Resume

EDUCATION

Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication


TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Photoshop
  • Flash
  • 3D Studio Max
  • HTML Language
  • CSS Language
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Premiere
  • After Effects
  • phpMyAdmin
  • WordPress
  • phpBB
  • Dreamweaver
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Salesforce


EMPLOYMENT

iLink Systems. Redmond, WA. June 2012 – Present

UI/UX Designer I
  • Create wire frames and visual designs for applications and websites
  • Design marketing collateral
  • Build interactive web assets

Cobalt. Seattle, WA. Dec 2010 – May 2012

Web Design Specialist
  • Design images for customer websites using Photoshop
  • Use Flash to create and edit interactive and dynamic assets
  • Create custom content on websites using HTML and CSS
  • Perform complete redesigns of customer websites
  • Adhere to manufacturer branding and style guidelines
  • Consult with account managers to determine the best solution for incoming projects
  • Represent my team in project launch meetings as our Subject Matter Expert

MidwestNerds.com June 2009 – Present

Site Creator/Admin
  • Co-host weekly audio podcast focusing on gaming and technology
  • Design site layout and article images for our content
  • Write articles for the site focusing on tech, games, and nerd culture

Saint-Gobain PPL DBA Green Glue Company. Fargo, ND & Granville, NY. Jan 2008-July 2010

Marketing Coordinator
  • Worked directly with PR firm to rebrand our products
  • Edited and approved press releases and newsletters
  • Wrote newsletters addressed to our distributors
  • Wrote and edited copy for marketing materials and the web
  • Designed marketing materials for our product line
  • Answered technical question submitted by customers through our website
  • Track site visitor and product sales statistics

Freelance 2005 – Present

Independent Contractor
  • Worked as Marketing Assistant conducting research on product branding through Volt
  • Designed multiple websites using Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and integrated them into a CMS
  • Edited video for various projects with Premiere and After Effects
  • Completed multiple designs for print using Photoshop and InDesig

North Dakota State University Graphic Services. Fargo, ND. Aug 2004-May 2006

Student Coordinator
  • Designed print material using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Created work schedule for design team
  • Assigned projects based on strengths of my team members
  • Collaborated with other designers to complete projects
  • Built relationships with vendors