CORE COMPETENCIES
Web and graphic design
Experience with high volume, in-house creative departments
Solid understanding of web standards and interaction design best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated team player and self-starter
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Platforms: Mac OSX, Windows XP
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 4: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash
Microsoft Office Suite
Languages: HTML, CSS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S | Seattle, WA | 3/2010 to Present
Web Designer, seattlechildrens.org
Work within established brand guidelines and style guides to design clean, user-centric interfaces, and an assortment of deliverables from
banners to screen layouts and all other supporting graphic elements. Develop wireframes and additional graphic standards to add to existing
style guidelines as needed. Manage multiple projects concurrently and document project status and progress.
EDDIE BAUER | Bellevue, WA | 08/2009 to 02/2010
Web Designer, eddiebauer.com
Support creative team with all aspects for eddiebauer.com and eddiebauerfriends.com including weekly emails, holiday campaigns,
and banner ads. Work closely with lead designers, engineers and merchandising team to develop branded elements for all projects.
JANETMAPLES.COM | Seattle, WA | 12/2004 to 08/2009
Freelance Web and Print Designer
Provide wide variety of web and print design services for clients of all sizes. Projects include logos, marketing collateral, and website design.
CRANIUM, INC. | Seattle, WA | 05/2005 to 4/2007
Web Designer, cranium.com
Lead the design effort in all aspects for the domestic and international sites for Cranium, Inc. including monthly newsletters,
holiday campaigns, exclusive online sales and community programs. Work closely with marketing, editorial and project managers to
incorporate ideas into comps and final design that effectively present content while maintaining brand alignment. Execute smooth
and timely transition from design to development to completion and launch for all projects.
WALT DISNEY INTERNET GROUP | Seattle, WA | 04/2003 to 12/2004
Associate Designer, movies.com
Design and build artwork, marketing campaigns, flash animation and special features for movies.com. Work closely with editors and
technical producers to help maintain look and feel of site. Support all ongoing design needs from concept development through
production. Manage graphic assets.
01/2000 to 04/2003
Production Artist, movies.com | mrshowbiz.com | wallofsound.com
Prepare and design artwork for celebrity news, interviews and various reviews and features on a daily basis for entertainment
sites. Work directly with designers, editors and technical producers to help maintain look and feel of sites.
BENSUSSEN, DEUTSCH & ASSOC. | Woodinville, WA | 08/1999 to 12/1999
Production Artist
Prepare and design a variety of promotional, marketing and PR materials for a wide range of corporate,
entertainment and professional sports related clientele. Prepare final graphic files to send to print shops.
EDUCATION
Graphic Design & Animation, 1999 | Bellevue Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 1994 | University of Washington
VOLUNTEER WORK
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Seattle, WA | 01/2000 to Present
Marketing Chairperson, Miracle House Guild
Design and prepare save the dates, invitations, signage, posters, table displays and catalog for yearly auction. Work closely with other
chairpersons to fulfill all committee design needs. Manage project timeline and budget.
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