Summary
Dependable and highly motivated professional with formal education in art and an excellent eye for detail. Experience designing websites using XHTML, CSS and Flash to showcase my skills and talents as a result of recent intense hands-on training in Multimedia and Web Design. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and lead co-workers. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven strength as a team player.
Portfolio
Traditional and digital artwork |
Flash developed web site |
Recent web design for Porro's |
Motion graphics demo 2008 |
Skills and Qualifications
- Languages: XHTML, CSS, ActionScript
- Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, ImageReady, Flash, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere Pro
- Customer/member service training.
- Ability to make decisions and do detailed work.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in the use of general office machines and computers.
Related Professional Experience
| The L Studios | Holden, MA | 2008-Present |
Multimedia Designer
- Create unique web designs for local businesses, incorporating XHTML, CSS, and Flash knowledge
- Design promotional items for clients, using the Adobe CS3 suite
- Produce original Flash animation
Education
| American International College | Framingham, MA | 2007-2008 |
Multimedia and Web Design Masters Certificate
- Created vector graphics, that can be integrated in a variety of programs, using Adobe Illustrator CS2
- Worked with Adobe Photoshop CS2 to manipulate and correct photographic images
- Drawn and graphically painted portraits using a Wacom tablet
- Imported graphics and text using Adobe InDesign CS2 to create brochures and magazine spreads
- Trained in areas such as color theory, branding and typography
- Studied XHTML and CSS coding in Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 to design an online portfolio
- Worked with Macromedia Flash 8 to develop a unique art project using manipulated images, animation, sound and ActionScript
- Created a motion graphics demo using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and Photoshop CS3
- Edited a 3 camera interview and commercial for American International College using Adobe Premiere Pro CS3
| Art Instruction Schools | Minneapolis, MN | 2002-2005 |
Certificate in the Fundamentals of Art
- Merit Award: Meritorious Achievement in the Submission of Early Lessons for Fundamentals of Art
- Trained in various areas of commercial art and design
- Utilized various mediums to create a portfolio that showcases the process of drawing and painting techniques
Additional Professional Experience
| AllCom Credit Union | Worcester, MA | 2006-Present |
Financial Service Representative
- Design print ads and promotional items for the branch
- Create original motion displays for special promotional products
- Update website and implemented the fav icon
- Create a long lasting relationship with the Credit Union Members
- Provide information and counsel members on all savings, consumer loans, home loans and ancillary products, services, policies and procedures.
- Generate business through promoting and cross-selling programs and encourage new membership.
- Conduct home loan, consumer loan and ancillary product interviews and reviewed credit investigations in a professional manner. Process all consumer loans from application to closing.
- Qualify, approve and close home equity and consumer loans within guidelines.
- Process operational duties including debit and credit card fraud prevention, electronic funds transfer and automated clearing house maintenance, order and block debit and credit cards, order checks and process all electronic services for the membership.
| Central One Federal Credit Union | Shrewsbury, MA | 2003-2005 |
Personal Financial Representative
- Supervised a group of 3-4 tellers.
- Opened and secured branch.
- Provided information and counseled members on all savings, consumer loans, home loans and ancillary products, services, policies and procedures.
- Generated business through promoting and cross-selling programs and encouraged new membership.
- Conducted home loan, consumer loan and ancillary product interviews and reviewed credit investigations in a professional manner.
- Qualified, approved and closed home equity and consumer loans within guidelines.
| Flagship Bank and Trust Co. | Worcester, MA | 2000-2003 |
Personal Banker
- Supervised a group of 5-7 tellers.
- Opened/closed and secured branch.
- Created signs and marketing tools for the lobbies of all 7 branches.
- Provided knowledgeable information to the customers on savings, consumer loan, and home equity products, services, policies and procedures.
- Conducted periodic audits on the vault cash and the teller cash draws.
- Made referrals to affiliated professionals and to the commercial loan officers.