Resume
Profile:
5+ years of experience in web/graphic design and consulting creative projects. Industry experience in social change organizations and K-12 independent schools with an interest in expanding to other industries. Known for delivering highly creative concepts and smart user interface solutions within budget and on time. Excellent interpersonal skills and looking to grow into a management position. Former colleague noted: “Lisa is the type of person who stands out within the group for her motivation, her vision, and her talent. ”
Experience:
EchoDitto, Somerville, MA
Web Designer- June 2010 to present
• Design WordPress and Drupal websites, social media graphics, and UI designs for social change organizations.
• Lead creative process from start to nish- Writing creative briefs, brainstorming and researching, presenting design concepts, acquring client feedback while maintaining a thick skin, and testing site with developement team.
• Assisting Creative Director with creating standard processes and procedures for new creative department.
• Strong knowledge base in programming making it easy for developers to implement design solutions.
• Strategizing on ways to incorporate new coding techniques such as CSS3, HTML5, and javascript libraries.
• Photo editing/manipulation skills and illustration skills.
Whipplehill Communications, Bedford, NH
Web Designer- December 2005 to June 2010
• Designed interactive home pages and themes for Podium, Whipplehill’s CMS created for independent schools.
• Worked directly with clients to implement branding and marketing strategies into their website.• Educated clients about best web practices, software capabilities and eective design.
• Built great client relationshps which resulted in redesigns, site upgrades, and campaign sites.
• Won high prole client based on my preliminary design reccomendation during proposal phase
• Excellent communication with creative director, project managers, programmers ensured a successful project cycle.
• Created email design templates.
• Served as an in-house photographer if school needed candid student shots.
Software Skills:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, InDesign, Working Knowledge of Flash, Dreamweaver, TextWrangler, Komodo Edit, Final Cut Pro (basic), SoundEdit 16, Microsoft Oce, Powerpoint and Keynote. Familiar with both Mac and Windows platforms.
Awards:
Berkeley Preparatory School- Internet Advertising Competition Awards – Outstanding Website 2010 & Bronze Summit Creative Award – Educational Institution Website
Bryanston School- W3 Silver Award in School/University Category 2009 & Davey Award – Silver
Latin School of Chicago- Best School Website (WebAward 2009)
Suffield Academy- Internet Advertising Competition Awards – Best School Site (2009)
The Archer School for Girls- WebAward – School Standard of Excellence (2008)
Education:
Alfred University
School of Art and Design, Alfred NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
Concentration: Graphic Design
University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Introduction to DHTML, CSS & Javascript
Spring 2009