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Chris Meierding TECHNICAL SKILLS 206.790.9826 • [email protected] • meierdingdesign.com Proficiencies Print – Advanced understanding of current print practices, pre-press standards, RGB to CMYK/Grayscale conversion and color theory. Web & Coding – Advanced understanding of HTML, CSS, web content management systems, Constant Contact, eCommerce marketing, Caspio form builder, FTP, and Cloud-based file-sharing systems. Basic familiarity with PHP, Actionscripting, Javascripting, and jQuery. Programs Adobe Creative Suite – Advanced understanding of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, After Effects, and Fireworks. Intermediate understanding of Flash, Livecycle, and Premiere. Microsoft Office – Advanced understanding of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Intermediate understanding of Access. Windows & Mac – Extensive experience with both operating systems, technologies, troubleshooting, and hardware differences. EXPERIENCE Puget Sound Energy Bellevue, WA 2013 – Present, Senior Production Designer (Contract) • Maintain strict corporate brand standards in new and existing collateral. • Provide art direction for photoshoots, videos, presentations, and print and web projects. • Manage external assets, such as freelance designers, outside agencies, and cross-department production teams. • Establish new branding, illustrations, and creative style for gas and electric safety campaign materials. • Lead production on The Voice, a monthly customer newsletter received in every print bill package. 2012 – 2013, Media Content Producer (Contract) • Maintained and developed company websites, intranet updates, banners, web forms, contact lists and e-newsletters. • Designed and oversaw production of product branding, promotional materials and package design. • Created company presentations, case studies, large media displays, vehicle wraps and LED billboards. • Collaborated with outside vendors and marketing agencies on promotions and contests with a customer reach of millions. • Analyzed data, web analytics, and propensity modeling scores to improve targeting of marketing materials and site navigation. Meierding Design Seattle, WA 2010 – Present, Freelance Multimedia Designer / Trainer • Providing customized graphic design and training options in print, web, digital and interactive medias. • Offering copy writing and copy editing solutions. • Clients include Dan Baker Creative, Seattle7Writers, Shunpike, notable authors, marketing agencies, and many others. Third Degree Graphics and Marketing Ventura, CA 2008 – 2010, Graphic Designer / Content Developer • Designed print and web marketing materials for nine different newspapers located around the country. • Developed newsletters, brochures, and advertising in an extremely fast-paced agency environment with end-of-day deadlines. • Built print material for retail, automotive, real estate, and promotional sections of each newspaper. • Managed and collaborated with ad representatives and their clients to reach consensus on page edits. Harlan West Design Studio 2007, Graphic Designer • Designed logos, newsletters, brochures and posters in time-sensitive environments. Thousand Oaks, CA California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA 2006 – 2007, Communications Departmental Assistant • Managed spreadsheets, web updates, PowerPoint presentations, web graphics, and word processing documents. • Designed and contributed content to Dotcomm, the departmental newsletter. 2005 – 2008, Graphic and Web Designer / Copy Editor • Handled page layout, created advertisements, announcements, and graphic content for print and web. • Managed the UI /UX development, updates, and design of The Echo newspaper’s website. Community Access Partners of San Buenaventura (CAPS TV) 2001 – 2004, Commercial Editor / Scheduler • Conducted video editing and aided in the filming and scheduling of multi-camera live broadcasts. Ventura, CA EDUCATION California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA 2004 – 2008, Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia (Major) & Communications (Minor) • Heavy concentration on graphic and web development, print practices, user experience, and creative process. • Maintained a Presidential Scholarship and qualified for the Dean’s List throughout four years of college. Richmond University of London Spring of 2007, Art, Design, & Media Concentration • Studied advertising, photojournalism, corporate marketing, logo development, and layout design. South Kensington, London
