Experience

Freelance Web Designer
Fusion Church (10/08 – present)
Atlanta, GA

• Responsible for web design, company branding, and search optimization

Web Designer
MemberClicks, Inc. (9/07 - 10/08)
Atlanta, GA

• Introduced new design techniques and pushed propietary content management system beyond previous limitations
• Rewarded for design achievement and customer praise
• Design CMS (Content Management System) web templates, logos, banners and flash components

Freelance Web Designer
TreeJob (4/07 – 9/07)
Atlanta, GA

• Conceptualized and designed websites for TreeJob franchises
•  Write copy for web and optimize site for search engines

Web Designer (8/05 – 4/07)
Web Consultant (2/04 – 8/05)
AT&T/BellSouth Yellowpages.com
Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities as Web Designer:

• Created websites using Dreamweaver, CSS, Flash animation, and Netopia CMS while meeting tight deadlines
• Developed Flash Intro pages, Flash header graphics, and GIF web banners
• Performed regular updates to websites from simple text changes to full redesigns

Responsibilities as Consultant:

• Consulted business owners in person and over the phone
• Acquired web content and organized all information onto a template for use by the design department for website creation
• Other responsibilities included online research, copywriting, Netopia CMS support and account management

Production Design Manager                              
Atlanta Media Group (July 2003 - Feb. 2004)
Marietta, GA

• Managed all graphics, layout, and print production
• Designed original advertisements using instructions provided by advertisers
• Developed a distinct corporate identity and branding for two publications: Front Door Deals Coupon Flyer and Atlanta Restaurant Guide

Production Designer
Employment Today (12/02 – 9/03)
Marietta, GA

• Design employment ads and media kits using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Work on the layout for Tampa and Washington DC newspapers in QuarkXPress

Freelance Web/Graphic Design
Client List Includes: iCrossing, Morton Publishing, Westwood College, Platt College, & Urban Grind Cafe
(1/01 - Present)

• Established good communication with clients and paid careful attention to their needs
• Implemented original designs and layout for various projects
• Met deadlines on multiple assignment

Technical Skills

• Proficient in both PC and Mac platforms
• Expert in the following: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe ImageReady, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Adobe After Affects, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Acid Music, Swish, and 3D Studio Max

Experience

Visual Communications Bachelors Degree
Westwood College (2008)
Atlanta, GA

Multimedia
Art Institute of Atlanta (4/03-3/04)
Atlanta, GA

• Attended classes in web design, video and audio production

Graphic Design Certificate
PLATT College (2002)
Los Angeles, CA

Website Design Certificate
Career College Consultants (2000)
Los Angeles, CA

 

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