RESUME

Objective:

To work in an environment that thrives on creativity and to use my skills and experience to make that environment successful, profitable and fun.

Software Experience:

• Fluent in Mac OS 9 and OS X, Adobe Photoshop/Imageready, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Skilled in CSS, XHTML, Web Standards, PHP, MySQL, BBEdit, skEdit, CSSEdit, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Flash, Director, Final Cut Express, Microsoft Windows and Office.

Employment History:

May 2005 to Present

Freelance, Santa Rosa, CA

:: Web/Print Designer

• Worked with clients on a variety of projects including web design, Flash, PHP/MySQL, search engine optimization, web standards coding, print design, etc.
• Worked within brand guidelines and within budgets for multiple clients.
• Responsible for managing numerous projects and timelines for multiple clients.

July 2004 to May 2005

J3 Design, San Rafael, CA

:: Senior Designer

• Designed, revised and produced email marketing campaigns for a variety of clients that included HTML emails, response web pages and microsites.
• Worked within brand guidelines for multiple clients.
• Developed an internal online project management system to keep track of in-house jobs. This was developed using PHP and MySQL and eliminated the need for paper records.
• Responsible for communicating with clients and delivering projects on-time.

July 2002 to June 2004

PSX Designs for Creativity, Santa Rosa, CA

:: Senior Web Designer

• Lead development and production of a complete website reorganization and redesign.
• Researched and learned PHP and MySQL to build the dynamic backend of the site.
• Created an archived, online newsletter that became the information destination for all national reps. The paper version was eliminated resulting in time and money savings.
• Assisted in design and production of printed catalogs, flyers and sticker sheets, when needed.
• Shot hi-res digital photos for use in print and on the web.

November 2001 to July 2002

Brian Middleton Design & Consulting, Santa Rosa, CA

:: Principal, Lead Designer

• Sought out and secured new business opportunities.
• Concepted, designed and produced interactive websites and CD-ROMs.
• Assisted clients with website maintenance.
• Handled administrative and bookeeping duties.

May 1996 to November 2001

FORZA Marketing, Little Rock, AR

:: Production Artist / Art Director / Lead Interactive Designer

• Lead design and development of award-winning interactive projects.
• Managed the interacitve division of FORZA.
• Produced energetic slide presentations and worked with the president of the agency to win new accounts.
• Worked with and contributed to a team.
• Presented concepts and comps to clients.
• Designed and produced print brochures, ads, outdoor boards, packages, etc.
• Assisted clients maintain and troubleshoot their websites.
• Estimated projects and worked within a budget.

Education:

Graduated in May of 1996 with a BFA emphasis on graphic design from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR.

Awards & Honors:

• Artwork published in the 1994 issue of Arete, Henderson's Art and Literary Publication.
• Five 1999 Gold Addys.
• One 1999 Gold 10th District Addy.
• One 2000 Silver Addy for website design.
• One 2001 Gold Addy for website design.

References Available upon request.