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Experience
Illinois Water Science Center Computer Clerk
United States Geological Survey
Urbana, IL
March 2012 - currently employed
Design and maintain several websites at il.water.usgs.gov, affiliated sites, and internal sites. Used html, css, javascript, php, sql, & xml/xslt for coding sites as well as software for editing and creating images like Fireworks, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Regularly collaborate with scientists on the best ways to display and explain their data to the public as well as fellow scientists. Responsive web design used to make website work on all kinds of devices. Recently, RESTful websites are emphasized to reduce the amount of devotion each new site requires.
FutuHR Web Assistant
Union, NJ
April 2012 - December 2012
Working from home in Urbana, assist with maintaining and preparing thefutuhr.com for its grand opening. Used php, sql, css, & photoshop for photo editing. Collaborated with minds all over the country.
Freelance Artist for Neutral Cycle
Urbana, IL
August 2011 - September 2012
Created wooden permanent signage and outdoor paintings.
Freelance Designer for bestcampusbars.com
Champaign, IL
August 2011 - November 2011
Designed several flyers for promotion of the website and advertising clients of Illinois division of bestcampusbars.com
Dallas & Co. Makeup and Marketing Specialist
Champaign, IL
August 2010 - August 2012
Responsible for demonstrating new products as well as putting together orders. Design and print advertisements for distribution to various businesses and patrons of interest.
Art and Design Checkout Window Lab Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
November 2006 - May 2010
Assisted Art and Design students with borrowing and using art equipment (recording, photography, and computer equipment). Set up and closed darkrooms, including black and white and color facilities. Responsible for maintaining an inventory worth thousands of dollars.
Illini Union Media Student Designer
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
November 2008 - November 2009
Designed and produced a variety of print media including posters, table tents, handbills, and signage for various campus organizations using Adobe Creative Suite and Quark.
NutraFuncFoods Designer
Champaign, IL
May 2009 - July 2009
Developed print media for in store use and developed early packaging concepts for Tea Alive packaging which is a commercial tea concept to be sold at organic supermarkets like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s.
Ceramics Lab Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
August 2007 - May 2008
Assist ceramics lab instructor - making clay, glazes, and preparing the kiln for firing. Responsible for the proper care of student work.
Crosstown Traders Creative Intern
Tuscon, AZ
May 2007 - July 2007
Assist Imaging Department in satisfying the photo correction and layout requests from the Production Department to be printed in the catalogue. Exclusively used Photoshop. See recommendation letter for this position
Camp Barnabas Camp Counselor
Monett, MO
Summers May 2001 - August 2004
A camp for children and adults experiencing a variety of disabilities, Camp Barnabas provided hands on experience with people with both physical and mental disabilities ranging from diabetes to autism. Camp counselors were responsible for assisting their camper with everyday tasks 24 hours a day.
Education
Parkland College
December 2013 Web Design and Management Certificate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2 years as a student in the Painting Degree Program
May 2010 Graduate with BFA in Industrial Design
Parkway West High School
2005 Graduate : Chesterfield, MO
Skills
Proficient in...
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, After Effects, and InDesign
- Quark
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, and XML/XSLT
- LAMP
- Python
- responsive design techniques
- RESTful design
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- both Mac and PC platforms
- reading and writing Spanish
Familiar with...
- Drupal and Wordpress
- stage makeup techniques
- Rhino and Alias
- Laser Cutting, Rapid Prototyping, and many types of power equipment
- basic Spanish speaking and listening skills and some American Sign Language knowledge
Honors and Awards
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 Sustainable Ewaste Design Competition
Honorable Mention : from WHENCE it came
US Geological Survey STAR Award
Special Thanks for Achieving Results
Exhibitions
May 2010 BFA show at Krannert Art Museum Champaign
April 2010 Rendezvous at Co-Prosperity in Chicago
November 2011 GREEN.art.show at H2O Salon in Urbana