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Chris Nitzke-Web Designer
Phone Phone: 773/220-0296
Email E-mail: info@chrisnitzke.com
Yahoo IM Yahoo IM: kipchris2007
OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging position in Graphic design/ Web development offering opportunities for growth which utilitize my education, professional work ethic, ability to acquire new skills, and demonstrated versatility.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Traditional skills
Page layout and design, marker rendering, photography, word processing, typing, hand lettering signage, working with a team and within a customer service environment

Computer skills
 
  • Proficient in Macintosh and PC environment
  • Programs: Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, PageMaker, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Director, Flash; Microsoft Office Suite, Quark XPress, HTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript
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    EXPERIENCE KipArt Communications
    Chicago,IL
    10/1997 - present
    Free-lance Website/ Graphic Designer
    • Project Director/ Lead Developer for the Field Museum's upcoming online segment featuring the Tanzenia region of the Congo
    • Lead developer/designer for the revision of the Fairy Castle segment for the Museum of Science and Industry's website
    • Webmaster for Professional Office System's website- an Indiana based business marketing administrative software for the medical environment
      Computer Training Source, Inc.
    Schaumburg,IL
    12/2009 - present
    Instructor - Part-time
    • Instruct student classes and provide private tutoring to prepare students for the Adobe ACE Certification
      TravelCLICK
    Schaumburg,IL
    04/2009 - 01/2010t
    Front-end Web Developer - Contract position
    • Develop websites for the leading provider of ecommerce solutions for hotels, using CSS for layout development, XML, Flash and proprietary CMS.
      Quill
    Lincolnshire,IL
    12/2008 - 02/2008
    Front-end Web Developer - Contract position
    • Design and develop the "Quill Community" (a social microsite for Quill's visitors) using advanced CSS, the Graffiti CMS and Teligent blogging platform
      National Restaurant Association
    Chicago,IL
    06/2008 - 08/2008
    Actionscript 3 Developer - Contract position
    • Develop and revise interactive modules for industry eLearning course using timeline and object oriented programming methods
    • Revise modules for Spanish translation using supplied audio and transcripts
      FTD
    Downers Grove,IL
    11/2007 - 06/2008
    Senior Graphic Designer
    • Design and update company website and email newsletters
    • Develop static and Flash banners for holiday promotions and corporate partners
    • Develop print collateral for offline marketing
      Cherryone Web Design
    Chicago,IL
    01/2007 - 09/2007
    Website/ Graphic Designer - Contract position
    • Design and develop several website and print projects
    • Responsible for direct communication with clients
    Moraine Valley Community College
    Palos Hills,IL
    10/2004 - 05/2007
    Adjunct Professor
    • Instruct students in entry-level concepts and skills of basic computer usage, fundamental Flash skills, and website development
    • Introduce students to the fundamentals of 3-D modeling, animation, website and business graphics
    American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
    Chicago,IL
    06/2005 - 10/2006
    Webmaster
    • Responsible for the creative development, information architecture, and content production of ASCP's website
    • Developed websites and HTML-based CD-Rom supplemental presentations for ASCP 's 2005/2006 Annual Meetings and their 2006 Leadership Exchange
    • Produced e-newsletters and promotional emails including scheduling, design, development, and using WebTrends analysis software for marketing efforts
    HSBC North America
    Chicago,IL
    11/2004 - 12/2004
    Flash Developer- Contract position
    • Developed several intranet-based application walk-throughs using Macromedia's Flash and RoboDemo
    • Worked with other team-members as specialist Flash troubleshooter
    Media Options, Inc.
    Chicago,IL
    04/2002 - 10/2002
    Multimedia Developer- Contract position
    • Working with Art Director and Programming Leader on an e-learning, reality-based CD-ROM for the National Association of Home Builders
    • Integration of Photoshop content into Director 8.5 using Media Labs' PhotoCaster extra
    Slack Barshinger & Partners
    Chicago,IL
    11/2000 - 06/2001
    Business to Business Graphic Designer- Intern
    • Positioned in an intern capacity working on logo design, content creation and concept development
    • Contributed to all aspects of development and advertising design with creative teams for clients such as: Annexys, Telution, Dean, and Kraft
    Kent Cole Smith & World, Inc.
    Chicago,IL
    04/2000 - 12/2000
    Flash Developer- Contract position
    • Filled -in short term as Production Manager during campaign for the re-opening of the Sears Tower Skydeck, including: vendor support, talent management, and client collaboration
    • Developed and designed advertising and collateral material for Sears Tower Skydeck re-opening and Zurick Kemper Life Insurance campaigns
    the Ink Well
    Chicago,IL
    03/1999 - 09/1999
    Pre-press Graphic Designer
    • Troubleshoot difficult customer projects and company computer systems when problems arise in order to improve production
    • Design and create products such as logos, manuals, marketing materials, and presentations
    EDUCATION 12/2001 The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago
    US-IL-Chicago
    Bachelor's Degree
    Multimedia/Web design program with relevant CD-ROM production,internet related, and project management curriculum.

    Projects included:
    Lead developer/designer for the revision of the Fairy Castle segment for the Museum of Science and Industry's website

    Project Director/ Lead Developer for the Field Museum's upcoming online segment featuring the Tanzenia region of the Congo

    Audio Engineer/Assistant Project Manager for the promotional video for the The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago's Culinary School
    AFFILIATIONS

    Association of Photoshop Professionals
    Association for Multimedia Communications
    HTML Writers Guild

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    References available upon request

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