden Valley, Minnesota
July 2008 – Present
- Lead designer for all web and flash game interfaces
- Taking the client through a 3 round concept phase before production of a site starts to determine which "look" fits their brand the best.
- Creation of website templates for the different sections of a site.
- Daily client interaction for web development and site updates.
Graphic Designer
Sportex Apparel - Tempe, Arizona
February 2008 – July 2008
- Responsible for creating and maintaining internet-based visual portfolios for clients that comprise 75% of reoccurring business
- Assemble website using Illustrator and Dreamweaver for large client to encourage additional purchases from Sportex which increased sales within 24 hours
- Manage all free hand designs for company which includes communicating and clarifying specifications with customers
- Design new graphic art for banners, logos and t-shirts through Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Web Designer
Systems Solutions Inc. - Phoenix, Arizona
June 2006 – February 2008
- Directed and designed all web design projects including tasks such as creating timelines, page layouts, and coordinating remaining work for programmers
- Improved communication skills through direct contact with customers regarding entire web design process by listening and meeting customer demands
- Utilized knowledge in CSS Style Sheets to produce code for layout and text
- Gained extensive knowledge in web design programs such as Flash, XML Notepad, Dreamweaver and Front page within one month leading to responsibility of designing all full active sites for clients
- Created day to day advertisements to promote company’s products and services
- Effectively managed work with team of five co-workers in web design department
Graphic Designer
Ad-Art - Albert Lea, Minnesota
August 2005 – June 2006
- Coordinated projects for organization through allocating work for sales and design teams
- Produced banners, posters and decals for businesses and schools
- Construct mock-up of t-shirt designs for client approval and modify design based on feedback
PROGRAMS/SKILLS
Web Related
Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS Style Sheets, HTML, Coldfusion, Basic Database work, Front Page, Cable Work/Splicing
Graphic Related
Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Quark, Office Suite
Film-Related
Final Cut, Premier, Avid, After Effects, Writing/Storyboarding/Directing/Camera Work