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To obtain a web design-related position that will give me agency experience, allow me to further develop skills and interests with real life experience and to help make the internet a more aesthetically pleasing environment.
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Proficient in:
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Adobe Dreamweaver
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Adobe Flash
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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CSS 2.1/3
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Joomla |
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HTML/XHTML
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Microsoft FrontPage
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Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Word
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XML
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Familiar with:
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Actionscript 2.0
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Adobe InDesign
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JavaScript
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Microsoft Excel
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Quark X-Press
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PHP5
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Type 129 words per minute
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ENERGIME Renewable Energy - Web Master - August 2009 - present
- Designed a web design based on company specifications
- Will be building and maintaining site as well as Flash diagrams and animations
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Capital One - Contract Web Designer (E-mail Concentration) - October 2008 - August 2009
- One of four e-mail designers for all of Capital One®, a Fortune 500 company spanning several countries
- Created and tweaked existing e-mails based on strict Capital One brand and compliance guidelines
- e-mails were also created following strict e-mail standards to ensure the message was delivered best to all audiences
- Created and edited local intranet sites designed to educate Capital One employees including an Editorial Standards Guide and an E-Mail Portal site
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The Roanoke Times - Online Ad Designer - August 2007-October 2008
- Created online “spec” ads to show new customers
- Created and updated online ads, splash pages, etc. as needed for current customers
- Aided the digital media team in designing and implementing new content for Roanoke.com
- Taught other employees how to create and implement Flash in advertising and web design
- Worked with sales and print design team members to share ideas for creative ads, increasing revenue, and anything else that would benefit the customer and The Roanoke Times
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Recent Freelance Work (within the last year)
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SAFE
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Henri Kessler Furs
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Pheon Technology
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Fedora International
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Kitara Media
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QLF Components
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- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Virgina Press Association Advertising Awards, Online Advertising - April 2009
- Silver ADDY Award, Online Advertising - March 2009
- Painted Mural for Outdoor Adventure Center - June - August 2007
- Design work featured in Roanoke College Art Show - March 2007
- Accepted into VCU’s Art School by Portfolio Review - August 2005
- Completed AP Studio Art, Graphic Design Concentration - May 2004
- FBLA State Competition - Third place, Web Design - April 2004
- FBLA Local and Regional Competitions - First place, Web Design - 2004
- Toastmasters International Speech Program - Class President - 2003-2004
- Toastmasters Best Speaker Award - 2003
- Professional Development Program - 2003-2004
- Gifted Art and Academic Programs, Roanoke County Public Schools - 1996-2005
Roanoke College
2006-2008
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Fine Arts
Cumulative GPA 3.9
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Virginia Commonwealth University
2005-2006
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School of the Arts - Art Foundation Program
University Honors Program
Cumulative GPA 3.6
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Virginia Western Community College
2004-2005
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General Education, Dual-enrolled
Cumulative GPA 3.9
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Hidden Valley High School
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Graduated 2005
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