WORK EXPERIENCE
2002 - Present: Digital Media Coordinator
Post 3200 Ladies Auxiliary of Veteran of Foreign Wars
- Design, Implement, and Update Web Sites for Georgia District 10 Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Designer/Editor and Column Writer, District 10 LAVFW (Annually)
- Member - eWeek Magazine advisory panel, Georgia District 10 Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
2004 - Present: Freelancer
Silvia Ann Franklin Freelance Web Design and Graphic Arts
- Graphic Design, HTML Programming, Photography, Photo/Video/Sound Editing Creative Writing for various local businesses and associations from home office
EDUCATION
2008 – 2009: Bachelor of Arts, Digital Design
American InterContinental University Chicago, IL
- Specialization: Graphic Arts; Minor: Business
- Graduation Date: July 20, 2009
- GPA: Major 3.72/4.0
- Classes Taken Include: Theory and History of Visual Communication, Digital Multimedia, Web Design 1 & 2, Illustration, Advanced Typography, Corporate Identity Development, Publication Design, Business Communication, Advanced Graphic Design, Business Presentations ,HTML Coding, Business Communications, Fundamentals of Marketing, Desktop Publishing, Micro Computer Application Packages
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer Skills: HTML programming, type 84 wpm, Web Site design, graphic design, publication layout, Flash, video editing, sound editing, photo editing, typing, scanning, electronic mail, limited experience with PHP and ASP
- Programs: Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks, and Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experienced in project management, meeting deadlines and satisfying clients
- Experienced in software training and HTML coding
- Other Competencies: business and creative writing, photography, spyware removal, problem-solving, decision-making, self- motivation, fast learner
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- 2008 – Present Event Planning Team, Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
- 2008 - Present, Member, Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars
- 2008 – Present, Deputy State Representative for Veteran Affairs Services Volunteer (VAVS) for the of the Ladies Auxiliaryof Veterans of Foreign Wars
- 2008 – Present Faith Tabernacle Bible School Teacher
- 2004 -2006 - Member, AmeriCorps
- 2004 - 2007 - Computer Teacher for AmeriCorps
- Interests: Pottery, Drawing, Computer Graphics, Photography, Church Activities, Outdoor Activities, Learning New Technology
REFERENCES AND SAMPLES available upon request
