resume
I am a flexible, team-oriented professional with extensive experience in the print and web design fields. I have a strong work ethic, as well as a professional and friendly demeanor. I enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, conceptualizing, multi-tasking and meeting new challenges.
DESIGN CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:
Print:
- Professional execution of all areas of print design
- Implementation of client brand
- Experience working with direct marketing files that use variable data
- Design and Production of print collateral and magazine and advertisement layouts
Web:
- HTML/XHTML/CSS
- PHP includes, and basic Flash and JavaScript
- Design of websites for local small businesses
- Design of Information Architecture/Wireframes/Visual Design/Protosite/Production
- Attention to Graphic User Interface Design for web graphics and pages
- Design of Microsites, Emails, Landing Pages and Response Capture sites
Technical:
I am proficient on both Macintosh and PC platforms.
- Adobe: Creative Suite CS3 and CS4
- Microsoft Office Suite
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Junior Web Designer, 2009 – Present
Falconer Design Studio; Seattle
Design, produce, manage and maintain websites for small businesses:
- Greenwood Elementary School – www.greenwoodpta.org
Designer/Developer/Webmaster - Bevo's Flies – www.bevosflies.com
Designer/Developer/Webmaster - Seattle Central Community College, Information Technology Department –
www.seattlecentral.edu/~itprogs/
Designer/Project Manager
Freelance Graphic Designer, 1999 – Present
Falconer Design Studio & Creative Agencies; Seattle
- Experience working with small and large design firms while executing all forms of graphic design
- Design and production of an array of print collateral for: architectural, healthcare, commercial, retail, educational, technology, publishing and non-profit businesses
Clients include(d): Burke Museum, Merkle, Callison, Methodologie, Regence BlueShield, Airborne Express, Brooks Sports, Hornall Anderson Design Works, Copacino, Elgin DDB, McCann Erickson, Sea Fare Expositions, and others
Graphic Designer, 2007 – 2008
HackerGroup; Seattle
- Produced high-volume of direct marketing work for large agency
- Designed Microsites, Emails, Landing Pages and Response Capture sites for various clients
- Collaborated with Art Directors and Writers as lead designer
Clients included: AT&T - Wireless Divisions, Carnival Cruise Lines, Netflix, Comcast - B2B, World Vision, Kaiser Permanente, Emblem/GHI/HIP Healthcare, The Standard (California Teachers Association), Hyatt Hotels and others
Graphic Designer, 1992 – 2005
- Phinney/Bischoff Design House; Seattle
Supported creative design team for small firm - Created over 200 hundred yearly alumni association event collateral pieces
- University of Washington Alumni Association; Seattle
Managed a small team of designers and illustrators
Waterfront Press Publishing & Diversified Business Communications; Seattle - The New Mexican Newspaper; Santa Fe, NM
Designed advertising and promotional materials for daily newspaper
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Seattle Central Community College – June 2010 – Associate of Applied Science in Web Design
- School of Visual Concepts & University of Washington – Professional Development
- The Art Institute of Seattle – Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Communications