Employment

Shannon Tackett Media, LLC, Mount Pleasant, SC 2006-Present

Owner, Web Designer, Graphic Designer

Responsible for the design and development of web sites and web applications through the use of Dreamweaver MX-CS4 and Adobe Photoshop CS2-CS4 from conceptualization stage to its implementation.

Perform the validation and testing of the finished web sites to ensure multi-browser functionality.

Design & Develop page layouts, navigation, copy, animations, buttons and icons.

Present designs and concepts to Clients and the Management for review.

Experience with image optimization, search engine submission and optimization.


Intern

Floh Spiel Media, Charleston, SC 2006-2007

Web Design and Development Intern

Utilized Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Adobe Photoshop CS2, and Illustrator CS2.

Created and updated web pages, websites, logos, and content per boss’s requests.

Contributed to local forums dedicated to various topics including food, pets, music, etc.

Optimized photos and images for various websites and clients.

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division, Pittsburgh, PA 2007-Present
Major: Interactive Media and Web Design
Courses included audio, design, color theory, digital imaging, information design, media communications, web scripting, desktop video, and typography.

American Intercontinental University, Atlanta, GA 2001-2003
Major: Accounting & Finance
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Degree: Associate of Business Administration
Highlights: Dean’s list

Skills

Creating, updating and maintaining multiple web sites.
Web Programming, script installations.
Designing graphics, logos and images for websites and print.
Ensuring web site quality, performance and reliability.
Ability to work under pressure, and to consistently deliver projects on time.
Excellent communication skills and project management skills

Programming: HTML, DHTML, XML, Java Script, Flash, Actionscript, CSS
Design Software: Illustrator CS2-CS4, Photoshop CS2-CS4, Image Ready, Dreamweaver CS2-CS4, Flash CS4, Director MX 2004
Operating Systems: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Other Applications: Microsoft Office, Audacity, Adobe Premiere, Soundbooth

Associations

Member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts
Member of the HTML Writers Guild
Member of International Webmasters Association

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