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 Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Adobe Photoshop CS2 from conceptualization stage to its implementation.
Responsible for web hosting and the installation of e-mail and forms.
Perform the validation and testing of the finished web sites.
Developed page layout, navigation, copy, animation, buttons and icons.
Presented designs and concepts to Clients and the Management for review.
Experience with image optimization, search engine submissions 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 copy 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
HTML, CSS, XHTML, DHTML, Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop CS2, Adobe Premiere, PHP, FTP, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Windows 95/98/NT/XP, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Audacity and Google Adwords.