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WORK EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty Member, Interactive Arts & Media Dept.
   Columbia College - Chicago, IL
   September 2001 to present
  • Teach web design, web animation, computer graphics and portfolio development classes
  • Develop curriculum for and teach class about blogging and social media
  • Teach digital media to Chicago Public School students as part of college-backed outreach program
  • Writer for Profile, the IAM Department's magazine

 

Senior Interactive Media Designer
   Learning Curve, Inc. - Oakbrook, IL
   June 2001 to August 2007
   Previous job title: Web Designer (2001-2006)
  • Design, create, code websites for 4th largest toy company in U.S.
  • Project manager for larger web initiatives, coordinating efforts of internal staff and external vendors
  • Created interactive sales tool that persuaded Wal-Mart to carry company's "Bob the Builder" toy line
  • Promoted various toy lines via grassroots online marketing campaigns

EDUCATION

Master of Arts Degree, New Media Studies
  • DePaul University, Chicago, IL
  • Graduated with High Honors
  • Curriculum focus on journalism and multimedia
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Interactive Multimedia
  • Columbia College, Chicago, IL
  • Graduated with High Honors
  • Curriculum included web design, graphic design and film/video

TECH SKILLS

Expert
   HTML & XHTML
   CSS
   Flash
   HomeSite
   Photoshop
   Premiere
   Audacity
   Word
   Excel
   Blogger

 

Proficient
   ActionScript 2 & 3
   Final Cut Pro
   Illustrator
   Visio
   Powerpoint
   Dreamweaver
   InDesign
   Twitter & Twitpic

 

Working Knowledge
   Acid
   Sound Forge
   JavaScript
   PHP
   MySQL
   XML

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