erinrm@cox.net | 352.514.0423 | erinmcconnell.weebly.comErin McConnell - Multi Media Design and Development

Summary of Skills

• High level of experience in a professional and busy development environment and able to multitask

• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines with an upbeat and positive attitude

• Experienced in large, complex and diverse multi media projects with a solid record of design success

• Applies analytical and creative thinking in developing high quality solutions that address business requirements both visually and on a developmental level

• in Adobe Creative Suite CS2 - CS5, all regularly used MS programs,

Clerical and Administrative Synopsis

• Windows platform, internet and MS program Technical Support Specialist for Atlantic. Net• Senior Clerk, Front Desk Receptionist for the University of Florida,

Electrical & Computer Engineering Department• Senior Clerk for the University of Florida, Housing Department

Graphic and Web Development Work History

Publication and Promotions Specialist for the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery2009 - 2010 / Gainesville, FL

• Responsible for all printed materials from conception and marketing stradegy to the product

• Projects included direct mail marketing of all kinds, annual reports, program books, brochures, tradeshow graphics, posters, banners, magazine ads and large publications

• Design, code and launch of email templates for mass email marketing purposes as well as email database and list management using programs such as Constant Contact and MailChimp

• Redesign and reorganization of current ASMBS website (to be launched soon) as well as the creation of a social networking presence

• Responsible for creating tutorials and running training meetings to bring the staff up to speed with the latest technologies

Senior Graphic and Web Designer for Scheduline2007 - 2009 / Philadelphia, PN (Remote Employment)

• Design, code, launch and regular maintenance of the Scheduline website using Adobe Creative Suite

• Responsible for all printed materials including postcards, ads, brochures, booklets, logos etc.

• Design, code and launch of email templates for mass email marketing purposes

IT Expert, Web Developer for the University of Florida2011 / Gainesville, Fl

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Maintenance and additions to the UFIT websiteLearning WordPress inside and out for future projectsCreation and output of UFIT Strategic Plan both online and in printIntegrating other areas of UFIT into the main UFIT websiteCompleting interactive learning projects using Captivate and Articulate softwareProject Management using Bootcamp

HTML, CSS, WordPress, JoomlaExperience with Javascript, C Sharp, Sql, PHP, ASP.net•

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Graphic and Web design Work History Continued

Senior Web Designer and Flash Animator for 352 Media Group2003–2005 / Gainesville, Fl

• Design and development of high end websites, interactive CDs and DVDs, corporate identity packages, Power Point presentations and extensive print work

• Interacting with clients and project managers on a daily basis both over the phone and face to face in a professional and high level corporate environment

• Working on several projects at once with continuously strict deadlines requiring long hours• Regular duties included answering phones, mass emails, organizing and some

data entry, time tracking, copying, scanning and faxing

Media Unit Manager, Flash Animator and Illustrator for LearnitCorp2001–2003 / Gainesville, FL

• Worked in a fast pace team oriented production environment with multiple projects running simultaneously on very strict deadlines for LearnitCorp, their main client Microsoft Press and Learnit Today.

• Designing animations with light to medium action scripting, illustrating using Freehand, Illustrator, Photo Shop and Flash, building cbt based training using proprietary software

• Intranet upkeep, software testing, logging and resolving software bugs • Interdepartmental training documentation and audio editing• Managerial duties included overseeing a unit of 6 team members, coordinating project

assignments and production efforts, conducting weekly media production meetings and design reviews, interviewing new candidates, training new employees, conducting employee reviews and resolving personnel issues

• Regular duties included answering phones, mass emails, organizing and data entry, some payroll work, copying, scanning and faxing

References Available Upon Request

Educational Background

43 Hours of Course Work in Graphic Design and Commercial Illustration, May 1994 Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale

A.S. in Graphic Design Technology, May 2004 Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale

Extra Curricular HTML and CSS and Flash Coursework Santa Fe College

Advanced Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoshopCourse Completion

New Horizons, Gainesville, FL

Microsoft Project Course Completion New Horizons, Gainesville, FL

Erin McConnell - Multi Media Design and Development

Senior Graphic and Web Designer for LifeSouth Community Blood Centers2005–2007 / Gainesville, Fl

• Design, code, launch and maintenance of the LifeSouth and Five Points of Life websites using Adobe Creative Suite

• Responsible for high level printed materials for LifeSouth (Florida, Georgia, Alabama)• Interacted with print venders on a regular basis, acquiring quotes, and seeing projects

through to the end with tight deadlines and meticulous details and most often in conjunction with several other projects at once.