Résumé of A. J. Sedlak
Objective
I’m looking for a position in a company interested in doing big things for its customers and itself and fostering the growth of its employees in an industry rife with change.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Graduation: December 1999
Degree: B. A. in Integrative Arts
Dean’s List
Planned my own curriculum studying Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Psychology (including Social Psychology and Sociology), Advertising, Marketing and Business
Relevant Experience
Universal Technologies, Inc.
April 2006-January 2008
Senior Designer/Lead Developer
Head of design/development for web design firm. Responsible for project management, planning, client relations, technical support, and research & development. Quoted or assisted with quoting custom-programmed solutions. Assisted owner with many decisions for development and business.
McCue Design Consultants
March 2000-October 2001 and August 2002-April 2006
Graphic/Web Designer, Production Artist, Information Architect
Primary web developer, responsible for project management, planning, and client relations. Assisted owner with quoting.
CompUSA
January 2000-August
2002
Hardware & Software Sales/Customer Service
Evaluated customers’ needs to determine best software and hardware choices. Handled custom computer orders to maximize value for specific use. Responsible for handling returns and general customer issues.
Alpine Packaging
May-August 1998
Graphic/Production Artist
Assisted graphic department of flexographic printing company in design and pre-press tasks.
Freelance design
May 1997-present
Provided web and graphic design for clients in Pittsburgh, PA, Los Angeles, CA, Monaco, Dubai and other areas.
see client list
Skills and Software
All industry-standard applications, including QuarkXPress and the Adobe and Macromedia suites, for page layout, graphics, interactive and web development, as well as some experience in video and audio editing and compression. Applications include, but not limited to, Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, and Dreamweaver.
HTML (raw-code and WYSIWYG editing), CSS, JavaScript, and PHP/MySQL for web applications and dynamic pages. Understanding of cross-platform and cross-browser issues and solutions. Familiarity with web accessibility (section 508) compliance.
Proficient on Macintosh and Windows platforms. Experienced in basic networking, hardware and software installation and system troubleshooting and installation.
Veteran of tight budgets and tighter deadlines.
- Albanu - Monaco
- Alpine Packaging - North Versailles, PA
- Center for Educational Technologies - Wheeling, WV
- Center for Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, Carnegie-Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA
- Center for Orthopaedic Research, Shadyside Hospital - Pittsburgh, PA
- Colorado State University/NASA - Fort Collins, CO
- Fuzzy Paws Pet Villa & Spa - Canonsburg, PA
- Global Muzik Network - Los Angeles, CA
- Hampton University/NASA - Hampton, VA
- K-16 PBL Consortium - Glendale, AZ
- Pi: Pizza by Vallozzi - Pittsburgh, PA
- Renaissance Orthopaedics - Pittsburgh, PA
- Shadyside Hospital - Pittsburgh, PA
- Vallozzi’s Restaurant - Greensburg, PA
- Vespa Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
Professional References
Bob Myers
CEO, K-16 PBL Consortium
bmyers@k16pbl.net
Jim Botti
Director, K-16 PBL Consortium
724-640-7223
jbotti@k16pbl.net
Bill Ferari
President, Forecast Direct Marketing Group
412-481-4977
bill.ferari@forecastdirect.com
Donna Aiello
Vice-President, Forecast Direct Marketing Group
412-481-4233
donna.aiello@forecastdirect.com