Professional use of Adobe Creative Suite in particular, InDesign, Ph
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Curriculum Vitae
Daniel D. Weissert
Country of Birth: Germany
Single
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Education
Diploma qualifying for University admission
Graduated from the Leonardo-da-Vinci Oberschule
Read for advanced courses in Mathematics and Chemistry
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Diploma
Awarded an Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
Course modules included: managing computer systems and computer networks; Internet and Intranet infrastructure, design, programming and maintenance amongst others
SoftED SYSTEMS Certified SEO, PPC Specialist Diploma
Technical Skills
Advanced Knowledge in the following FX software
Metaquotes MT4- MT5- Manager / Administrator
Advanced knowledge in design and layout
Professional use of Adobe Creative Suite in particular, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Premier and all MS-Office-Programs: As well as Mac OS X, Windows and Linux
Advanced knowledge in New Media
Social-Media (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc.) and Blogs
Expert Knowledge in Filming and Post Production
Using Final Cut Studio 2, FCP X, Adobe Creative Suite 6 and Apple Shake
Advanced Photographic knowledge
Analogue and digital Photo technique, Digital Workflow, Colour Management, Print, etc.
Excellent knowledge of web development
Implementing and continuous development and maintenance of Content Management- Systems
For example using Drupal, Typo3 and WordPress
Many years of experience building web pages, that included CRM and CMS management, building the actual pages, and programming the inner automising. Designing front-end and customer view of the webpages, taking design, branding and marketing requirements into consideration
Thorough knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)
Extensive experience in designing and implementing banners and advertising. Have worked with many affiliate programs to ensure effective marketing of the site’s online presence
Work Experience
12 - 14 Night-Time Forex Trading / Operations Specialist – Sensus-Capital Markets Ltd, Malta
Responsible for trade order creation and execution, post trade processing and resolving trade settlement issues in a timely manner
Responsible for supporting trade processes, data management, client reporting, customer care and portfolio management functions
Performed client support services
Collected statistics and other market data
Maintaining client reporting support
Closely monitoring server activity
Offered 24-hour emergency consultation services and maintained client reporting support
Demonstrated attention to detail, a positive professional attitude and ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively in both German and English (verbal and written)
Advanced software skills in: Metaquotes MT4- MT5- Manager / Administrator
10 - 12 Marketing Manager – Varengold Bank FX, Hamburg
Main responsibilities included corporate identity management, identifying conceptual creative trends as well as coordinating B2B projects between third-party agencies
Special attention was given to differentiate between the two separate businesses run by the same company, i.e: Asset Management and FX Market, working directly on definition, branding and custom design
Successfully managed the Project Management aspect of the Varengold Trading web page, as well as designed the Bank’s portfolio magazine and various other design-related projects
Demonstrated ability to work with the following software: Complete Adobe Creative Suite Family. Extremely proficient using: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Being part of the Online Web Campaign team – I was actively involved in the multimedia preparation of financial data
08 - 14 Strategic Marketing Consultant – Stollmedia Filmproduktion, Berlin
Guided client in branding, positioning and marketing implementation
Responsible for compiling marketing plans including strategic analysis, competition, positioning, messaging, tactics and budgets
Researched industries and markets to identify growth opportunities for clients
Designed and coded company’s main website as well as offering creative direction for all multimedia and printed media / advertising material including vehicle wrapping, print artwork and corporate brochures
Actively involved in business development presentations and meetings as required
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of business and strategic marketing as well as strategic thinking and consulting skills
Proven ability to keep client projects on time and on budget
Strong, demonstrated understanding of client service
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and German
Coordinated PR (Public Relations) activities and managed any PR work for the brand
02 - 10 Freelance Designer, Web Developer, Photographer
Responsible for the design, layout and coding of various websites
Actively involved with the technical and graphical aspects / aesthetics of said site
Involved with maintenance and updates of an existing sites
Proven skills in software programming (Drupal / Wordpress / HTTP) and graphics specialist
for in-house and on-line publishing and the creation of Web pages
Demonstrated creativity, imagination and initiative
Adaptable to new techniques and designs
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to establish the purpose of contracted websites
based upon target audience
Ability to write the programming code, either from scratch, or by adapting existing website software and graphics packages to meet business requirements
Responsible for testing websites and identifying any problems as well as upload the site onto
a server and register it with different search engines (SEO)
Offered professional photography services (portraits, events, weddings, film production etc.)
Efficiently ran an online store trading in photography and filmography
07 - 10 Project-Based Graphic Design Project Management - Buelow and Onusseit GbR, Berlin
Executed innovative design concepts for print and digital projects
Supported design consistency through all print and digital marketing efforts
Collaborated and managed a team of graphic designers and animation specialists
Conferred and interfaced with marketing team throughout the design/production process
Acquired relevant approvals from clients, directors and suppliers
Offered consultancy for all marketing and branding initiatives undergone by the company
2010 Project-based Multimedia Animator – OrgAnice Software GmbH, Berlin
Produced a series of interactive educational videos for different software production houses, specifically designed for standard accounting department software
Responsible for creating storyboards and scripts
Designed models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment
Comfortable using technical software packages such as Apple Motion, Apple Shake,
and Adobe Flash
Recording dialogue and working with editors to composite the various layers of animation
Working to production deadlines and meeting clients’ commercial / educational requirements
Team-working as part of a broader production network
Dealing with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and obtaining funding
2009 Strategic Marketing Consultant - Frikoni Food GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin
Acted as Marketing and Branding Consultant to Frikoni Food GmbH & Co. KG
Advising on the use of photography and graphics to make the best use of marketing ideas
05 - 09 Founder & Director - Grindcut GmbH
Together with a business partner I founded Grindcut GmbH – a movie editing company
Responsible for film and video editing, editing movies to meet director specifications
Worked with and manipulated raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics
Inserted sound, music, or optical effects
Edited films for commercials, station identification and public service messages
Worked closely with directors to achieve the desired results
Confident in the use of the following software: Apple Final Cut Studio 2, Adobe Creative Suite
Also responsible for various other aspects of the company, including any marketing and administration
2005 Lecturer, FCP-courses – Design-Akademie, Berlin
Delivered hands-on, instructor-led Final Cut Pro training courses (Movie editing and post- production software – Apple training) classes at the Design-Akademie Berlin
Course modules included: software, video editing, compositing and effects
2005 Brand Consultant - EVS-Filmwerk Medien Gruppe, Berlin
- Videofinish GmbH, Berlin
Provided analysis, solutions, and general marketing expertise to help the company
successfully increase sales revenue
Coded and designed the organisations’ main website
Responsible for the creation of company logo and branding strategy
Demonstrated an eye for attention to detail as well as a creative flair
Coordinated PR (Public Relations) activities and managed any PR work for the brand
Performed internal audits to ensure that the needs and goals of the company’s
departments are aligned
Offered advice and direction that included market placement, and advertising
2004 IT Systems Project Manager - Wantastic Computersystem GmbH, Berlin
Entrusted by IT service provider ‘Wantastic’ to handle a large client account for a 12-month period
Responsible for managing a team of staff including programmers, analysts and support specialists
Evaluated the functionality of systems
Liaised with both clients and program / computer users to ascertain needs and to ensure that facilities meet user or project requirements
Managed IT / Project budgets
Scheduled updates
Implemented and managed security or integrity as well as backup procedures
Tested and modified systems to ensure reliable operability
Managed secure network access for remote users
Designed maintenance procedures and applied them directly to the operation
Languages
German - Native Speaker
English - Fluent
Daniel D. Weissert, Malta, 20.04.2014
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