Executive Summary

I am a user interface and web designer currently seeking full-time or contract employment. I have several years experience as an interface designer, posses an in-depth knowledge of several industry software tools, have strong skills as an XHTML/CSS coder, am knowledgeable on web standards, accessibility standards, and SEO and have a creative eye for design. I also have extensive experience in designing and implementing interfaces as well as deploying CMS solutions such as WordPress, Joomla and Drupal; and PHP and .NET custom solutions.

Technical Skills

Education

Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL Associate of Arts in General Studies

Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Science in Interactive Multimedia Design

Experience

EICC, Antioch TN
Free-lance Web Designer 1997 – Present

As a free-lance designer I have been responsible for all aspects of a web project’s development. I have worked with clients in developing sites that meet their needs; created the graphic interface; built out the pages of the site and incorporated various tools and features as requested.

I have also built sites using various content management systems including Wordpress, Joomla and Drupal.

HCA Physician Services, Brentwood TN Consultant 10/2009 – 2/2010

As a member of the Web Development team I was responsible for designing and building websites for physician practices. This included creating layouts, writing XHTML/CSS code, implementing jQuery scripts and more. I worked with .NET developers in creating dynamic elements for the sites as well.

Zapfire Communications. Nashville, TN
Web Interface Designer, 05/07 – 09/08

I have been responsible for interface design, page design and build out of all web sites for our clients including the implementation of Flash and other dynamic media. I have implemented custom and open-source CMS solutions including Joomla and WordPress. And I have been responsible for training clients in data entry including producing manuals.

Horton Group, Nashville TN
Web Design Consultant, 01/07 – 05/07

I worked with a small team to design and develop several websites. My responsibilities included design of logos and web sites, HTML/CSS build out of the web sites, implementation of simple PHP forms and of video and audio media.

Digital Dog, Inc. Nashville TN
Production Designer 09/2005 – 12/2006

My position of designer and production artist entails working within a team on various web design and multimedia projects as well as working with clients during both the planning and production phases of their websites.

My primary responsibilities have included designing and preparing graphic layouts for web display as well as constructing the pages within the site. My duties also entail creating various interactive interface elements such as flash navigation and banners, roll-overs, drop-down menus and pop-up boxes.

J&J Music, Inc., Chickasaw AL
Communications Director 1983 – 2005

J&J OnLine – Web Master
As the Web Master my duties included design and maintenance of the web site. I was responsible for assembling content, creating graphics, writing HTML code, maintaining mailing lists, hosting Internet chats and maintaining the extensive online catalog. I created an online community for our users consisting of email lists, specialized sections within the site, tutorials, online classes and Internet chats.

The Communicator Magazine – Editor/Graphic Artist
As the graphic artist for The Communicator I was responsible for coordinating all aspects of magazine production including: arranging for content, layout and design of text pages, cover, and in-house ads. I participated in writing, ad sales and handled all contact with the printer. I was also responsible for production of four to six color advertisements for Church Music U.S.A. conferences each year.

Additional Experience

Art Institute of Nashville
Adjunct Instructor, 1/2009 to 12/2009

I am currently a part-time instructor in the Interactive Media Department of The Art Institute of Nashville. My duties include teaching web design classes. My most recent classes was IMD 200, Information Architecture and IMD 110 Interactive Design Concepts.

Draughon’s Junior College
Adjunct Instructor, 10/2008 – 12/2008

I was a part-time instructor in the Interactive Media Department at Draughon’s Junior College. My duties included teaching web design classes. My last class focused on the use of Adobe’s Fireworks.

EICC, Antioch TN
Free-lance UI / Web Designer. 1997 – Present

As a free-lance designer I have been responsible for all aspects of a web project’s development. I have worked with clients in developing sites that meet their needs and the needs of their users by creating effective graphical interfaces; building the pages of the site using HTML and CSS and incorporating various tools and features as requested.

In addition I have had the pleasure of assisting other companies as a consultant. These companies include:

• Zend Technologies
• Loadtester
• Mind Cartel
• Axciom
• Bytes of Knowledge
• Blue Parabola

Please contact me for references.