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It is my goal to obtain a position where I can use my design skills, educational background, and strong work ethic to provide creative solutions to convey the intended message of the business.
Throughout this portfolio you will see a resume which outlines my years of hands on experience and education put forth to further my career. In addition you will find samples of work that will reflect my creative abilities, as well as technical skills.
What you will not find in this portfolio is my dedication, and desire to learn, and keep abreast of changing technology and design practices.
Designer Statement
Design is not a finite skill. The art of design is constantly changing, growing, revolutionizing, and influencing the world we live in. Like design, I too am constantly growing based on the influences of newly introduced software, techniques and other intricacies of this industry. I am committed to my art and to those for whom I create.
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PHH Mortgage
Mount Laurel, NJ
Web Tech Specialist
1/2007 – Present
- Develop HTML, JavaScript and DHTML for commercial websites using text-based programs
- Author usable HTML based solely on a graphic mock-ups using text-based programs
- Implement design/style presented in prototypes throughout completed websites
- Assist in the support and maintenance of the company Intranet
- Graphic/HTML prototyping of web sites and demo-versions of existing websites.
- Programs used: Acrobat, Access, Dreamweaver, FileZilla, Photoshop, ImageReady, TextPad, WinMerge
Deborah Hospital Foundation
Browns Mills, NJ
Web Designer/Communications & Interactive Services
6/1994 – 12/2006
- Promoted from Data Entry Clerk, to Computer Operator, to Web Designer/Communications & Interactive Services
- Perform modifications and updates to the Foundation's Internet
- Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Intranet
- Process online transactions and prepare a registry of transactions for Director of Finance and Administration to reconcile on a monthly basis
- Supervise and delegate work to the data entry staff
- Aid and support staff in Microsoft Office 2000 applications
- Assist in annual employee evaluations, and interviews
- Place service calls on all in-house and remote office’s computer equipment
Responsible for system backups
- Work with staff in troubleshooting reporting and operating procedures, as well as potential system problems
- Order all computer supplies
- Process cellular and departmental phone bills
- Enter cash receipts, donor/member information to help maintain database
Print reports/labels for various mailings
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- Design, develop and maintain the first Intranet for Deborah Hospital Foundation with minimal consult in design, structure, and layout. The project was developed as a solution to the Director of Finance and Administration, and the Coordinator of Computer Services.
- Independently initiated, designed and developed a redesign of the previous Intranet. This included reevaluating the previous structure for unnecessary pages and restructuring the layout that was more appealing and user-friendlier. In addition, redesigned some areas for better visual flow.
- Programs used: Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, ImageReady, PhotoShop
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- Helped outside consultant in designing a new section to the Internet as a solution to the request of Public Relations Department. This included sitting in on meetings with both the Director of Public Relations and the Coordinator of Computer Services listening to their needs and acting as a liaison to the Web Developer for this project. After the layout and design structure were built it was then handed over to me to add text and images.
- Independently initiated, designed, and developed a section that allows visitors to view and mail order Deborah Hospital Foundation merchandise from their Gift Shop.
- Programs used: Animation Shop, CuteFTP, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, ImageReady, PhotoShop
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Scott-Levin Associates
Newtown, PA
Data Entry Clerk; Data Entry Supervisor
Promoted from Data Entry Clerk, to Data Entry Supervisor
1990 – 1994
- Assisted in annual employee evaluations and interviews
- Performed system backups and maintained servers
- Supervised and delegated work to a data entry staff
- Entered pharmaceutical information for market research purposes and verified work entered by staff
- Interviewed potential employees
- Performed system backups and maintained servers
- Entered pharmaceutical information for market research purposes and verified work entered by staff
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MyHeartDances - Holistic Health
New York, NY
www.myheartdances.com
2006 – Present
This project was to re-design, and develop a new website structure. This included reevaluating the previous structure for unnecessary pages and restructuring the layout that would be more appealing, with a more user-friendly layout for improved visual flow and consistent design.
- Assisted the client in understanding an organized process in the project in the way of an outline
Assisted the client in creating and choosing appropriate images and colors that would help to project her company's message
- Worked side by side, closely with client to more fully develop the image and the
branding through out her website
- Design postcard for marketing purposes of distribution to potential clientele
Programs used: Acrobat, Dreamweaver, FileZilla, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop
French Touch Image Consulting - Image Consultant
Haddonfield, NJ
www.frenchtouchimage.com
2006 – Present
- Independently design, and develop a website that identifies her services but also helps in marketing and business growth
- Assist client in choosing a domain and host based on the needs of the client
- Programs used: Dreamweaver, FileZilla, Fireworks, Flash, PhotoShop
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- CSS/CSS2
- HTML
- DHTML/XHTML
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- DOS 6.x
- WindowsXP/2000/98x
- UNIX
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- Acrobat Pro 6
- Adobe CS & CS2
- Animation Shop 3
- Cute FTP 4.0, 6.0
- Dreamweaver MX – 8
- FileZilla 2.2.25
- Flash MX – 8
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- Illustrator CS
- ImageReady 7 & CS2
- InDesign CS
- Lotus 1-2-3 Unix
- MS Word 95 – MX
- MS Publisher 97 – MX
- MS PowerPoint 97– MX
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- MS Access 95 – MX
- MS Excel 95 – MX
- Photoshop 6.0 – CS2
- TextPad
- WinMerge
- WordPerfect 5.x
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American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2005)
• Concentration in Digital Design
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude
American InterContinental
University Hoffman Estates, IL (2004)
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
• Concentration in Information Systems
• Graduated with Honors
Burlington County College
Mount Laurel, NJ
Certification in Web Design with HTML (2003)
The Chubb Institute Cherry Hill, NJ
Diploma in Computer Technical Support (2000)
• Graduated with Honors
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Burlington County Superior Court
Juvenile Conference Committee Program
Browns Mills, NJ
2008 – Present
On a monthly basis I sit on a panel, which represents a partnership between the Judiciary and the citizenry of New Jersey to provide expanded services to youth at risk. My objective on this panel is to focus on intervention for youth and their families within the community. |
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