Ext: 404.513.2558 - kwed65d6@westpost.net Accomplishments * 6 years of Graphic Design experience in the area of print and technical communication. * Served as Design Lead for Infiniti Information Solutions, LLC website. Submitted 3 initial designs for company website, refined it until final was approved. Directed Web developers on animation and artistic functionality. * Valuable experience gained in proposal coordinating for IDEOGENICS, LLC. Produced graphics and layout of RFPs in the company's monthly queue. Professional Experience Ideogenics, LLC- Washington, DC/Graphic Web Developer (Contractor) 9/09-Current INFINITI INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC- ALEXANDRIA, VA/WEB DEVELOPER (CONTRACTOR) 4/08-9/09 [Client web support for PIH Internet-PHA Plans Processing Support/US Department of Housing and Urban Development] Managed and maintained PIH PHA Plan Internet submission process downloading files from 4050 offices across the US, archiving, converting and compressing using Active PDF software then processing through SQL database to post on the web. Managed process flow for PHA Plan document stream. Provide technical and client infrastructure support. Serve as PHA Plans Help Desk to PIH Field Offices and Public Housing Authorities. Analyzed, troubleshoot and tested complex computer system problems and recommended efficiency solutions.
CASSIDY PINKARD COLLIERS REAL ESTATE- WASHINGTON, DC/ GRAPHIC
SPECIALIST 7/07-4/08 Produced marketing materials, pitch flyers, email blasts, invitations, announcements, presentation boards, aerial maps primarily supporting the Structured Finance Dept of the Firm. Backup design support to Firm Marketing/PR Department. Designed PowerPoint presentations for prospective clients using market and property data in DC metropolitan area. Retouched photographic images, produced illustrations, demographic and financial graphs, organizational charts, lease comps, stacking plans, aerial maps, etc daily.
COORDINATOR 7/05-10/06 Provided administrative and desktop publishing support to Managing Partners as well as the Human Resources Manager, including screening new applicants, and coordinating Domestic and International travel arrangements for company employees. Communication operations to include: switchboard management; scanning and loading documentation for staff/client meetings; procurement duties to include purchasing and maintaining general office supply inventory within a budget of $200 bi-weekly.
TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - WASHINGTON, DC/ GRAPHICS COORDINATOR
2/04-5/05 Provided in-house design services for Travel Industry Association's marketing collateral, annual tradeshow exhibition banners, and support materials to include quarterly reports, departmental brochures, booklets, newsletters and presentations. Coordinated production schedules with print vendors. Strategized with Marketing Manager when necessary. Worked effectively on projects with minimal management supervision.
Design Software Capabilities
Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new graphic technologies. Ability to design in Government, Contracting and/or Private Sector setting. Ability to color correct, enhance, and retouch photographs using Adobe Photoshop, with the advanced knowledge of file compression techniques for importing and exporting files.
Freehand, PowerPoint, SalesLogix Database, Microsoft office Suite; PC/Mac platform, CoreFTP applications, SQL, ActivePDF application, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Windows(R) 2000 Operating systems Page Design, Samples and Maintenance URLs: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/ http://www.infinitiis.com/ http://www.coroflot.com/kwilliams/ Education BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS a" Georgia Southern University, Statesboro GA - May 2003 Major Area of Study a" Graphic Design Internship Experience:
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION - WASHINGTON, DC/ GRAPHICS INTERN
8/03-2/04 Produced layout for brochures, invitations, marketing and trade show materials in support of NPF programs with the use of corporate logos such as Ford Motor Company, Kodak, and the Discovery Channel. Coordinated printing bids and production schedule. Performed various administrative duties.
6/02-9/02 Retouched photographic negatives and artifacts in the Digital Imaging Laboratory. Authorized and supervised the use of the digital laboratory's equipment. Worked directly with management and museum staff to assist with their photographic digitizing and photo correcting Designed the official brochure layout for the "September 11th: Bearing Witness to History" exhibit.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY - STATESBORO, GA/ART DIRECTOR
1/01-5/03 Developed and organized the layout, theme, and design of the student magazine produced bi-monthly using Adobe InDesign. Achieved brand consistency for subsequent issues.