Resumé
Career Objective
Communication Design
Passionate pursuit of excellence and a professional career in communication design with opportunities to specialize in web design, development and user experience.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design
From Louisiana Tech University. Graduation date: August 2009.
Self-Initiated
Frequent reader of A List Apart, and exceptional Googling skills.
Skills
Software
Mac OS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Firefox, iCal, Linotype Font Explorer X, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Safari, and Transmit.
Language
Advanced knowledge of HTML and CSS with general knowledge of Javascript and PHP. Experienced with the WordPress content management system. Some experience with Actionscript 2.0.
Personality
Communicative, honest, organized, professional, hardworking, and loyal. Friendly, humorous, empathetic, sociable, intelligent, casual, flexible, unique, polite, fast learner, leadership qualities, computer-savvy.
Experience
Employment September 2009–Current
Attorneys Online, Inc. Website designer and front-end developer.
Employment Fall 2007–May 2009
College of Business, Louisiana Tech University
Conceptualized brochures. Website developer/co-designer.
Internship Summer 2008 & 2007
Design the Planet, New Orleans, LA
Designed and coded websites and emails. Designed newsletters, facsimiles, signage, print advertisements, logos, brochures, and stationery for various national and local clients. Responsible for website updates for several clients. Participated in weekly staff meetings, creative meetings, and social get-togethers. Communicated with clients, paper representatives, printers, and programmers via phone, email, and in person.
Freelance 2006–Current
Designed and coded websites using PHP, CSS, and open-source technology.
Exhibitions and Competitions
Student Show 2009
Honorable mention in the Annual Louisiana Tech School of Art Student Show.
36Point Student Design Competition
Winner of national student competition hosted by 36 Point in 2008.
Activities and Professional Affiliations
AIGA
Member of AIGA since 2008.
Underground Graphics (UG2)
Vice-President for the 2008-2009 academic year. Secretary for the 2007-2008 academic year. Active membership since its creation in 2005. Designed, developed, and maintains website.
