Developer Design
Resume:
CYLEOLSON
GRAPHIC DESIGN WEB DESIGN MULTIMEDIA
CONTACT ***** ******* **** **.
Burnsville, MN 55306
INFORMATION Phone 320-***-****
Email abg3xi@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position as a Web Designer or Web Developer in a medium-sized company while
working closely with a team of other motivated and creative professionals.
EDUCATION
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Multimedia & Web Design A.A.S. Degree 2006
Graphic Design Technology A.A.S. Degree 2006
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
EMPLOYMENT
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WEB DEVELOPER & MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST 2006-Present
• Redesigned and restructured the college’s main Web site and its affiliated Web sites.
• Maintained the ongoing content revisions for all DCTC’s Web sites.
• Facilitated planning and communication methods for all major Web site redesigns.
• Established and conducted Web usability studies with internal and external audiences.
• Gained knowledge in SEO, W3C standards and Section 508 Government accessibility.
• Integrated social media components and developed custom WordPress blog templates.
• Worked cooperatively and trained instructors in blog content management.
• Self-taught in developer languages such as CSS, XML, jQuery, Coldfusion, ASP, and PHP.
• Built database-driven web components to help with content revisions and staff requests.
• Supervised and mentored work-study students in the Marketing and Communications department
• Assisted coworkers in additional graphic design projects.
• Produced video and multimedia presentations for annual college events.
COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT 2003-2006
• Tutored college students in the field of Visual Communications.
• Troubleshot computer hardware and software issues for PC and Mac operating systems.
• Assisted in the set-up of audio/video equipment and software installation.
ELEMENT 115 DESIGN, LLC
WEB DESIGNER & FLASH ANIMATOR 2005-Present
• Started this freelance design business with two fellow graphic designers.
• Established close relations with small businesses throughout the community..
• Responsibilities in Web Development, Flash ActionScripting, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and audio/
video production.
TG TECHNOLOGIES, INC
WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2006
• Designed and established TG’s brand identity via hard copy and digital materials.
• Subcontracted as a consultant to create business packages and Web sites for TG’s clients.
Cyle Olson 14704 Burnell Park Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306 320-***-**** www.cyleolson.com
NATIONAL AWARDS
NAGW PINNACLE AWARDS
The NAGW Pinnacle Awards highlight the top local government websites on a national level.
NAGW Pinnacle Award - State/NGO DCTC Website 2010
NCMPR PARAGON AWARDS
NCMPR’s prestigious Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement on a national level in mar-
keting and communications at community and technical colleges.
Gold Paragon Award Online Services 2010
Silver Paragon Award Flaminko Plinko Board 2010
Gold Paragon Award DCTC Website 2009
Bronze Paragon Award 2009 Graduation Video 2009
REGIONAL AWARDS
NCMPR DISTRICT 5 MEDALLION AWARDS
This regional competition recognizes outstanding achievement in communications at community and
technical colleges in District 5 (IA, KA, MN, MI, NE, ND, SD).
Gold Medallion of Excellence DCTC Website 2009
Gold Medallion of Excellence 2009 Graduation Video 2009
Bronze Medallion of Merit MCAC Logo 2008
Bronze Medallion of Merit DCTC Website 2007
MAGC NORTHERN LIGHTS AWARDS
The MAGC Northern Lights Awards to recognize outstanding work in government communications.
Award of Excellence YouBlue Social Media Website 2009
Award of Excellence DCTC Video Page Website Feature 2009
Award of Merit 40 Years In Gear Logo 2009
Award of Excellence DCTC Website 2008
Award of Merit Online DCTC Website 2008
Award of Merit The BLUE Report (Electronic Newsletter) 2008
Award of Merit DCTC Blue Knights Athletics Website 2007
Award of Excellence DCTC Website 2006
DCTC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS PORTFOLIO SHOW
Each semester portfolio show awards are giving in each program determined by public voting. One
student’s portfolio is selected as Best of Show by the Visual Communications faculty.
Best of Show Visual Communications Award in Spring Portfolio Show 2006
Best of Multimedia/Web Design Award in Spring Portfolio Show 2006
Cyle Olson 14704 Burnell Park Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306 320-***-**** www.cyleolson.com
REFERENCES
JASON DEAN ERIC KELSEY
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Dakota County Technical College Ames Construction, Inc.
1300 145th Street East 2000 Ames Drive
Rosemount, MN 55068 Burnsville, MN 55306
LINDA FOSTER BRENT LUTHER
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Dakota County Technical College Creative Color
1300 145th Street East 11975 Portland Ave S Suite 122
Rosemount, MN 55068 Burnsville, MN 55337
CARRIE SCHNEIDER BRANDEN LUTHER
DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PLANNING Winsted Corporation
Dakota County Technical College 10901 Hampshire Ave. So.
1300 145th Street East Minneapolis, MN 55438
Rosemount, MN 55068 952-***-****
PETER SKORO
GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
Cyle Olson 14704 Burnell Park Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306 320-***-**** www.cyleolson.com
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