BRIAN KIDD
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Poly-Skilled Writer and Web Media Developer
SKILLS
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Journalism/editing experience: news briefs and feature articles
Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks
Exceptional written and communications skills
Skilled at MS Power Point, Excel, Access, Word
Data Entry/Database Experience
Passionate Web Developer/Designer
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, Seattle, WA 2014-2015
Corporate Communications Intern
Develop, schedule and implement communications in support of community investments strategies and plans
Compose press releases, web content and marketing materials
Coordinate online and in-person events in support of community investment strategies and plans
Support the Corporate Relations Department in implementing the Corporate Contributions Program
Support internal department’s internal communications activities
Contribute to and to edit staff newsletter
Provide logistical support for staff events
Write and edit department documents
Assist in maintaining the bank’s contact database, particularly in support of community outreach
Solavei via Aerotek, Bellevue, Washington (Telecommunications startup) 2013
Financial Operations Specialist
Helped facilitate the launch of Solavei by assisting in various areas (Launched September, 2012)
Worked as a communications liaison between Customer Relations and the Finance Department
Handled complex account adjustments
Made final refund decisions
Google via Aerotek, Kirkland/Bothell, WA 2009-2012
Data Analyst
Meticulously reviewed and edited user data entered into innovative mapping programs
Helped orchestrate internal and external policies related to Google Maps
Collaborated with eight other project teams to coordinate the world-wide distribution and services associated with Google Maps
Managed the international influx feed of data for Google Maps
BRIAN KIDD
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Poly-skilled Writer and Web Media Developer
Edited text format of electronic reader
Code Publishing Company, Seattle, WA 2007-2008
Codifying Consultant
Created cost-effective solutions for municipalities to keep accurate and up-to-date legal codes
Produced and edited advertising material
Drafted letters to prospective clients
Met personally with city and county officials in Washington and California
Opened new markets in Indiana, New Mexico, Illinois and Kansas
The Seattle Weekly, Seattle, WA 2007
Retail Account Executive
Exceeded call volume and revenue goals consistently
Created effective ad campaigns for both small and large companies
Met with prospective clients for presentations
Pacific Publishing, Seattle, WA 2003-2006
Editor/Staff Writer
Wrote both political and entertainment articles
Took over for other editors when needed
Organized and composed community calendar/briefs for Capitol Hill Times and Beacon Hill News/South District Journal
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, June 2003
Earned Excellence in Journalism Award from the UW Department of Communication
HTML/CSS, JavaScript Certified
Cascadia Community College Bothell, WA
Web Applications Programming Technology AAS, in progress
Subjects covered thus far include HTML, Advanced CSS, JavaScript, Java, Microsoft Access
Earned a JavaScript Programming Certificate and a Web Foundations Certificate
Awarded both President’s and Faculty Honors for high scholastic achievement