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Education
2002-2004 Platt College San Diego CA.
- Class on Basics of Print
- Class on Typography
- Class on Photoshop
- Class on Illustrator
- Class on Quark
- Class on HTML Web Design
- Graduated with an AS in the Science of Graphic Design
- Made Dean’s List
2000-2001 Grossmont College San Diego CA.
- Class on Dreamweaver
- Class on Flash
- Class on Javascript
- Class on Web Design
- Class on Graphic Design
- Class on Classic Art
- Class on Photoshop
- Class on Illustrator
Web Skills
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Art Skills
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Job Experience
2008-2009 Allen Walker Entertainment San Diego, CA.
Web Designer/Web Developer/Project Manager
- Redesigned existing site
- Redesigned UI for a more user friendly experience
- Coded Website with the ability for client to update site
2009-2009 PossAbilities Loma Linda, CA.
Web Developer/Kintera Specialist
- Made updates to Flash Animation
- Updated Kintera CMS Website
2009-2009 SAE Financial & Housing Corp Cleveland, OH.
Web Developer/Web Designer
- Designed Website
- Coded Website
2008-2009 Favor & Company Colorado
Web Developer
- Coded Website based on Original Designers Comp
- Fixed UI of Website
2008-Current PixelatedGeek.com San Diego, CA.
Senior Writer/Illustrator
- Designed/Created Mascot
- Designed/Created Intro Animation for Online Videos
- Developed/Illustrated Gaming Themed WebComics
- Filmed/Edited Videos
- Co hosted Weekly Podcast
- Managed Artist of the Week/Things to Look Forward to Weekly Articles
- Managed Video Game Review Scheduling
- Reviewed Games/Products from a variety of Companies
- Covered Large Events/Conferences as Press
- Performed Interviews/Video Interviews with a variety of Industry Leaders
- Maintained Professional Relationships with companies/industry leaders by scheduling interviews.
2008-2009 VillianTech.com San Diego, CA.
Writer/Graphic Designer
- Designed Logo
- Covered Large Events/Conferences as Press
- Wrote Game Reviews
2007-2009 JetMethods San Diego, CA.
Web Developer/Web Designer/Graphic Designer/Illustrator
- Finalized Logo
- Designed/Created HTML Email Templates
- Created technical layouts of Airplanes
- Created technical map of Airport
- Designed Price Sheet
2007-Current Autism Speaks San Diego, CA.
Web Designer/Web Developer/Graphic Designer/Kintera Specialist
- Designed Websites for Kintera Thon/CMS including AFAA, AGRE, AutismCares, AutismSafety Project, GiveNow and a variety of Special Event Sites.
- Designed Custom Forms for Kintera Platform
- Designed Logos/Graphics for Websites/Print
- Designed Email Templates for Kintera Email System
- Created Custom Wordpress Templates
- Redesigned GiveNow Thon Template
- Newly redesigned GiveNow Template went on to raise most donations of previous existing GiveNow Thon Events.
- Migrated none Kintera Sites to the Kintera Platform.
- Managed/Maintained/Constructed Special Event Websites worked closely with Project Managers to maintain Client Expectations/Deadlines
- Coded Kintera CMS/Thon Templates for Cross Platform Compatibility
- Debugged HTML/CSS/Flash/Javascript
- Trained Autism Speaks Field Staff on Kintera Platform including CMS/Thon/Email Templates
- Built Flash Map for Family Services
- Worked Remotely from Home Office while maintaining fast paced release schedule.
- As a team have created more than 500 online properties grossing the organization an accumulated $63 million and growing.
2007-2007 Active.com San Diego, CA.
Web Developer/Flash Developer/Illustrator/Integration Specialist/Clearspace Specialist
- Debugged / Developed Flash Animation for Client Websites
- Debugged/Coded Clearspace Templates for Client Websites
- Debugged CSS/HTML
- Migrated Website to Active CMS
- Designed/Coded Templates for ACM
- Trained Employees on Advanced HTML/CSS
- Trained Employees on ACM Template Building
- Designed Logos for Websites
2007-2007 JHG San Diego, CA.
