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Cynthia Sue Carey

Objective:

I am seeking work in computer graphics, multimedia and website design that will enable me to utilize and expand my skills and experience in both a creative and challenging manner.

Profile:

• 20+ years of experience as a designer crossing all media and platforms
• Effective at self-direction and multitasking
• Committed collaborator and team leader
• Strong technical background
• Quick study, adapts easily to new environments and enjoys change

Software: RedDot CMS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, BBedit, Fireworks, Flash, ImageReady, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Director, MS Word, Sharepoint, Fractal Design, Infinity, Infini-D, Studio32, Bryce 3D, Ray Dream 3D, 3D Studio Max, FileMaker, Footprints, VisualPage, FrontPage, Headline Studio, DeBabelizer, PageMaker

Note: This is not a complete list please inquire about specific software.

Platforms: MAC, Windows, LiveLine (1-4) Color Graphic Computers, VGC Stat Machines, Northern Video Graphic Units, Avid Multi-Media, Xyplex, ADS, SGI, VAX, Cubicomp, UG32 Systems, WSI Systems, Hot Press, Line-O-Scribe, assorted pinters including; Epson, HP, Cannon, RedDot CMS

Note: This is not a complete list please inquire about specific hardware.

Operating Systems: MAC OS 3 through 9 and OS X, DOS, MSDOS, MSWindows 95/98/NT/XP, Unix, Linux Scripting Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XHTML, Action Scripts

Experience:

April 2007-Present; Materials Research Institute, Information Technologies - University Park, PA
Title - Programmer/Analyst, Web Developer
Responsibilities - Programming on-line applications; designing, creating, and maintaining websites; designing and creating conference and marketing materials; technical support of web-development and web-related software; teaching web-development and related software.

April 1998-2007; College of Agricultural Sciences, Information & Communication Technologies - University Park, PA
Title - Multimedia & Design Specialist
Responsibilities - Designing,creating, and maintaining websites; designing and creating CD lables/covers, posters, invitations, and publications; assisting with technical support for Mac OS X, design, graphics, web-development, and related software; teaching web-development, graphic design, and related software including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, PowerPoint
Awards: Trailblazer

July 2001; ACDI/VOCA Volunteer: Kenyan Agricultural Commodities Exchange (KACE), Nairobi, Kenya
Title - Web Development Consultant
Responsibilities - Design and integrate a database driven website to facilitate Kenya's participation in the international market place.

1985 - April 1998; AccuWeather, Inc. - State College, PA
Titles including - Graphic Specialist, Shift Manager, Senior Shift Manager and Director of TV Review, Design & Development

Responsibilities - Overseeing production of over 15,000 graphics daily for more than 200 stations, working with clients to design custom graphic weather-packages, illustration, cartooning, educational feature graphics, hard-copy layouts, writing and updating information manuals, writing and updating instruction manuals, scheduling and management of 10-20 artists, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, organizing and maintaining graphic archives, Graphic Department Liason, design & creation of internet graphics and icons, maintaining client files, and performing client contact calls.

Awards Received - Most Innovative, Employee of the Month, Iron Person, Super Iron Person (No Sick Days), and Outstanding Client Service

1984-1985; Sign Print Shop - PSU Main Campus
Lay-Out Artist, Banner Artist, Signs, Fliers, Posters, Tickets and Menus.

1982-1984; Held Variety of Positions
Hostess, Waitress, Bartender, Bar Manager, Line Cook and Model.

1980-1982; College of Agriculture - PSU Extention Visual Aides
Design, development and production of 3 dimentional displays, slide shows, TV and film shows, hard copy paste-Ups, posters, fliers, radio and TV spots.

1978 to Present; Free-Lance Graphic Designer
Store front signs, menus, menu board updates, logos, banners, posters, cards, fliers, business and letter head designs, newsletters, book cover designs, video jacket designs, video editing, audio editing, CD and album designs, promotional aides, presentations, tickets, HTML based email newsletters, websites and graphics for the Internet, etc.

Education:

Training Seminars, including;
Client Relations, Educational Communication, Web Design, Website Usability, Information Architecture and People Management

Penn State University - 1980-1983;
Graphic Design Major, Advertising & Psychology Minors, also studied Communication

Penns Valley Area High School - 1976-1980;
Academic, Emphasis in the Arts

Hobbies and Interests:

Bicycling, hiking, cooking, reading, utilizing all art mediums, gaming and pets.