MONICA KOZIOL
Roselle, IL ****2
******.******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A web designer who is self-motivated who has experience creating brand new
informational web sites for independent businesses. Previous career in
corporate finance developed exceptional ability to think both logically and
critically, solve problems, pay attention to detail, work well both
independently and in teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of
an organization.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
HTML / XHTML Photoshop JavaScript Microsoft
Office
CSS Illustrator PHP PowerPoint
Dreamweaver Flash Action Script Excel
FTP Notepad SEO Word
PORTFOLIO OF WORK
http://www.monicakoziol.com/
PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTION
Front-end Design
. Discussed clients' vision of their new web site to determine design
requirements
. Analyzed clients' needs to determine technical requirements of their
web site
. Advised clients on content writing that is consistent with SEO
. Chose a web page layout that best suited the clients' needs
. Wrote CSS documents to customize web pages to best match clients
vision
. Built drop down navigation menus for clients in order to organize
their web site content in the best way possible
Adobe Creative Suite
. Constructed tables and forms in Dreamweaver and used them to create
contact us forms
. Wrote full web pages primarily in Dreamweaver's code view
. Improved many pictures with the use of layers, filters, and different
kinds of blend modes in Photoshop
. Generated animation and user interactivity in Flash
. Created 3-D images and creative text in Illustrator
Programming Languages
. Created a slideshow with buttons for stop and play to enhance user
experience using JavaScript
. Wrote JavaScript to create dynamic changes on web pages and for data
validation
. Constructed secure internet forms through the use of form validation
written in PHP
. Tested secure forms to make sure they functioned properly
. Wrote Action Script to create an interactive game, animation with
sound, and dynamic changes in Flash
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Interpersonal
. Communicated daily with sales team to ensure that customer needs and
company interests were being fulfilled
. Worked closely with sales team to resolve any issues with contract
proposals, requests for customer payments, and/or changes in corporate
policy
. Consulted with various departments such as Distribution, Marketing,
and Accounting to collaborate on financial results and their affect on
the business
Technical
. Wrote formulas to automate monthly reporting done in Excel to ensure
efficiency and accuracy
. Continually improved reporting processes to ensure that reports are
efficient and accurate
. Created new monthly reports for management as well as internal clients
. Worked on fulltime project that involved assisting IT with the process
of upgrading the current PeopleSoft system in addition to daily
responsibilities
. Assisted in training new team members in using SAP, Hyperion Essbase,
and Excel for report building
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Pepsi Americas, Schaumburg, December 2008 to May 2010
IL
Financial Analyst
Allstate, Northbrook, IL January 2007 to October
2008
Financial Analyst
A.G. Edwards, Hanover Park, August 2005 to December
IL 2006
Intern
Chase, Schaumburg, IL May 2005 to November 2006
Teller
EDUCATION
eClasses.org
Web Programming Certificate - Expected November 2010
Web Graphics and Multimedia Certificate - May 2009
Web Technologies Certificate - January 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelors of Science in Finance - December 2006
GPA: 3.5