Michael Conner

Resumé | Graphic Designer and Web Developer

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QUICK JUMPS

DEVELOPER SKILLS

Web Design

85% 85% Complete

WordPress

100% 100% Complete

Bootstrap

85% 85% Complete

Javascript

75% 75% Complete

CSS3

90% 90% Complete

HTML 5

100% 100% Complete

DESIGN SKILLS

Graphic & Logo Design

85% 85% Complete

Adobe Photoshop

100% 100% Complete

Adobe Illustrator

100% 100% Complete

Adobe Dreamweaver

75% 75% Complete

Adobe InDesign

50% 50% Complete

Microsoft Office

85% 85% Complete

Who Am I?

A creative and artistic graphic and web design professional currently seeking opportunities with new and established companies who need help developing their visions into reality.

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

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.

Job Experience

Freelance Graphic Artist and Web Developer.

  • 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.
  • SEO management and consulting.
  • Social Media management and paid campaigns.