Worked both independently and collaboratively within teams to produce a variety of print and Web projects that adhered to company branding standards.

Developed effective branding elements and standards for clients using a focused design process.

Designed and coded both newsletter-format and marketing E-mail blasts for a variety of organizations that substantially increased clientele and drove traffic.

Designed effective and user-friendly Web sites using Dreamweaver, hand-coding, CSS, basic javascript and PHP, graphic optimization and animation.

Designed and produced high-quality marketing collateral, publications, posters, signs, advertisements, custom folders and binders, etc. using multiple software packages and platforms.

Created high-level presentations, promotional loops, and video slide shows, including multi-media elements, animation and infographics.

Managed multiple projects to meet deadlines and client expectations; acted as liaison with clients, printers, and mailing houses throughout the entire process; assisted in production scheduling.

Consulted with clients to rework or improve workflow process, filing systems and job tracking.

Chose and prepared images for both print and Web, including color correction, touch-up, and digital manipulation.

Software
Expert: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, Bridge, Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, iDVD
Intermediate: Flash, Fireworks, Final Cut Pro, Numbers, Pages
Beginner: Joomla!

Platforms
Mac OSX and Windows

Working Skills
Concepting, branding, print layout, pre-press set-up, E-mail design/development, front-end interactive design, hand coding, presentation design, animation, infographics, photo retouching, work process management, project management

Related Skills
Writing, copy editing, proofreading, research, photography, video editing, DVD production and teaching. Typing speed: 75 wpm

Full resume available upon request: klschartz@kls-design.net

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