A versatile graphic designer with experience in print and standards-based web design

Front-End Web Designer, Interstate Batteries

May 2008–Present
Designs and builds front-end web components for Interstate’s intranet and external sites; concepts/plans projects with internal clients; art directs photo shoots

Graphic/Web Designer, Zahra Design Group

October 2006–May 2008
Designed printed advertisements, brochures, and presentations for major DFW real estate and architectural firms; provided front-end web design, client consultation, project planning, and coordinated with developers

Front-End Web Designer, Casa 3 Solutions

November 2007
Updated existing website with XHTML and CSS for search engine optimization campaign, rebuilt existing artwork for new code

Design Lab Assistant, Valparaiso University

August 2005–May 2006
Guided new students through the design process, provided technical support for computer, software, and networking related issues, responsible for printing student artwork on large format printer

Graphic Designer, R. Sirko Design

June 2003
Took client specifications, designed a marketing presentation for the client’s new product line, presented final designs for clients’ review and approval

Valparaiso University

August 2002–May 2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in Graphic Design
Minor in New Media Journalism

Software

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• QuarkExpress
• InDesign
• Dreamweaver
• Flash
• Carrara 3D
• Microsoft Office

Operating Systems

• Mac OS
• Windows OS

Languages

• XHTML
• CSS

Misc. Skills

• Writing (news, web, and technical)
• APA Writing Styles
• Digital and traditional photography
• Proficiency with computers and other electronic devices

• Brauer Museum of Art Award
• First Place Bank Logo Design Contest
• Valparaiso University Greek Life Logo Design Winner