SUMMARY

Dynamic combination of fresh ideas, creative talent and technical expertise with over 10 years of experience in Web Development, Graphic Design and Marketing. Resourceful, logical, creative thinker, quick to grasp new concepts with a desire to always learn more. Highly regarded team player, contributing knowledge and ideas to develop creative solutions to targeted goals. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once while coordinating with vendors, managers and multiple departments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Graphic Design:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat
 
Web Development:
HTML, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, FrontPage, ASP (Active Server Pages), Flash, JAVA, JAVA Script
 
Marketing:
Acquisition, Competition, Direct Mail, Print Advertising, Brand Identity, Market Research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Time Warner Cable, Palm Desert, CA 2001 – 2009
Online Editor /Lead Creative Designer/Marketing Support
Developed and oversaw all aspects of design and maintenance of local websites, with additional responsibility for graphic design of marketing materials, print advertising and brand identity. Managed and created a full spectrum of design projects from concept through production while adhering to brand standards and tight deadlines.
• Produced and managed design, content, multimedia, programming and promotion of Desert Cities’ Road Runner and Marketing Web sites resulting in site traffic to over 250K per month.
• Developed and implemented database driven Web applications using Active Server Pages (ASP) to support internal communications and evaluate customer support team.
• Created and initiated concepts for local marketing campaigns including print advertising, brochures, direct mail, posters, outdoor and other marketing collateral resulting in an increase in sales call volume and subscriber growth.
· Highly engaged in all phases of direct mail projects; managed costs; monitored production; recruited and guided vendors; oversaw print operations and coordinated mailing process reducing overall production costs.
• Co-created themes and materials for employee incentives stimulating an increase in customer satisfaction ratings, sales and retention goals.
• Evaluated competitive markets providing reports and guidelines to boost employee education programs, maximizing competitive knowledge.
• 3 time recipient of the “Star Employee of the Quarter” award, acknowledging my dedication and support across various departments.

Adams Business Media, Cathedral City, CA 1998 – 2000
Website Manager
Responsible for design, content and management of multiple web projects designed to support trade publications serving retail, meeting/event planning, and service industries.
• Project manager, site developer, promoter and Webmaster for large-scale, content driven trade magazine websites generating positive reaction from magazine editors.
• Created Web graphics and multimedia elements using Photoshop, Flash, Java, Java Script successfully translating each brand into eye-catching results.

Terrellworks, Long Beach, CA 1997 – 1998
Co-Founder & Web Developer
Company was created to offer Internet Presence and Web Site Creation services for small to mid-size companies.
• Managed all aspects of Website creation including planning, architecture, e-commerce, administration, and marketing, translating the client's needs into an effective online marketing communication resource.
• Implemented Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaigns for clients including keyword research and development of directory listings establishing worldwide presence.

EDUCATION 

Oceanography/Mathematics, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Web Design Certificate, California State University, Long Beach, CA
Graphic Design Certificate, California State University, Long Beach, CA