Personal Profile

I have been designing artwork for over 15 years. In college I learned to take my fine art skills and begin creating digital works of art. I am very passionate about the industry I work in, and love discovering new ways in which to utilize my talents.

One of my significant strengths is my ability to multitask. For instance creating a new website, to discussing new logo options for another client, or designing a brochure to meet client expectations. I enjoy working in all facets of the design industry; web, print, branding, and multimedia.

Software Skills

I have an extensive knowledge base of many software applications. I use the following on a daily basis:

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Lightroom Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe Fireworks Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Flash Adobe Bridge

Technological Prowess & Skills

• 6+ years experience in digital creative design
• Extensive knowledge of XHTML, CSS, effective design techniques and current SEO best practices
• Ability to maintain ownership of individual projects while also working on collaborative projects
• Exceptional communication and project management skills

Career Development

nuTravel Technology Solutions - February 2005 to June 2009

Web Development / Interactive Marketing

• In charge of turning clients ideas into a reality by visualizing and then developing, standards-compliant web sites utilizing CSS, HTML/XHTML , JSP and PHP
• Monitoring industry standards and trends to incorporate into our websites to remain on the cutting edge
• Develop and implement online marketing strategies and tactics to increase Web site traffic and improve conversion rates
• Maintain awareness and familiarity with changes in online marketing best practices, including Web design methods, mobile marketing, and social marketing
• Analyzing client sites to improve their online marketing strategies
• Exploring new marketing ideas to expand our customer base
• Develop and monitor email marketing initiatives
• Conduct competitor analysis/research
• Assist in the production of a variety of creative deliverables, including all corporate sales and marketing presentations and materials
• Take creative cues and direction from staff and develop into required deliverables
• Interpret product development artifacts effectively into creative design
• High-priority assignments completed on or ahead of schedule/ projects on short turn around time
• Creating custom travel websites and online communities for various clients
• Monitoring traveling trends and destinations in order to offer our clients the best experience
• Creating Flash Movies for clients
• Photo manipulation and retouching for various projects and clients
• Participating at national conventions, interacting with client base and developing new contacts to expand business

Cram Creations - May 2005 to present

Founder / Creative Director

I created a company to expand my portfolio and continue with new projects in the creative field. Currently I am working with new and existing clients creating logos, brochures, websites, and all types of print/vitrual based marketing materials.

Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, Seton Hall University - September 2001 to December 2004

Web Designer / Graphic Artist

• As a Blackboard Specialist, transformed professors physical classrooms into a virtual environment
• Digitizing media
• Creations of online tests
• Worked 20+ hour weeks while being a full-time University student

Education

Seton Hall University - September 2001 to May 2005 - South Orange, NJ 07079

Bachelors of Arts Degree

Major: Liberal Studies Program

Minors: Fine Arts; Honors Program

Thank you!

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