Web Designer/Developer with 5+ years experience in Website Management, Graphic
Design, and Digital Imaging. Creative, detail-oriented individual with a penchant for
efficiency and user-focused design. Master of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design.
Web Design and Development, Print Design, Corporate Identity, Product Packaging, Photography, Digital Imaging, Motion Graphics, Database Management, Search Engine Optimization, User Campaign Tracking, Online Marketing.
Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks,
Freehand, Corel Painter, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Access, ClickTracks, HTML/XHTML, CSS,
Javascript, PHP and MySQL. Digital SLR, Unix Server, Macintosh and Windows.
Developed large e-commerce website listing over 7,000 products for sale, along with a
wealth of jewelry related resource material. The site features a fully customized shopping
cart system, integrated search engine, and PHP/MySQL driven content management system.
Optimized design and content for search engine placement, doubling the number of unique
visitors to 900+ per day and increasing online sales 95% in only three months. Managed
HTML e-newsletter with 10,000+ subscribers. Managed online marketing campaigns
including Pay-Per-Click and banner ads. Performed user tracking and analysis to increase
website usability and brand exposure.
Produced 250+ page retail catalog along with wholesale catalog and price list.
Provided in-house photography and digital imaging, saving company more than
$40,000. Designed magazine advertisements, brochures, business cards, letterhead,
product packaging, and product manuals.
Produced websites for several local jewelry companies and ceramic artists.
Responsible for all aspects, including: design, production, photography, copy
editing, and ongoing maintenance. Provided photography and digital imaging services
for a variety of clients including several well-known artists, color fidelity
being extremely important. Designed corporate identity, logos, and collateral
material for non-profit organizations and several small businesses. Spearheaded
fund-raising campaign in conjunction with University of Rhode Island and the
Heather Fund, raising several thousand dollars for the counseling center at
URI.
Coordinated the production of a line of jewelry and sculptural objects made
from recycled traffic signs for well-known artist, Boris Bally. Designed custom
tools to increase production efficiency and accuracy. Collaborated on the design
of new products. Served as lead salesperson for nationally recognized Craft
Shows. Provided photography and digital imaging services and created comprehensive
photo archive of the artistŐs catalog.
nstructor of record for college class of more than 30 students from a wide
range of backgrounds and skill levels. Designed lesson plans, demonstrated new
techniques, facilitated group critiques, and assisted other instructors with
teaching responsibilities. Monitored students during open studio hours and assisted
in maintenance of studio equipment.