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R. Shawn Williams
cell 314 607 1432 email. shawn@consultwill.com web. www.consultwill.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creating website mockups and wireframes to depict information architecture,navigation, and user interface.
Testing and debugging using Virtual Machines (for internet explorer), Firebug, and the Safari browser web kit.
Over 3 years of experience in Web development, production and graphic design in several software platforms including but not limited to; audio, video and web production software.
Over 3 years of extensive experience with HTML, CSS, MS/Wordpress, Usability, and User Interface.
Installation and customization of Wordpress blogs onto websites by creating MySQL databases and manipulating PHP.

Wordpress Installation Sample
http://www.hiphopbaby.net

Website Design and Management
http://www.ladyzofelegance.com
http://www.kingswaymerchants.com
http://www.signatureartsstl.com

Web Design samples and Partial Client List below


TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: CSS/XHTML/Javascript/PHP/MySQL, HTML

Operating Systems: Mac OS X, PC Operating Systems

Database: MySQL

Tools: CMS/Wordpress, SMAdobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4, Panic Coda, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4, Final Cut Express, Adobe After-Effects, Macromedia Director CS3, Adobe Fireworks CS3, QuarkXPress 5, MS Excel/PowerPoint/MS Word, Snultron, Mamp Pro


EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts (May – 2005)
Specialization: Computer Arts/New Media
Memphis College of Art (MCA)
Memphis, TN


Bachelor of Arts in Art/Art Studio (May – 2003)
Specialization: Graphic Design
Minor Specialization: Digital Art
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, IL


HONORS

Missouri Foundation for Health-MFH 110% Award, 11/31/2007
Missouri Foundation for Health-MFH 110% Award, 1/23/2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Williams Consulting -Principal/Creative Director, St. Louis, MO, 12/2007 – Present

Create Website design and branding solutions for multiple clients (30-40) including Non-Profit, Universities, Hospitals, Political, Retail, and Commercial. (See Client Partial list below)
Provide cost-effective web solutions that coincide with client and organizational objectives for outreach leveraging social networking.
Assist companies, not-for-profits and advertising firms in developing strong brand platforms and creative.
Provide and present mockups and wireframe solutions based on client consultations and meetings.
Design, code, debug and manage multiple websites.
Used Smultron, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat Pro Cyber Duck, Ichat, Ilife, CSS/XHTML as required for the web design.
Hire and manage consultants as needed.
Create and develop marketing concepts and creative based on identified organizational needs and target audience research.
Develop CSS/XHTML Cross Browser Compatible Website Design Solutions based on proposed and approved wireframes.
Consult with clients on site as needed.
Manage and balance multiple web and print projects to ensure completion of prior agreed upon deadlines.
Provide and sold design and marketing services, leveraging consultation meetings, presentations and networking.
Modify CSS/XHTML websites to operate on Word press platform using Mamp Pro to operate locally.
Provide usability and user experience recommendations.
Interact with developers to insure accuracy of user interface build.
Environment: Coda (for CSS/XHTML coding), Mamp Pro, Smultron, Final Cut Express, Adobe After-Effects Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat Pro Cyber Duck, Ichat, Ilife



Missouri Foundation for Health- St. Louis, MO 3/2006- 12/2007
Graphic Designer Employee

Created MFH brand platform.
Designed of all in-house print/electronic projects, including but not limited to annual reports, brochures, informational posters, fliers, invitations, internal materials, brochures, advertisements, internal/external web pages and other special projects using Adobe Indesign.
Coordinated, as needed, with outside vendors related to the project process and within budget guidelines.
Provided and presented design solutions to identified problems in department meetings.
Worked with Publications Editor to ensure consistency and quality with Foundation publications
Provided assistance to and work collaboratively with Publications Editor on specific projects, as directed by supervisor.
Was responsible for the design of the internal/external websites, working with outside vendors.
Used Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat Pro as necessary.
Made CSS/XHTML updates to MFH website and intranet using Adobe Dreamweaver.
Worked as part of a team to maintain/update web pages on a regular basis. This included working with other members of the Communications staff as well as Foundation staff in other areas to ensure flow consistency and accuracy of information.
Environment: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Word, PowerPoint

Image Nine Creative-Creative Director, St. Louis, MO 8/2005 – 4/ 2006

Managed multiple web, print projects and freelance designers simultaneously.
Provided advertisements and branding for not-for-profit groups and small business.
Provided and presented mockups and wireframes based on organizational objectives for the web.
Developed css/xhtml websites based on approved mockups.
Used Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat Pro to develop and maintain the websites.
Was responsible for obtaining and retaining clients.
Managed production and art direction of all projects.
Recruited and contracted designers and programmers, as needed.
Maintained website and branding materials of design group.
Prepared presentations for potential sponsors and investors.
Supervised concept sessions and ensured all projects were delivered to the client on schedule.
Environment: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Final Cut Express, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Word, PowerPoint, CSS/XHTML



Oden Marketing and Design-Art Intern, Memphis, TN Fall 2004

• Learned inner workings of firm and how they worked as a team.
• Prepared comps for presentation.
• Located design references and conducted online research.
• Attended client presentations and photo shoots.
• Worked on design projects and production art.




AFFILIATIONS

Regional Business Council-Young Professional Network Steering Committee Member
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc- General Member
Urban League Young Professionals-General Member
American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)-Minority Initiatives Chair, 2007-08
The Ville Market Place Board - Board Member, 2007-08
the gARTen project, Co-Founder/Art Director, Present
Regional Arts Commission Community Arts Training, Fellow, 2007


WEB DESIGN SAMPLES

http://ladyzofelegance.com/
http://esopinc.org/
http://lynlawshecpa.net/
http://signatureartsstl.com/
http://rabotosexoticfragrances.com/
http://csthesalon.com/index2.html
http://mpcopythat.com/

Partial Client List

1221
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Central Baptist Church
Christoper Stevens the Salon
Copy That Printing and Virutal Office
Forest Park Southeast Development Corporation
Grace McCammond, artist
Griffin Risk Management Solutions
Inkosi Advertising
Jamaa Learning Center
Kevin Powell, 2010 Democratic Candidate for the United States Congress
Ladyz of Elegance Salon and Spa
Living the Word Church
Lizz Brown
Maurice Foxworth, Attorney at Law
Missouri Budget Project
Missouri Foundation for Health
National Black MBA Association
Peter and Paul Community Services
Prison Performing Arts
Prodigio Marketing Group
Prophecy One
Rabotto’s Exotic Fragrances
Saint Louis Area Jobs With Justice
Saint Louis University Office of Innovation and Intellectual Property
SLLIS: Saint Louis Language Immersion Schools
Soapbox Creative
Sole Treasures
The People for Kim Gardner for 60th District State Representative
The Ville Area Neighborhood Housing Association
WeCAN
Wild About Cars
Xcentrics Marketing Solutions
Ujamaa Maktaba Bookstore