Experience

Front End Web Developer (css, html, jquery, php) with AREA203

from July 2009 — Present (1 year 3 months)I have the privilege of coding websites and front-end web features using HTML, CSS, javascript and jQuery, with some PHP and a lot of html and CSS. I have already enjoyed great growth in my knowledge of javascript and the newest libraries for smooth front end web enhancements that benefit the end user and provide a great user experience. The process includes great collaboration between the creative designers and programmers with the intent of delivering the best possible product to the client. The team is well rounded and focused, which breeds creativity and productivity and makes it easy to enjoy the job of producing web and interactive products.

Freelance Web Designer & Developer with Lilan Laishley

from January 2007 — Present (3 years 9 months)Dr. Lilan Laishley is a freelance client that I have worked for somewhat regularly. I developed Lilan's brand, which is a "moon goddess", and is carried throughout the various materials and marketing vehicles being used to promote this new center. I have completed a project website for The Center for Astrological Study; a new center that aims to teach those who are interested in Astrology. I am currently carrying out the redesign of Lilan's main website, http://laishley.com, which is a Wordpress site built from scratch.

Coder / Loader (css, html, some jquery) with ARS ecommerce

from February 2009 — July 2009 (6 months)Have had the privilege of working as a temporary contractor in the Loaders department, working with CSS and HTML. Purpose was to temporarily support loaders with PSD advertisements, designed for online promotions of major retailers, coding them into CSS/HTML versions for a "liquid" website conversion. I was brought on as a full time coder, learning various projects maintained by the Loaders department, including advertisements, promotional web banners, and email marketing. Expanded my jquery knowledge for use in making online promotional options richer and more interactive.

Freelance Designer with Green Rain Graphics

from January 2000 — July 2009 (9 years 7 months)Working with various clients on identity, marketing, branding, web, and other design services.

Creative Freelancer with Madia's Healing Arts Spa

from June 2008 — March 2009 (10 months)Madia's has been a great freelance client, to whom I have provided web and graphic services.

Web Designer / CMS / Online Magazine with Buckaroo Communications

from January 2007 — January 2009 (2 years 1 month)Great job working with online content for magazine publisher. Responsible for re-purposing magazine cover designs for flash web headers for each of the magazine websites. Also uploaded article content to audience sites through the hosted CMS and maintained content rotation in accordance with on sale schedule. Had the opportunity to work on flash advertisements as well as printed magazine content.

Creative Freelancer with Athens Area Council for the Arts | The Arts Center

from January 2006 — January 2009 (3 years 1 month)The Arts Center has been and excellent client. I have had the great experience of being a creative point for them on several projects, including major campaigns including the Arts Gala, an annual fund raising event benefiting the Athens Area Council for the Arts and its initiatives like The Arts Center in Athens, TN.

Advertising Designer with The People News

from 2005 — 2009 (4 years )This is yet another somewhat regular client of mine. The People News is a small free new publication based out of Cleveland, TN, serving a range of demographics, touching on various topics including local and national politics and other current events.

Graphic Designer with Dynasty spas

from 2005 — 2005 (less than a year)For Dynasty, I provided graphic design support for many marketing endeavors, as well as clerical work for the dealer point of purchase materials, providing shipping and point / balance tracking. I had initiative to build a simple Access database for efficiently tracking and reporting on the POP data.

PR Marketing Coordinator with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

from June 2001 — June 2004 (3 years 1 month)Started out as Assistant to Chris House. We worked at the Volunteer Service Center in Memphis-Bartlett area creating marketing materials for the fundraising programs that help fund the SJCRH research and treatment. We also conducted tours of the hospital and catered special events for large groups that held major fundraising events through the Volunteer Service Centers. I worked on carrying new branding initiatives throughout existing and new program materials, as well as designing in-house moral-based project materials.

Graphic Designer with The Press Enterprise

from 1999 — 2000 (1 year )This was a great experience at a small weekly paper. This is where I completed my graphic design internship for the Communication Graphics Technology program at Pellissippis State in Knoxville. After a couple of months, I was hired directly, part-time. For Press Enterprise, I created blue-lines and paste ups for the paper, as well as designing ads every week. This gave me a good idea of working in a somewhat fast-paced environment, as well as experience collaborating with ad reps. My favorite part of this position, besides getting to design, was the old-school paste up and blue-lining that was done each issue.