Graphic/Web Designer w/ Top Secret Clearance

LYDIA MICHALITSIANOS

**** *. **** **, *** #* – Arlington, VA 22209

703–627–5678

Portfolio Link

************@*****.***

Top Secret Clearance

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished, seasoned professional with proven success in multimedia design and marketing

Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash

Held Top Secret Security Clearance for 7 Years

7 years of design experience

Exceptional eye for typography

Proficient HTML/CSS/Wordpress/Responsive Design (Foundation & Bootstrap)/Creative Cloud

Some experience with Jquery, Javascript, Actionscript,

Cross platform PC and MAC Experience

Sharepoint CMS Certified

Photo-Shooting and Video Shooting Experience

Ability to multi-task several projects

Experience with targeted marking and advanced sales strategies (copyright)

Flexible for travel and willing to relocate

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

03/2009-06/2015: Next Tier Concepts. Graphic/Multimedia Designer/Branding Manager

Acquired and held Top Secret Clearance

Created HTML/ASPX pages for existing sites using responsive framework

Added/modified graphics and integrated into websites using SVN

Modified existing and created new style sheets for corporate site and client sites

Created animation with JQuery and JavaScript (Carousels, drop-downs, interactive galleries, navigation menus)

Embedded objects into HTML/ASPX pages

Understanding of div, tables, grids, and website structure

Handled multiple in-house tasks simultaneously:

Assisted in design and development of corporate intranet (SharePoint 2010)

Developed conceptual wireframes to serve as basis for front-end integration

Customized SharePoint settings to define front-end branding experience

Managed corporate website content, design, and functionality

Designed logos and company outreach collateral

Developed Social Media targeting strategies and web graphics

Coordinated printing and other production services

Developed visual design style guides and UI specification.

Developed materials for web pages, logos for products, and businesses

Developed visual and technical aspects of interactive eLearning applications.

Constructed learning activities in Flash and Photoshop both conceptually and technically

Managed junior designers

Coordinated branding structure with outside team members upon company expansions

Conducted multiple tethered photoshoots with Adobe Software

Edited and enhances photos acquired on photo shoots.

Edited video to fit the needs of the content in Premiere and After Effects

Worked with subject matter experts and outside printers

Prepressed projects before sending for print.

04/2011-Present: Arlington Nutrition Corner. Freelance Graphic/Web Designer & Webmaster

Redesigned and maintain the official store website www.arlingtonnutritioncorner.com

Produced web graphics and collateral such as flyers, business cards, etc.

Conducted photoshoots at the store

Work one on one with freelance developer when needed

04/2011-Present: Freelance Graphic/Multimedia Designer

Design postcards and business cards and other marketing tools for DCBodyWorks LLC.

Designed various social media marketing campaigns for Unchained Nutrition

Designed Arlington Nutrition Corner Website in 2011

Created event flyers for local jazz musician “Emy”

Design web graphics for JrockRevolution.com and Jame-world.com

EDUCATION

Johns Hopkins Computer Career Institute – Columbia, MD Master Certificate in Multimedia Design, 2009

Specializes primarily graphic/web/motion design

Basic coding and scripting skills

Specific classes for current trends University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Baltimore, MD BA in Graphic/Web Design, 2008

Four-year degree requiring 30-34 credit hrs. per quarter.

GPA: 3.89/4.0

Field of study was graphic and web design

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