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Design Software:

Illustrator CS5
Photoshop CS5
Dreamweaver CS5
Flash CS4
Fireworks CS4
InDesign CS5
Homesite 5
Quark Xpress Passport

Coding Languages:
CSS3
HTML5
VB Script (ASP server pages)
JavaScript/jQuery (AJAX)
PHP (Wordpress)
ActionScript 2.0

CMS Systems:
Front Page
Expression Engine
CommonSpot
Contribute
Wordpress
Squarespace 

Skills:
Proficient in PC and Mac operating systems
Mobile Website development
Table and Div layouts for websites
Use of browser add-ons to solve compatibility issues
Usability and Information Architecture
Working with open source projects
Intermediate SEO training
Flash Animations
Flash-based Web sites
Embedding videos
Content Integration
Drawing/Sketching

Tuesday
Sep142010

Hogan Lovells

Graphic Designer  |  July 2010 - Present

Handling innovative projects for profile raising including; decal wrap for firm vehicle, video identity, and Firm Overview movie.

Web related projects involve HTML coding for email marketing campaigns, building a website for our pro bono client; Project Peace Makers, and content integration on the Brand Extranet site.

 Developing new interactive tools for business development like, small client sites with jQuery, Flash (Actionsript embedded in Powerpoint), and interactive PDFs.

Creating print collateral for business development, events, and communications. In some cases copy writing slogans for ad campaigns. Researching and implementing the use of a new Xerox duplicating center for in-house printing, cutting, and perfect binding.

Monday
Jun142010

XIGroup 

Website Developer  |  July 2009 - July 2010

Developed new website templates, displayed in the XIGroup online gallery, to attract new clients.

Composed sites in Photoshop, then built out using HTML, CSS, VB Script, and JavaScript. Usually took 15 days to have websites live on the web.

Helped create new products such as mobile websites and interactive tools for our custom content management tool.

Monday
Jun142010

Federal Hill Main Street, Inc. 

Volunteer Graphic Designer  |  March 2008 - present
 

Designed newsletter template and lay out the content for the bi-monthly.

Created posters, flyers, programs, ads, and other materials for community events.

Designed bumper sticker and map brochure for profile raising in Federal Hill.

Monday
Jun142010

Freelance Work 

Websites and Printed Pieces  |  January 2008 - present

Potomac Fund Management: Updated and designed printed and electronic marketing pieces, while working within an existing brand.

Hasna: Designed and coded email templates for newsletters and events.

Alertus Technologies: Developed custom icons for client usability in a website interface, promotional postcards, and consulted for website redesign.

Amy’s Boutique: Created website and maintained content updates.

Personal Clients: Designed, illustrated, and assembled wedding invitations. Help local businesses with logos, websites, and advertisements.

Monday
Jun142010

Hogan & Hartson LLP 

Graphic Design Assistant  |  March 2008 - July 2009
 

Print Design: Laid out and handled printing for collateral including: trifold brochures, fly sheets, newsletters, contact cards, proposal documents, booklets, and invitations.
Created charts, graphs, and diagrams used in pitch books for potential clients.

Web Design: e-mail newsletters and invitations promoting firm parties, seminars, and events. Participated in developing designs for the firm’s first extranet site.

Member of both brand focus group and profile-raising committee.

Monday
Jun142010

idfive

Web/Graphic Design Intern  |  August 2007 - January 2008

Assisted in web projects including: logo design, illustrations, content integration, aiding in usability testing, image isolation, animations and interactive media.

Participated in production meetings, planned the execution of projects, and interacted with clients.

Monday
Jun142010

Current Organizations

Federal Hill Main Street, Inc., Promotions Committee member and volunteer

Monday
Jun142010

Towson University

Bachelor of Science:Digital Illustration  |  Class of 2008

AIGA, Towson Chapter, Events Coordinator
Field Hockey Club, Treasurer
Artwork featured in the Towson Student Show (juried exhibition)