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JAMIE JORGENSEN
jjorgensen@jorgensenvisions.com    •    http://www.jorgensenvisions.com    •    Chicago, IL
OBJECTIVE
Seeking full-time or contract work in the web design field that will utilize my creativity and excellent communication, writing, and design skills.
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EXPERIENCE
2005 – Present Thirdwave, LLC Chicago, IL
Front-end Developer/Account Manager/Office Assistant
  • Contribute to web design projects by structuring page layouts and ColdFusion templates, converting Photoshop files into HTML, CSS (DIV layouts) and JavaScript, performing content population with a content management system, and creating and editing graphics
  •  Complete account management duties such as creating project planning materials, participating in meetings, communicating with a broad range of clientele and coordinating tasks with internal staff
  • Review, test and track defects of sites, preparing them for launch
  • Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, greeting guests, ordering supplies, making travel arrangements and providing basic accounting assistance (02/05 – 02/07)
2004 – Present Various Employers Chicago, IL
Freelance Web Designer
  • Write, edit and design content for Chicago Opera Theater's website and email newsletters (10/04 – 01/07)
  • Edit and design email newsletters for Dominican University
  • Design and develop websites for small businesses such as Ferencak Gallery and Granny's Corner
2003 – 2004 Chicago Opera Theater Chicago, IL
Marketing and Public Relations Associate
  • Write, edit and design the content of COT's website, email newsletters, and program books
  • Write and coordinate the distribution of press releases, media alerts, press packets, and other press materials
  • Obtain press coverage in all outlets through media pitching
  • Assist with the design, copy, and distribution of marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters, print and media advertisements, and subscription materials
  • Update media lists
Summer 2003 Terra Museum of American Art Chicago, IL
Public Relations Intern
  • Compose and edit press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters
  • Obtain press coverage of exhibitions and events through media pitching
  • Organize media clippings and prepare press reports
  • Assist with special event planning and preparation
  • Update media lists
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EDUCATION
2004 – 2007 Sessions New York, NY
  • Master's Certificate in Web Design
1999 – 2003 Columbia College Chicago, IL
  • B.A.
  • Focus of studies: Marketing, Public Relations, and Journalism
  • GPA: 3.75 (4-point scale)
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SKILLS
  • Account Management
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Flash (Basic)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Coldfuion (Basic)
  • CopyEditing
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript (Basic)
  • Media Pitching
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PHP/MYSQL (Basic)
  • Quark XPress
  • Subversion & CVS
  • Typing Speed: 64 WPM
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REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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