kim rains

I'm a self-taught graphic artist and web designer. I have over eight years experience with graphic/web design and art production including on-line eCommerce creatives and medical physician web sites.

I have a passion for high quality production, and user experience. I'm self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic with a good attitude. I work well independently and in a team environment.

Areas Of Strength

My primary focus lies in user experience and front-end layout/design. My strengths are maintaining consistent site design integrity and providing quick turnaround on multiple projects within required deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Past Job Experience

I have done well in the eCommerce industry, working for shopathometv.com with a team of Web Designers, Product Merchandisers and Department Heads. I've also done well working with HCA Physician Services creating physician web sites with a team of Sr. Web Developers and Manager.

Web Production/Design Experience

  • Basic XHTML and CSS
  • Basic SEO and Accessibility
  • User Interface (UI) Website Design
  • Web Page Template Design
  • Email Newsletter Design and Coding
  • eCommerce Website Design
  • Animated Banners
  • Site Re-design Templates
  • Print collaterals such as logos, brochures, promotional ads, flyers and other marketing materials
  • Cross Trained co-workers in Photoshop + HTML

Software

  • Adobe Photoshop CS4
  • Adobe Illustrator CS2
  • Adobe InDesign CS2
  • QuarkXPress 4
  • Dreamweaver 8
  • Top Style 3 (html hand coding editor)
  • Flash 5 (haven't used Flash since this version)
  • Content Management Tools such as: Broadvision and Open Source Platform (OCP)
  • Project Management Tool: ACE Project, MS SharePoint
  • Browsers: IE, Firefox
  • Operating Systems: PC/MS XP • MAC/OSX 10.4

Relevant Job Experience

Vaco Technology/HCA Physician Services
Web Designer/Production Artist – Brentwood, TN
HCA Interactive Practice Physician Services Department
August 2006 – Dec 31, 2008

Created hand coded xhtml/css standards compliant and accessible web sites and creative marketing materials for physician practices. Also created inter-departmental marketing materials, including logos, brochures, and emails. Worked with two Senior Web Developers and Department Manager on a daily basis, as well as email contacts with physician practice managers.

Projects and Accomplishments

  • Created over 50 web sites for physician practices, using basic hand coded xhtml/css, Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Worked on IP Web Development intranet site creating updated layout and design.
  • Created IP HCAPS Web Development Department logo.
  • Created site mockups for MDNearU on-line physician guide
  • Created half page ad for HCA Virginia employed physician practice directory

E.W. Scripps/Shop At Home Network, LLC./shopathometv.com (Shop At Home Network, LLC. Was purchased by E.W. Scripps in 2004; operations in the Nashville area ceased in June 2006, then was purchased by Jewelry Television)
Web Designer/Production Artist – Nashville, TN Interactive eCommerce Department 2000 - 2006

Updated content and develop new content on a daily basis for our shopathometv.com eCommerce website. Creation of cross promotions with our sister sites (HGTV, Food Network, DIY) & advertising partners. Worked in tandem with Senior Web Designer and Merchandisers as part of our Internet Content Team.

Projects and Accomplishments

  • Worked on two site wide re-designs and increased website sales revenue and overall user experience.
  • Collaboration with Creative Services department to achieve brand cohesiveness from on-air to on line creatives.
  • Worked with HTML coders on site improvements and implementation.
  • Cross-trained co-workers on basic HTML and Photoshop.
  • Worked with Department heads and Sr. Designers on templates and creatives for email newsletters, promotional landing pages, department pages, contests, sweepstakes and giveaways.
  • Created and maintained web site banners for Affiliate Relations Manager.
  • Created various cross-promotional ads and banners for HGTV, Food Network, DIY, Carol Duvall and Emeril.
  • Designed and implemented Dreamweaver templates.

Randstad Creative Services/collectibles.com (contracted through Randstad Creative Services and worked at collectibles.com, a division of Shop At Home Network, LLC.)
Web Designer – Nashville, TN 6/2000 to 8/2000

HTML and web graphics in assisting with company site re-design.

Freelance Contract Work Graphic Designer/Web Designer – Nashville, TN 1997 to 2000

– Web site and User Interface design, including Flash presentation.

– Designed 11 multimedia internet radio web site projects for prospective clients. Developed and organized web site content, informational architectures and interface design. Designed company letterhead, business cards, logos and brochure.

- Design of full color CD liner and J-card for local Nashville recording artist.

- Design of full color, full page sales ad for the book “Christian Music Resource” in the CCM Magazine.

- Design of full color book cover and business card.

- Design of logos, airbrushed banners and flyers for local musicians and church youth group.

- Sponge painted and airbrushed wall murals for children's rooms.

Webster's International, Inc.
(Publishing & Distribution Company of Children’s Educational Materials)
Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant - Brentwood, TN
1995 to 1996

Layout and design of: logos, business cards, letterhead, brochures, newsletters, posters, ads, flyers, price lists, and promotional items.

Education and Special Achievements:

  • Adobe Certified Expert Photoshop 5
  • Macromedia University CSS Basic Certification
  • Life Drawing and Illustration classes at Phoenix College, AZ 1986 – 1987
©2006 Kim Rains