Digital & Print Designer, Front-End Web Developer & Content Editor

DEBORAH K. ALEXANDER

UX/UI Digital Designer & Web Developer

Email: *******************@*****.***

Cell Phone: 210-***-****

February 22, 2017

ContractTECH

**** ******** ***** **., # ***

San Antonio, Texas 78230-3007

Re: Technical Writer Position

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am very excited about the Technical Writer position. My digital design, desktop publishing (print media), and web development skills are an excellent technical and experience match. I have also successfully launched several email blast campaigns, as well as developed and maintained business social media pages (Facebook) and websites. Along with my medical transcription background experience, I was also an inpatient medical specialist in the military, working on both psychiatric and basic medicine wards. I know that I can be a very valuable asset to assist in promoting and supporting your organization’s mission and vision.

My Matching Qualification Highlights:

* Seven years of expertise in Front-End Website Design & Development

* 15 years of expertise in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing

* 20+ years of expertise in Medical Transcription, Proofing & Editing using Microsoft Office Suite

* Meticulous, attention-to-detail self-starter with an exceptionally strong sense of visual and spatial intuitiveness to creatively balance form and function in design composition

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written

* Very strong capability to multi-task, prioritize and incorporate feedback creatively

* Highly flexible and adaptive to change with great aptitude for grasping new technologies and techniques quickly

* Strongly proficient in setting and achieving immediate, short-term, and long-term goals,as well as meeting operational deadlines

* Solid organizational and project management skills using keen problem-solving and decision-making competences

* Excellent ability to work efficiently in a task-oriented and deadline-focused environment,either independently or as proactive team player

My accompanying résumé provides greater details of the design skills and expertise I can offer to you. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 210-***-**** or at *******************@*****.***. I look forward to speaking with you to learn more about this awesome opportunity to work for you.

Respectfully yours,

Deborah K. Alexander

Online Portfolio: http://deborah-alexander.myportfolio.com

DEBORAH K. ALEXANDER

Converse, TX 78109 210-***-**** *******************@*****.***

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahalexander4graphicdesign

Online Portfolio: http://deborah-alexander.myportfolio.com/

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

UX/UI Digital Designer and Web Developer with 7 years of proven experience in Front-End Web Design and Development (i.e., concept, design, coding, prototyping, and launching) and 15 years of expertise in Graphic Design, Content Writer & Editor, and Desktop Publishing. Comprehensive working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Recent Certification Training in AutoCAD-based 3D Printing Technology (Additive Manufacturing), targeting assistive device design & development utilizing Autodesk (Fusion 360 and Meshmixer 3.0). Career aspirations supported by Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design & Development. U.S. Army Veteran.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & TOOLS

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Creative Suite CS5/CS6/CC (Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, and Photoshop), Arduino, Autodesk (Fusion 360 and Meshmixer 3.0), Game Maker 8.1, PowerPrint, PrintMaster Platinum (comparable to Adobe InDesign), Simplify3D, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word); and Programming Languages:

HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, and ActionScript 3.0

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Certificate of Completion, 3D Veterans Additive Manufacturing and Assistive Devices Training, 3D Veterans Bootcamp, St. Philips College, San Antonio, TX; September 2016; Recipient of MicroGrant Award for Top Five Assistive Device Prototype Projects

Bachelor of Science, Multimedia Design & Development, DeVry University, San Antonio, TX, June 2014; Accomplishments: Dean’s List (all semesters); GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science, Technical Management, DeVry University, San Antonio, TX, June 2012; Accomplishments: Dean’s List (all semesters); GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

PEARSON SCORING CENTER (San Antonio, TX) Apr 2016 – Oct 2016

Test Scorer (Education)

This is a seasonal (temporary) position; assignments are based on short-term (two weeks to two months) field testing projects and standardized yearly testing of grade-school level students in various subject matter.

Read and evaluate student prompt responses to subject-related, open-ended questions in accordance with grading rubric guidelines

Scoring validity and reliability (accuracy and speed) monitored daily

Work independently under supervision of Project Supervisor and Scoring Director

ANGEL DEE IMAGES HOUSE OF DESIGN (Converse, TX) May 2014 – Present

UX/UI Designer, Digital Marketing Strategist, and Front-End Web Developer

Angel Dee Images is my freelance design agency, launched in 2014. Although actively seeking full-time employment, I remain available for remote, freelance, or contract projects. My primary client continues to be Fire & Spirit GDC to provide graphic images for internet and monitor use, website and social media page maintenance, collateral printing, and periodic updating of established projects.

Achievements & Highlights:

Constructed graphic images for internet and print material using Adobe Creative Suite

Created original corporate logos and graphic images, both static and animated

Designed collateral print materials, e.g., business cards, letterhead, brochures, flyers, etc.

Authored and edited all content for flyers, brochures and fundraiser campaigns

Established 100% wider exposure by developing and maintaining client’s website

Increased client’s social media presence through Facebook page creation by 127%

FIRE & SPIRIT G.D.C. (Converse, TX) Jan 2002 – May 2014

Graphic Designer, Content Writer & Editor, and Desktop Publishing Coordinator

Fire & Spirit Graphic Design Communications is the multimedia department of Labourers of the Harvest Ministries, Inc. I have functioned as the sole graphic designer, desktop publisher, social media content writer and web developer/administrator since its inception in 2002.

Authored corporate-related writings and social media content, as well as designed corporate branding identity and style guideline manual

Crafted computer-generated images, illustrations, infographics and presentations

Created storyboards, wireframe layouts, rough drafts, website prototypes, and final projects based on aesthetic design concepts, color theory, layout principles, and industry standards

Developed all printed collateral projects, i.e., letterhead, brochures, invitations, flyers, etc.

Conceptualized & printed informational tracts, educational materials and conference packets

Devised and distributed mass marketing campaigns, slideshows presentations and videos

Evaluated HTML/CSS for validity, structure, and Section 508 compliance/W3C standards of usability, accessibility, and compatibility with browsers, devices, and/or operating systems

Wrote and edited web page content, integrating copy into best graphic user interface layout

Implemented procedures for routine site updates, revisions and maintenance

SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL CITY CENTRE (San Antonio, TX) Aug 2009 – Nov 2009 Medical Transcription Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

Coordinated outsourced transcription reports for all campuses using hospital PC system

Maintained daily failed-data transmit reports and corrected errors

Accessed transcribed reports to make corrections and/or additions

Transcribed clinic evaluations/reports and physician letters, using Dictaphone

Communicated with clinicians and physicians regarding call in transcription services

Printed and filed reports in charts, utilizing MediTech and DocuManage EMR systems

Performed other general duties, e.g., locating records and answering phones

EAR MEDICAL GROUP, PA (San Antonio, TX) Jun 2001 – Feb 2009 Medical Transcriptionist

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

Transcribed new patient consultations, follow-up evaluations, physician letters, history and physicals, and other medical reports using Dictaphone, Microsoft Word and Centricity EMR

Edited medical text for correctness, accuracy, and grammatical style

Proofread final text before review by physician and prepare for mailing

Responsible for contacting patients and physician's offices for missing data and addresses

Performed other back-office medical office duties, e.g., locating medical records and entering patient demographics using Centricity Physician's Office Management

MILITARY STATUS

U.S. Army Veteran, Honorable Discharge; Psychiatric Specialist, Medical Command; Specialist Fourth Class (highest rank achieved)

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