My Résumé
Summary
Software & Programs
Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver & Flash) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint) Google Apps (Mail, Hangouts, Drive, Analytics & Search Console)
Web Knowledge
HTML, CSS, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing & E-mail Marketing
Business Development
Networking, relationship building, proposal creation, group presentations & B2B sales
Marketing
Designing, developing & maintaining websites & brand materials for small businesses
Work Experience
Sole Proprietor – Wilderness Web Designs L.L.C.- Hopkins, MN – April 2014 to Present
• Network and build connections with prospects & referral partners
• Design, develop, host and maintain websites with WordPress CMS
• Create print marketing materials to enhance brands while maintaining brand standards
• Build proposal presentations with PowerPoint based on individual business needs
• Advise on SEO and lead generation implementation paired with monthly follow up on success rates
• Manage website update requests in a timely manner
Graphic Designer – St. Paul Stamp Works – St. Paul, MN – July 2012 to April 2014
• Created vector art graphics based off of raw jpeg images, scans and CAD files using Adobe Illustrator
• Used Quality Control standards to proof read film prior to being sent to production
• Created prints on photo-sensitive aluminum using the Metal Photo process
Freelance Graphic Design – AHiltz Designs – Saco, ME & Minneapolis, MN – September 2011 to July 2012
• Designed printed materials for various marketing and publishing firms
• Developed and launched websites for individuals, small businesses and non-profit organizations using HTML & CSS
coding in Dreamweaver
Graphic Designer – Direct Mail of Maine, Inc. – Scarborough, ME – June 2011 to November 2011
• Collaborated with Sr. Graphic Designer to create print-ready marketing materials
• Worked closely with the Production Team to ensure quality control of content
• Adjusted photographs to maximize quality while minimizing file size using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Preflighted and compressed catalogs in Adobe InDesign for optimal printing efficiency
• Matched PMS colors to consistently meet brand standards
Website Design Intern – JRA Design – Worcester, MA – January 2010 to September 2010
• Designed and developed multi-faceted websites with Adobe Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver
• Updated and proofed websites’ HTML/CSS source codes according to customer demands
• Designed print marketing materials with Adobe Photoshop to enhance advertising and branding campaigns
• Prepared PowerPoint presentations for managers to be utilized in conferences and daily meetings
• Edited and re-touched photographs to deliver desired effect
