Chris Majewski

Objective

To obtain a position as an Interactive Designer

Work History

Freelance Interactive Designer
(Jan. 2011 - Present)

• Design websites, microsites, landing pages, email/social media campaigns and banner ads
• HTML/CSS Development
• Create design plans, style guides, site maps, storyboards and wireframes
• Managed hosting and domain accounts for clients
• Participate in client meetings and presentations in-house and/or remotely via conference calls
• Project Management
• Sales and Marketing

Geary Interactive
(Aug. 2005 - Dec. 2010)
Senior Interactive Designer
San Diego, CA
www.gearyi.com

• Design websites, microsites, landing pages, email/social media campaigns and banner ads
• HTML/CSS Development
• Flash animation and actionscript
• Presentation of design comps to clients
• Video and audio production for web
• Oversee and manage production staff for day to day client work and updates
• Participate in client and internal meetings
• Project Management
• Create design plans, style guides, site maps, storyboards and wireframes

Legend Films
(Sept. 2002 - Aug. 2005)
Associate Designer
San Diego, CA
www.legendfilms.net

• Colorization and restoration of black and white films
• Production of colorized files for DVD authoring
• Project Management and Overseas Training
• Web site and DVD design
• Assistant in general IT duties

Harbor Packaging
(Jul. 2001 - Sept. 2002)
Production Designer
San Diego, CA
http://www.harborpackaging.com

• On-site designer for local corrugated box manufacturer
• Production and layout of art for flexo-print plates
• Project Management
• Quote pricing for new artwork

Education

The Art Institute of California – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Web Design Certification
www.artinsitutesandiego.com

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
BA; Communications: Mass Media, May 1997
www.plattsburgh.edu

Demonstrated Business Skills

• Developing project strategies: Managed all
  aspects of web design and development from concept to completion, such as Creating Design
  Plans and Mood Boards, Wireframes, Flow Charts,
  and Technical Specs. Designed and implemented training program for an overseas production team.
• Management: Experience in team leadership, coaching, and direction.
• Business Development: fostered and maintained existing clients as well as securing new clients through marketing of freelance web development service.
• Interviewing techniques: Determined pertinent information to be obtained from clients, in order to assess project goals and budgetary restraints.
• Negotiating: Negotiated freelance web development projects including pricing and long-term maintenance.

Applications

• PC and Mac proficient
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Fireworks
• Dreamweaver
• Flash
• Final Cut Pro
• After Effects
• Premiere
• Omnigraffle
• Wordpress Integration

Scripting Languages

• HTML
• CSS (Cross-browser compliant)
• XML
• JavaScript/AJAX
• Actionscript (Flash)
• PHP & MySQL

Notable Clients

• The Art Institute
• Barona Casino
• Bumblebee Tuna
• Covad
• Islands Restaurants
• Kyocera
• LA Times
• M&T Bank
• Mobi TV
• Net App
• Peer 1 Hosting
• Sahara Hotel and Casino
• Server Beach
• Sharp Healthcare
• Trump Towers
• Unitrin Direct
• WD-40
• Wrigleys
• Webster Bank