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Education/Training
Effective Supervisory Management - 18 week course conducted by Leadership Management International, Inc.
> certificate of completion, January 2008 |
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE
> Excel Mini course, October 2007
> Excel Formulas, Functions, & Charts course, October 2007
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InDesign CS2 seminar taught by Claudia McCue of Adobe Systems, Inc., September 2005 |
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Advanced Web Design course taught by Lynda Weinman, June 2000 |
Southeast Community College (SCC), Milford, NE
> associate of applied science degree - Graphic Design, June 1996 |
Experience
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Various freelance and pro bono projects, 1993 - Present |
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Art Director/Manager - International Gamco, February 2002 - Present |
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Web Designer - ispi, January 2000 - July 2001 |
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Graphic Designer - Swanson Russell, September 1996 - January 2000 |
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Art Director/Graphics Assistant - Omaha Publications, September 1997 - January 1998 |
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Electronic Paste Up - Specialty Finishing, June 1996 - August 1996 |
Skills
Knowledge of Macintosh computer, OSX, and the following software:
> Photoshop CS & ImageReady CS
> Illustrator CS, 10.0
> InDesign CS
> Acrobat Professional 6.0
> QuarkXPress 6.5
> BBedit 8.5
> Flash 6.0
> Fetch 3.0
> FreeHand 8.0
> Dreamweaver 4.0
> F-Secure SSH
> MS PowerPoint 11.3
> MS Word 11.3
> MS Excel 11.3 |
Theory and application of traditional design skills:
> illustration, layout, typography, color, and photography |
Web Design:
> Firm understanding of the elements of interactive design: information architecture, visual design, and user experience |
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> Responsible for the conceptual development, design, HTML coding, and maintenance of Web sites and dynamic frontend and backend interfaces for Web-based applications |
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> Comprehensive awareness of design challenges for the Web: bandwidth limitations, cross platform/cross browser compatibility, etc. |
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> Created, optimized, and uploaded original graphics and icons for the Web in both gif and jpeg format |
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> Knowledge of HTML, php Smart Templates and Smarty, and have had some experience with JavaScript and CSS |
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> Use of digital cameras; experienced in cleaning up, color correcting, and manipulating photos |
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> Helped write and edit manuals and help page documents for new applications; took part in usability testing |
Print Design:
> Concepted and designed brochures, direct mail pieces, annual reports, newspaper & magazine ads, corporate ID, t-shirts, signage, PowerPoint presentations, and trade show booth displays |
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> Created illustrations for various charitable games |
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> Experienced in working with clients and thinking strategically to execute the best solution |
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> Collaborated with writers, graphic designers, freelancers, and vendors |
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> Directed photo shoots |
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> Experienced in trapping and checking color keys |
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> Attended press checks |
Activities/Honors
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"Pro" at Omaha Federation of Advertising's Meet the Pros roundtables, 2007, 2008 |
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Active in AIGA, Nebraska Chapter, 1997 - 2008 |
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Attended the HOW Design Conference - Atlanta, 2000 |
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Active member of the Omaha Federation of Advertising, 1997 - 2000 |
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Selected as Outstanding Student of the Quarter (5th), SCC, 1996 |
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Achieved Dean's List at SCC, 1995 - 1996 |
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