SKILLS
Advanced training and experience in the usage and application of:

... .QuarkXpress
... .Photoshop
... .Illustrator
. . .InDesign

... .Dreamweaver
... .ImageReady
... .Flash
... .HTML
... .PowerPoint
. . .Word


Print and web design experience


Strong project management and implementation skills


Experience working with a wide range of vendors


Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies


Scanning/Photo manipulation


Proficient in Macintosh and PC environments


References available upon request.

     

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with strong design, production, and problem-solving skills. Creative team player who works well with technical and business staff. Extensive graphic layout, design, and production experience. Flexible, dependable, adaptable; positively responds to changing needs. Strong work ethic and exceptionally well organized.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Click on client's name for an overview of projects.)

McCann Erickson/MRM Gould, Freelance QA Specialist, Web Production Artist
San Francisco, California ~ May ’03—present
Responsible for testing and quality control of Flash banners and modules, HTML emails, websites and other interactive units, as well as defining quality control workflow and process guidelines
Work with Flash developers and project managers to produce Microsoft web banners and HTML e-mails
   
The SAGE Project, Freelance Web Designer
San Francisco, California ~ June ’04—November ’04
Designed and constructed a distinctive website for an international non-profit organization
Designed organization’s new brand identity, including logo
   
U.S. First Federal Credit Union, Freelance Graphic Designer
San Mateo, California ~ November ’01—December ’04
Wells Fargo, Freelance Graphic Designer
San Francisco, California ~ August ’00—December ’03
Designed and executed a wide range of creative designs including newsletters, postcards, forms, logos, and various internal communications
Broad range of creative responsibilities includes determining graphics/design needs; producing monthly/quarterly newsletters; obtaining photography/ graphics; creating and modifying graphics; preparing digital files for printing
   
Outsource Marketing Communication, Freelance Graphic Designer
Pleasanton, California ~ March ’03—August ’04
Designed and produced a print campagin and html e-mail for Mervyn’s of California
Designed and produced a wide range of creative designs including brochures, posters, postcards, and other direct mail pieces for a local politician and medical symposium
   
Bridges Marketing Group, Freelance Graphic Designer
Pleasant Hill, California ~ August ’03—December ’03
Art directed print campaign based on my design
Designed advertising campaign comps for various clients, including BART
   
Mattel Interactive, Freelance Graphic Designer
Novato, California ~ March ’97—March ’00
Designed templates, splash screens, and collages for Nickelodeon and Nintendo software products such as Rugrats Print Shop and Pokémon Project Studio
Created photo effects masks and manipulated artwork and fonts
   
Walt Disney Company, Account Coordinator
Los Angeles, California ~ August ‘93—January ‘97
Managed multimillion-dollar accounts for Buena Vista Home Video division
Served as liaison between staff, vendors and various departments to ensure job completion and payment
   
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance production artist for various Bay Area advertising agencies, including Lowe Productions, Winkler Advertising; Citron, Haligman, Bedecarré; Anderson & Lembke
Designer and producer of animated web banners and electronic greeting cards for Sayit.com
Photography assistant internship with Debra Feinberg Studio
   
EDUCATION
Learn iT!: San Francisco, California. Web development classes. 2000.
University of New Mexico: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photography major. 1992-93.
Parsons School of Design: New York, New York. Photography major. 1990-92.
Friends World College: Huntington, New York and London Center. Liberal Arts major.
1988-90.