Resume of Justin Nikolaus

Focused:

I am a web designer that enjoys all things web and technology related.

Skilled:

Tools
Photoshop - Advanced
Dreamweaver - Advanced
Illustrator - Intermediate
Visual Studio - Working Knowledge
After Effects - Working Knowledge
Flash - Working Knowledge
InDesign - Working Knowledge
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Syntax
XHTML - Advanced
CSS - Advanced
SEO - Working Knowledge
Coldfusion - Working Knowledge
Javascript - Working Knowledge
C+ - Working Knowledge
Visual Basic - Working Knowledge
Personal
Possessing the ability to learn processes and technology fast enabling a quick start into new projects and responsibilities.
Experience with the stressful demands of design deadlines and project release dates.
Excitement to start new projects and learn as much as possible.

Experienced:

Thomson Reuters (West), Eagan, Minnesota
User Experience Designer, 2008-Present
  • Working as a Visual Designer on the User Experience team within the New Product Development division.
  • Responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of a large complex website.
  • Developing css that will style data pages coming from thousands of databases.
  • Collaborating with other departments in an agile working environment to ensure that the data structure is semantic, 508, and compliments the design.
  • Creating "look and feel" of new website.
Justin Paul Design, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Web Designer, 2005-Present
  • Experienced Web designer with strong computer knowledge, graphic design abilities and time management skills.
  • Correct and manipulate professional photographs taken for weddings, senior portraits, and fashion shows.
  • Currently furthering my knowledge of CSS layout design and web standards.
  • Enjoy working on projects for clients and projects for recreation.
MyExpression.com, Edina, Minnesota
Web/Graphic Designer, 2007-2008
  • Converted the companies table based website to css design.
  • Work on multiple projects for clients and in house projects each day.
  • Typeset various assignments on a daily basis.
  • Spearhead the design and web implementation of a new company website.
  • Web maintenance and redesign of the company website.
  • Printing various products on single color Riso duplicators.
The Employment Guide, Roseville, Minnesota
Advertising Consultant, 2006 – 2007
  • Discuss with the client details on how to make their advertising campaign successful.
  • Meet a strict print deadline every week.
  • Create ad layout and consult client what text, images, and colors they should use to maximize the response of their message.
  • Maintain a close relationship with existing clients to ensure repeat business.

Educated:

University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Graphic Design
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Computer Science

Developed:

Attendance to An Event Apart in San Francisco.
Seminars lead by Eric Meyer, Jeff Zeldman, Dan Cederholm ,and others.
Attendance to local Photoshop Seminars.
Seminars lead by Bert Monroy, David Cross, Scott Kelby, and others.
Member of education site Lynda.com
Courses took include After Effects CS4, Coldfusion MX, SEO.
Member of education site PhotoshopUser.com
Hours of video tutorials, community forum, monthly magazine, and other resources.

Connected:

  • Creative Paw volunteer
  • National Association of Photoshop Professionals member
  • Twin Cities Web Design & Standards Group member
  • Generation Y Connections

Rounded: