| Objective |
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To secure a challenging and rewarding position where my creativity, education, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and computer skills can be fully utilized and grow. |
| Education |
| Aug. 2004 - Present |
Pulaski Technical College
Currently pursuing Associates of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Degree. |
| Qualifications |
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- 11 years experience in graphic design and developing HTML/XHTML/CSS web sites
- 4 years developing flash animations
- 4 years developing brochures, advertisements, software graphics, newsletters, mailers, etc at Snap-on Equipment while working in the Marketing field
- Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Information Systems
- Certified HTML Developer with fundamental knowledge of web development using HTML, XHTML, and CSS
- Certified Internet Webmaster
- Owner of freelance web/graphic design company Envisioned Prototype
- Experience with the following applications: Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Quark
- Experience in programming with ASP and PHP, SQL, Javascript, Java, Visual Basic, VB Script, XML
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| Professional Experience |
| May 2006 to Present |
Snap-on Equipment (Web Architect/Graphic Designer)
- Digital Photography: Responsible for setting up photo-shoots and taking pictures of products, product features, accessories, and events
- Literature Development: Responsible for creating all brochures, advertisements, press releases, newsletters, marketing and sales literature, etc. for multiple brands:
- Proof-reading text for spelling and grammatical errors
- Writing text for literature
- Developing and maintaining consistency with company lingo and marketing terminology
- Verifying accuracy of literature content, images and product specifications
- Web Development: Responsible for maintaining, redeveloping and deploying of all web sites for multiple brands both foreign and domestic:
- Improve Search Engine Optimization of sites
- Introduce RSS feeds
- Revamp web site design to separate style from structure
- Ensure all sites redeveloped by me are W3C compliant
- Add flash animations and improved navigation of sites
- Program hacker-proof web forms using ASP
- Improve graphical appearance by creating and using Web 2.0 style graphics and layout
- Maintain image libraries for multiple brands on shared network drive
- Aid in interior design of facility
- Facilitate image requests from OEM’s and vendors
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| March 1999 to Present |
Envisioned Prototype Freelance Web, Graphic & Multi-Media Design (Owner, Web Architect/Graphic Designer)
- Develop interactive web sites for business and personal use
- Develop graphics and flash animation
- Perform maintenance on client’s web sites as needed
- Perform Search Engine Optimization
- Set up CMS’s for clients that want to maintain their sites on their own
- Troubleshoot coding errors on client’s web sites
- Develop web sites that comply with W3C standards
- Develop web sites that are accessible by the handicapped
- Draw portraits and miscellaneous images by hand; some art also created on computer
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| Publications |
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- Advertisements published in Motor Magazine, UnderCar Digest, BodyShop Business, SEMA News
- Brochures I have created are available at the following locations:
- A full listing of web sites I have created can be found on my web site at http://www.envisionedprototype.com/blog/
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| Awards & Certificates |
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- Dean’s List - 2004 (Pulaski Technical College, 1st Semester)
- President’s List of Academic Achievement - 2005 (Pulaski Technical College, 2nd Semester)
- President’s List of Academic Achievement - 2005 (Pulaski Technical College, 3rd semester)
- Awarded Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Information Systems with Honors May 17, 2007
- Certified HTML Developer with fundamental knowledge of web development using HTML, XHTML, and CSS (W3)
- Certified Internet Web Master
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| References |
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Furnished upon request. |
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