MICHAEL J. BAKER
*** ********* **., ******, ** 06477 203-***-****
*******@**********.***
MANAGEMENT: Creative Director, Web Design, Social Media, Internet
Consulting
Sample Portfolio of Michael Baker [web design] Bakermedia 2001-2010
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Talented and accomplished Creative Director and Internet Consultant with
expertise in web design and social media.
Create engaging and inspiring web designs with refined typography and
visual clarity that communicate ideas effectively.
Comprehensive knowledge of the creative, technical, and operational
challenges related to launching web presences of any scale.
Strategic vision of the social media landscape and infusing social media
practices across web presences.
Adept at analyzing design problems and collaborating with design teams in
culling clear design objectives.
Vast experience in business development and improving company productivity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bakermedia, Orange, CT 2001 - Present
Creative Director/Social Media Expert
Formed and manage web design and consulting agency http://bakermedia.com.
Provide services in wide variety of areas including full scale web site
design, web presence management, social networking establishment and
growth, Internet consulting, bridging the gap between creative and
technology, viral marketing, global branding and motion graphics.
Designed, built, implemented and maintained over 100 web sites, including
mid-to-large sized corporate internet presences, global brands,
celebrity/entertainers, intranets, e-commerce, small businesses. Portfolio
at http://www.bakermedia.com
An integral part of new business pitches harnessing clients such as ESPN,
Simon & Schuster, Citigroup Chairman Richard Parsons, Comedian Nick
DiPaolo, Actor Rondell Sheridan, Spinnaker Apartments Milford and
Blogtalkradio.
Provide thought leadership and strategy for all digital initiatives.
Guide and approve internal creative work at all stages, adhering to
timelines and budgets.
In-depth knowledge of UI/UE design (Information Architecture/developing all
navigational flow constructs for optimal user experience).
Create innovative web designs with refined typography and visual clarity
that communicate ideas effectively.
Conceptualize and develop rich motion graphics for promotions, collaterals,
sales, and viral marketing purposes.
Proven track record implementing original social networking concepts that
increase the power and consistency of company's brand within the social
web, drive engagement across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube,
and establish processes for managing company's social media footprint.
Itonicmedia, Norwalk, CT 2000-2001
Art Director Web
Oversaw all creative output for web design start-up relying on experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, Performed a variety of tasks
leading and directing a creative team on diverse web projects from
conceptualization to execution, Acted as liaison between clients, project
managers, and programmers to meet business objectives.
Blue Marble, New York, NY 1999-2000
Web Designer
Emphasis on HTML Graphics and Flash production for the web presences of
Cadillac, Folgers, and GM, getting first taste of "Manhattan agency" style
and quality.
ESPN, Bristol, CT 1998-1999
Web Designer
Helped create the Domestic and Affiliate websites and designed company's
first Intranet.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, AfterEffects, Dreamweaver, Premiere,
Illustrator, Encore, Encoder), Social Media integration tools (Wordpress,
Facebook Connect, Ping.fm, Posterous, RSS, mobile broadband) Social Media
Marketing (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Live radio/video platforms),
Wordpress, VBulletin, HTML, CSS, PHP, Jquery, cross-platform, Browser
compatibility.
SOCIAL NETWORK LINKS
http://bakermedia.com
http://facebook.com/bakermedia
http://facebook.com/mbaker
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bakermedia
http://google.com/profiles/mbaker.bakermedia
http://youtube.com/bakermedia
http://twitter.com/bakermedia
http://myspace.com/bakermedia