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Objective

A design position with the opportunity to learn and grow as a designer while being a contributing member of a creative team.

Qualifications

Exceptional creativity and versatility. I'm an ambitious artist who will be an excellent addition to your agency.

  • Fluent in both Mac and PC platforms
  • Extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite:
    Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash
  • Hand code HTML and CSS
  • Ensure that websites are cross browser compatible
  • Ability to implement Flash as necessary to optimize SEO
  • Excellent design and drawing capabilities
  • Working knowledge of 35mm photography, digital photography, and digital video
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and hardworking
  • Resourceful problem solver

Education

University of Oregon, Eugene OR
Degree: Bachelor of Science, June 2005
Major: Multimedia Design
Double Minor: Communication Studies, Business Administration
Major GPA: 3.63, cumulative GPA: 3.16

Experience

Feb '07 - Present   CANRIGHT   Portland, OR
Web Designer: Started as a Web Production Assistant and was promoted to Web Designer in June 08'. Design and construct innovative websites.

  • Design clean, functional websites
  • Hand code HTML and CSS
  • Color correct and optimize images for the web
  • Ensure that websites are cross browser compatible
  • Understanding the client's vision for the final product
  • Direct interaction with clients through conference calls and face-to-face meetings
  • Design in-house sales print collateral

Dec '06 - Oct '08   MT. ANGEL PUBLISHING, INC.   Mt. Angel, OR
Production Artist/Independent Contractor: Assisted Lead Graphic Designer with production of ads and other print layouts.

  • Designed and created company's website
  • Created and updated ads using Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
  • Assisted with publication layout
  • Helped update old design work

Apr. '06 - Sep. '06 BAM AGENCY INC. Salem, OR
Independent Contractor: Assisted senior designers with the creative execution of print and web designs.

  • Scanned photographs/negatives, retouched/manipulated images
  • Created simple Flash based animations
  • Made corrections as well as updated HTML pages
  • Recreated logos, business cards, and letterhead
  • Helped research possible marketing strategies for ad placement, collect media kits
  • Helped prepare comps and presentation boards