QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced with both print and web design
- Analytical thinker with good troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to perform under tight deadlines within the confines of a limited budget
- Enthusiastic team player known for creativity, flexibility and sense of humor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic/Web Design Specialist, Trip Mate, Inc.
June, 2003 - August, 2011
- Developed and provided ongoing maintenance for web pages and printed insurance brochures for more than 300 travel insurance plans.
- Designed and produced advertising materials as well as web content to insure accuracy and compliance with carrier approved language.
- Trained and provided ongoing assistance to both team members and superiors in the use of desktop publishing, graphics and web development software programs.
- Produced and optimized graphics for print and web use.
- Performed cross-platform testing and troubleshooting.
- Participated in the initial re-design and development of the corporate web site.
Web Development Coordinator, Johnson County Park & Recreation District
June, 2001 - January, 2003
- Participated in a complete redesign of the site in order to add functionality and enhance usability.
- Consulted with the manager of each department to analyze and determine their needs and communicated those needs to the web developer.
- Established reasonable project management procedures and timeframes.
- Worked closely with students at JCCC to develop an intranet site. Monitored the progress of students, provided information for the site and participated in the presentation of the completed project.
- Upon completion, use of the web site by citizens for program registrations, information requests and feedback increased dramatically, program registrations increased by 14% and there were an average of 2 interactive transactions per hour on the site.
EDUCATION
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Communication Design - Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
- Advanced Certificate in Computer Interactive Media - Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
- Member of KCWebCore, KCDesignCore and KCVideoCore
September, 2011