I have been designing websites professionally for over five years. My primary focus lies in user experience and front-end layout/design.
I have done exceptionally well in the eCommerce industry, working with a team of Web Designers, Product Merchandisers and Department Heads.
My former employer was Shop At Home, LLC./shopathometv.com. I worked in the Interactive eCommerce Department as a Web Designer/Production Artist.
Shop At Home Network, LLC, is a 17-year-old nationally televised home shopping service, selling merchandise through interactive electronic media, primarily including broadcast, cable, and satellite television.
Shop At Home was purcased by E.W. Scripps in 2004; operations in the Nashville area ceased in June 2006.
Web Production/Design Experience
- Basic HTML
- User Interface (UI) Website Design
- Web Page Template Design
- Email Newsletter Design
- eCommerce Website Design
- Animated Banners
- Site Re-design Templates
- Cross Promotional Ads, Banners & Collateral materials
- Cross Trained co-workers in Photoshop + HTML
- :: In the process of learning CSS ::
Software
- Adobe Photoshop CS
- Adobe Illustrator CS
- Adobe Image Ready CS
- Dreamweaver 8
- Flash 5
- QuarkXPress 4
- Content Management Tools such as: Broadvision and Open Source Platform (OCP)
- Project Management Tool: ACE Project
- Browsers: IE, Firefox & Maxthon
- Operating Systems: PC/Mac
- :: In the process of learning InDesign ::
Areas of Strength
I am self-motivated, dedicated to high quality production, and have a strong work ethic. I work well both independently and in a team environment. My primary strengths are maintaining consistent site design integrity and providing quick turnaround on multiple projects within required deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Relevant Job Experience
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)
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 website 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
Freelance Contract Work Graphic Designer/Web Designer – Nashville, TN 1997 to 2000
– Website and User Interface design, including a Flash presentation.
– Designed 11 multimedia internet radio website projects for prospective clients. Developed and organized website 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 1986 – 1987
Portfolio Professional website samples:
• References Available upon request