Web and Graphic Design Resume

Alyssa Ratowski
info@alyssaratowski.com

Highlights of Qualifications:
• Strong communication and creative problem solving abilities.
• Successful team leadership and work experiences.
• Superior technical photography, web, and graphic art skills (conceptual planning, research, and development).

Education:
BFA Degree Awarded May, 1995
Tyler School of Art, Temple University.
Elkins Park, PA.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Dean's List: Cum Laude

Computer Skills Platforms:
Macintosh, Windows and Unix

Software:
Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Image Ready, Quark XPress, Adobe PageMaker, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft PowerPoint, Macromedia Freehand, Media 100, Media Cleaner, Corel Draw, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Flight Check, The Photo Solution, Fetch FTP, Leech FTP, Torque, and WAMNET.

Experience:

Web Designer and HTML Layout
Grimaulken Photographics Inc.
Philadelphia area
January 2001 through Present

Develop, design, and HTML layout of web sites for artists, organizations, and small businesses in the Philadelphia area. Clients include Amish DÈcor, KingGroundhog.com, and LisaChristSuperstar.com.

Graphic Design and Catalog Layout
Blue Plate Minds
Paoli, Pennsylvania
May 2001 through Present

Design and production work for Lorel Marketing, King of Prussia, Pa. Duties include high-resolution digital imaging, spread layout in Quark, and designing graphics for catalog pages.

Web Designer and HTML Layout
Triangle Internet Marketing Experts
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 2001 through May 2001

Develop, design, and produce small marketing web sites for online direct pharmacy business that provides products via the Internet. Design focused on easy navigation of the web site and aesthetic appeal, in order to attract more customers.

Multimedia Artist
Kelly Technical Services
West Point, Pennsylvania
January 2000 through January 2001

Worked as a designer and production artist of informational consumer and healthcare provider web sites for Merck & Co. I was involved in both the planning and production of the projects. I was responsible for creating ad banners, icons, buttons, graphics, navigation, Quicktime movies, placing javascript for rollovers, and programming in HTML

Graphic Designer
Artisans Three Gallery
Spring House, Pennsylvania
February 2000 through October 2000

Created graphic identity and package of business cards, letterheads, and mailing labels for the galleryís daily operations. In addition, I have photographed much of their collection and designed various other marketing pieces for the gallery including posters, advertisements, and promotional cards.

Graphic and Production Supervisor
The Jon Stein Project, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 1999 through Present

Managed and processed large image inventory for several museum and trade show projects. Duties included photographing objects, scanning, and archiving museum quality materials for reference and display. In addition, oversaw production of digital output for exhibitions and referencing materials. Clients include The Atwater Kent Museum, USA BancShares.com, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the University of the Arts, Philadelphia.

Digital Technician and Production Supervisor
Color Reflections, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 1998 through January 2000

Managed the third shift of the production department that handled graphic design, scanning, retouching, and final output using a variety of digital methods. In addition, as production supervisor, managed maintenance of the equipment and team resources for my shift.

Graphic Designer and Photographer
Fashionably Aware Fashion Show Event, benefiting The Childrenís Crisis Treatment Center.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 1999

Acted as the art director and designer, creating promotional material advertising for Fashionably Aware, a charity fashion event that raised awareness for the Childrenís Crisis Treatment Center from donations and tickets sales. In addition, I photographed the runway models to document their participation in the event.

Output Macintosh Technician
Burton Industries, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1997 through April 1998

Worked as a part of a team scanning and processing images for digital output. Duties included processing digital negatives and transparencies, desktop publishing, image archiving, and file management.

Graphic Designer
Compro Inc.
Bayport, New York
May 1996 through August 1998

Created small poster reproductions of nurses and doctors research for medical conventions. Duties included scanning, processing images, and layout.

Customer Service Representative
Color Reflections Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 1997 through November 1997

Managed production work load, checked clientsí files, answered calls, and maintained positive relations with customers. Supported the sales and marketing team by working with customers to ensure that their project is handled in the most efficient manor while their job was in production.

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