R E S U M E

KATE DANA
P R O F I L E
Innovative team player and goal-oriented professional committed to pursuing a career in graphic and web design. Well-versed in office, client and vendor communications. Proficient in archiving libraries with creditable organization skills and attention to detail.
P R I N T	W E B	A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
Brochures, Newsletters Business Cards, Letterhead Posters, Post Cards, Tags Stationery, Magazine Ads	Interactive and action banners Site design and maintenance Photo enhancements, buttons Action links, hand-code HTML	Organized project management MS Office expert PC and Mac Digital and print archive files Subscriber mailing list savvy
T E C H N I C A L
Platforms:	Macintosh OSX/OS9 Windows NT/XP/Vista
Applications:	Adobe CS3: PhotoShop, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Dreamweaver; CS2 GoLive; Quark Xpress; Entourage; MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, FileMaker Pro
Plotters/printers:	Omega vinyl plotter (with Illustrator 7): planning, plotting, producing actual and oversized artwork
E X P E R I E N C E
Department of Motor Vehicles	Sacramento, CA
Assistant Information Systems Analyst		2009 - present
Diagnose issues, troubleshoot hardware/software problems, document and track resolutions. Act as main point of contact for phone and email communication regarding IT issues. Follow up on pending cases. Prepare statistical reports, organize technical records, create procedures and catalog databases. Process upgrades and network access requests; assist users remotely. Prepare IT related projects; create documentation/procedures to aid in resolution of issues.
Digital Composition Specialist		2008 – 2009
Create, update and maintain all print and web forms and accountable items for DMV. Enhance graphics, update fonts, add logos and create table-based forms for print and web. Include accessibility features in user-interfaced, online forms, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Archive files and organize information for timely retrieval and use.  Manage projects simultaneously, track deadlines and proof dates, prioritize expedited projects. Contributing writer to DMV Spirit newspaper. Assisted in design of Gold Star Family license plate; attended Bay Area Conservancy plate media event Fall 2008.
Self-Employed	Sacramento CA	2004 – 2008
Graphic Designer
Create and manage HTML subscriber email marketing campaigns. Produce and maintain web icons, banners and pages. Develop downloadable newsletters, coupons and flyers. Manage all graphic projects, present concepts, accept and fulfill client change requests. Maintain department archives and portfolios, including finished projects. Manage font, color and photography library. Main contractual position with Lullaby Lane, San Bruno CA; continuing freelance work with a variety of businesses nationwide.
Homestore.com	Westlake Village CA	2003 – 2004
Image Technician
Receive, process and enhance photographic images from various sources and for HomeBuilder.com website. Attend weekly departmental meetings, submit proposals for better time management, task distribution and customer fulfillment. Create and publish animated web banners and advertisements. FTP information to server, manage implementation of images on site.
National Museum of Dentistry	Baltimore MD	2002
Administrative Assistant
Assist Executive Director of Smithsonian-Affiliated Dental museum. Provide additional assistance to development and communications staff. Process charitable gifts and donations, maintain monthly foundaiton reports. Coordinate meetings and organize events. Organize mailings to donors and award recipients. Suggest content and format for Museum website, www.dentalmuseum.org
Xibitz, Inc.	Baltimore MD	2001 - 2002
Project Coordinator
Create large-format graphics for tradeshow and museum displays. Attribute to fabrication and design of scale models, collaborate on model presentations for potential clients, provided visual reference for new ideas. Operate Omega plotter. Provide administrative assistance for travel; manage shipments and coordinate meetings and events. Originate digital archiving system for portfolio of past work; presented for use on company website, www.xibitz.net
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