curriculum vitae

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Education

Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Middle East Studies
Minor in Graphic Communications
Major GPA: 3.80 / Cumulative GPA: 3.32

Professional Employment History

Freelance Graphic Design | 05.2002 - Present
Graphic Designer/Web Developer

  • Provide creative direction for emerging and established clients
  • Design for print and web, including corporate identity, promotional materials, marketing solutions, and online interfaces.
  • Code and maintain business websites with content management systems when necessary
  • [Porfolio samples available upon request or in portfolio section]

C2 Creative | 10.2006 - 03.2008
Interactive Designer & Front-End Developer

  • Designed websites and email blasts for strategic marketing
  • Handled all front-end coding of interactive projects
  • Collaborated with other departments and external agencies to develop cohesive and expansive campaigns
  • Developed information architecture and user-interface schematics

Network Technology Services | 09.2005 - 08.2006
Professional Development Instructor

  • Developed and taught beginner to advanced level digital illustration and front-end dev classes for company employees and University students
  • Designed and wrote copy for all class materials
  • Received exemplary student evaluations

Student Technology and Resource Support | 09.2004 - 08.2006
Web Designer / Developer

  • Worked with web development team to design, code, and publish websites
  • Met with clients to review progress and assess strategy
  • Particular attention was given to new technologies and trends
  • Handled front-end coding including xhtml, javascript, and CSS
  • Additional creative services offered in accordance with marketing strategy

Mr. Arthur Kurzweil | Summer 2002
Editorial Assistant

  • Corresponded with notable authors and publishers on behalf of Mr. Kurzweil for the publication of an annual anthology
  • Reviewed and compiled writing submissions and previously published works for inclusion
  • Obtained copyright licenses and filed necessary legal paperwork

Academic Honors and Awards

Washington University in Saint Louis
Thomas H. Elliot Distinguished Scholar, including four year $25,000 academic scholarship; Recipient of the Ken and Kay Holtzman Birthday Scholarship; Dean's List (2003 - 2006); Group Leader for Birthright Israel trip provider, Israel Experts; Member and Executive Assistant for Keshet, Washington University's Jewish GLBT Organization;

Proficiencies

Design Applications
Adobe Creative Suite (including Dreamweaver and Flash); Final Cut Pro; Quicktime Pro

Development Platforms
html/xhtml; css; javascript; some PHP; some actionscript; Adobe Contribute; CMS interfaces

Office Programs
Microsoft Office Suite; Apple Keynote; Toast Titanium; iLife Suite;
Mac OS and PC

Relevant Coursework

Graphic Communications / Fine Arts; Computer Graphics I; Design Internship; Visual Communications I; Visual Communications II; History of Visual Communications; 2D Design; Figure Drawing; Contemporary Processes in Printmaking; Modern Art;