Design Project

Enrique Hidalgo **** Prather Place, Woodbridge, VA

Cell: 571-***-**** / Email: **********@*****.***

Portfolio link: http://www.enriquehidalgo.net

GRAPHIC • WEB • DESIGN • ILLUSTRATION • CODING

Technical Skills

Graphic / Multimedia production Applications:

Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Fireworks • Adobe Freehand •

Adobe Flash • Action Script • Adobe Dreamweaver • Adobe Acrobat • Adobe Lightroom • Adobe

Premiere • Adobe After Effects • Final Cut Pro • HTML 5.0 / XHTML 1.0 • CSS 3.0 • JQuery Library

• Javascript. • Drupal • PHP • MySQL • Twitter Bootstrap • JSBIN • Microsoft Office.

Professional Skills

• Ability to handwrite and modify code in HTML and CSS.

• Insertion of JQuery scripts within the HTML code.

• Ability to create applications in PHP and SQL.

• Creation and Implementation of MOBILE AND RESPONSIVE WEBSITES (Twitter

bootstrap and Drupal frameworks)

• Creating and modifying of JavaScript code for interactive pages

• Strong understanding of Web UI layout, 508 compliance, and usability standards.

• Testing quality of the designs across multiple digital platforms (computer, mobile, tablet).

• Knowledge of search engine optimization and how it applies to website design.

• Ability to store, organize and share graphic files in various formats to ensure ease of

accessibility.

• Artistic sensibility thorough understanding of print process, color theory and typography.

• In-depth understanding of the latest web design standards and proficiency with various

software tools.

• Develop new ideas and approaches to existing creative design process where

appropriate.

• Ability to work on multiple projects and under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Team player able to work on cross-functional marketing and development teams.

• Ability to communicate ideas effectively through Visual concepts, interactive content,

product features, and promotions while addressing online brand and user-friendly issues.

• Genuine problem solver; ability to solve problems creatively and quickly.

Experience

Front-End Developer, Accurate Printing, VA April 2013 – Present

• HTML, CSS3, PHP and JavaScript Coding integration for company's functionality (100%

created by me)

• PHP script implementations for contact forms, feedback forms, login forms, registration

forms, collection of IP addresses, etc...

• Adhere to and recommend improvements to project coding standards.

• Improve CSS quality by conducting code analysis, and recommending changes in

policies and procedures.

• Control and implementation of company's ecommerce framework (Printsys): Campaigns

creation and improvements. Also, constantly creating and updating new designs like postcards,

brochures, etc.

• Enhance customer experience by constantly improving optimization, continually updating

and improving overall layout and design.

• Create better and more accurate forms of advertising.

• Testing the web sites for cross browser functionality and at different resolutions.

• Banner animation using HTML and CSS3, and social media implementation for

company's website.

• Work with Graphic Designers to ensure the web site is performing at an optimal level and

any updates and changes are implemented efficiently.

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Web Developer, American Action Forum, DC June 2012 – April

2013

• Website enhancements: write and modify code in HTML and CSS.

• Info graphics: responsible for conceptualization, development, and final layout.

• Designed various eye-catching online and offline promotional materials such as banners

and magazine ads, landing pages, newsletters, logos, and software icons .

• Created banners and animations in Adobe Flash for advertising purposes.

• Created graphic designs for promotions and other marketing activities

• Responsible for communicate with service partners for content programming

• Supported icons and images for in house application development

• Periodically updated website design and created landing pages. Created and customized

different effects, including: navigation animation, video, text, etc.

• Helped make a high profile website current with UI trends, as well as improved its current

navigation and usability

• Developed content, updated plan, tested, validated, and tracked mechanism for all site

content changes and dispositions including web content archival.

Multimedia Designer, Archers B&B Newspaper, FL August 2005 - April

2007

• Designed and created page layout, logos, business cards, letterhead and brochures. Created

innovative advertisements to generate new customers, and retained existing customers.

Specialized in Desktop Publishing Systems including Photoshop, Illustrator, FreeHand, InDesign,

Page speed and Multi-Ad Creator, to create a unified, professional, business graphic image.

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• Established and implemented technical operations and procedures for the creation of new

newspapers. Implemented specific guidelines, and provided follow-up to ensure compliance.

• Worked together with copywriters, designers, journalists, photographers, and printers to create

products that best met every aspect of the client’s needs.

Graphic Designer, Latino Leadership Magazine, FL May 2003 - July

2005

• Conceptualized, designed, and produced print and web-based materials, including:

advertisements, websites, banner ads, promotions, mailers, brochures, invitations, catalogs,

PowerPoint presentations, and trade show graphics.

• Trained and provided guidance to new and temporary design personnel in layout,

production, and file setup to ensure timely and proper project completion.

• Consulted with internal customers regarding their communications needs.

• Successfully completed projects on schedule and within budget while maintained a high

design communication standards.

• Responsible for in-studio photo direction, final project approval for printing and press

proofing.

• Effectively communicated with personnel at all levels of the organization, including IT,

marketing, product development, market research, and executive departments.

• Researched emerging software developments to ensure department maintained

appropriate knowledge and technology.

Video Editor, Azteca America TV, FL January 2001 - March

2003

• Edited video, generated text and graphic animation for various projects.

• Developed motion graphics with sponsor logos for an outdoor sporting show.

• Produced original logos and implemented websites for incoming clients.

• Multimedia project management from conception through completion.

• Graphic design & production for video.

• Streamed Audio/Video development.

• Visual FX: Designed opening graphic animation for TV shows.

Education

• Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge. VA

Major: A.A.S Information Systems Technology, 2013.

• John Logie Baird Institute, Peru, A.A.S Audio and Visual Communication, 1999.

Languages

Fluent in English, and Spanish.

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