Self-directed, deadline oriented communications specialist with a range of talents and over 10 years of professional experience. Capable of filling the information and communication gaps between concept, design and development.

Qualifications Summary

Graphic Design Web Design UI/UX & Prototyping

Adobe CS6 Information Architecture Photo Manipulation & Retouching

Brand Development Mac and Windows Operating Systems Gorilla/Street Marketing

Client Relations Flash Interactive Development Regional Publications Distribution

Photography (Digital/Film)

Education & Training

The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville Graduating Class of 2002

Bachelor?s of Science degree in Mass Communications, specializing in Advertising with a minor in General Business

The Art Institute of Washington

Studied Associates of Arts degree in Web Design / Interactive Media

? Proficient with Mac OS X and Windows ? HTML, CSS, XML, JQuery (Javascript), ActionScript 3

? Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premier Pro, Acrobat Professional and Bridge)

? UI/UX Prototyping Sketch 3, Flinto, Balsamiq ? Font management programs (FontAgent Pro 4.2, Extensis Suitcase Fusion 3, Linotype

FontExplorer X)

? Apple iWork Suite (Pages, Keynote, Numbers) ? Google Web Applications (Analytics, Drive, Docs, Calendars, Gmail)

? Corel Draw X5 and Corel Paint X5 ? SublimeText, TextMate, Text Wrangler, NotePad++

? Proficient with MS Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel) ? Digital photography & photo editing (Lightroom, Aperture, PhotoMatix, HDR Tools, Digital Photo Professional and iPhoto)

? FTP Programs (Fetch 5.6) ? Experience in Sharepoint site creation and content management

? File Maker Pro ? Parallels 3

Employment History

Central Wholesalers, Inc. (Laurel, Maryland) Oct 2012 - Present

Web/Graphic Designer

Designing and redesigning the aesthetics and usability of Central Wholesalers website (http://cwip.com). Utilized front-end web technologies to improve user experience and inter-activity on the corporate website. Continually updating and managing content on all pages of the cwip.com and intranet sites. Designing original concepts for web pages and user- focused internet marketing material. Developing web assets based on self-generated designs and concepts created by members of the design department. Implementing and publishing interactive flip books from PDF documents for monthly catalogs and special features using Flipbook Maker Pro software. Publishing monthly Google Analytics Reports. Creating weekly HTML e-mails for weekly promotional campaigns disseminated to clients and customers using Pinpointe Enterprise Email Marketing Software. Updating and maintaining web assets on the Central Wholesalers? database through Prophet 21 wholesale distribution software. Optimizing images for use on the web.

Technologies used:

? MS Windows Professional 7 ? Mac OSX

? Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Bridge) ? Google Suite (Google Analytics, Drive, Docs, Calendars, Gmail)

? KVI Soft FlipBook Maker Pro 3.6 ? Prophet 21 (Epicore wholesale distribution software)

? SublimeText 2 (code editor) ? Remote Desktop Connection

? Pinpointe Enterprise Email Marketing Software ? Notepad ++ (code editor)

DELTA Resources, Inc. (Arlington, Virginia) Mar 2007 - Oct 2012

Graphics Specialist

Responsible for designing brochures, newsletters, presentation briefs, print advertisements, promotional items and organizational charts for DELTA Resources, Inc. and in support of various government and military customers. Content management of four websites for the US Army (ASA IE&E, AEPI, PAL, RCI). Ensuring compliance with web standards (Section 508 and W3C) and file optimization for web Customer support and service in helpdesk capacity for the aforementioned Army websites. Site mapping and information architecture. Updating existing Flash display and creating custom Flash interactive content. Site content management through use of version control programs such as Tortoise VPN and Visual Sources Safe. SharePoint content management via graphical user interface and SharePoint designer. Also responsible for office d?cor (producing, purchasing and placement). Interface with vendors providing DELTA with communications services. Promoting interdepartmental communication through dissemination of information.

Technologies Used:

? MS Windows Professional 7 ? Mac OSX

? Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Bridge) ? MS Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)

? MS Sharepoint 2007 ? SublimeText 2 (code editor)

? SublimeText 2 (code editor) ? Remote Desktop Connection

? Toitroise VPN ? GoTo Meeting

? Visual Sources Safe ? Notepad ++ (code editor)

Thoughts Manifested Creative, LLC (Nashville Tennessee) Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

Co-Owner / Photographer / Designer

Co-ownership of a creative graphic design/marketing agency based in Nashville Tennessee. Photography, design and custom publications for numerous local, regional and national clients. Duties included researching and contacting potential partners and clients, maintaining ongoing client relations, brand development, street marketing, organizing events, brand development.

Concrete Magazine (Nashville, Tennessee) Sep 2004 - Nov 2006

Co-Owner / Co-Editor / Photographer / Regional Distributor

Co-owner and co-creator of an urban culture magazine that was distributed in 10 major markets throughout the Southeastern region of the United States for over two years. Winner of the Urban Magazine of the Year award from The Southern entertainment Awards in 2005. Duties included various managerial and clerical responsibilities, photo editor, advertising account manager, production designer, artist interviews and transcription, generating sales leads, cold calling potential advertising leads, researching and establishing distribution locations in new territories.

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