Summary of Expertise
· Highly experienced (10+ yrs.) with graphic editors and graphic design. Editors used: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash,
· Highly experienced (10+ yrs.) with website design and development. Editors used: Dreamweaver, BBedit
· Knowledge (5-10 yrs.) of computer languages, i.e.: HTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, Perl, PHP
· CMS deployment, customizing blogs and templates, CMS’s used: Joomla and Wordpress
· e-commerce/shopping cart set up and customization
· Video editors: Premier, Final Cut
· Ability to work on both Mac and PC, multiple OS’s and across all browsers
· Trained in project management & Software used: dotProject
· Expert in website layout, development and design
· Customization of scripts and installation
· Creating graphics for print material (postcards, banners, logos, etc)
· Analytics, SEO & ROI
· Professional Interaction and client services
· Business, marketing and branding
· Experience (5 + yrs.) in managing multiple businesses
· Highly experienced (10 + yrs.) in business administration i.e.: P&L’s, proposals (RPP’s), invoices, billing, taxes credit card processing, light accounting, book keeping.
· Highly experienced in University of Utah administration, i.e.: invoice, reconciling, credit card process and logging, travel, job performance evaluations review process.
· Working within timelines, multi-tasking and under pressure
· Knowledge of web site accessibility standards and training
· Utilizing social networking sites to drive traffic to websites.
· Knowledge of Google AdWords and AdSense to drive traffic
Freelance Web Design and Developer
January 2005 - Present
Designed and developed new web sites for various businesses using Content Management Systems, GUI software i.e.: Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash, and Dreamweaver. Translated client's marketing and informational content into a functional website. Outlined and mapped web site's structural content. Created or edited images and graphics for website use. Determined all coding requirements for site creation. Set up E-commerce capabilities. Created e-mail and questionnaire forms and specialized scripts for various projects. Maintained and ensured that the brand consistency across digital and print media. Optimized websites for search engines (SEO). Implemented web traffic reports using Google analytics.
Marketing, Web Design and Developer, Administration
January 2001 - Present E3 Fabrication LLC, Salt Lake City, UT
Web design, development and ongoing maintenance of the website(s), design and development of the blog. Created graphics for online, print and other multimedia formats. Designed, created and ordered marketing materials, created branding, implemented guerilla-marketing techniques. Provided administrative duties such as creating proposals/ bids, invoices, billing, and bookkeeping.
Computer Professional - U of U/UEN/KUED Media Solutions, Salt Lake City, UT
October 1999 – November 2004,
Worked with software engineers, directors and marketing to design and develop comprehensive academic web sites for educators at the University of Utah and throughout Utah public schools. Worked in a team environment and provided training to staff and faculty. Design and developed the highly visible and trafficked University of Utah homepage, this was used from 2003 until it’s redesign in 2008.
Beyond traditional work duties: volunteered on the Eccles Broadcast Center Events Committee, planning events for the 300+ employees in EBC and served as head coordinator for 3 of 5 years of service.
Production Assistant/ Art Dept., Crispin Glover productions, Salt Lake City, UT May 1996 - 1999
Assist with set design, provided practical support to the director and production team during the making of films. Handled administrative and organizational tasks, to help the production run smoothly and on time. Performed wide range of tasks at all stages before, during and after filming. Participate as a background actor as needed, applied and removed set dressing.
Customer Service Tower Theatre, Salt Lake City, UT January 1997 – July 2000
Assisted customers with tickets, concessions and video rentals. Worked closely with the Sundance Film Festival to show films, exclusive showings and premiers, as well as assisted directors and performers with various needs.
Administrative Assistant - University of Utah/UEN, Salt Lake City, UT
April 1996-October 1999
Provided administrative support for the executive secretary and the general manager. Provided customer service for educators, answered phones, filed appropriate paperwork, reconciled university credit cards, made travel arrangements and reconciled travel, processed all university forms, kept meeting minutes, and processed employee performance reports.
Assistant to President’s Wife - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
January 1993-March 1996
Provided support for June Smith, wife of Arthur Smith, president of the University of Utah. Answered phones, accepted visiting company, helped prepare for functions held at the house.
Clerk - University of Utah Custodial Department, Salt Lake City, UT
August 1991-December 1992
Provided support for executive secretary, answering phones, filling out and processing university forms.
Education
1994 - 2000 B.F.A. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
1997 - 2005 Continuing education & professional development training
• Attend many training seminars including: HTML, JavaScript, PERL, FLASH, Dreamweaver at the U of U, Utah Education Network, Noble Desktop in NY, NY, & New Horizons, SLC, UT.
• Attended project management training, UEN, SLC, UT
• Attended many webmaster forums at the U of U
• Attended Adobe seminars at the Marriott, SLC, UT
• Web Aim accessibility training, Utah State University
References upon request