EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Master of Arts in Computer Art 2004
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Interactive Multimedia/New Media Certificate 2002
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Art History 1999
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Software: Adobe; Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, ImageReady, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects and Premiere, Corel Paint, iMovie, and Microsoft Office.
Programming: ActionScript (beginner), CSS, (X)HTML, Joomla.
Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OSX.
WORK HISTORY
TREADING THE FORGOTTEN SKY, FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER, (05/08 – 07/08) - Hobart, TAS
Overview: Concepted and developed treadingtheforgottensky.com, an online site created for Theresa Adams, who embarked on an 800 km trek across Lesotho, in an effort to raise money for the HIV/AIDS ward of an isolated African Hospital.
Specific Duties: Logo design using Adobe Illustrator. Website design concepts, using Adobe Photoshop. Development of website, using CSS, XHTML, Flash, Illustrator and Joomla.
ADDED VALUE, POWERPOINT SPECIALIST, (06/07 – 07/08) - Sydney, NSW
Overview: Created all visual materials and presentations used during focus groups and client debriefings for this brand development/marketing insight company. Clientele included; Addidas, Arnotts, Campbells, Diageo, McDonalds, McGuigans, Nestle, and PepsiCo.
Specific Duties: Produced PowerPoint presentations and templates; which included input and layout of text, design/creation of page layouts, graphics, illustrations (created using Photoshop and Illustrator), video clips, and data charts to accompany the data. Created and produced stimulus and mood boards. Edited video using iMovie. Sourced images, maintained and updated Image Bank. Improved overall visual impact of presentations.
BYRON MEDIA PTY. LTD., FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER, (11/06 – 03/07) - Chatswood, NSW
Overview: Concepted and developed front end of RentaVilla.com.au, a successful online resource for holiday rentals. Concepted and developed online materials for parent company of Byron Media Pty. Ltd.
Specific Duties:Designed logo for RentaVilla.com.au, using Adobe Illustrator. Designed concepts for RentaVilla.com.au website, using Adobe Photoshop. Developed the front end of RentaVilla.com.au, using Dreamweaver, XHTML , CSS, and SEO. Concepted and produced animated GIFs and Flash banner ads using Adobe ImageReady and Flash. Concepted and developed HTML emails using Dreamweaver, XHTML and CSS.
NEW DIALOGUE, FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER, (04/07 – 05/07) – Sydney, NSW
Overview: Assisted with development and execution of several online campaigns for Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Specific Duties:Produced animated GIFs, Flash banners and ad tiles. Assisted with creation of storyboards, using Photoshop. Assisted with design concepts for microsite, using Photoshop.
SYDNEY SYMPHONY, FREELANCE POWERPOINT SPECIALIST, (07/06 – 08/06) - Sydney, NSW
Overview: Designed and produced Sydney Symphony’s 2007 season launch PowerPoint presentation. Presentation was viewed at season launch party and viewed by VIPs, media and politicians.
Specific Duties: Concepted and developed PowerPoint presentation which included input and layout of text, design/creation of page layouts, graphics, illustrations (created using Photoshop and Illustrator), video clips, and data charts to accompany the data. Designed 2007 Season Press Kit using Photoshop.
PRIVATE LESSONS, ART TEACHER, (06/06 – 06/07) - Northern Beaches, NSW
Overview: Taught private art lessons to elementary age children.
Specific Duties: Prepared lesson plans that instructed students in a variety of fine art disciplines; such as painting, sketching, designing, sculpting, animation, illustration and craft. Demonstrated methods and procedures to students, and provided historical context with regards to specific artists, movements and styles. Accompanied students on field trips to museums and art galleries.
GLOBAL ART AND CREATIVE, ART TEACHER, (05/06 – 06/07) - Burwood, NSW
Overview: Taught after school program to elementary age children. Program provided a systematic and straightforward approach to teaching art to children.
Specific Duties: Planned, designed and implemented program and lesson plans that facilitated the successful education of students in various disciplines of art.
SYDNEY SYMPHONY, ADMIN ASSISTANT, (01/06 – 03/06) - Sydney, NSW
Overview: Carried out office administrative duties for the business operations office of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Specific Duties: Effectively managed Sydney Symphony’s reception. Assisted in facilities management. Maintained good relationships with regular suppliers and service companies. Coordinated use of volunteers across the company. Provided support for the Fundraising and Events Manager. Provided support to the Accounts function. Assisted in processing of box office requirements.
SYDNEY SYMPHONY, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, (10/05 – 12/05) - Sydney, NSW
Overview: Provided customer service for all patrons of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Specific Duties: Ticketing and fulfillment of customer service requirements. Attended at concert desk and prepared seating books and other requirements for Symphony front-of-house functions as necessary. Processed ticket sales and donations with ticket orders. Managed and processed all subscription orders. Responded to all customer service inbound phone, mail and online correspondence.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS, MEETINGS/PROGRAMS ASSISTANT, (4/01 – 08/02) - Washington, DC
Overview: Assisted with events logistics and planning for the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America.
Specific Duties: Conducted preliminary search for meeting sites and venues. Managed vendors regarding catering, audio-visual, and signage for events. Assisted with selection of speakers. Handled speakers travel, hotel accommodations and reimbursement. Managed offsite and onsite events registration for conferences upwards of 2000 attendees. Updated events section of organizations website. Handled field inquiries related to registration, programs and events. Provided general administrative support.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, ADMIN ASSISTANT, (09/99 – 04/01) - Washington, DC
Overview: Provided senior level administrative support for professional practice branch of AIA.
Specific Duties: Supported logistical and manual aspects of contracted design competitions. Created files and databases. Managed expense reports, invoices and deposits. Monitored and responded to inquiries regarding professional development.
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