| A highly motivated
and dedicated Web and Graphic Designer.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Computer Skills:
Fluent in Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, ImageReady and Illustrator on the Mac and PC. Strong foundation in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, interface design and Information Architecture.
- Teaching Skills:
Teaching experience in Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop and Illustrator on the Mac and PC. Private computer tutor. Taught Dreamweaver & Photoshop seminars/classes.
Taught Adobe Illustrator at Community College of Allegheny County in 2003.
- Organizational Skills:
Able to organize large amounts of information and media into cohesive
units. Impeccable documentation.
- Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to take
a leadership role, while remaining a vital team player. Spanish
conversational skills.
- Project Development:
Able to research, create, and design complex multimedia projects
and web sites.
- Traditional & Digital Photography:
Studied photography at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Proficient in digital image manipulation, enhancement and optimization
for the web.
- Art & Design Skills:
Strong art background. Graphic design skills, which include: company
logos, CD labels & covers, photo album covers, greeting cards,
business cards, magazine layouts, brochures, flyers, and interface
design for multimedia and web based projects.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Web/Graphic Designer, Pittsburgh,
PA. June 2002 – The Present.
Create and design interactive, multimedia web sites, electronic newsletters, logos, CD covers, fliers, signs, business cards, etc. Provide services in traditional and digital photography. Maintain and update web sites. Teach company seminars/classes in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, and Internet Safety. In-home computer tutoring in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and basic computer instruction, as needed. Assistance in installing and updating your software, installing peripherals such as printers, etc.
Web Developer, DynaVox Technologies, Pittsburgh , PA : 9/05 – 3/06
Responsible for updating and maintaining corporate web site, company intranet, user accounts, and improving web performance. Created new company Newsletter Web Site and intranet Site. Created HTML emails and tracked web statistics. Provided technical support for customers and sales representatives across the United States.
Adobe Illustrator Instructor, Community College of Allegheny County, Pgh. , PA : 2/03–5/03
Taught Adult Continuing Education Course in Adobe Illustrator. Prepared course syllabus and lesson plans, demonstrated techniques, and assigned class projects. Monitored students’ progress throughout the course.
Mega-Logic, Inc., West Mifflin, PA. November
2001 – March 2002
Worked in web and graphic design, HTML, and Flash as a student
intern. Updated company web sites, and designed a prototype in
Flash as an E-Training Program for the Mental Health Association
of Allegheny County.
WEB
SITES
Deena's Friends for a Cure: www.deenasfriends4acure.org
Greenberg Elder Law Services: www.floridaelderlawservices.com
Christine Kirsch Cancer Fund: www.christinekirschcancerfund.org
Sonic Blues Band: www.sonicbluesband.com
Lauri Lang, R.D., L.D.N.: www.laurilang.com
Trebuchet Consulting, LLC.: www.trebuchetconsulting.com
Audrey & Bill's 50th Wedding Anniversary: Alansky 50th Anniversary Web Site
The Physical Therapy Center: www.handsoncare.net
Lisa Miles Violin: www.lisamilesviolin.com
The Latin Dance Palace: www.deenasportfolio.com/ldp/index.html
French Brothers Custom Furniture: www.frenchbrotherscustom.com
Accomplish Online: www.accomplishonline.com
Bobby D's Swing City: www.swingpgh.com
The Marrow Donor Resource Center: www.marrowdonation.org
The Johnnie Johnson Blues & Jazz Society: www.johnniejohnsonbluesandjazz.com
The Early Learning Institute: www.deenasportfolio.com/teli/index.html
Circle C Youth & Family Services: www.circlec.net
Charity Bar Crawl: www.charitybarcrawl.com
Learn About Leukemia: www.learnaboutleukemia.org
Extant Music: www.extantmusic.com
The Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Room: www.heritageroom.org
People Interested in Sincere, Trustworthy Officials: www.pist-off.com
Computational Diagnostics, Inc.: www.cdi.com
The Jill West and Blues Attack Web Site: www.jillwest-and-bluesattack.com
Digital Portfolio Web Site: www.deenasportfolio.com
SPECIFIC SOFTWARE SKILLS
Adobe: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, ImageReady, Fireworks, and Illustrator.
Audio: Sonic Foundry's Sound Forge, Sound Edit 16, Cdex, Audacity and
ezMP3edit.
Miscellaneous: HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
Operating Systems: Completely fluent in both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
PREVIOUS CAREER IN CHILD CARE (1983 – 1999)
Professional Nanny: 1993 – 1999
Supervised and coordinated activities as a private nanny for families.
Child Care Coordinator: 1985 – 1989, 1991 – 1993
Organized and coordinated families into nanny sharing cooperative
groups.
Child Development Specialist/Parent Counselor: 1991
Evaluated and developed treatment plans for developmentally delayed
children.
Day Care Director: 1984 – 1985, 1990 – 1991
Founder and director of two family day care homes. Managed all
aspects of day care operations: designing brochures, advertising,
budgeting, bookkeeping, etc.
Preschool Teacher: 1983 – 1984
Taught preschool and arts and crafts at small day care center.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology, June 2002
Art Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Graduated With Honors, Earning Dean's Award, 3.8 GPA
Major: Multimedia and Web Design
Graduate Studies, 1987-1989
Carlow College; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major: Art Education
Bachelor Of Science Degree, 1983
University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major: Psychology; Minor: Child Development
& Sociology
KEYWORDS
Multimedia, Interactive, Web Designer, Graphic
Designer, Web Site Developer, Information Architect, HTML Coder,
JavaScript, CSS, Web Standards, Strategic Planner, Digital & Traditional
Photography, Corporate Identity, Logos, Signs, CD Cover Design,
Interface Designer, Team Leader, Team Player, Researcher, Project
Development, Project Manager, Pittsburgh Freelance Web Designer, Computer Tutor, Dreamweaver and Photoshop Tutor.
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