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Personal Qualifications
• Able to clearly communicate an idea, a product or a solution with creativity
• Deadline conscious with an ability to motivate team members
• Possess excellent designing and layout skills
• Able to design efficiently and creatively for both print and web
• Proficient use of current design software including: Adobe Dreamweaver,
Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Quark XPress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher
Educational Background
2009 - 2010
Baker College - Clinton Township, MI
Web Development Certification
Coursework included HTML/CSS, Dreamweaver, Flash, PHP, JavaScript,
Photoshop, Microsoft Word
1996 - 2001
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Coursework included Graphic Design, Typography, Editorial Design, Photography, Print, Package Design
Professional Experience
January 2010 - Present
NUDGE TECHNOLOGIES — Web Development & Online Marketing
(Utica, MI)
Web Developer
• Responsible for the design of client websites right from conceptualization stage to its implementation
• Develops page layout, navigation, copy, animation, buttons and icons for websites
• Creates and designs test web sites for sales as well as demonstration purposes
• Designs and codes e-mail and web based marketing
• Responsible for quality assurance of finished websites including the validation of web forms and links
July 2006 - February 2010
MESA AGENCY — Marketing & Advertising Agency (Virginia Beach, VA)
Freelance Graphic Designer
• Worked with name change and new branding for existing credit union
• Handled various projects that come up within 24 hours notice
• Responsible for creative concept and design for various clients
• Developed banners for advertising on corporate client sites
September 2007 - April 2009
SAVE ON EVERYTHING — Local & National Direct Mail Advertising (Troy, MI)
Graphic Designer
• Presented designs and concepts to clients and the management for review
• Would work on multiple projects at once, often switching between projects
• Would complete new ads and/or adjust existing ads
• Would recreate artwork and find stock images and logos suitable for printing
August 2006 - September 2007
VISTA GRAPHICS — Magazine Publishing (Virginia Beach, VA)
Lead Artist
• In charge of complete editorial layouts including color, image and font choices
• Worked with team of other designers to complete ads for various clients
• Worked with sister company, Hampton Roads Magazine, in completing ads and correcting existing ads
• Sole designer for new map illustrations
May 2000 - August 2006
CHJ DIGITAL REPRO — Lithographic Commercial Printing (Virginia Beach, VA)
Creative Director
• Solely responsible for managing graphic design and color printing department
• Handled high volume print and copy production
• Completed graphic design projects and prepared files for digital or offset printing
• Contacted clients to secure new sales and handled customer service
March 2003 - October 2004
MELLEN STREET GRAPHICS — Graphic Design Firm (Hampton, VA)
Graphic Designer
• Worked with coworkers in designing museum exhibition graphics
• Worked closely with clients in developing new promotional materials
• Created internal collateral projects comprised of brochures and logos
• Completed billboard design as well as interior and exterior signage for resort community
References Available Upon Request
