OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a graphic / web designer.
I would like the opportunity to utilize my skills and creativity to effectively communicate design for the internet and print.

EDUCATION:

University of North Florida / 2004
Bachelors of Fine Arts : Graphic / Web Design
Photography : minor

Manatee Community College / 2002
Associates in Science : Graphic Design

SKILLS:

• Ability to multi-task effectively Professional attention to detail and well organized
• Proficient computer knowledge with
  MAC / PC operating systems
• Expansive design experience: layout, business cards, advertisements, digital images, catalogs, collateral, logo graphic and website design
• Passion for Photography : black / white darkroom processing, digital photography, studio lighting,
  and portrait imagery

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE:

Web / Design : advanced

• AdobeCS3 Photoshop, Illustrator,
  InDesign & Dreamweaver
• Adobe CS3 Fireworks & Flash : medium
• Adobe CS3 Acrobat 8.1
• Quark Xpress 7.0
• HTML / CSS / PHP

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook Express

• Aikido of Jacksonville—Aikido
• American Institute of Graphic Artist—AIGA
• Center of Self-Defense and Martial Arts—Aikido
• American National Collegiate Society
  Alpha Gamma Delta
• Riverview High Yearbook Staff
  Layout / Advertisement Manager
• Mote Marine Laboratory, Dolphin / Whale
  Rescue and Rehabilitation - Volunteer
• Lockwood Ridge Animal Clinic—Kennel Aid

Carolina Design Technology - North Carolina
Design Business Partner | July 2007 – present

EMPLOYMENT:

FastPivot – Telecommute | Asheville, NC
Project Manager (Web / Graphic Design)

• Client communication and direction
• Task assignment and monitoring
• Client documents gathering needed for production
• Weekly project review and task date adjustment
• Scheduled Workload and Project site creation and monitoring
• CRM & Project Management systems monitoring, synchronization and updating client projects
• Estimate project timelines to meet scheduled deadlines

Digital Graphics Printing | Bradenton, FL
Graphic Designer / Web Design

• Mac Based Digital Press
• Business Cards Design on a flash.
• Research and Visual use for Color and Concept
• Mailers for Bulk Post Card geographic listing.
• Photoshop: Image, resize and clean up.
• Illustrator: New logo design / re-created existing logo to vector
• Website Design: Photoshop / Dreamweaver /
  FTP / SEO / Site Testing

WEB.com -- Website Pros | Jacksonville, FL
Custom Web / Graphic Designer

• Communicate concepts, status, risks, technical functionality, and other issues to clients in a professional and personable manner
• Estimate project timelines to meet scheduled deadlines
• Web usability and accessibility standards
• Ability to hand-code HTML / CSS in a clean, reusable and expandable manner
• Troubleshoot page layout and browser compatibility issues
• Knowledge of creation/preparation of graphics for web delivery
• E-Commerce and database integration
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

FREELANCE:

Brigantine Financial – Tampa, FL
Waren Realty Corp – Jacksonville, FL
Caffe Andiamo – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

• Conceptualized, design, and layout of print collateral : Logo, Business Card, Letterhead, Thank You Card, Envelopes and Mailing Labels
• Designed the layout and paper style for the restaurant’s lunch, dinner, and carry out menus, business cards, post cards, and flyers.
• Work closely with printers and clients to assure the success of the project
• Estimate, review project timelines to meet scheduled deadlines
• Redesign, modify, and add new text / images,
  to an existing web site.