Resume

I am currently seeking contract opportunities in web, graphic, and print design. I specialize in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) standards and create clean web solutions, utilizing HTML standards, CSS, XML, and JavaScript. I am passionate about graphic and layout design and I believe in bold, concise visual design, while maintaining a clear message and practical content. I am experienced in helping you to understand the needs of your clients and will strive to improve your client relationships by providing you with a visually pleasing brand and style.

Since 1999, I aim to provide you with the highest quality work. I possess a strong commitment to deadlines and open availability, so I’m always here when you need me.

Please find my résumé below and feel free to contact me for a quote.

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Natalie Williams

Digital Media Designer

Telephone     (503) 389-0620
E-mail            nataliepants@gmail.com
Portfolio        http://nataliepants.com

Professional Objective

I am an innovative, out-of-the-box graphic designer with a background in interactive media for broadcast, looking to expand my expertise through experience in web, graphic, and layout design.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Computer Skills – Advanced knowledge in Adobe CS Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash), Microsoft Office 2007 (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Search Engine Optimization, and an understanding of video editing and production for television (FinalCut Pro).
  • Scripting Skills – HTML standards (HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.1), CSS 2.1, XML, JavaScript with a grasp of AJAX and PHP.
  • Interpersonal Skills – Adept in building and maintaining strong, professional relationships, people-oriented, outgoing and adaptable.
  • Communication Skills – Has developed oral and written skills and experience in customer service through fielding incoming calls in a call center environment. Has the ability to project ideas and concepts clearly through well-planned reports and presentations and project management.
  • Personal Qualifications – Sets and achieves both personal and professional goals, has a willingness to work extra hours if required, able to organize tasks and complete them in a timely manner, has a demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Professional Experience

Alpha Broadcasting. Web & Graphic Designer – FM News 101 KXL & 750 the Game.
Portland, OR. August, 2011 – Present.


Tribune Broadcasting. Web & Graphic Designer / Advertising & Promotion – NW32TV Channel 3.
Portland, OR. August, 2008 – August 2011.

Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Managed several medium to large scale web projects while maintaining an active role in containing compatibility and coding issues.
  • Created custom layouts and artwork for numerous large scale ad campaigns for both print and web, and contributed to promotions from conceptualizing to final production.
  • Led multiple large scale on-air, online, and grassroots promotional marketing advertising campaigns.
  • Managed production schedules to coordinate creative assets between departments to ensure accountability during large scale client-based creative projects.
  • Produced unique online content pertinent to target demographic audience in compliance with corporate guidelines and vision.
  • Led the production team from concept to completion in multiple large-audience HTML email marketing promotions, for various local and national clients.

Intel. Contract Web & Graphic Designer.
Hillsboro, OR. February, 2008 – June 2008.

Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Designed the GUI for a web-based interface to host Adobe Flash formatted graphs.
  • Extended support for MySQL data pertaining to Intel chipset manufacturing in an accessible Flash interface.
  • Designed and created a custom graphics package according to project specifications, developed a customized logo and brand.

Imago Abstracts. Web & Graphic Designer.
Portland, OR. January, 2008 – Present.

Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Created a website designed to showcase an artist’s selected work and gallery exhibitions, in addition to utilizing WordPress to allow client customization.
    May be viewed at: www.imago-abstracts.com
  • Created an accessible Lightbox-based photo gallery of the artist’s work.
  • Worked directly with CEO to establish branding guidelines.

Classic Homeopath. Web & Graphic Designer.
Phoenix, AZ / Portland, OR. March 2007 – Present.

Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Designed a website intended to provide patients with an online resource for all intake forms, registration documents, and consultation preparation, in addition to educating the public about homeopathy and its advantages.
  • Developed corporate branding and marketing materials including the company logo and business cards, PowerPoint presentations, and 3-pane brochures.
  • Established a consistent visual signature for all aspects of corporate branding.

Education

Art Institute of Phoenix. Phoenix, AZ. August, 2005 – June, 2007.
BA in Web Design & Interactive Media, 3.6 cumulative and within-major GPA.

Honors & Awards

Dean’s List. 2005, 2006, 2007 Academic Years.

References

Available upon request.