welcome to my portfolio site. i am a graphic designer with over 10 years
of experience.
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- Exposure to developing and implementing plans, schedules, & budgets for a diverse client base.
- Lead Consultant for several high-end website design jobs. Responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, outsourcing, and delivery of final product. Worked closely with clients through the entire length of each project.
- 10 years working in the Graphic Design industry.
- Software knowledge includes the latest versions of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of html, css and php.
- Knowledge of developing on the Wordpress platform.
- 4+ years of photography experience.
- Strong written & communication skills.
1986-1995: Dhahran Elementary & Junior High School - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
1995-1999: High School - Cranbrook Kingswood Schools - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
1999-2002: Santa Fe Community College - Gainesville, Florida (AS - Graphic Design)
2002-2005: Penn State University - State College, Pennsylvania (BA - History)
2008-present: Limecoral - Web Designer.
Helped create the company and develop a relationship with several clients, including Careerbuilder.com. Designed many new promotional materials that are now used by Careerbuilder. Job included the design of web ads, email campaigns, job branding microsites, landing pages and facebook sections, as well as additional specialty materials.
2006-2008: Juneau Empire, Juneau, AK - Web Designer for the Juneau Empire newspaper.
Developed web sites, web modules, and some print ads. Worked closely with ad reps and print department to design and build online and print ads. Created the Empire's video player as part of multimedia expansion of their online content, and helped to organize the launch of the website's complete redesign. In addition, I worked with third-party companies for further online improvements.
2006: Sandcandi.com, Kuwait City, Kuwait - Print/Web Designer.
Designed and developed website for the company, as well as helping to oversee the growth of the company. Consulted for the Grand Mosque of Kuwait in the development of a Cultural Center meant to have influences globally. Worked closely with the lead management at the Mosque to decide on and achieve their goals over the span of several months. This included the development of a website and a print publication.
2004-2005: Mooncandi.com, Narragansett, Rhode Island - Graphic Designer.
Designed and implemented several websites, as well as assisting in various print projects.
2002-2004: The Perfect Light Photography Studio, Chicago, IL - Web Designer.
Designed the company's website, as well as creating websites for other clients.
1999-2002: Brayton Designs Art Studio, Gainesville, Florida - Web Designer.
Responsible for creating websites for multiple clients in the Gainesville area.
