tamalita

•••Experienced Web Developer and Graphic Designer • Accomplished graphic designer with emphasis on web site development • Strong design experience blended with professional background • Proven ability to create, implement, and troubleshoot projects •••Professional Development • Enchanted Graphics by Tamalita, Owner, Creative Director (April 1999 – Present) o Overview: freelance/contract graphic design studio providing Web site development and maintenance, Web site hosting, E-commerce development, installation of scripts and content management systems, Flash animation, advertising design, email campaigns, database development, and search engine optimization o Current responsibilities include: create graphic design for Web sites and email marketing campaigns; develop layout and functionality of Web sites; set up of database connectivity and merchant processing; maintain and update sites; graphic design for business cards and brochures o Selected Clients: [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL] • Digital Solutions LLC, Graphic Designer (September 2005 – Present) o Overview: Design and development of Web sites; instrumental in developing ecommerce capability within company; responsible for training other designers in the area of Web design and development o Current responsibilities include: create graphic design for Web sites and email marketing campaigns; develop layout and functionality of Web sites; set up of database connectivity and merchant processing o Selected Clients: [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL], [login to view URL] • Other: Assistant/Associate Professor, New Mexico State University (1994 – 2002) o Responsibilities included: Directing a multi-user analytical laboratory complex; supervising personnel in all aspects of laboratory safety and research; establishing novel research program with a specialization in gastrointestinal microbiology. Analyzed, developed and planned research strategies, organized equipment and laboratory facilities, obtained and budgeted funding, wrote laboratory manuals, delivered training seminars, hired and trained laboratory personnel, introduced and integrated new concepts into the department •••Technical Proficiency Web Authoring: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, CGI/Perl, ASP, RSS Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Corel Animation Shop, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, TopStyle Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, various statistical analysis packages (SAS, JMP, etc) Operating Systems: Macintosh and PC •••Areas of Strength Include o Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills o Capable of managing, supervising, and directing projects o Ability to recognize and address appropriate audience o Effective at troubleshooting and problem-solving o Proficient at team collaborations and group efforts o Experienced with tight deadlines and budgets o Innovative and goal-oriented o Strong decision-making skills •••Education • Professional training o CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Courses • Internet Fundamentals • Web Page Authoring Fundamentals • Design Methodology and Technology • Networking Fundamentals • E-commerce Strategies and Practices o CompTIA Courses • A+ Operating Systems • Network+ o MSCE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) Courses • Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials • Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server • Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure • Formal Curriculum o PhD – Animal Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (1991) o MS – Animal Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (1986) o BS – Animal Science, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX (1983) •••Professional Affiliations • International Webmasters Association - HTML Writers Guild (IWA-HWG) • Women Designers Group (WDG) •••Presentations • Over 30 scientific presentations to professional audiences • Over 15 peer-reviewed, scientific publications • Developed and taught 6 different university-level courses