Andrea H. Walters
Web Site Developer
Designer Photographer
Post Office Box 41422 • Eugene, Oregon 97404 • (541) 344-3388

Summary


Results-oriented, fast-learning, dependable professional with experience in web design, digital photography, technical writing, journalistic writing, customer service, and project and team management. Superior communication skills.

Skills Advanced Computer and Technical Skills
HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, SSI Programming
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks
Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready, Acrobat
Microsoft Word, Works, Publisher, PowerPoint
35mm and Digital Photography
Windows Operating Systems: 3.0 to present
Other Technical Experience
JavaScript Implementation
CGI Script Implementation
Illustrator, PageMaker, GoLive
FrontPage, Access, Outlook
Digital Videography
Macintosh OS: 8 and earlier
Certifications

Web Graphic Designer Career Certificate - May 2002
HTML Web Content Developer Mastery - December 2001
Macromedia Dreamweaver Web Content Developer Mastery - December 2001
Adobe Certification Training in Photoshop Mastery - December 2001

Experience Web Developer and Designer, January 2001 - Present
Kestrel Designs, Eugene, Oregon
Retained by clients from diverse industries to create original art and graphic layout of content, banners and logos for effective web sites. Performed technical coding, review and testing;
coordinated and supervised all phases of production, layout, research and development and quality control. Worked closely with business owners to conceptualize, design and launch Internet sites to promote company goals. Optimize Meta Tags and website code for enhanced Search Engine placement. Increased sales for one client by 10% in first month after the site was launched.

Public Relations and Program Development, December 1994 - June 1999
Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Bellingham, Washington
Recruited, directed and trained 30 college interns and over 60 adult and teen-age volunteers to increase program services by 45%.
Managed a volunteer force of approximately 45 adults and more than 300 children in four counties and ensured effective staffing and quality control. Designed and produced copy for 60 newsletters, 5 annual reports, over 100 press releases, and countless articles and speeches. Led team of 17 volunteers developing PR proposals.

Publishing and Advertising Manager, May 1992 - December 1994
Horizon Newspaper, Bellingham, Washington
Designed page layout for weekly newspaper and illustration and graphic design for advertisements. Increased advertisement sales for newspaper by 35% in first quarter and by 65% in two and a half years. Created more efficient programs for monitoring sales, guidelines and procedures. Digitized all file storage which cut production time by 25%.

Photojournalist, September 1985 - November 1987
Oregon State University Student Publications, Corvallis, Oregon

Published over 60 photographs and 25 articles about local news, feature and sporting events for 2 campus newspapers and the annual yearbook.


Project Manager and Russian Interpreter, November 1987 - May 1992
U.S. Army, Augsburg, Germany
Supervised 5 team members to provide daily computer-enhance transcriptions of Russian radio broadcasts. Distinguished Honor Graduate: Noncommissioned Officer Leader Development Training.

Portfolio http://www.kestrel-designs.com/portfolio/
Education Associate of Arts and Science, Computer and Information Science, 2002
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
     
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