Senior Web Designer
Cejka Search – Visit Website
Saint Louis, MO
January 2008 – Present
Responsible for the conceptualization, design and coding/production of web/interactive solutions from planning to completion using a variety of graphic software applications, techniques and tools.
Web Designer
Monsanto – Visit Website
Saint Louis, MO
November 2005 – January 2008
- Design websites from conception to production
- Code websites with XHTML and CSS
- SharePoint branding
- Client consultation; recommending solutions and technologies based on clients’ project and budget needs
- Creating graphic designs for websites, logos, banners, e-newsletters, branding and promotion
Web Designer
Evolution Multimedia
Herrin, IL
October 2004 – November 2005
- Designed websites and interactive media
- Coded websites with XHTML, CSS and PHP
- Created graphic design for websites, interactive CDs and banners
- Provided search engine optimization and search engine submission
Senior Graphic Designer – Advertising
Craig Williams Creative/CommunityLink
Pinckneyville, IL
October 2000 – April 2004
- Led a team of graphic designers in the advertising department; provided creative direction
- Created graphic design for advertisements; designed brochures, maps, magazines and websites
Design & Fabrication Specialist
Brees Studio
Murphysboro, IL
July 1999 – October 2000
- Provided organization, creation and installation of large scale museum exhibit construction
Design Skills
Advanced knowledge of:
- XHTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Usability and accessibility techniques
- Search engine optimization and web analytics techniques
- Blogging, podcasting, online video and social networking
- Digital photography, photo editing and image optimization for the web
- SharePoint 2007 branding
- Creation of designs using Adobe Creative Suite 3 Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and InDesign
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Print production using Adobe InDesign and Quark Xpress
- Illustration using digital and traditional media
- Magazine, advertising, brochures, branding and corporate identity design for print
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – Industrial Design
May 1999
Southern Illinois University School of Art & Design
Carbondale, IL
Associates Degree – Fine Art
August 1996
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL
Internships
Toy Design Extern
April 1999
Trendmasters, Inc.
Saint Louis, MO
Awards
1999 Award for Design Excellence – Best Toy Design
Trendmasters, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
Organizations
- Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO)
- Japanese Bon Odori Society – Saint Louis Chapter
- Gateway CHI Computer + Human Interaction – Visit the website