Janalese Warden
207-653-6047 cell
warden@slatemine.com

Summary: 
Graphic and Web Designer with extensive Information Architecture experience. I have the ability to create the wireframe, the design and continue the project through development. Successful hands-on design, production and management of client websites including Search Engine Optimization for small to mid-size businesses and non-profits. More than 8 years experience in assessing client needs from design, technical and marketing perspectives.

Skills: HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Joomla, Zen-Cart, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, 508, JAWS

Professional Experience:

Slate Mine Media: Principal | 1998 – Present

• Graphic Design, User Interface/Web Design
• Information Architecture and User Experience design and development
• Interview clients to understand both explicit and implicit requirements
• Use interview materials from those meetings to design, build and market effective websites
• Evaluate current website and recommend site improvements for creative direction, information flow, content updates and reworks for SEO improvements, and new marketing strategies
• Wireframing, prototyping, web marketing, rewriting and editing content
• Software training for all levels of users in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
• Familiar with 508 and JAWS testing

Kepware Technologies: Lead Graphic Designer | February 2008 – March 2010

• Redesigned two major portions of the website for improved information flow and to be more user and print friendly
• Created prototypes for website redesign
• Created and integrated Flash content
• Created user interface graphics and software icons
• Designed all advertising material
• Created trade show graphics for large pop-up booths and bannersRedesigned the software packaging
• Redesigned data sheets and PowerPoint templates

Coventry Log Homes: Marketing and Web Director | February 2006 – February 2008

• Manage the re-branding and re-development of sales marketing collateral for the company.
• Researched and submitted ideas for new marketing avenues
  Responsible for complete website redesign (layout, information flow, and content improvements)
• Responsible for complete website development using Joomla, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
• Oversaw marketing, advertising and public relations efforts
• Created advertisements and sales materials to develop product awareness, increase sales and support product development

Garnet Hill:  Product Development Assistant | February 2005 - February 2006

• Supported the product development department and the technical designers by creating technical illustrations
• Streamlined and implemented new tracking processes, vendor contacts and costing.

Profile Technologies Contract: Graphic/Web Designer and Software Trainer | May 2004 - October 2004

• Designed and Instructed Photoshop training courses for the hands-on computer lab.
• Classes were designed for photographers and business owners interested in digital photo editing and graphic design.

Cut Loose Inc.:  Graphic Designer, Systems Administrator, Assistant to VP of Sales | September 2002 - April 2004

• Worked directly for the VP of Sales and the CFO,
  
• Created illustrations for line sheets, designed print ads for various publications, created 4-color print promotional materials and updated company website
  
• Handled all vendor contacts, obtained quotes, and did press checks.
  
• Managed systems administration work entailing; backing up servers daily, maintaining the Cut Loose email server, workstations, network connections, printers and purchasing all the computer equipment.

Computer Help: Contract Software Training Specialist | September 1998 - August 2003

• Specializing in end-user design software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Director, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Quark, Freehand, and PowerPoint.

Education:
Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA
Coursework in advertising design, focusing in strategic marketing
and copy writing.
 
Castleton State College, Castleton, VT
BA in Commercial Art with an emphasis in computer art/design and photography.