PROFILE

• Self-motivated, detail-orientated designer able to work in Web, print, and other multimedia.
• Multi-tasker and fast learner who enjoys learning and working in new technologies.
• Able to combine design skills with programming knowledge to create Web sites that are functional and visually appealing.
• In depth knowledge and experience using Photoshop to create images that are optimized for the Web.
• Can code HTML quickly, while integrating Style Sheets, form elements, and JavaScript.

WORK EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL
Freelance Designer/Web Programmer, 2002 to Present

• Official Gavin DeGraw Fan Site (gavindegraw.us) - Currently own and maintain the official fan site for platinum-selling recording artist Gavin DeGraw. Updated on a regular basis with news, tour updates, and video appearances, the site is a direct link between the fans and Gavin DeGraw.
• Orlando Bloom Web Site (orlandobloom.ws) - Currently own and maintain the top rated fan site on Yahoo and Google for actor Orlando Bloom, which receives 20,000 hits per day, and has received mention in print and television media. Received numerous compliments on design of site, ease of navigation, and quickness in loading. Created various graphics, content tables, online games, a newsletter, feedback forms, and online merchandising section.
• Versant, Inc. - Worked on a tight deadline to block out the background of 106 portraits in Photoshop for global client, The Thomson Corporation.
• Versant, Inc. - Programmed numerous Web sites using HTML and Java Script.
• Versant, Inc. - Worked on a regular basis to update bus routes and accompanying files on the Milwaukee County Transit System Web site. Followed a complex series of steps which involved the use of Quark, Excel, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop to create the finished HTML documents and accompanying images. Caught and fixed errors made by others during previous route updates.
• Schwarz Pharma, Inc. - Constructed a 1/24 inch scale model of the Schwarz Pharma convention booth using technical diagrams and photos of the existing booth. Created a realistic look by applying Photoshop produced artwork to the model, and exceeded the client's expectations.

VERSANT, INC. - Milwaukee, WI
Interactive Designer, May 2000 to August 2001
Intern in the Interactive Department, January 2000 to May 2000

• Worked closely with Project Managers and Senior Art Directors to develop creative concepts and graphical content layouts that met the objectives of the project.
• Processed and optimized images for the Web, performed technical coding for site construction.
• Helped design images and program a CD-ROM project using Director.
• Reviewed and tested sites on multiple browsers and platforms prior to launch, making code adjustments as necessary.
• Created banner ads, PowerPoint and Outlook backgrounds, worked on online research projects.
• Wrote META tags and carried out Search Engine strategies for submitting Web sites, helping to drive in greater site traffic.

EDUCATION

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2000
Major: Graphic Design

RELATED COURSE WORK

Web Design, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design I, II, and III, Typography I and II, Digital Arts and Culture, Print Production and Presentation Techniques, Desktop Publishing: PageMaker, Design Survey, Art Survey, Illustration, Advanced Drawing, and Painting.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient on both Mac and PC platforms.

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Director, Adobe Premier, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage, WS_FTP, Visio, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, WordPerfect, scanners and printers.

Programming: HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets and basic JavaScript.

PORTFOLIO

Online portfolio of Web and print design work located at www.sjadesign.com