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Bree Smith-Rodrigues

258 Prospect Street #2R
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.441.3133

Profile

Freelance web designer with proven ability to take concepts and strategically transform them into a functioning interactive web presence.
Keen sense for marketing and branding.
Self-motivated, detail oriented with strong communication skills
Flexible enough to complement an existing team or work independently.
Well-organized with the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and handle last-minute projects.
Experienced in crafting and implementing creative ideas for web and print media.

Computer & Technology Skills

Applications:

Photoshop
Flash
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
SQL Server

Languages:

HTML
CSS
SQL/ MySQL
VBScript, ASP
ActionScript
Javascript/DHTML
PHP

Freelance Web Design

Freelance Web Site Designer

October 2000 -

Adept at assessing client needs and developing solutions with functionality and usability, with both the web site objectives and the target audience in mind. Solely responsible for providing all art and technical direction from conception to implementation.

Activities include value proposition articulation, web site objectives formulation, logo creation, online brand management, Technical acumen includes creating original designs, graphic layouts, programming, information architecture planning, site production, maintenance, and management of all design/development stages and client support. All HTML programming is hand crafted.

A majority of my work involves creating a web site from scratch but I also undertake web site repositioning, web site support and enhancements projects.

Sample Clients:
rootcause.org cambridgebrewing.com tarasorganic.com chrisnau.com loughlinfinacial.com chrisharrisphoto.com	daregalgourmet.com ucane.com lauriekaplowitz.com subac.com paulstopforth.com maryomalleyart.com

Education

Harvard Extension School

Cambridge, MA, 2005 -
Working toward a Masters of Liberal Arts in Information Technology

Learning Tree International

Burlington, MA 2002
Completed LTI's SQL Server Administrator Certificate Program

Boston University, Corporate Education Center

Boston, MA, 2000
Certificate in Web Design

University of Massachusetts

Boston, MA 1994 - 1998
Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Cum Laude
Major: English, Professional Writing Program

Work History

Director of Marketing, Lucky Braids Inc.

November 1994 - September 2004

Conceptualized and managed public relations and marketing campaign for this startup. Oversaw the translation and dissemination of its value proposition into various mediums; coordinated and directed contractors and vendors; continue to maintain the website and online SQL server database; write/edit articles, press releases and correspondence.

Exposition Sales Representative, Commotions Inc.

January 1990 - April 2006

Managed sales and administrative functions including: scheduling and setup of trade show booths; hiring, training and management of sales representatives; exhibition/demonstration sales; accounting and inventory control.

Office/Marketing Manager, Cambridge/Somerville Family Chiropractic

July 1998 - October 2000

Responsible for purchase and maintenance of computer hardware and software as well as training office staff to use it. Streamlined office functions; implemented new systems for office efficiency; maintained office network; managed third party billing; patient relations; researched, planned, and worked marketing events; wrote letters and narratives.

Marketing Intern, Cone Communications, Boston, MA

June 97 to Dec 97

Assisted the cause-related marketing department by researching consumer attitudes and industry trends; wrote educational pieces for marketing teams; facilitated workshops on media relations, press kit development and press release writing.