JAMIE JORGENSEN
jjorgensen@jorgensenvisions.com • http://www.jorgensenvisions.com • Chicago, IL
Objective
Seeking a position in the online community that will utilize my creativity, excellent communication, organization, and web development skills.
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 Developer
- Design and develop websites for small businesses such as Sheil Catholic Center and Hubbard & State Cigars
- Edit and design email newsletters for Dominican University
- Write, edit and design content for Chicago Opera Theater's website and email newsletters (10/04 – 01/07)
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
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)
Skills
- Account Management
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Flash (Basic)
- Adobe Photoshop
- AJAX (Basic)
- Coldfusion (Basic)
- Copy Editing
- CSS
- HTML/XHTML
- JavaScript / jQuery
- Liferay
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PHP/MYSQL (Basic)
- Quark XPress
- Subversion
- Typing Speed: 64 WPM
- WordPress
References
Available upon request.

