High School Design

EXPERIENCE

Web Designer **.**** – Present

Graphik Dimensions Ltd. High Point, NC

- Code (CSS/(X)HTML/Minimal Javascript) for www.pictureframes.com and spin-off sister sites

- Convert Photoshop mock ups into CSS and (X)HTML, as well as develop custom themes for the Drupal CMS

- Collaborate with IT and third parties to implement website functionality

- Regularly update and rotate out code and graphics on the homepage

- Design and redesign new and existing portions of the website

- Design and code (HTML/CSS) email promotions

- Design catalog covers and other various print materials

Junior Graphic Designer 02.2008 – 10.2010

Graphik Dimensions Ltd. High Point, NC

- Designed/redesigned and coded (HTML/CSS) new and existing portions of website www.pictureframes.com

- Designed and coded (HTML/CSS) email promotions

- Digitally editted and color corrected product photography for company website and catalog

- Made edits to catalog page layouts, wrote catalog PDFs and prepared them for preflight

Deepfield 12.2010 – 01.2011

- Designed and implemented all flash website for growing rock band, deepfield. www.deepfieldrocks.com

Starrlight Mead 09.2008 – 02.2009

- Redesign of existing website www.starrlightmead.com

- Website built with Drupal CMS, developed custom theme including the implementation of a photo album/gallery

Garnett Component Sales 2007 – 2008

- Designed and coded (CSS/HTML) new website www.garnettcomponentsales.com

- Collaborated with another designer to implement flash portions of the website

Marble’s Kids Museum 2007

- Designed and coded (CSS/HTML) for website www.marbleskidsmuseum.org

VOLUNTEER WORK

Triangle United Way 2004 – 2005 & 2007

- Website maintenance (CSS/(X)HTML) for www.triangleunitedway.org

- Learned how to and helped assemble and build computers

- Designed a mousepad for the agency

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY

Highly Proficient with: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office: Word

Knowledgeable in: Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, GoLive, Flash, Acrobat, Bridge, Microsoft Office: Excel, Powerpoint, Sony Vegas, Terragen, Apophysis, Eclipse, Netbeans

Familiar with: Alias Studio Tools, Quark

HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY

Dual Platform Proficiency (Windows and Mac)

Highly Proficient with: Wacom Tablet, Printers, Scanners

Knowledgeable with: Digital and Manual Cameras

PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY

Highly Proficient with: CSS, (X)HTML, Drupal Themes, FTP Transferring, Image Optimization, Browser Compatibility

Knowledgeable with: SEO, Version Control (CVS/SVN)

Familiar with: XML, ActionScript, Javascript, PHP

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

- Ability to work well independently or in collaboration with others

- Desire to learn new skills and enhance existing skills

- Work well in a fast paced wenvironment, can meet deadlines ahead of schedule for multiple projects

- Flexible schedule, willing to work nights and weekends

EDUCATION

School of Communication Arts 2005 – 2007

Major in Applied Science – Digital Media Raleigh, NC

- Awarded Associate’s Degree in December 2007

- Class Valedictorian

- Major course work in web, print and graphic design, digital photography, traditional media

- Teaching assistant for English Composition class

Chapel Hill High School 2002 – 2005

Diploma 2005 Chapel Hill, NC

- Course work in manual photography, graphic and web design

RECOGNITION

Award of Creative Excellence December 2007

School of Communication Arts Raleigh, NC

National Technical Honor Society Inducted August 2007

Six ‘Best in Category’ Gallery Awards 2006 – 2007

School of Communication Arts Raleigh, NC

Three ‘Honorable Mentions’ Gallery Awards 2006 – 2007

School of Communication Arts Raleigh, NC

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