NICOLD PITTMAN
Address
Chicago, IL 60626


555.555.5555 C


http://www.soulcurve.com(approve sites)
email@domain.com

POSITIONING STATEMENT

Web developer experienced in all aspects of creative design, development, usability and information architecture, seeking full time employment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Minor: Sociology Indiana University – Bloomington | Graduation Date: AUG 2000

Masters of Science in Immersive Mediated Environments Focus: Web/Graphic Design, 2-D Animation, Creative Writing Indiana University – Bloomington | Graduation Date: AUG 2005

SKILLS

Typing Speed 75 WPM Mac & Win Proficient UNIX Netscape Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Illustrator Photoshop Image Ready Troubleshooting Usability Testing Dreamweaver Fireworks Freehand Flash Director Front Page? In Design? Quark Xpress? Javascript HTML CSS DHTML SGML PHP FTP Fetch

EXPERIENCE

OCT 2004 – Present | Adjunct Instructor Westwood College | Woodridge, IL/Calumet City, IL Taught courses on Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and portfolio development. Developed and utilized lesson plans and teaching aids to convey graphic design principles and how to apply them using software, proper portfolio presentation techniques, and proper critiquing skills.

SEPT 2000 – Present | Independent Contractor Digital Media Designer | IL/IN Provided clients with effective, clean web and graphic design solutions, including image optimization and enhancement, specialized in web design and branding. Clients include Serenity Travel, Soul Journeys E-newsletter, Virginia Leonard, Mark Bryson Sr. & Associates, Indiana University Black Culture Center, Indiana University Commission on Multicultural Understanding, Indiana University Latino Cultural Center, Indiana University Gamma Phi Omega Sorority. See portfolio for screenshots and details.

JAN 2002 - AUG 2003 | Graduate Supervisor and Consultant African American Cultural Center Library | Bloomington, IN Supervised staff of 6. Aided patrons with basic computing problems, email, word processing, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CD burning software, digital cameras and scanners. Responsible for the evening operations of the library.

OCT 2001 – AUG 2002 | Digital Archivist Library Electronic Text Resource Services | Bloomington, IN Converted 19thc. books scanned from microfilm and microfiche into a digital format. Proofread books for spelling errors created by the scanning software. Used SGML to create a digital version that resembled the hard copy.

JUL 2001 – OCT 2001 | Digital Archives Consultant African Studies Department | Bloomington, IN Converted the book of Genesis in Nuer, and various archeological notes into a digital format. Assisted in the coding of the digital copies to resemble the hard copies.

SEPT 2000 – MAY 2001 | Graduate Supervisor African American Cultural Center Library | Bloomington, IN Supervised a staff of 5 undergraduate students. Responsible for the evening operations of the library. Trained students on new circulation software.

AUG 2000 – MAY 2001 | Graduate Resident Assistant Eigenmann Quadrangle Residence Hall | Bloomington, IN Supervised floor of approximately 90 female freshman residents. Coordinated programs that involved one or more floors. Advised and provided resources for students. Used mediation training to settle disputes.

AUG 1999 – MAY 2000 | Resident Assistant Briscoe Residence Center | Bloomington, IN Supervised floor of approximately 50 female freshman residents. Coordinated programs that involved one or more floors Advised and provided resources for residents. Used mediation training to settle disputes.

AUG 1999 – MAY 2000 | Briscoe Black Student Union Advisor Briscoe Residence Center | Bloomington, IN Help to coordinate the Briscoe Black Student Union. Facilitate discussions between the executive board members and the members. Provide resources for program ideas and support. Assist in the writing of proposals and bills for funding.

MAY 1997 – AUG 1997 | Computer Consultant Indiana University (IU) Groups Program | Bloomington, IN Assisted Groups 1997 students in using e-mail, word processing programs, and the Internet using both PC and Macintosh computers. Provided troubleshooting for the computer lab.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

FEBRUARY 2005 – PRESENT Web and Graphic Designer | Network 360

APRIL 2004 – PRESENT Web and Graphic Designer | Peaches House of Beauty

JUNE 2003 – AUG 2003 Graphic Designer | Middleway House The Rise

MAR 2003 – AUG 2003 Graphic Designer | Black Fliques Black Film Society

MAY 1999 – PRESENT Volunteer | Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Literacy (VITAL)

MAY 1997 – SEPT 2003 IU Groups Program | Groups Ambassador & Tour Guide

MAY 1998 – SEPT 1998 IU Groups Program | Design Instructor

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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