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Resumé
Objective
Senior design position encouraging utilization of demonstrated organizational, graphic design, coding and software skills into beautiful and functional websites and printed pieces that exceed client expectations.
Profile
Motivated, personable, degreed design and developement professional with a successful 16-year track record of profitable small business ownership. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Flexible and versatile and able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and confident with demonstrated ability to easily accommodate diversities. Thrive in fast-paced deadline-driven environments. Self-starter and team-player alike.
Skills Summary
Web Skills
- xHTML & HTML
- CSS
- SEO
- CMS
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Flash (some AS)
- Adobe Fireworks
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- PageSpinner/BBEdit
- FTP
- Domain/Hosting Set-up
- Audio/Video
- JavaScript, PHP, SQL, CGI & AJAX (some)
Design Skills
- Concepting
- Project Mapping
- Pre-Press
- Scanning
- QuarkXPress
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Books, Newsletters, Logos, Advertisments, Editorial Design, Identity Systems, Packaging, Postcards, Flyers, Invitations, Trade Show Banners and Signage, Street Banners and more
Video Skills
- Adobe After Effects
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Audio/Video Streaming
Computer Skills
- Mac Professional
- Hardware Set-up
- Software Installation
- Font Management
- Adobe Professional
- Microsoft Office
- File Recovery
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Employment History
Internet Broadcasting
Senior Lead Designer/Front-End Developer, 2007 to Present
Velvet Elvis Design
Owner, 1995 to Present
Nature Mart, Inc.
Creative Director/Designer, 1984 to 2011
Tundra Trading, Inc.
Creative Director/Designer, 1997 to Present
Lavender Media
Creative Assistant, 1998 to 2007
Creative Cadre
Graphic Design Service, 1995-1996
Specific Foods
Concession stand manager, 1989-1996
Copies & Ink
Mac production in a print shop, 1994-1995
ArtCraft Press
Bindery, 1989-1994
Rendezvous Expres Cafe
Manager, 1988
Executron Mortgage Network
Assistant Office Manager, 1987
Education
Mpls Community & Technical College
Programming Classes, 2011
Minneapolis College of Art + Design
BFA Graphic Design, 1994
Glendale Community College
Business Law and Accounting, 1987
Awards and Affiliations
TypeCon Board of Directors, 2003
Access Magazine Choice for Best 'o The Web
for sixtiesradio.com, 2001
Winner of GLBT Pride/Twin Cities logo contest
1998 & 2000
Yahoo Pick of the week for orangesunshine.com, 1998
Noteworthy Music Award for orangesunshine.com, 1998
Eye Candy Award for orangesunshine.com, 1998
Realtor Award for buy2day.com, 1997
References
Personal and employment references are available upon request.
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