Objective

To obtain a challenging, growth-oriented graphic and/or web design contract position, which will enable me to utilize my related experience, proven abilities, and artistic skills.

Education

  • Earned Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University, Dec 2001.
  • Art Center College of Design - Pasadena courses in Graphic Design.
  • UCLA Extension Class course in 3D Animation.

    • Computer Skills

    HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, C and C++, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, MAC OS, MS Illustrator, QuarkXPress, ColdFusion, Digital Photography.

    Experiences

    Web/HTML Developer & Web Marketing Director – June 16, 2004 – Present

    Lauren Stomel Advertising. Culver City, CA.
    • Assisting in redesign and migration of corporate site using CSS, HTML & CFM.
    • Responsible for managing Search Engine Marketing & Search Engine Optimization strategies for all corporate internet web sites. Including meta-tag editing, adjusting HTML for SEP ( Search Engine Positioning ), and also Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns strategies.
    • Creating and updating product data-feed weekly for promotion on search engines and shopping site.
    • Responsible for quality assurance of all web design projects, including web usability, accessibility, testing and debugging
    • Exceptionally well organized, detail-oriented and able to work under deadline without supervision.

    Senior Multi-Media Designer – January 10, 2004 – June 15, 2004.

    EightHorses. Irvine, CA.
    • Designed, developed and implement new web interfaces, graphics and powerpoint presentation
    • Created, managed and maintained company Internet with key responsibility for creation of web content.
    • Responsible for quality assurance of all web design projects, including web usability, accessibility, testing and debugging

    Junior Web Designer – May 21, 2003 – November 14, 2003.

    I7 Interactive. Torrance, CA.
    • Project leader of web design team for various corporate web sites. Responsibilities included client interfacing, requirements gathering, design, development, and usability testing.
    • Consistently met deadlines of fast paced development schedules.
    • Designed and developed e-commerce site using Mercantec SoftCart.
    • Image creation, optimization and manipulation.
    • Troubleshoot PC software, hardware and networking.
    • Created various marketing materials such as : CD-ROMS, HTML Newsletter, PowerPoint Presentations.

    Web Production Intern/Publication – March 19, 2003 – May 14, 2003.

    Pasadena Weekly. Pasadena, CA.
    • Responsible for web site development, custom graphics and technical support.
    • Work closely with Art Director to blend clear information design with cutting edge interactivity.

    Volunteer of Webpage Administration – February 6, 2002 – April 20, 2002.

    youTHink Organization. Los Angeles, CA
    • Maintained and updated their main websites.
    • Worked closely with youTHink program staff to update and refine the youTHink, youTHink Student Organization and youTHink Summer Camp 2002 homepage.
    • After launched the website, youTHink is really proud with their new great site.

    Activities & Honors

  • Volunteer Program – YMCA International Friendship Fair Program, April 7, 2000.
  • Top scorer of the basketball tournament, Fall 2000 and Fall 2001, Spring 2003.
  • Most Valuable Player of the basketball tournament, Spring 2003.
  • Golden Web Award for Excellence achieved in Web Design, Content and Creativity, August 2001 & February 2002
  • Gold Award - Software Engineering Best Project Contest , Spring 2001.