Overview
Objective
Create visually compelling and brand conscious interactive media, web & graphic designs to inform, educate, raise awareness, promote and entertain.
Visual Design & Aesthetics
Starting with a personal interest in the arts since childhood, such as drawing, photography, jewelry wire work, and arts & crafts, to creating graphics for corporate entities worked for, such as logos, stationary, brochures, web graphics & edits, even model creation and custom furniture design, while continuing to develop my skills.
Branding Identity & Marketing Strategy
Over 10 years experience in the corporate sector in Administration, Accounting, Office Management and as Executive Assistant, aiding aspects in Business Planning, Marketing and Budgeting.
User Experience, Research & Project Management
Background in Environmental and Behavioral Biology, observant, organized, detail-oriented, strategic planning and marketing, public speaking skills, social networking, and determination to get needed resources.
Work Experience
andrea kuhne Designs, Los Angeles CA Apr. 2008 - Present
Freelance Web Design & Support including CSS, JS Widgets, Flash Elements, SEO; Custom Sites & Wordpress Sites; Book & eBook Layout Designs; Logo and Marketing Designs; Branding and more...
24frame.com, Los Angeles CA Aug. 2009 - Present
Contract Designer for Web Graphics, Still and Animated Hero or Background Graphics for Television and Film
Jungle[8], Los Angeles CA 2009
Contract Designer for Branding & Design Business: Team Collaboration on Branding, Web & Marketing Designs
Magics Films, Los Angeles CA Apr. 2008 - Sept. 2009
Consultant: Collaborating, Reviewing and Revising Web and Product Content for www.socialskillsinstitute.com in addition to Business Consulting
Falcon West Security, Los Angeles CA Dec. 2002 - Mar. 2006
Chief Administrator: Web Edits, Web Element & Banner Designs, Company Brochure Layout and Design in addition to Administrative, Accounting and other Corporate Functions
Five Star/Tom & Sons Construction, Van Nuys CA Apr. 2002 - Dec. 2002
Office Manager: Logo & Stationary Designs for the Company and all its Subsidiaries in addition to Administrative and Accounting Duties
Alexander & Willis, Gardena CA Sept. 2001 - Apr. 2002
Office Manager & Executive Assistant: Online Pattern & Design Research; Model Creation; Sample, Color & Design Matching for Furniture Refurbishing Projects in addition to Administrative and Accounting Duties
Professional Development
Jungle[8] LLC, Los Angeles CA Sept. 2008 - Dec. 2008
Internship: Graphic and Web Design for a Branding & Design Company
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles CA 1998 - 1999
Research Volunteer: Study on Habitat Effects on Captive Chimpanzees
Galapagos National Park Service, Galapagos, Ecuador Summer 1996
Volunteer: Various Projects to Study, Protect and Maintain the Local Ecosystem
Education
Continuing Education, Pasadena City College (PCC)2008 - Present
MAJOR: Digital Media Design
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science Degree, California State University Northridge (CSUN) 1998
MAJOR: Environmental Biology
GPA: 3.4
Associate of Arts Degree, Pasadena City College (PCC)1996
MAJOR: Biology
MINOR: English
Educational Development
Digital Media Studies, Pasadena City College (PCC) Sept. 2008 - Present
ART 158: Interactivity for the Internet with Laurie Burruss
ART 154: Multimedia Presentations with Laurie Burruss
ART 198: Design for the Internet with Laurie Burruss
ART 50A: Graphic Design and Advertising with Jerry Graves
ART 56: Digital Drawing and Painting with David Em
Digital Media Workshops, Pasadena City College (PCC) 2008 - Present
Flash Catalyst: Preview (John Schuman, Adobe);
Web Design for Mobile Devices (Joe Estes, JPL);
The New Web: HTML5, CSS3, DHTML & JS Widgets (David Mascarina, CSUN);
Web Usability & Accessibility (Joseph O'Connor, CSUN);
Self Publishing: Print-on-Demand (Dave Cuatt & Rachel Fermi, PCC);
DVD Studio Pro (Timothy Snell, Filmmaker & Certified Apple Pro Trainer);
Beyond Presentation: Animation in Keynote (Laurie Burruss, Lynda.com);
Photoshop CS4: Deep Dive (Rick Miller, Adobe);
Flash CS4: 2D Game Design (Anil Natha, NASA);
Adobe Creative Suite CS4 Overview (John Schuman, Adobe);
Acrobat Pro 9: Interactive Multimedia Presentations (Laurie Burruss, PCC);
Game Design Intro (Noah Dudley, MMOG);
Fireworks CS4: Tips & Tricks (Jim Babbage, Author);
Dreamweaver CS4: Spry-Ajax & Web 2.0 (Laurie Burruss, PCC);
Animation Principles (George Maestri, Animator);
Unity: 3D Game Design (Tom Higgins, Unity);
Digital Asset Management & Workflow for Photographers (Barry Schwartz, Photographer);
Lightroom: Field & Lab (Rachel Fermi & Ben Wilkes, PCC);
Dreamweaver CS4 Essentials (James Williamson, Lodestone);
Cinema 4D: 3D Animation & Motion Graphics (Rob Garrott);
Podcasting 101 (Pat Rees, PCC);
Web Usability: Creating Great User Experiences (Pat Rees, PCC);
Skills
Language
German (fluent)
Spanish & French (limited)
Software
DESIGN: Photoshop CS2-CS4, Illustrator CS3-CS4, Dreamweaver CS3-CS4, Flash CS3-CS4, InDesign CS3-CS4, Fireworks CS3-CS4, Acrobat Pro 8-9, Corel Painter 11, Maya 2009 (limited), After Effects CS3-CS4 (limited)
OTHER: MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Word Perfect, iWorks Keynote, Act, Quickbooks Pro
Platform
Mac and PC
