About MARINA V. RODRIGUEZ

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SUMMARY

Web Design / Multimedia Development / Content Editing

Talented web designer with an impressive portfolio and a history of success in driving online traffic and revenue for diverse industries. Passion for creating sharp, professional, unique, and user-friendly designs that immediately attract clients. Skilled in developing high-impact web sites, marketing materials, brand identities, and color schemes. Track record of meeting the most demanding deadlines and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams to exceed goals and develop compelling web material. Dedicated to finding the most cost-effective and creative solutions for all challenges. Known for taking a hands-on approach when collaborating with clients and bringing creative concepts to life. Fluent in Spanish.

KeySkills

> Web Site Design & Site Construction
> Audio & Video Editing
> Multimedia & Interactive Content
> Digital Photography & Image Optimization
> Graphic & Print Design
> Online Marketing & Social Media
> Database Design & Information Architecture
> Logos & Typography
> GUI & Landing Page Improvement
> Site Navigation & Wireframe Development
> Newsletters & Catalogs
> Client Service & Creative Insight
> Motion Graphics & Flash Animation
> Layouts & Compositions
> Brand & Content Management
> Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
> Font & Color Management
> Email Graphics & Banner Ads

Technical

> Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects Encore, and Flash.

> Apple Final Cut Studio Suite: Motion, Soundtrack Pro, and DVD Studio.

> Pro Tools, Picture Gear Studio.

> Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

> Languages: Javascript, HTML, and XHTML.

> Platforms: Windows and Mac OS.

EDUCATION

Bachelorís Degree - Interactive Media Design (Honor Roll, Deans List) The Art Institute of California-San Diego

Certification - Automated Office Specialist Workforce Development Institute

SUCCESS

WEB DEVELOPER | 07/04 - Present

mrodriguez Interactive Design, Havelock, NC

Design and build web sites with custom graphics. Effectively work with a wide variety of companies and business owners while seamlessly coordinating different assignments. Capitalize on unique and challenging web design opportunities. Provide expert troubleshooting and usability testing to validate designs. Format images, design logos, and acquire audio assets. Obtain key certificates and clearance to use copyrighted material. Continually analyze performance data and create automatic data/content storage systems.

Delivered Results:

> Developed innovative navigational methods, link strategies, and web infrastructures.

> Improved search engine rankings and web site traffic by strategically creating and editing site content to ensure search engine optimization (SEO). Maximized keyword content, titles, and meta tags.

> Quickly grew business with word-of-mouth advertising; developed a sterling reputation for doing whatever it takes to deliver superior products and design concepts to all clients.

WEB DEVELOPER / RE-DESIGN | 11/09 - 12/09

The Feehan Studios, San Diego, CA

Expertly created custom graphics, redesigned the logo, and built a flash animation banner with dynamic content for the company web site. Uploaded image assets, managed site content, and provided troubleshooting.

Delivered Results:

> Successfully restructured and modernized the web site by improving the gallery, adding video feed, and updating the user interface.

> Client Testimonial: "Marina transformed the first version of The Feehan Studios website into a professional, clean, and easy to navigate environment. The paintings on my website are now viewable in a more user-friendly way. Marina is a wizard of web sites and I would not hesitate to hire her again." - Christy Feehan Ross.

ASSISTANT WEB DEVELOPER / JUNIOR EDITOR | 01/08 - 11/08

Legend Films / RiffTrax.com, San Diego, CA

Maintained corporate and affiliate websites for Legend Films Inc, Rifftrax.com, and the official web site of Shirley Temple.†Edited and updated interactive media content and product pages. Developed and uploaded custom graphics and image assets; acquired image and audio assets. Prepared emails showcased in the weekly newsletter. Created movie trailers, edited videos, created DVD menus, and encoded video in multiple formats. Removed 3:2 and 24Pa pull down for video.

Delivered Results:

> Accurately synchronized multiple audio files with video clips used for web site downloads.

> Significantly improved Shirley Temple web site through color enhancement, image manipulation, and interface development.

> Optimized visual appeal of the RiffTrax web site by capitalizing on page space opportunities to relocate banners and upload images. Updated the shopping cart.

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