Resume

AMBITION

Web designer seeks businesses, organizations, and individuals in need of a stronger web presence to aid them in achieving further success.

EXPERIENCE

Versatile artist, able to implement both print and digital design projects; supported by a background in traditional art, photography, and video.

VIVID IMAGE: Web Designer, 2009-Present

  • Web development: Developing dynamic websites with WordPress and other content management systems.

ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE: Web Instructor, 2009

  • Instruction: Taught web design using Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash.  Included group lectures, one-on-one training, and online support.

HERALD JOURNAL PUBLISHING: Web Designer, 2007-2009

  • Graphic design: Produced a wide range of print items, including billboards, brochures, forms, newsletters, newspaper ads, and signs.
  • Web advertising: Managed all web ads using an OpenX ad server.
  • Web design: Created and maintained client websites. Redesigned large newspaper website to improve design, organization, and navigation. Developed and managed several blogs and forums. Performed SEO.
  • Web hosting: Administered Linux web server. Maintained file and   database backups, documentation, domains, and web software.
  • Technology Support: Provided coworkers and clients with training.

NITE TIMES MAGAZINE: Graphic Designer, 2007-2008

  • Graphic Design: Updated monthly advertisements for the magazine and created new ads with quick turnaround under tight deadlines.

FREELANCE & VOLUNTEER WORK: 2003-Present

  • CD/DVD Authoring: Enhanced CDs and video DVDs with menus.
  • Graphic Design: Advertisements, CD/DVDs, clothing, and web media.
  • Video Production: Operated camera for horse races, concerts, and short films. Non-linear editing, file conversion, and web compression.
  • Web Design: Constructed and hosted several websites. Installed a variety of web applications including blogs, forums, and shopping carts.

EDUCATION

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Multimedia Design Technology
2007, Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN

References and employment details are available upon request.