Web/Graphic Designer
Resume:
Rainy Day Worzella
www.linkedin.com/in/rainydayworzella/
Astoria, NY 11102
https://www.facebook.com/rainyday1
www.rainydaystudio.com https://twitter.com/rainydayw
Graphic Designer and Web Designer seeks opportunity to use a wide range of skills including
print, web, and new media, while making a positive impact in my community.
A self-starter and quick learner. Versatile skill set with experience in graphic design, web design, and new media.
One who works well under pressure, and collaborate easily with others. Fueled by brainstorming new design
approaches and methodology.
Work Experience
Creative Director WITNESS Project International (2014)
• Designed and maintained WITNESS Project website
• Photographed and documented youth programs
• Designed Prezi presentations
• Traveled to Guyana to facilitate an independent film project
• Designed poster for independent film
• Newspaper layout for Stabroek News in Georgetown, Guyana
Freelance Graphic/Web Designer Brokaw Credit Union (2009 – Present)
• Worked closely with CEO to develop marketing campaigns and strategies
• Developed website and updated it regularly
• Animated flash web ads for BCU
• Wrote monthly e-mail newsletter
• Designed all print pieces and web graphics
• Created PowerPoint slide shows for branch lobby displays
• Developed brand identity for Brokaw Credit Union
• Initiated and implemented coaching program for BCU staff
• Met with media reps to schedule advertising
• Edited video and drafted concepts for TV and radio ads
• Worked with local high school by presenting workshops about marketing and finance to business classes
• Created sculpture pieces for the branch lobbies
Freelance Web Designer Virtual Vision (2012 – Present)
• Introduced new workflow procedures to expedite project turn- around for Virtual Vision
• Designed and built websites for Virtual Vision
• Trained clients to use the Virtual Vision proprietary web builder
• Wrote content for websites
• Created custom graphics
• Photographed client locations
• Increased knowledge of CSS
Art Village (2005 – 2010)
• Founded, owned and operated Art Village; an art studio providing professional studio and gallery space for
local artists.
• Taught painting and drawing classes and developed kids art program called Young Artists Society
• Curated Art Village Gallery and hosted art receptions and gallery show openings at Art Village
• Managed a staff of 15
• Developed kids art camps
• Sponsored Empty Bowls community hunger prevention program by hosting bowl painting events and firing
hundreds of ceramic bowls to be used given away that the event
• Gave interviews to local media as a local art spokesperson for Portage County
• Created the Community Canvas Project which was a community public art projects creating murals for the
Children’s Museum
The Ad Company (2000 – 2005)
• Expanded the print design department of The Ad Company by designing high end print collateral pieces
• Website Design
• Photography
• Poster design
• Ad design
• Photo touch ups
Boys & Girls Club of Wausau (2000 – 2003)
• Developed the arts program for Boys and Girls Club in Wausau
• Taught art classes
• Worked with high risk youth to give them a creative way to express themselves
• Introduced new art techniques such as pottery to kids who haven’t been exposed to the arts.
Alpha Web Design (1998 – 2000)
• Designed websites in Photoshop
• Developed websites in Dreamweaver
• Created custom graphics
• Designed and developed full Flash websites
City Pages (1997 – 1998)
• Illustrated covers for City Pages
• Designed ads
Fine Arts Activities
• Donor of art to the UWSP ArtsBash fund raiser
• Participated in the Women’s Fund ARTS Night
• Accepted into the Riverfront Arts Center’s annual Vision Show
• Traveled to France twice to paint
• Played keyboard at Highland Church
• Assisted the founder of the IAMWAI program in developing a small group curriculum for artists and expanding
the program internationally
Community and Volunteer Participation
• Wrote a weekly column for Stevens Point Journal
• Delivered presentations at various community groups such as BNI, Kiwanas, Lions Club, Portage County Business
Expo
• Collaborated with committee members to create arts program for Portage County Cultural Festival
• Presented at UW Extension Entrepreneurial Training Program
Skills Software/Technology
Graphic design Adobe Photoshop PowerPoint
Web design (HTML, CSS) Adobe Illustrator Word
Presentation Design Adobe InDesign Excel
Illustration Dreamweaver Adobe After Effects
Fine art skills (drawing/painting) Adobe Flash Quickbooks
Photography WordPress HTML
Organization Prezi CSS
Project management
Creative thinking
Education
Good oral communication skills
Writing University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Marketing December 1997
Strategic business planning Bachelor of Fine Arts
Goal setting Art Major/Graphic Design Emphasis
Leadership skills
Print Design
Web Design
Logo Design
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