resume
Creative front-end development using CSS and XHTML
Macintosh & Windows environments
Technical problem solving
Attention to typography
Written and interpersonal communication
XHTML - CSS - XML - PHP - JavaScript - Wordpress - Search Engine Optimization - Adobe Creative Suite
academic experience
AIGA Member
American Institute of Graphic Arts, September 2007 to Present
Help start the Toledo chapter of the AIGA. Attend events and contribute to creative discussion.
President
VCT Organization, January to December 2006
Work with executive board to create activities for the organization, manage tasks to prepare for each meeting, work with Treasurer for budget approval and run weekly organization meetings.
Technology Enhanced Classroom Support
TECS, August to December 2006
Collaborate with Bowling Green State University faculty to conceptualize, develop and update educational materials to enhance courses using technology and visual media.
Ambassador
College of Technology Ambassadors, January to May 2006
Promote the College of Technology throughout campus and begin communication with incoming students. Act as liaison between current students and faculty.
Undergraduate Researcher
Digital Media Research Group, December 2004 to May 2005
Research in areas of video and software applications and in the workings of creative thinking. Study Macromedia Flash and design website using XHTML, XML and CSS.
professional experience
Web Developer
Freelance, May 2005 to Present
Design, develop and maintain websites for local businesses and institutions. Self-manage quotes, deadlines and invoices.
Graphic Designer
Designscope, January to June 2007
Work in Australia to learn about media and design in other cultures. Create and lay out artwork such as brochures, stationary, illustrations and websites. Manipulate and prepare images for print and web. Design and build websites using standards compliant XHTML and CSS.
Dreamweaver Instructor
Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, February to April 2007
Lead an eight-week course in Australia. Teach the basic structure of the internet and how to create and manage a static site in Adobe Dreamweaver.
Accounts Coordinator
Springboard Brand & Creative Strategy, May to August 2006
Compile weekly project timelines, contact clients and contribute to creative meetings. Work with graphic designers and maintain website.
Production Assistant
KRT Productions, Inc., May 2005 to January 2006
Assist producers in video shoots, media-log reels and digitize footage. Develop graphics and animation, and design and launch new website.
education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Major in Visual Communication Technology
Concentrations in Interactive & Print Media
Minor in General Business
Date of Graduation: May 2008
President's Achievement Academic Scholarship, Full Tuition