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Chris Weller
2702 Rigden Parkway, B-2
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 217-9506
chris@chrisweller.net
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Concentration: Graphic Design
Colorado State University: Summer 1999
Profile
A dedicated Graphic Designer with a passionate, creative drive and an exceptional set of technical skills. Recognized for extensive experience in web development utilizing several technologies including; XHTML/CSS, Flash/Actionscript, Video, PDF, ASP, PHP, and JavaScript. Successful experience in traditional design, with a firm understanding of design concepts, and production techniques. Self motivated professional with a fun sense of humor and strong communication skills who enjoys working with people.
Experience
April 2000 to Present
Colorado State University:
University Webmaster
Responsibilities:
Graphic design, testing, implementation, maintenance, and analysis for over 45 web sites including the main CSU website which receives over two million page visits per month. Highlights include; Creation of a content insertion system in ASP to dynamically insert content into set design "templates" thereby reducing time spent on website revisions by months. Reconstruction of existing websites to meet Section 508 accessibility requirements by using CSS and XHTML instead of table based designs. Received the APEX Award for Excellence for a website dealing with drought issues in Colorado.
Worked with the web application developer for database and back end development with existing websites.
Graphic design and production for the Communication & Creative Services department including advertisements, illustrations, and photo editing/manipulation.
Multimedia design including Macromedia Flash media development, coordination with Communication & Creative Services video unit for digital video conversion and streaming video creation.
Coordination with other web units on campus for continuing cooperative development with all areas of the University.
June 1999 to April 2000
CSU Publications & Printing Web Services:
Web Designer and Media Specialist
Responsibilities:
Graphic/web design as a service of the Publications & Printing department for other departments on Campus. Duties included meeting with clients and designing web sites that met their individual needs, and continued maintenance of those websites.
Graphic Design assistance for the design unit working on publications, advertisements, signage, and identity design.
Adobe software training for interns and employees.
HTML training for web development interns.
Assisted with CSU mainpage design and maintenance.
Creation of interactive digital media using Flash, JavaScript, CSS and HTML.
1998 to 1999
Woodward Governor Company - Marketing and Design:
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
Graphic design and production of digital and printed versions of a complete product line catalog. This included photographic manipulations, and technical illustrations of products for use in the publications. Digital versions of the product line were based on a design template that could be printed on both "letter" and "a-4" size paper for use both here in the United States, and in offices in Europe. An accompanying CDROM was developed using advanced PDF features.
Designed several promotional materials to unveil Woodward Governor's new logo.
Assisted the senior designer with various graphic design projects.
1994-1995
JD's Quick Print
Responsibilities:
Created negatives and plates for two color press.
Paste up for business cards and letterheads.
Collation and binding of small run publications.
1991 to 1998
Woodward Governor Company Recruit Program
Positions:
- Landscape management
- Mechanical assembly
- Electrical assembly
- Inspection
- Printed circuit board manufacturing
Internships:
1997 to 1999
Colorado State University Publications & Printing, Design
Responsibilities:
Assisting art and creative direction
Computer skills training
Illustration
Design and production of various print publications
Web design and other specialty materials
1997 to 1999
Computer Lab Monitor, Colorado State University Graphic Design.
Responsibilities:
Computer lab supervision
Technical assistance
Software training
Lab maintenance
