| Aware Web Solutions |
[April 2001 - Present]
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Position/Title: Lead Designer
Duties:
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Worked directly with various clients to design and develop internet,
intranet, and extranet sites. |
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Advised and consulted with clients about effective Web interfaces
and information architecture. |
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Designed public web sites for many high-profile national companies. |
| MLT Vacations, Inc. |
[December 2000 – April
2001]
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Position/Title: Web Designer
Duties:
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Redesigned the Northwest WorldVacations consumer online booking
Web site. |
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Performed usability testing to determine user problems with complicated
functionality. |
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Assisted in developing the information architecture for the new
site. |
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Coded and prepared the new design using HTML and JavaScript. |
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Helped to developed a new style, look, and feel for the company's
online presence. |
| techies.com |
[June 1999 – December
2000]
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Position/Title: Interface
Designer
Duties:
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Worked as lead designer on high priority projects. |
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Utilized design skills and information architecture to develop
graphical user interfaces for various online applications with elaborate
functionality. |
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Coded and prepared all designs for the internet using HTML and
JavaScript. |
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Designed and aided in the development of the corporate intranet.
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Tested sites for usability issues. |
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Used various tools and programs to create professional graphics
for use on the web. |
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Tested sites for internet browser compatibility. |
| The Quikpages |
[September 1997 – April
1999]
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Position/Title: Web Designer/Consultant
Duties:
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Assisted small companies in developing business Web sites. |
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Designed Web sites using HTML and various design tools. |
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Determined customers' needs for creating an effective Web presence. |
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Wrote business copy and advised clients on appropriate internet
language and techniques. |
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Contributed to the design and content of the corporate intranet
site. |
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Career Objective
To obtain a challenging creative position where determined motivation
and a dedication to constant self-improvement are considered assets in
the development of technological projects pertaining to visual communication,
internet development, and Web design.
Education
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN [1993-1997]
Degree: Liberal Arts/summa cum laude
Major: Studio Arts and Design
Date Completed: June 1997
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN [1992-1993]
Foundation Art and Design Classes
Skills
Software and Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Imageready
Adobe Illustrator
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Fireworks
Macromedia Freehand
Microsoft Office/Word/Powerpoint
HomeSite
Visio
Other Skills
Art Direction
GUI Design
Web Graphics Design
Information Architecture
Photo Correction/Web Preparation
Advanced HTML
JavaScript
CSS/Stylesheets
Usability Testing
Copywriting/Editing
Instructional Writing
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