Web Designer
Northwest Territorial Mint
January 2010 – Present
Providing layouts and image processing.
Working as a member of the Web Development team, specializing in creating comps, converting comps to XHTML/CSS, developing WordPress driven sites, processing images for online viewing, maintaining several NWTM sites including the primary online store, designing email newsletter alerts and contributing to special projects.
Independent Contractor
May 2009 – December 2009
Providing freelance services for individuals and small businesses in the Reno area.
Services include Web and Print design, mockup to XHTML / CSS conversion, Web site maintenance / revamping, WordPress templating, Web site content population, and coordinating with other Web professionals in team settings. Also providing outsourced design work for local ad agencies and marketing firms, including The GMAA Group, Atlas Web Development and Zebrad Originals.
Creative Director
IMC Competition, Reno, Nevada
February 2009 – April 2009Managed a creative team of ten talented copywriters and designers to create an IMC campaign that won special recognition for strategic risk at the AAF’s National Student Advertising Competition.
Coordinated copy writers and designers to achieve case goals. Wrote copy, designed graphics, presented pitches and worked closely with layout designer and account executive.
Intern
GMAA Group, Reno, Nevada
June 2008 – August 2008Boosted efficiency in the creative department by using web experience to create new web sites and improve existing ones.
Worked as a web designer taking graphic artists’ mockups and converting them for use online. Also independently designed, troubleshot, and managed several web sites. The position was for education, with an emphasis on learning from the creative director.
Technology Specialist
Career Development, University of Nevada, Reno
June 2007 – September 2007Worked independently to reinforce the career center’s brand in video and online environments using production abilities.
Worked as a specialist for special projects that included graphic design work, web development, photography and video production. This was a temporary position that concluded at the end of summer.
Web Master
The Artemisia, Reno, Nevada
November 2005 – April 2008Worked closely with editor and production team to re-brand a struggling campus publication and increase pick up rates.
Worked as web master for student-run magazine. Tasks included multiple design projects, video production, news writing, updating the website, troubleshooting, and keeping regular conferences with the editor.
Intern / Technical and Administrative Aid
JFG Systems, Carson City, Nevada
November 2002 – August 2005Helped establish online presence of company and aided senior staff in events, computer repair projects and clerical duties.
Began as an intern and became full time administrative and technical assistant. Tasks ranged from shipping, computer repair, reception, web development, graphic design, office maintenance, preparing for meetings, performing deliveries, filling out job tickets and assisting with trade shows.
Web Master
Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Carson City, Nevada
October 2002 – August 2005Established the Carson City Sheriff’s Office online presence which helped implement the office’s community outreach.
Designed and maintained the Sheriff’s Office’s website, performing data entry and assisting with special projects.