mrcannon

DESIGN PORTFOLIO: [login to view URL] BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE: I am a freelance Graphic/Web Designer living in New York, NY. I have 15 years of experience in Graphic/Web Design designing strong, effective corporate brand identity. I specialize in creating website composites, logos, print advertisement, and designing and brainstorming user interfaces. I am a Junior currently attending CUNY Brooklyn in pursuit of a Business Degree (BBA) with Emphasis in Management. I value tight communication, completing projects in a timely manner, and I am imperative about meeting deadlines. Specialties: I am proficient in: Photoshop CS4 Dreamweaver CS4 Illustrator CS4 Fireworks CS4 InDesign CS4 HTML CSS I have extensive knowlede and experience in: DHTML XHTML Javascript PHP, Forms and Auto Replys RSS Feeds Search Engine Optimization I am currently learning: Flash CS4 EMPLOYMENT: Experience Add Position Graphic Designer at BigHead Technology Information Technology and Services industry January 2009 – Present ( 3 months) Design Web Layouts, User Interfaces & Advertisements. Full home page and sub page designs. Detailed functionality reports. No recommendations for this position Graphic Designer at Level 2 Designs Design industry September 2008 – Present ( 7 months) Design Web Layouts, User Interfaces & Advertisements. Full home page and sub page designs. Detailed functionality reports. Print Marketing Materials. No recommendations for this position Graphic Designer at Enspire Media Graphic Design industry August 2008 – Present ( 8 months) Design Website Compositions No recommendations for this position Co-Owner/Web Developer/Graphic Designer at Audiologic Web Solutions, LLC Internet industry June 2007 – Present (1 year 10 months) • Manage a dedicated virtual server • Offer hosting to clients through the DVS, as well as website development services. • Seek out new clients, through advertising and word of mouth. • Conduct design interviews for new clients, and quote prices. • Manage multiple domain accounts • Design layout website design interface and/or branding design using Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3 and Develop web pages using Dreamweaver CS3 5 visible recommendations for this position Web Developer/Graphic Designer at Heritage Web Solutions Privately Held ; Internet industry July 2007 – November 2008 (1 year 5 months) • Conduct a Design Interviews with the client to get an idea of the concept, feel, color, theme to design and develop websites. • Design website design interface and/or branding design using Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3 and Develop websites using Dreamweaver CS3. • Adhering to the layout requirements according to the companies guidelines. • Upsell enhancements • Manage multiple accounts 3 visible recommendations for this position Graphic Designer at Dimension Lab, Inc. Internet industry January 2006 – February 2007 (1 year 2 months) • Digital Photography. • Retouch for various products. • Marketing/Advertising design layouts No recommendations for this position Warehouse Manager at Access Group Southern California Plastics industry February 2005 – November 2006 (1 year 10 months) You can provide a brief description for this position. No recommendations for this position Education Add Education City University of New York-Brooklyn College Bachelors, Business with emphasis in Management 2008 – 2010 (expected) No recommendations for this education Citrus College Associates 2005 – 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: Co-Owner/Web Developer/Graphic Designer at Audiologic Web Solutions, LLC 5 visible recommendations for this position: “I worked with Matt through the end of 2008 and into the beginning of 2009. He set up my website, gallery, and content management system. I had a slight idea of what I was looking for, but never would have thought it could look so great and professional. I told him what I was looking for and he ran with it. He was very pleasant and patient to work with and I could not believe how quickly he got everything done. He encouraged me to voice my opinions and wanted my input so that he could make my website the best that it could possibly be. He is clearly an expert in his field and I am so glad to have been able to work with him.” February 16, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , Good Value Andrea Young hired Matt as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2008 “Matt took my vague ideas and crystallized them to generate a great design that was beyond my expectations. We worked very well together and the project was completed smoothly, on time, and at a reasonable cost.” September 9, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results , Good Value , Creative Stephen Osella hired Matt as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2008 “Matt was great to work with. He was very responsive to our requests, and really understood what we wanted to accomplish. We had a general idea of what we wanted and Matt read between the lines to design and develop a site that was perfect for our company. His experience led to recommendations that were spot on, and he has the technical know-how to see things through. After going through the process of selecting a designer, we've found our guy and look forward to working with him again in the future.” August 26, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative Carrie Fry hired Matt as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2008 , and hired Matt more than once “After looking at Matt's work on his website it was clear his work was superb. After completing [login to view URL] (a complete custom site) my business partner and I were blown away by his ideas and creativeness to blend our ideas with his professional and expert knowledge. Great communicator. Responds to emails, calls and texts in matter of minute, no matter what time it is. A++” August 18, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results , On Time , Creative Tim Mihalsky hired Matt as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2008 “We had no idea how much detail and how many decisions there were to be made when we decided to build our website. It's one thing to have a design idea in your head. It's a completely different thing to make these ideas reality. Matt and his staff at [login to view URL] took the time to really get to know us and our vision. They not only didn't complain when we wanted little details tweaked - they actually applauded us for being perfectionists. It was awesome! We are thrilled to have [login to view URL] on our team!” August 15, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative Cassandra Williams hired Matt as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2008 Web Developer/Graphic Designer at Heritage Web Solutions 3 visible recommendations for this position: [ Edit ] “Matt is very knowledgeable and always offered very creative ideas to enhance my website. Matt does excellent work and is very reliable.” February 18, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative Jason Ruch hired Matt as a Graphic/Web Designer in 2007 , and hired Matt more than once “Since I have known Matt, he has always taken interest in the latest technologies in Web Development. He is always eager and willing to learn new techniques and to expand his knowledge on industry standards and technologies. He is not afraid to ask questions, and takes constructive criticism very well. His design skills are top notch, and yet he constantly strives to improve and never ceases to amaze me in his work. I highly recommend working Matt, because he is exceptional at what he does and takes the customers' interest very seriously.” August 15, 2008 Chris Clower , Web Designer , Heritage Web Solutions worked directly with Matt at Heritage Web Solutions “Matt Cannon is a detailed individual that is very professional in his work and with his customers. He has the ability to capture the idea and theme of a customers request to create magnificient websites and/or graphics.” August 13, 2008 Madeline Talent , Web/Graphic Designer , Heritage Web Solutions worked directly with Matt at Heritage Web Solutions