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| OBJECTIVE |
I’m an enthusiastic, detail oriented person who loves working with people, in a creative and challenging environment. My main objective is to obtain a graphic design or web design position and work with other talented individuals. |
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QUALIFICATIONS |
Over six years experience in print and web design specializing
in cutting-edge design styles, UI Design, and current web development
trends
Strong technical skills working with various scripting languages,
expert technical knowledge working with hand-coded HTML, CSS,
PHP, XML, as well as related experience creating websites, and
search engine optimization
Up to date knowledge and working experience in the industry standard in design applications and programs including: Quark, Pitstop, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Image Ready, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and more
Database Management, Content Management Systems experience
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| EXPERIENCE |
3/2005-current
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The
Examiner |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Currently
working as the Web Producer at the San Francisco Examiner.
Manages and hires Web Administrators and Designers as needed.
Oversees all aspects of The Examiner website, managing content,
and designing banners, ads, and promotions. Contributing to
the current redesign and transition to Examiner.com. www.sfexaminer.com |
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6/2004-2/2005 |
The
J. Weekly |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Created
& designed all ads for a Northern California weekly publication,
including managing workflow. Designed supplement covers &
banners on a weekly basis. Pre-flight and prepared any camera
ready ads and artwork for print. Designed all in-house materials
for subscriptions & ad department. Assisted production
team with layout when needed. www.jweekly.com |
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11/2003-6/2004
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Flyer
Magazine |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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SF
Editor / Graphic Designer |
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Created,
managed, and edited San Francisco event listings, features,
and previews for a monthly print style/music/culture magazine
distributed nationwide with a circulation of 165,000. Assisted
with page layouts and designed advertisements. www.flyermagazine.com |
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8/2003-2/2004
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American
Academy of Ophthalmology |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Assisted
e-learning department in editing and uploading content to
website, image optimization, and web production. Produced
a series of audio and visual PowerPoint presentations for
the site. www.aao.org |
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5/2004-6/2004
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Hunt
Weber Clark Associates |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Contract
Graphic Designer |
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Designed
logos, print ads, websites, and brochures for small graphic
design firm. |
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5/2001-5/2003 |
Macromedia
/ Atom Shockwave |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Designed
various statements and financial documents. Provided email
support for filmmakers. Managed the implementation of a
complex filmmaker database in order to save time and increase
accuracy. Issued quarterly statements and processed royalties.
www.shockwave.com |
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3/2001-8/2004 |
SisterSF.com |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Graphic
Designer / Web Producer |
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Assists
with content for website. Designs print flyers and various
forms of promotional materials. Produces HTML emails, including
managing a massive email database. Manages new chapters
and coordinates events in the Bay Area and across the states.
Creates special promotions and partnerships to drive traffic
to website. www.sistersf.com |
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2/2000-12/2000 |
Riffage.com |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Web
Producer / Record Label Manager |
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Produced
written content on MP3 and artist promotion website. Encoded
and uploaded music for artist/label pages. Controlled traffic
flow, managed record label accounts and artist database
on website. Found new and innovative techniques to marketing
record labels on the site. www.riffage.com |
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6/1999-12/1999 |
XLR8R
Magazine |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Office
Manager / Assistant Graphic Designer |
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Managed
office duties and a variety of projects presented by a cutting
edge electronic music magazine. Handled interviewing and
hiring of interns. Researched information for articles and
features. Assisted with graphic design projects. Organized
and planned several events for promotion of the release
of upcoming issues. www.xlr8r.com |
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| EDUCATION |
1/1999-6/2002 |
San
Francisco State University |
San
Francisco, Ca |
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Graphic
Design and Visual Communication major at San Francisco State University.
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8/1995-12/1998 |
Santa
Rosa Junior College |
Santa
Rosa, Ca |
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Associate
of Arts at Santa Rosa Junior College. |
| INTERESTS |
In
December, I participated in the National AIDS Marathon Training
Program, and completed the 2005 Honolulu Marathon. I raised $5032.64
for the SF AIDS Foundation, which is over $2000 above my original
goal. www.runningourassesoff.com
I also enjoy creating websites, DJing, and producing electronic
music. |
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