David Livingstone - Web designer - Portfolio

Objective-Web Designer

Highlights of Qualifications
5 years experience as a web designer
Expertise with design software such as Photoshop CS, Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash; HTML and CSS
Knowledge of standard compliant design and cross-browser/platform issues
Develop web site architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
Source, select and organize information for inclusion and design the appearance, layout and flow of the web site
Proven ability to prepare mock-ups of creative concepts
Create and optimize content for web site using a variety of software
Research and evaluate interactive media software products
Experience in interactive design

Related Experience
Created concise design concentrating on functionality and user experience which resulted in a surge of online traffic
Determined standards and style for design capabilities to ensure a high level of design and coding efficiency consistent with current standards and trends
Decided on how images and other material will be digitally optimized and presented for the web
Developed creative solutions for a wide range of projects across a broad range of media including web, print, and interactive media.
Establish look and feel, navigation schemes and layouts for everything interactive: web, audio players, marketing campaigns, banners, popups, landing pages, email campaigns, flyers, postcards, etc
Developed and maintained plan for organization's Internet presence, based on management priorities, policy directions, and goals
Participated in brainstorm meetings with team coordinators to prepare and develop online content which resulted in the best possible visual and information presentation
Liaised closely with client at the design stage to answer questions
Ability to explain problems and solutions in “non-technical” language
Decided on how images and other material will be digitally optimized for the web
Tested the site for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions

Software
Adobe (Macromedia) Studio 8 Dreamweaver 8, Flash Pro 8, Fireworks 8, Contribute 3, and FlashPaper 2. Adobe Creative Suite 2 Premium Dreamweaver, GoLive, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady
OS: Microsoft Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP

Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XHTML

Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Ongoing maintenance
Live in 2001
The beatlemania Shoppe
The Beatlemania Shoppe                                      
Web Designer (Contract, Webmaster)
www.beatlemaniashoppe.com

Redesigned the original website which resulted in a significant increase of visitor traffic and online sales
Coordinated with site owner to organize information for inclusion in web site content
Image Preparation, Interface, Navigation, Icon Design
Preformed site updates making dozens of the client’s products available via the internet

Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Preparing audio for web
Ongoing maintenance
Live in 2003
Recording Artist Chris Field

FOD Records
Web Designer (Contract, Webmaster)
www.chris-field.com  

Incorporated Flash, audio, and video for web content presentation which increased website interactivity and user experience
Developed website graphics and online content
Created Flash and HTML site versions making the website accessible to the widest possible audience
Created concise design concentrating on functionality and user experience which resulted in a surge of online traffic

 
Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Live in 2005
1tech4u
www.1tech4u.com
Flash and HTML based site for on-site computer repairs.
Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Live in 2002
Dialogue Strategies
Exposure Graphics

Web Designer (Contract)
www.dialoguestrategies.com

Website created to successfully compete with the client’s competition and is still in use
Use of actionscript command codes to add interaction and site navigation

Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Preparing audio for web
Ongoing maintenance
Live in 2004
Jerry Leger and the Situations
11:11 PM

Web Designer (Contract, Webmaster)
www.jerryleger.com 

Created graphic content and site architecture
Website created to market online sale of there CD’s where my first design helped in selling out there first run of 500 CD’s 
Created audio samples enabling users to listen to a short edit of each track on the CD’s 

Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Ongoing maintenance
Live in 2006
The beatlemania Shoppe

Toronto Beatles Celebration
Web Designer (Contract, Webmaster)
www.torontobeatlescelebration.com  

Designed site architecture in accordance with logo branding requirements
Created graphics content to coordinate with the look and feel of the website
Coordinated with team members to prepare and develop online content

Graphic Interface Design
Navigation Design
Image Preparation
Icon Design
Building Web Site
Live in 2005
Scarborough Training Center International
  Frank Wilks Archived
  Butterspy Archived

Diploma/Certification:
Diploma from Primetech Institute for Web Design Engineering. 99/2000
Certificate from Huntech Computer Training
for Knowledge of Personal Computers, Applications, Microsoft DOS and Windows. 94/95


• Excellent knowledge and understanding of CSS and HTML.
• JavaScript and some knowledge of programming languages.
• Excellent design capability.
• Excellent knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, and more.
• Knowledge of digital video and audio for web site development/content.

My career objective is to work as a web designer in a challenging, dynamic environment, where I could use my skills and expertise to the fullest. I create websites that contain visual stimulation, simple navigation, and clear and meaningful content. That effectively promotes business and their ideas. I can design a site from start to finish, or redesign with a combination of technical and creative skills. I believe in working closely with people in order to design websites that fit their existing and future business needs.

My goal is simple. Provide clients with professional web site design and maintenance. My vision is to continue to learn, implement new ideas, and strive for excellence.