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slogan, or logo."
Me, 2009
Michael Heikkinen
OBJECTIVE: Apply HTML/CSS and graphic design skills as a Web/Graphic Artist/Designer.
PROFILE:
•2 years freelance web and graphic design, illustration, animation, flyer and print production.
•5 years experience as team leader directing volunteer arts program.
•15 years experience in retail custom picture framing industry.
•15 years experience as fine artist creating, exhibiting and selling paintings and prints.
•Excellent color and design sense, attentive to detail, creative and practical problem solver.
SOFTWARE:
ONLINE PORTFOLIO: www.radiancesandiego.org/web-design/
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts: University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH. 1990.
•Concentration in drawing, printmaking, and photography.
•Emphasis on computers and science.
DIGITAL/GRAPHIC ARTS EXPERIENCE:
•Designed, built, and maintained web sites combining Flash, HTML/CSS and JavaScript elements.
•Translated PhotoShop design mock-ups into working HTML/CSS elements.
•Developed content, ad layouts, logos, and animated backgrounds in Flash, AfterEffects, and Fireworks.
•Added new and/or improved content to existing sites.
•Repaired broken sites to ensure cross-browser compatability.
RETAIL EXPERIENCE:
•Assisted clients in all aspects of custom picture framing design and retail merchandise sales.
•Executed all aspects of custom picture framing design and construction.
•Ensured client satisfaction in retail environment by meeting framing project deadlines.
•Designed, arranged, and hung gallery interior and window displays.
•Processed work orders and scheduled workflow.
•Coordinated monthly inventory count and database management.
•Created and refined written procedures for company procedure manual.
•Trained and managed new employees.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
•Conceived, implemented, and directed multi-media arts program that facilitates artistic growth.
•Organized community of all types of artists creating opportunities for them to apply their talents.
•Supervised and executed flyer concept design, production, and promotional strategies.
•Hosted weekly open performance forum, event productions, fine art shows, and gallery exhibitions.
•Executed mural and sign painting projects, stage set design, and live stage painting performances.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2007 - Present Web and Graphic Designer Freelance, San Diego, CA
2003 - Present Volunteer Program Director Radiance, San Diego, CA
2007 Web Designer/Content Developer Innovative Media Mix, San Diego, CA
1997 - 2006 Designer/Manager Gallery Services, San Diego, CA
OBJECTIVE: Apply HTML/CSS and graphic design skills as a Web/Graphic Artist/Designer.
PROFILE:
•2 years freelance web and graphic design, illustration, animation, flyer and print production.
•5 years experience as team leader directing volunteer arts program.
•15 years experience in retail custom picture framing industry.
•15 years experience as fine artist creating, exhibiting and selling paintings and prints.
•Excellent color and design sense, attentive to detail, creative and practical problem solver.
SOFTWARE:
- HTML/CSS
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Maya 3D
- Dreamweaver
- Flash
- Fireworks
- PhotoShop
- AfterEffects
ONLINE PORTFOLIO: www.radiancesandiego.org/web-design/
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts: University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH. 1990.
•Concentration in drawing, printmaking, and photography.
•Emphasis on computers and science.
DIGITAL/GRAPHIC ARTS EXPERIENCE:
•Designed, built, and maintained web sites combining Flash, HTML/CSS and JavaScript elements.
•Translated PhotoShop design mock-ups into working HTML/CSS elements.
•Developed content, ad layouts, logos, and animated backgrounds in Flash, AfterEffects, and Fireworks.
•Added new and/or improved content to existing sites.
•Repaired broken sites to ensure cross-browser compatability.
RETAIL EXPERIENCE:
•Assisted clients in all aspects of custom picture framing design and retail merchandise sales.
•Executed all aspects of custom picture framing design and construction.
•Ensured client satisfaction in retail environment by meeting framing project deadlines.
•Designed, arranged, and hung gallery interior and window displays.
•Processed work orders and scheduled workflow.
•Coordinated monthly inventory count and database management.
•Created and refined written procedures for company procedure manual.
•Trained and managed new employees.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
•Conceived, implemented, and directed multi-media arts program that facilitates artistic growth.
•Organized community of all types of artists creating opportunities for them to apply their talents.
•Supervised and executed flyer concept design, production, and promotional strategies.
•Hosted weekly open performance forum, event productions, fine art shows, and gallery exhibitions.
•Executed mural and sign painting projects, stage set design, and live stage painting performances.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2007 - Present Web and Graphic Designer Freelance, San Diego, CA
2003 - Present Volunteer Program Director Radiance, San Diego, CA
2007 Web Designer/Content Developer Innovative Media Mix, San Diego, CA
1997 - 2006 Designer/Manager Gallery Services, San Diego, CA
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