Platforms:
Windows XP and 2000
Mac through OS X 10.5
Familiar with web, sheet fed and digital presses as well as high speed black and white and color copiers
Other:
Project Management, Vendor Coordination, Branding, Team Collaboration
Software:
Adobe CS3 including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Contribute
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Fireworks
Freehand MX
Quark
Preflight & Scanning Software
Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio)
Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft Sharepoint Designer
Web browsers including Netscape, Explorer, Firefox & Sarari
Email programs including First Class and Microsoft Outlook
Various FTP applications
ALASKA AIRLINES Seattle, WA
supervisor, IT creative services (acting in June 2007, officially October 2007 – Present)
desktop publishing supervisor (August 2005 – June 2007)
desktop publishing specialist (February 2004 - August 2005)
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ransformed the department from a forms/manuals based emphasis into a high-end print and design team, rivaling work quality performed by outside agencies and saving Alaska Airlines tens of thousands of dollars a year in design fees.
Responsible for accepting, coordinating and art directing projects for internal and external creatives. Lead Designer on large print projects and supervises Desktop Publishing Specialist.
Manage IT projects such as rebranding and reorganizing of the company intranet, improved collaboration between the IT division and our customers, and company process improvement as it relates to print design and internal web publishing.
Worked hand-in-hand with Marketing to establish Alaska’s brand “evolution”, including establishing colors, design brand elements, and setting and enforcing brand standards.
FREELANCE (January 2001 - Present)
graphic/web designer
Create artwork for presentations, tradeshows, websites, design logos and promotional materials
Some Clients Include: Pinnacle Property Management, Grass Roots Home & Garden, Diversified Systems, Mosaic Catering, and the 2004 Seattle Jewish Film Festival
OLIVER MACHINERY Tukwila, WA (June 2003 - February 2004)
marketing manager
Responsible for all marketing materials, print and electronic, national advertising and website -- including photography, design, production, and distribution
Office support, distributor relations, and sales support
WMH TOOL GROUP, INC. Auburn, WA (January 1999 - July 2003)
graphic designer/web designer (May 2000 – July 2003)
marketing assistant (January 1999 - May 2000)
Lead designer on a variety of national promotions including three yearly product catalogs, two pricing guides
Responsible for all web-related materials including a new company website, presentations, online invitations, and eZines
Extensive digital photography and color correction experience
ALPHAGRAPHICS Seattle, WA (January 1998 - January 1999)
graphic designer (May 1998 - January 1999)
customer service representative (January 1998 - May 1998)
Designed business cards, corporate reports, and promotional materials in a fast-paced, high volume print shop
Educated customers on the design, printing, copying and bindery processes
CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE Jefferson City, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design
BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bellevue, WA
Continuing Education courses including Flash, HTML, Basic Access 2000, Dreamweaver UltraDev and Project Management. Completed coursework for the Certified Internet Webmaster Program.
SEMINARS Seattle, WA
Various leadership courses including 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Nuts and Bolts Supervisor Training, Coaching for Success, Zoom Process Improvement and Project Management Office Concepts.
Member of the Alaska Airlines Green Team, a group of environmentally aware employees making a different throughout the company. Core member of the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Joint Group Design Team and Brand Team. Part of Alaska Airlines IT Emergency Response Team. Member of the IT Leadership Team.
Attended several MacWorld Expos in San Francisco and Seattle, participating in various web and print related seminars.