Mark Shapiro

ADDRESS WITHHELD

Sandwich, MA 02537

T: WITHHELD FOR PRIVACY

E: shaps@withinchokingrange.com

OBJECTIVE
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To seek a graphic design or web position within a fast paced company that provides room for growth.

SKILLS
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Languages: HTML Software: Photoshop Dreamweaver
CSS Imageready Flash/Macromedia Studio MX
Flash/Actionscript Premiere MS Office
Typing (40+ wpm) Audition Fruity Loops

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Graphic/Web Designer, Human Capital Education Corporation; Fitchburg, MA 5/06 – 9/06

• Work with a design team to develop two web-based educational applications for K-12 schools nationwide.

• Developed graphics and code to launch a corporate website for HCEC.

• Promote workplace literacy by creating a versatile interface utilizing CSS, HTML, ASP, Java, Flash, etc.

Graphic/Web Designer, WBZ NewsRadio 1030; Boston, MA 1/06 – 5/06

• Work directly under Webmaster, completing daily maintenance for a fully functional, live, all-news site.

• Launch all new version of the website using cutting edge content management system.

• Contribute to solicitation of multimedia assets such as RSS Feeds and uploading audio to podcast directories.

• Used web and graphic skills to design exclusive features for time-sensitive material.

• Organize and restructured existing features to be more efficient.

• Proofread, write for and/or contribute to stories and features if necessary.

• Supplement administrative needs including sitting in as acting webmaster for a period of time.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
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Freelance Graphic Designer/Webmaster, Beserkfaced Productions; Boston, MA 1/99 - present

• Research and develop graphics and live websites tailored to the needs of the client.

• Published work for Leftover Crack, DiNitwit Productions, Bittersweet Aftertaste Photography, Within Choking Range, Dyslexic Fudgicle and many more.

• Generate graphics and original artwork for various forms of multimedia (web, print, animation).

Project Manager, Fitchburg State College; Fitchburg, MA 1/03 - 5/03; 9/04 - 12/04

• Spokesperson/Team Leader of two separate design teams for different projects.

• Plot team approach and strategy via clear documentation and effective group communication.

• Designate responsibility among group members.

• Administer fully functional websites for each client based on their respective needs.

Writer, Various; Fitchburg, MA 2004 -2005

• Publish an article in the FSC school newspaper, The Point.

• Write CD reviews for www.Darcsystems.com.

EDUCATION
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Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA
Bachelor of Science, Duel Concentration: Interactive Media & Graphic Design;
Minor: Business Administration, 2006. ~ references available upon request ~