WHO AM I ?
A creative and artistic graphic and web design professional currently seeking a challenging opportunity with an established company.
SKILLSET
- Expertise in Adobe Brackets, The Adobe Creative Suite; Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver / Flash / InDesign / QuarkXPress
- Proficient in Web Design and internet related programs with a firm grasp of HTML creation / JavaScript & jQuery / WordPress CMS and responsive page designs/ Internet protocol / Yahoo Merchant ecommerce using RTML / Networking including TCP/IP/PPP/FTP and Telnet.
- Success with SEMRush.com and IBP Internet Business Promoter for Search Engine Optimization.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office - all manner of office and business suites as well as graphic programs.
- Windows User by preference, but very adept in the Apple world.
- Quick to learn software, hardware or new process in the design world required for work or to further personal ability.
- Friendly and professional in customer service and workplace communications.
- Flexible and Dependable with a strong work ethic.
EDUCATION
Studied toward BSIT in Graphic Design Technology | Andrews University - Berrien Springs, MI (1993 - 1995)
- In the two years I attended Andrews University, I completed the entire 4-year curriculum of my major, dropping all electives and concentrating on my career classes and labs.
- In my sophomore year I was assisting the professors in the graphic arts lab, instructing fellow students on the use of design software.
Graduated with a HS Diploma | City Honors High School - Buffalo, NY (1989 - 1993)
- Attended this Science and Math Magnet high school, ranked one the Top 50 Schools in the country, excelling in mathematics.
CONTRACT POSITIONS
February 2016 – March 2016 Rice University in Houston, TX. Contract Web Developer.
- Used Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphics, photographic content, and edit items for placement in the University’s business blog site.
- Used Adobe Brackets to code websites, and edit WordPress themes.
January 2016 – March 2016 The Artwork of Yuri Koroid in Houston, TX. Web Designer/Developer.
- Used Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphics and edit photos for placement on artist’s website.
- Used Adobe Brackets to code website, and edit WordPress theme.
- Designed work up and collaborated with client to create a marketing strategy with social media.
November 2015 – December 2015 D-Mars.com in Houston, TX. Contract Web Developer.
- Primarily contracted to fix existing WordPress website that malfunctioned.
- Made edits to the Custom theme, and repurposed it to create an additional website.
- Created graphics as needed to boost aesthetics.
- Used Cron Jobs to schedule daily email blasts from the Plesk CMS
May 2015 – October 2015 CBRE in Houston, TX. Web Developer.
- Used Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphics, photograph and edit items for placement in company website.
- Used Adobe Brackets to code websites, and edit WordPress themes.
- Used a combination of Ruby on Rails, Jekyll and Gulp to create beautiful content.
- Used HTML5, CSS3 and Canvas to create functional and beautiful UI/UX.
JOB EXPERIENCE
January 2011 – Present meconner.me in Houston, TX. Freelance Graphic Artist / Web Design Consultant.
- Graphic Design of logos, artwork, and web graphics for use in print ads and/or websites.
- Custom website creation.
- Consulting on software and hardware recommendation, internet services advice, and general advice for website goal achievement.
April 2016 – Present Southeast Media in Houston, TX. Digital Communication Designer / Web Developer.
- Use a plethora of sites and subscriptions to SEO client sites, create Social Media and email marketing campaigns.
- Used Adobe Brackets and Dreamweaver to code websites in Bootstrap, and edit WordPress themes.
May 2011 – Present Cine Jewelry in Houston, TX. Head Graphic Artist / Webmaster.
- Used Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphics, photograph product, and edit items for placement in company website.
- Build web pages for products being sold worldwide.
- Create content for website with Yahoo Merchant ecommerce Used RTML.
- Manage extensive library of online and offline products and items.
- Maintain servers and computers for web use.
- Extensive use of IBP and Dreamweaver for edit of HTML coding to SEO--keeping product brand high in Google and other search engine rankings.
- Basic Understanding of costume jewelry business and sales analysis on a daily basis.
May 2014 – December 2014 Constant Consulting in Houston, TX. Head Graphic Artist / Webmaster.
- Used Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphics, photograph product, and edit items for client websites.
- Used Adobe Brackets to code websites, and edit WordPress themes.
- WordPress Divi and X theme extensive use.
- Used social media sites; facebook and twitter to market client websites and agendas.
- Used HTML5, CSS3 and Canvas to create functional and beautiful UI/UX.
- Building websites responsively to work on all manner of tablets, smartphones, desktops and browsers.
May 1998 – April 2007 Letsch Advertising in Springfield, MO. Head Graphic Artist / Internet Technician.
- Created graphics, logos, artwork and desktop publishing for use in Ad Specialties. Designed T-Shirts, brochures, catalogs, posters, banners, billboards, letterhead, awards, ad specialty products.
- Handled company and client needs for web design. Designed and maintained company website.
- Worked in screen printing and digital pre-press operations. Handled separations and color proofing for 4-color processes.
- Software Management duties included keeping all computers up and functioning properly, hardware and software installation, recommending and ordering equipment and software.
- Managed online services for communication with clients / factories, digital file transfers, online catalogs and product information and research.
- Also handled customer service and sales, emphasizing unique artwork and design for client projects.
- Occasionally supervised teacher internships and trained students in design aspect of company.
July 1995 – April 1998 LazerGraphics in Benton Harbor, MI. Graphic Artist / Software Manager.
- Designed graphics for T-shirts, typesetting, vinyl cutting, desktop publishing, and advertising products.
- Management of software included keeping all computers functioning properly, as well as hardware and software installation, and recommending software.
- Designed and maintained company website, and created online services for communication with foreign clients.
December 1994 – 1995 The Review & Harold Publishing Company in Hagerstown, MD. Assistant Illustrator.
- Created illustrations for the company’s Bible Commentary on CD Rom.
December 1994 – June 1995 MacLab at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. Computer Lab Assistant.
- Installed Macintosh software; and instructed and helped fellow students in Mac programs.