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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 (HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.1), CSS 2.1, 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. Design is my passion; this is what I love to do. Let me share my passion with you!

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 web designer with a background in interactive media looking to expand my expertise through experience in print and digital media design.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Computer Skills – Advanced knowledge in Adobe CS4 Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Indesign, Flash), Microsoft Office 2007 (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), and Search Engine Optimization.
  • Scripting Skills – HTML standards (HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.1), CSS 2.1, XML, JavaScript with a grasp of AJAX.
  • Interpersonal Skills – Adept in building and maintaining strong, professional relationships, people-oriented, outgoing and adaptable.
  • Communication Skills – Has developed oral and written skills, able to project ideas and concepts clearly through well-planned reports and presentations.
  • 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

Tribune Broadcasting. Web & Graphic Designer.
Portland, OR. August, 2008 – Present.

Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Assisted in rolling out several medium to large scale web projects while maintaining an active role in managing and 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 medium to large scale on-air and online promotional marketing campaigns.
  • Produced unique content pertinent to target demographic audience in compliance with corporate guidelines and vision.
  • Improved traffic volume from search engines via organic search results utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles in metatag keywords and URL aliasing.
  • Led the production team from concept to finalization 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.