m i c hel e l . s p otts O bjective

To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my talents in graphic design, creative writing skills, knowledge of

web development, educational background, and ability to work well with people.

Experience

Alvernia University, Department of Marketing and Communications - Reading, PA (October 2006 - Present)

Webmaster and Multimedia Marketing Specialist

• Administer university web site, developing and refining the visual design, navigation architecture and features,

maintaining the currency of information and providing assistance and training to web editors on campus

• Design and write copy for marketing collateral including electronic and print communications

• Work with divisions, departments, and other members of the Marketing and Communications staff to create

web site content and print publications

• Serve as the Photography Manager - selecting professional photographers for marketing publications,

photographing major college events, organizing and archiving photographs

• Supervise student employees who assist the Marketing and Communications department

Alvernia University, Educational Technology Department - Reading, PA ( October 2004 - October 2006 )

Multimedia Specialist

• Assisted in maintaining the University web site including design and currency of content, also provided assistance

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in training web editors on campus

• Taught instructional technology workshops for faculty, staff and students on various software programs

including Adobe Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop, and the college’s online course management system

WebCT/Blackboard

• Assisted in the administration of the University’s online course management system WebCT/Blackboard

• Maintained classroom equipment, providing usage training for faculty and students, trouble shooting

equipment malfunctions, and performing equipment set-up when necessary

Schoeneman Beauty Supply Inc. - Po sville, PA (2003-2004)

Graphic Artist

• Produced creative materials, clean layouts and camera ready mechanicals

• Designed post cards, flyers, signs, coupon, certificates and forms for various divisions of the corporation

Freelance Web Design ( 2001-present )

Designer / Developer

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• Design and write copy for web sites on a contract basis for various customers

• Create graphics, design templates, and implement web sites using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Image Ready,

Flash and Dreamweaver along with coding of HTML, CSS, XML, RSS, Javascript, and PHP

• Setup web sites for easy content editing using content management systems such as Joomla

e East Carolinian - Greenville, NC (2001-2002, Part-time while attending school)

Layout Designer

• Designed layout for Features section of newspaper using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

• Worked closely with editors, writers, and photographers to create layouts that best expressed the articles

m i c hel e l . s p otts E ducation

Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, GA

Currently pursuing an MFA in Graphic Design through SCAD’s e-learning program

Alvernia University - Reading, PA

Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with concentration in Computer Information Systems

East Carolina University - Greenville, NC

Studied Communication Arts to enhance artistic skills

Lehigh Valley College - Allentown, PA

Associates Degree in Specialized Technology in Visual Communications

Professional and Community Affiliations

Advertising and Communication Club, Alvernia University - Advisor

e Alvernian, Alvernia University Newspaper - Provide training and advising to student editors and designers

Junior Achievement of Berks County - Served as a panelist for the Young Women’s Symposium (2006 - 2008)

Berks County Intermediate Unit - Serve as a judge for their annual High School and Middle School Computer Fairs,

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taught instructional technology courses on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver and Digital Photography

Special Skills

• Proficient in use of both PC and Macintosh computers with concentration in Adobe - Photoshop, Illustrator

InDesign, Dreamweaver, Director, Flash, Acrobat Professional, Lightroom; Final Cut Pro; HTML, CSS,

XML, RSS, Java, Javascript, PHP; Hannon Hill’s CMS Cascade Server, Joomla; Microsoft Office and Corel Draw

• Strong creative writing skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Extremely creative and imaginative

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