I am a multimedia designer specializing in print/web for small businesses and business professionals. I have SEO/SERP analytic experience and succeeded in having my client, Moving On Up, listed on page 1 of Google's organic search for our primary keyword. I'm seeking to expand my knowledge and join a team of creatives in a design department or agency to test my skills. I have upwards of 3 years experience in the field and am currently completing my degree.
Mary A. Mederos-Malka
525 S 26th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 630-5898
Objective:
A multimedia position in a creative atmosphere where my design abilities and experience will be further developed and utilized amongst a team of designers.
Technical Skills:
1. Proficient in design software: Lightwave, Quark, iMovie and Adobe CS3-4 (Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Acrobat, InDesign).
2. Coding languages include XHTML, CSS, ActionScript 2.0 and 3.0, JavaScript, JQuery and basic PHP.
3. Adept with Microsoft Office Suite 2007 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access), Microsoft Office XP Professional, and Windows Vista/XP/2000/98, as well as Mac OS X.
4. Search engine optimization tactics and social media marketing skills include: Blogging and Blog Design (Blogger and Wordpress), Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn, and StumbleUpon.
5. Adept with Quickbooks and Peachtree accounting software.
Experience:
Envisia Group, Hollywood, FL
03/2010 - Present: Webmaster and SEO Analyst
1. Search engine optimization and article marketing, in addition to web development and quality control using XHTML, CSS, XML, JS, PHP, and TortoiseSVN Subversion software. For additional information, please visit www.envisiagroup.com.
LoveatFirstTweet.com, Manhattan, NY
12/2009 - 01/2010: Webmaster
1. Contracted to design and code website home page for twitter-based dating site. Website is currently undergoing beta-testing and page by page design and development.
Moving On Up, Hollywood, FL
09/2008 - Present: Webmaster and SEO Specialist
1. Direct assistant to owner of the comapny and sole designer for www.MovingOnUp.com, blog, Twitter, and other social media pages.
2. Duties included updating design revising site content, AdWords management and SEO.
3. SEO tactics included optimizing landing pages for keywords, increasing quantity of relevant backlinks through keyword-rich blog content and networking updates, directory submission of all related sites for targeted keywords.
Sugar Lounge, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
07/2008 � 09/2008: Print Media Designer
1. Contracted to design promotional flyers for the nightclub�s recurring events.
Professional Co-op Services, Inc., Hollywood, FL
10/2007 - 09/2008: Administrative Assistant and Multimedia Designer
1. Redesigned the company logo, oce and promotional documents: Fee Schedule (annual report), print and PDF Newsletters, tradeshow banners, flyers, post card mailings, magazine and classified advertisements.
2. Redesigned the outdated company website to XHTMl 1.0 and CSS to W3C web standard. Created Flash banners for promotion on Dynamic Chiropractic's website and developed a contact form in JavaScript.
3. Developed the corporate identity, business cards and websites for physicians in the co-op, including Dr. Paul Varnas' website, www.thebetterhealthnews.com, and business cards for Dr. Teresa Cardwell, DC.
LGTechNet, Sunrise, FL
02/2007 � 09/2007: Web Designer
1. Assisted with design projects for the company�s primary website. Also created flash animations of the penguin mascot. Duties included photo editing and retouching in Photoshop, designing advertisement layouts, modifying existing designs, creating logos, stationary, identity, and branding.
Education:
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
2006-2008: B.A. in Digital Media & Design
William T. McFatter Technical High School, Davie, FL
2001-2005: High School Diploma, Digital Media
Graduated with distinction and awarded Gold Cord Honors graduate for a sustained 3.75 core GPA. Competed in the Skills USA for 3D Animation and won Gold in the Regional and State levels.
Abilities:
1. Able to multi-task in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines under pressure.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
3. Team player with a pleasant disposition that is fluent in both English and Spanish with basic understanding of Hebrew.
References Available Upon Request.
Fort Lauderdale, FL