Web Developer
- Coded/Maintained Client Websites
- Work with Dot Net Nuke Developer to Build Template for Client Websites
- Attended Client Meetings made professional recommendations for Client Websites.
2004-2007 Kintera Inc. San Diego, CA.
Web Developer/Flash Developer/Illustrator
- Developed/Debugged Flash Animation for Websites
- Developed/Designed Kintera CMS/Thon Templates
- Debugged existing Client Websites for Cross Browser Compatibility
- Developed/Designed Kintera Email Templates
- Developed/Designed Animated Characters for Holiday E-cards
- Migrated none Kintera Sites to the Kintera Platform.
- Utilized Kintera Spider Application to perform large migrations and code cleaning of existing sites.
- Worked closely with Project Mangers to Manage Client Expectations/Deadlines
- Taught Online Classes on Advanced HTML
- Taught Online Classes on Website Migration/Kintera Spider Application
- Trained New Employees on Kintera Platform/Kintera CMS/Thon
2002-2007 Neko Press Comics San Diego, CA.
Illustrator/Web Developer
- Redesigned existing Website
- Redesigned/Constructed Version 1.0 of Website
- Redesigned/Constructed Version 2.0 of Website
- Developed/Coded Custom Paypal Store
- Maintained Website by doing Monthly Updates to Site
- Search Engines Optimization of Site
- Implemented Custom JavaScript Coding a New Release section of site.
- Illustrated/Designed Pin Up artwork for Comic Book: Kickass Girl #3
2007-2007 ABC Read San Luis Obispo, CA.
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
- Redesigned Existing Website for a User Friendly Experience
- Coded/Developed Website for Cross Browser Compatibility
- Migrated/Repurposed Existing Content to Redesigned Template
- Maintained Site by doing frequent updates.
- Custom Coded Forms
- Developed Flash Animation using XML
- Search Engine Optimization of Site.
2005-2006 City Band Productions San Diego, CA.
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
- Designed/Developed Website
- Taught Client CSS/HTML – Client is now proficient with CSS/HTML Coding.
- Designed/Constructed Logo
- Designed Empty Movie Poster
- Designed Signs Movie Poster
- Designed Foreboding Movie Poster
2005-2006 Big on Kids Inc. San Diego, CA.
Graphic Designer/Web Developer
- Pre Production Gadget Design
- Developed Story Boards for Flash Animation
- Designed Flash Animation for Pre Production
- Illustrated Self Defense Moves for Book
- Made Cover Design for Book
2005-2005 Tru Image San Diego, CA.
Web Developer/Key Frame Animator/Storyboard Artist
- Developed Templates for Mambo Based CMS
- Developed Key frames for Flash Animation
- Constructed Storyboards for Flash Animation
2004-2004 Bold Distribution San Diego, CA
Graphic Designer/Web Developer/Illustrator
- Designed/Developed Corporate Website
- Maintained Website by doing Monthly Updates
- Maintained Catalog on Various Third Party Websites
- Designed Skateboards/Skateboard Wheels
- Technical Drawings
- Color Separations using Illustrator
- Illustrated Artwork for Skateboards/Wakeboards
2003-2004 SDDVC San Diego, CA
Graphic Designer/Web Developer/Illustrator
- Maintained Website by doing Monthly Updates
- Designed Invitations to Gala Event
- Designed/Constructed Hand Drawn Illustrations for Gala Invitation
2003-2004 Petco San Diego, CA
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Outside Consultant
* Designed Illustrations for Dog Training Manuals
* Worked with Training Department Helping with Various Programs
2003-2004 Kid Billy Inc. San Diego, CA
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Outside Consultant
- Redesigned characters
- Finalized Costume Designs
- Designed Gadgets
