contact: (415) 595-3911
email: sarah@delushcreative.com
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OBJECTIVE Recently having relocated to New York City, I'm am looking to take on some contract Web Design, Production, and/or Interactive (Flash) work. I am available on a per project or regular basis, and can be reached easily during the day and early evenings. My contract rate is between $40-$60/hour.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Over eight years experience in print and web design specializing in cutting-edge design styles, UI Design, and current web development trends

  • Strong technical skills working with various scripting languages, expert technical knowledge working with hand-coded HTML, CSS, PHP, XML, as well as related experience creating websites on a per project basis

  • Up to date knowledge and working experience in the industry standard in design applications and programs including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Image Ready, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Quark, Pitstop, and more

  • Database Management, Content Management Systems experience
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    EXPERIENCE 9/2006-current
    JamBase.com
    San Francisco, Ca

    Web Producer & Designer

    Currently working as the Web Producer & Designer for JamBase, a music website. On a day to day basis I design custom html emails for clients, monthly company newsletters, animated gifs and Flash ads. I also design widgets, media kits, and contribute to website design, and other special projects as needed. www.jambase.com

      3/2005-9/2006
    The San Francisco Examiner
    San Francisco, Ca
    Web Producer
    Oversaw all aspects of The Examiner website, managed content, coding CSS & PHP, designed banners, ads, and special promotions. Contributed to the redesign and transition to Examiner.com. Managed and hired Web Administrators and Designers as needed. www.sfexaminer.com

    6/2004-2/2005
    The J. Weekly
    San Francisco, Ca
    Senior Graphic Designer
    Created & designed all ads for a Northern California weekly publication, including managing workflow. Designed supplement covers & banners on a weekly basis. Pre-flight and prepared any camera ready ads and artwork for print. Designed all in-house materials for subscriptions & ad department. Assisted production team with layout when needed. www.jweekly.com

    11/2003-6/2004
    Flyer Magazine
    San Francisco, Ca
    SF Editor / Graphic Designer
    Created, managed, and edited San Francisco event listings, features, and previews for a monthly print style/music/culture magazine distributed nationwide with a circulation of 165,000. Assisted with page layouts and designed advertisements. www.flyermagazine.com

    5/2001-5/2003
    Macromedia / Atom Shockwave
    San Francisco, Ca
    Production Assistant

    Designed various statements and financial documents. Provided email support for filmmakers. Managed the implementation of a complex filmmaker database in order to save time and increase accuracy. Issued quarterly statements and processed royalties. www.shockwave.com


    2/2000-12/2000
    Riffage.com
    San Francisco, Ca

    Web Producer / Record Label Manager

    Produced written content on an MP3 and artist promotion website. Encoded and uploaded music for artist/label pages. Controlled traffic flow, managed record label accounts and artist database on website. Found new and innovative techniques to marketing record labels on the site. www.riffage.com

    6/1999-12/1999
    XLR8R Magazine
    San Francisco, Ca

    Office Manager / Assistant Graphic Designer

    Managed office duties and a variety of projects presented by a cutting edge electronic music magazine. Handled interviewing and hiring of interns. Researched information for articles and features. Assisted with graphic design projects. Organized and planned several events for promotion of the release of upcoming issues. www.xlr8r.com

    EDUCATION 1/1999-6/2002
    San Francisco State University
    San Francisco, Ca
    Graphic Design and Visual Communication major at San Francisco State University.
    8/1995-12/1998
    Santa Rosa Junior College
    Santa Rosa, Ca
    Associate of Arts at Santa Rosa Junior College.

    INTERESTS Recently I participated in the National AIDS Marathon Training Program, and training for the 2005 Honolulu Marathon. I raised over $5,000 for the SF AIDS Foundation, $2,000 over my original goal.

    I also enjoy DJing, producing electronic music, planning events, and social networking.