Summary of Qualifications Employment 4 / 12'–Present
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MICHAEL WILBUR 252.412.6933 | [email protected] | 1204 Franklin Dr., Greenville, NC 27858 Summary of ≥≥Effective design skills relating to web and print media from concept through completion. Qualifications ≥≥A strong foundation in communication arts with a primary focus in front-end website development, and a secondary focus in typography, graphic design, illustration, and photography. ≥≥Personal skills including excellent organization, an energetic and dedicated work approach, and a desire to learn and develop. ≥≥Experience with problem solving, interacting with clients, and working well in groups as well as working independently. Employment 4 / 12’–Present / Evolve Inc. Front-End Developer / Graphic Designer ≥≥Front-End Developer - Work including: Website creation from concept and design to front-end development and content management system implementation (CMS). Technologies: Adobe CS6, Dreamweaver, HTML5, CSS3, Jquery, Javascript, CMS (Evolve CMS, Concrete5, Wordpress) ≥≥Graphic Designer - Work including: Identity, print and campaign work from concept to completion. Technologies: Adobe CS6, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 12 / 08’–4 / 12’ / Hothead Creative Owner / Creative Director / Graphic Designer / Public Relations / Prepress / Sales ≥≥Duties ranging from public relations, design, front-end development and sales. ≥≥Work including: Website creation from concept and design to front-end development and content management system (CMS) implementation. Technologies: Adobe CS5.5, Dreamweaver, HTML4, CSS2/CSS2.1, Jquery, Javascript, CMS (Wordpress, Drupal), Flash ≥≥Identity, print and campaign work from concept to completion. Technologies: Adobe CS5.5, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 12 / 07’–12 / 08’ / 123Triad Web Design, Inc. Project Manager / Graphic Designer ≥≥Overseeing up to 40 clients and their corresponding web design project(s). ≥≥Work including: Front-end development, identity, print collateral, web design, and copy writing. Technologies: Adobe CS4, Dreamweaver, HTML4, CSS2/2.1, Jquery, Javascript, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 4 / 06’–2 / 07’ / The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Art Director ≥≥Work including: Identity, print collateral, and flash banner design for The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and their associates. Technologies: Adobe CS3, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash 10 / 04’–3 / 06’ / International Minute Press Graphic Designer / Prepress / Sales ≥≥Managing public relations, overseeing and ensuring prepress quality and sales. ≥≥Prepress setup of all printed materials. ≥≥Work including: Identity and print work. Technologies: Adobe CS2, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Professional Page 1 / 2 MICHAEL WILBUR 252.412.6933 | [email protected] | 1204 Franklin Dr., Greenville, NC 27858 Education 9 / 01’–7 / 04’ / East Carolina University / Graphic Design / Typography / Illustration / Photography 9 / 97’–4 / 00’ / University of North Carolina At Pembroke / General Education 9 / 93’–5 / 97’ / Cardinal Gibbons Catholic High School / College Preparatory Technical Computer Platforms / Both Macintosh and PC platforms Proficiency Adobe Programs / Adobe CS6 : Design Premium–Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Bridge, Acrobat Professional, Acrobat Distiller Other Programs / CorelDraw, Quark Express, Freehand MX, Director MX, FileZilla, Linotype FontExplorer X, Extensis Suitcase, MS Office, Microsoft Word Scripting Languages / HTML4/5, XML, CSS2.1/3, JavaScript, Jquery, Some PHP Content Management Systems (CMS) / Concrete5, Worpress Website Maintenance / The ability to manage web projects using FTP and file management systems. File Management / Knowledge of optimum file compression techniques for compatibly importing and exporting bitmap and vector files between multiple programs for print and web purposes. Photo Correction / Enhancement / Ability to realistically color-correct, enhance, and retouch photographs using the latest version of Adobe Photoshop. General Design Knowledge / Knowledge of the principles of design, color theory, production of graphics, layout Proficiency methods, prepress, and production. Project Planning & Follow-through / Ability to utilize freehand sketches and illustration programs for pre-visualization in comps and storyboarding as a visual reference for proposal purposes. Then follow-through preparation and completion of projects from conceptualization, development, and implementing ideas from project planning. Time Management & Organization / Ability to effectively manage time, handle multiple tasks, and maintain organization while meeting deadlines under high-stress conditions. Communication & Relations / Ability to interrelate effectively and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and department personnel (Also under high-stress conditions). References LONDON Leasing / Jeffrey Neese, Vice President Office: 919.573.3439 / Cell: 919.740.1473 / Email: jeff.neese@london–leasing.com Custom Energy Consultants / Nathan Seeley, Owner Office: 919.870.0009 / Cell: 919.360.5840 / Email: [email protected] Data Sign Systems, Inc. / David Sharpe III, Owner Office: 919.303.2336 / Cell: 919.924.1883 / Email: [email protected] Page 2 / 2.