At a Glance
Optimistic and playful, I am a quick learner who has trained corporate employees in business software and computer fundamentals. I have worked in a retail sales environment where I was repeatedly recognized for superior sales performance and exceptional customer service. I have over five years experience developing websites on a contract basis. I have over eight years total experience with graphics, and have been recognized with awards for both graphic and website design. I am self-motivated and work well alone, or as part of a team. A life long learner, I have many passions and a wide range of interests.
Education
09/2004 - 09/2007Art Institute Of Portland
Interactive Media Design - Bachelor of Science.
Skills & Qualifications
DesignMastery of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Proficient with Adobe InDesign.
Experience preparing print projects as well as creating graphics for use on the web.
Eight years experience in photo retouching & manipulation.
Well versed in the elements of design and typography.
Experienced with Macromedia Dreamweaver & Flash. Can use Fireworks and Freehand if necessary.
Intimately acquainted with Actionscript, Javascript, XML, HTML, CSS, and Web Standards.
Working knowledge of PHP and mySQL.
Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects
Acquainted with Apple Final Cut Pro, as well as Digidesign Pro Tools, and Stienberg Nuendo.
Experience composing music in Propellerhead’s Reason.
Published photographer, award winning drummer, and avid disc golfer.
Professional Experience
01/2007 - 09/2007CMD Agency
Intern / Flash Developer - Developed large and small client projects, as well as miscellaneous troubleshooting, bug fixing, and updating. Worked on projects for clients including The Regence Group, Intel, Microsoft, Spectrus Real Estate Group, and Cisco Systems.
Ramage Web Works L.L.C.
Vice President / Graphic Designer / Website Developer - Designed and Deployed customized websites for a wide variety of companies, from juice bars to business parks. Negotiated contracts, developed project timelines and consulted with clients concerning online marketing.
University Center Marketing Group
Graphic Artist - Created all forms of marketing materials from newspaper ads and posters, to the University Center website. Wore many hats, including designer, programmer, committee member and even public speaker, representing the University Center at Career Fairs.
