Jacob Schulke Creative Web Designer

9174 Ranier Ln.
Maple Grove, MN 55311jacob@j12media.com

Summary

Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented creative professional with seven years experience in designing and building web sites from conception to rollout. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team to accomplish goals. Professional attitude and strong work ethic, dedicated, flexible, detail-oriented and results-driven. Progressive organization in creating innovative graphic designs in support of employer/client objectives. Experience creating multimedia presentations, web sites (HTML and Flash), banners, and more.

Work Experience

2006 - Present
Voyageur I.T.
St. Paul, MN

Web Designer Producer
Working in a web agency environment as a Lead Designer, Producer and Production planner for various web projects.

Designed and produced web sites using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, HTML / XHTML, XML and CSS
Designed, produced and animated web Flash experiences
Collaborated on web projects using Flash, HTML / XHTML, ASPX, XML and CSS

2002 - 2006

Freelance Designer
Maple Grove, MN

Creative Web Graphic Designer
Working with several companies, agencies and corporations responsible for Production planning, Client presentation, Designer, Illustrator and Motion Graphics/Animator, for local and national campaigns. Working with companies ranging in size from Thompson West, BI to personal Yoga trainers.

Designed and produced web sites using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, HTML / XHTML, DHTML and CSS
Designed, produced and animated Flash web / CD ROM presentations.
Collaborated on web/CD ROM projects using Flash, HTML / XHTML, and CSS
Illustrated and animated various logos and graphic elements using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and traditional illustration

2000 - 2002
M.R. Danielson Advertising
St. Paul, MN

New Media Designer
Worked in an agency environment as a Lead Designer, Production planner, Designer, Illustrator, Motion Graphics/Animator, and presentation to clients for local, national and international campaigns.

Layout and design of advertisements with attention to detail
Worked as a team member to meet critical weekly deadlines
Played a key role in the design and layout of several sites, Interactive CDs, and other projects
Illustrated various logos and graphic elements using Photoshop, Illustrator and traditional illustration for both web and print use

Skills

On a Scale of 1 to 4
Mac and P.C.	4
Layout and Design	4
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)	3
HTML / XHTML	4
CSS Layout	4
Adobe Photoshop CS 3	4
Dreamweaver CS 3	3.5
Flash CS3 A.S.2	3.5
Adobe Illustrator CS 3	3
Adobe InDesign CS	2
QuickTime Pro	2
Microsoft Office	2

Education

1996-1998 Brown Institute, Mendota Heights, MN

Associate of Applied Science Degree Visual Communications emphasizing on web / interactive design

1996 Wright Technical Center, Buffalo, MN

Graphic Communications, excellerated High School program.