SYDDEL SHASTR I WORRELL
ADDRESS: **** ********* ***, *********, ** 30238 P HO NE: 678-***-**** E MA I L: *******@*****.***
OBJECT I V E:
Junior graphic and web designer/developer seeking employment, bringing to the table a graphic design background
and experience building and maintaining websites; I am willing to contribute my skill-set and am interested in gaining
valuable industry experience.
E D UCAT IO N:
Gwinnett Technical College – Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville GA
AAS Internet Specialist – Web Site Design
Andrews University – Berrien Springs, MI
BFA in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) – January, 2010 – May 2011
BBA in Management
SK I L LS:
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Salesforce and Acrobat Reader
Proficiency in Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Web Development experience (HTML5, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, SQL, Git/GitHub, Bootstrap)
Writing and editing experience and some knowledge of information systems
Photography; resizing and advanced photo retouching
ACH I E VE ME N TS:
Dean’s List Spring Semester 2011
Dean’s List Summer Semester 2012
Dean’s List Spring Semester 2013
WORK EXPER I E NCE:
Domain Manager / Web developer
Snehta LLC
Sep. 2012 - July 2013
Prepared domains for transfer to and from various registrars
Managed and updated Advanced DNS settings on domains
Deployed websites via GitBash to cloud application platform Heroku
Deployed websites via FTP client Cyberduck to Amazon S3
Edited and updated customer websites as requested
Communicated with key customer operators personnel
Used, HTML, CSS and Javascript to format web pages
Added Javascript image sliders to web pages
Edited and optimized website photos with Photoshop
Used Salesforce to log the completion of assigned tasks and cases
Graphic Design Intern
Ed Castro Landscape
Jan. 2012 – March 2012
Edited, updated and proofed bid documentation
Designed layout for company brochures
Designed internal company documents ( punch lists and employee interview forms)
Designed Power Point presentation slides
Collaborated with key marketing personnel on projects
Andrews University (2007 – 2011)
Helpdesk Operator
Information Technology Services
2008 – 2011
Assisted students and faculty with gaining access to the school’s network, via telephone and in person
Logged work orders for IT technicians
Troubleshoot internet access issues of faculty, staff and students
Performed password resets for faculty, staff and students
Assisted student apartment clientele with supported modems and routers
Troubleshoot modem and router issues
Followed strict policy regarding services offered
Routed calls to necessary IT technicians based on supported caller’s group/building
Performed Tier 1 duties and transferred problems outside of Tier 1 scope to Tier 2
Responded to all calls, emails and walk-ins promptly
Replaced printer ink cartridges
Scheduled pick-ups for computer replacement parts via FedEx
Dining Services Student Worker
Dining Center
2007 – 2008
Performed food preparation and cleanup duties
Worked as assigned supervisor when needed
F REE LANCE:
Gradestepup.com delmarioliddell.com blackthronedesgin.com
2011- 2013
Designed website layout
Hand-coded websites (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Made website responsive (Bootstrap [blackthronedesign.com])
Optimized images for web (Photoshop)
Included audio [gradestepup.com]
JavaScript/ JQuery functionality (galleries, navigation, mouse overs)
Implemented contact forms on sites
Successfully collaborated with clients to deliver completed sites
Maintained sites
I N T ER NSH I P AND VOLUN TEER EXPER I E NCE:
Bringing Youth to Christ Ministry
Public Relations Officer
August 2010 – April 2011
Scheduled and planned events
Designed promotional posters and flyers
LegalFish LLC, Chicago, IL
Editorial Contributor
October 2009 – January 2010
Produced high-quality written communication materials for a broad audience
Assisted with building brand awareness through corporate blogging & contributing to social networks
Assisted with creation of company communication materials
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Ministry Leader Assistant
September 2009 – May 2010
Established individual mentoring relationships
Organized empowering weekly programs
Promoted and recruited volunteers for the ministry
REFERENCES PROV I D E D U PON REQUEST
P ORTFO L IO
www.blackthronedesign.com
www.coroflot.com/syddelw