Resume

Résumé

Michél C. Cook
818.203.3276
cooknDesigns@gmail.com
cooknDesigns.com

Objective: To apply my design abilities and educational background toward creative projects in my community

Qualifications:

  • Experienced in designing for web and print
  • Strong work ethic and superior communication abilities
  • Educated in Communication, Design, Interactive Multi-Media and Photography
  • Resourceful and skilled at handling details and heavy work loads
  • Hard-working, fast learner with strong interest in working with a creative organization

Education:

  • Advanced Photography (2/2011-present)
    Valley College, Valley Glen, CA
  • Intermediate Photography (8/2009-12/2009)
    Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
  • Certificate in Interactive Multimedia Design Program (2006-2007)
    North City Continuing Education, San Diego
  • B.A. degree in Communication (Internet Media emphasis), 3.9 GPA (2003-2005)
    University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
  • A.A. degree in Graphic Design/Communication (2000-2003)
    Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Computer Skills:

Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows XP, 7, WordPress CMS
Applications: Adobe Creative Suite CS3, CS4, CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver,
InDesign etc.) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Entourage, PowerPoint) Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, After Effects, DVD Pro, VRWorx
Languages: HTML, XHTML, CSS, familiar with DHTML, PHP and JavaScript

Work Experience:

Web/Graphic Design Contractor, Los Angles/San Diego, CA   (2007-present)
- Develop web sites and customize html web pages
- Design, retouch and optimize graphics for web and print
- Produce and proof various marketing materials, such as business cards, banner ads, newsletters etc.
- Utilize online marketing/promotion tools such as email blasting, Google Advertising and SEO plugins
- Shoot product images, portraits, and/or original imagery for web and print
- Edit video and produce Flash content
- Effectively communicate and maintain professional relationships with clients

Project Coordinator, Contour Entertainment, Los Angles, CA  (2/2010-present)
- Organized and managed project details, such as producing media for deadline and arranging travel plans
- Designed and produced presentation book covers, content, labels and media
- Provided administrative support

Graphic Designer, ZabaChic.com, Los Angeles, CA   (1/2009-1/2010)
- Designed and optimized headers and banners for weekly, online retail sales
- Selected, organized, retouched and color corrected hundreds of product images daily
- Utilized Flash to create animated banners and logos

Computer Club Instructor, The Veterans Home, Chula Vista, CA   (6/2008-2/2009)
- Taught elderly men and women computer skills
- Communicated and collaborate with residents and staff on technical issues
- Assisted with annual Veterans Home events

Technical Support, Cogent Road (CRA)/FundingSuite.com, La Jolla, CA   (2/2006-3/2008)
- Counseled and assisted mortgage industry clientele of thousands with credit pulling needs
- Utilized multiple software applications simultaneously including Liveperson and Webex
- Trained clients and new employees to use FundingSuite software
- Designed business card

Graphic Design Intern, CampusLink.org, Del Mar, CA  (2005)
- Designed web graphics and backlit advertisements for display on university web sites and on-site media centers
- Updated and maintained company resources and web content

Interests: Music, travel, food, photography, jewelry making, hiking, snowboarding, and laughing.

-References available upon request

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