The Design Coalition :: The Resume of Travis Dahl

Professional Experience

info@thedesigncoalition.com (Design Coalition) — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 16:18:00 +0000

Places I've worked...

FocalScape

San Diego, CA.

2006-Present

Web/Graphic Designer

Designed and developed several websites
Full responsibility of conceptualization and creation on design projects for all media
Able to meet strict deadlines

Platt College

San Diego, CA.

2005-2006

Teaching Assistant

Student assistance in all project aspects
Troubleshooting computer hardware/software problems
Tutoring HTML

XTC Choppers

San Diego, CA.

2006-Present

Freelance Web Designer | Print

Developed web site from concept to completion
Hand coded tableless CSS design
Implemented full CMS (content management system) which client has used to add and update ALL of the content on his site

SD Dental Care

San Diego, CA.

2006-Present

Web Design (work in progress)

Developed web site from concept to completion
Hand coded tableless CSS design
Implemented and customized full CMS (content management system)
Used sIFR Flash Text Replacement on "H" tags

TD Flash Portfolio

Ramona, CA.

2006-Present

Flash Web Design (case study-information not up to date)

Interface drawn completely in vectors. No bitmaps.
Great learning experience

TwentyOneRest

Ramona, CA.

2005

Freelance Digital Video

Directed, produced, filmed, and edited video from concept to completion
Worked under tight budget and schedule

Paradigm Productions

San Diego, CA.

2005

Freelance Web Designer

Developed web site from concept to completion
Full table layout with minimal CSS styling (Though I no longer use this method, it's presented here to show my knowledge of tables)
Optimized and sliced graphically heavy web layout for fast web viewing

Qualifications

info@thedesigncoalition.com (Design Coalition) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Stuff I can do...

Vast knowledge of web design, SEO, web standards, U.I. usability, web trends, and more. Experience with implementing AJAX, JS, PHP, to create dynamic web pages with stimulating interaction. Appreciate and embrace all aspects of web design and it’s effect on the way the world interacts.

Adobe Photoshop CS2

Able to execute clean clipping paths, compose multiple images using layer masks, photo restoration, and color correction.

Adobe Illustrator CS2

Skilled with (but not limited to) Pen Tool, Pathfinder, logo and diestrike creation, gradient mesh, tracing from photographs, and 3D Effects.

Adobe InDesign CS2

Always strive to practice good page layout, page design, and professional typesetting. Conscious of typography, image resolution, and pre-press procedures.

Adobe Acrobat 7.0

Full understanding of PDF generation and workflow.

Macromedia Dreamweaver 8

Full working knowledge of the program including site definition, FTP, CSS, using tools to streamline production, etc.

Macromedia Flash 8

Full working knowledge of the program including actionScript, filters, dynamic content implementation, etc.

QuarkXPress 6.5

Confident in pre-flighting, long document setup, master pages, pagination, and font management. Aware of commercial printing issues, including: trapping, file preparation and organization, paper selection and special printing techniques.

Final Cut Pro HD

Familiar with the fundamentals of nonlinear editing, including pre-production, production, and post-production processes.

Education

info@thedesigncoalition.com (Design Coalition) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:55:00 +0000

My School...

Platt College	June 2004-Present
B.S. Degree in Media Arts	Currently enrolled
Estimated Graduation Date	March 1st 2007

Objective

info@thedesigncoalition.com (Design Coalition) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:05:00 +0000

Goals, Ambitions, Aspirations...

To obtain an entry-level position in the Media/Web/Graphic Arts Industry, utilizing my ability to work as a team member within a company that presents challenge and promotes growth.