objective

To land that challenging new-media position that requires and benefits from my diverse skill set, trendsetting Web savvy and outside-the-box thinking. I'll be your local digital media know-it-all, with respective genius in Flash, Web design, podcasting, search engine optimization, usability, accessibility and anything else related to interactive media.

professional experience

Senior Web Communications Specialist

March 2005 – Present | Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

  • Managing content/design for university, departmental and weekly publication Web sites.
  • Producing and coordinating digital media projects, including: audio/video podcasts; wikis; Flash animation icons; blogs; Flash photo essays enhanced with audio storytelling; online knowledge base for content management system; and campus maps for iPods.
  • Revolutionizing university magazine Web site with usability research, online exclusives and an award-winning redesign.
  • Writing and editing stories for weekly publication.
  • Enforcing Web standards and accessibility requirements.
  • Conducting Web, new media, accessibility and marketing workshops and training.
  • Being an innovative and creative problem-solver, designer, developer and team member on a daily basis.

Recent notables: Worked with technical team to launch, announce and market iTunes U at Kent State. Developed and launched an online knowledge base/wiki for the university-wide content management system. Won three "Pete the Perch" (employee of the month) awards in seven months. Received four awards for university magazine Web site.

Web Editor/Designer and Copywriter

October 2003 – March 2005 | Hybrid Marketing, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Created Web sites, graphics and some print materials, including greeting cards, print/banner ads, brochures and direct mail.
  • Developed and implemented Web design and redesign proposals, broadcast email marketing strategies and e-newsletter campaigns.
  • Worked with broad client base — from private-practice attorneys and small retail businesses to private equity firms and educational institutions — on various print and digital projects.
  • Wrote, edited and proofread Web copy, brochures, print ads, press releases. Also distributed news releases and pitched stories to the media.

Web Designer, Writer, Editor

November 2002 – March 2005 | Freelance

  • Designed Web sites and print and Web graphics for multiple clients on tight deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented Web communications, branding, direct mail and media relations strategies.
  • Wrote and edited feature stories and news articles.
  • Proofread Web and print copy.

Junior Web Designer/Writer

November 2000 – November 2002 | eWinWin, Inc. and Mapopolis, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

  • Revitalized Web identities and presence for two young software companies with Web site redesigns, branding and email marketing pieces.
  • Designed Flash demonstrations, e-newsletters, brochures and direct mail.
  • Wrote and edited Web copy for financial, manufacturing, technology and general consumer audiences.

education

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Concentration: New Media | Graduation: Dec. 2007

Bachelor of Arts in English

John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
Major GPA: 3.913 | Minors: Computer Science, Creating Writing, East Asian Studies

technicalities

Mac/PC, Podcasting (GarageBand, Audacity, Final Cut Pro), XHTML/HTML, CSS, XML, RSS, Atom, Javascript, Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0, Photoshop CS, Dreamweaver, Flash, Section 508 Compliance and Web Accessibility Standards, Web Usability, CommonSpot, Visual Basic 6.0, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Word

award-winning ways

MarCom Creative Gold Award for Kent State Magazine Web site; CASE V Silver Award for Kent State Magazine Web site; APEX Award for Publication Excellence: Grand Award for the Kent State Magazine Web site; Publications Management Magnum Opus Award: Silver Award for Kent State Magazine Web site

styles

AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, MLA Style, APA Style

languages

French (intermediate), Japanese (intermediate), Italian (beginning), Croatian (beginning)

added value

Public speaking, creative writing, graphic design, technical writing, copyright and intellectual property law, creative problem-solving, impeccable grammar, academic/market research, enthusiastic learner, great sense for quality and humor, classic taste, triathlete, high spirits, smiling face