about chris allen

I’m a designer with proficiency in web design, layout, xhtml, css, print design, photoshop, javascript and actionscript.

After being certified for web design in 2000 I began teaching web design at Micro Solutions of Institute of Technology and Career College Consultants. At the same time I began working as a freelance web and print designer. My clients have included Morton Publishing Company, iCrossing, Platt College in Los Angeles, Westwood College in Atlanta, and Urban Grind Cafe.

I'm experienced in advertising. In 2004 I began work for AT&T/Bellsouth Yellowpages.com as a Web Consultant. In this role I managed 40+ website design accounts, consulted small business owners regarding their web designs, wrote copy for the web, provided information architecture, and optimize web copy for the search. In 2005 I was promoted to web designer and conceptualized and created websites, banners, and graphics using xhtml, css, flash, actionscript, dreamweaver, photoshop, illustrator and javascript. In 2007 I worked for Memberclicks, Inc. a web agency that develops content managment systems and web designs for nonprofits and small associations.

I earned my degree in Visual Communication at Westwood College in Atlanta, Ga, I also have a certificate in Graphic Design from Platt College in Los Angeles. I have a lifelong passion of art and design. I have a lifelong appreciation of art and photography.