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To whom it may concern:

I'm a web designer with a passion for usability, effeciency, minimalist design prinipals, and responsive interface -- across all mediums. I also have a particular interest in corporate image and branding, and the influence attritbuted to a compelling user experience. I've been working in web design since 2001 in both a professional and hobbyist capacity, and have amassed experience with programming, scripting, structural, and display languages. I've helped bring ideas to fruition as as a designer, creative director, and (most often) general project manager for various clients -- including advertising agencies, VPs, and small business owners.

Aside from the tradesmanship, my greatest skills are undoubtedly confident leadership and communication. I bring a type of vision and energy to each project that promotes focus and enthusiasm in those around me, and I'm able to draw the strengths from every contributing asset when working with a team on a challenge.

My primary focus at the beginning of 2012 is in honing my skills with javascript, vector illustration, and HTML5. The first half of this year, I will be patching up loose ends in my portfolio, building my own website, and I will not be taking new private web projects until June 2012.

Technical profeciency:

I'm an all-around computer person. I've been building high-performance PCs from parts since the age of 12, and -- as you might imagine -- I've played "repair man" for friends, relatives, fellow students and colleagues for as long as I can remember. I've always been a "quick learn", and have accumulated experience with all types of software, from deep 3D modeling and animation applications like Maya®, to web-based, content management systems (CMS) like Drupal and Wordpress. One of my most-distinguishable talents is in finding a way to leverage a limited set of tools to complete a task. The list below covers the tools I'm most effective with:

Web Languages:

  • HTML (4, X, 5)
  • CSS (1,2,3)
  • Javascript (jQuery)
  • XML, AJAX
  • Actionscript (2)
  • PHP

Operating Systems:

  • Microsoft Windows® (XP -> 7)
  • Apple OSX (Tiger -> Lion)

Creative Software:

  • Photoshop
  • Flash
  • Dreamweaver
  • Illustrator

Adam Taylor

18 Graves Avenue, Apartment A
Northampton, Massaschusetts, 01060
(413) 570-0559

Objective: To join a creative team that pushes the boundaries of the web medium along the way to delivering effective sales and promotional tools.

Work Experience:

Channing Bete Company, Inc. 2008 - Present

  • Designed, maintained 5 seperate static website portals
  • Designed e-mail campaign templates for mass mailings
  • Designed dynamic e-commerce templates for delivery to vendor
  • Developed interactive electronic samples for print products
  • Developed disk-based and web-based interactive multi-media titles
  • Streamlined existing labor-intensive processes for multiple departments
  • Maintained a test-bench and accompanying testing SOPs for web work
  • Trained web staff on emerging trends and techniques in web design

Springfield College 2007 - 2008, Internship

  • Assisted the web-master in maintaining SpringfieldCollege.edu
  • Managed photo-shoots and developed Flash-based website components

AT Design 2004 - Present

  • Worked with small businesses to create an authentic presence on the web
  • Managed website and e-commerce development from concept to completion

Education:

Springfield College 2004 - 2008

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science, Computer Graphics
  • Minor(s): Art; Business Management
  • GPA: 3.6 (Cum Laude)