My Skills

A copy of my resume is attached. Please feel free to browse my LinkedIn Profile as well.

Rachel Hollis
rladesigns@live.com
rachelleanndesigns.com

Objective

To create quality, user-oriented designs that capture the eye and the heart of the audience in a fun, professional, and ethical manner.

Qualifications Summary

Technical Qualifications

  • Proficient with Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista.
  • Skilled with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Power Point, and Excel.
  • Experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud: Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Soundbooth, Fireworks, InDesign, Acrobat Pro 9, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Javascript, ActionScript 3.0, and jQuery.
  • Knowlegable in Proposals, Wireframes, Flowcharts, and Storyboards
  • Creates professional websites and learns new applications with ease.

Artistic Qualifications

  • 16+ years experience in piano, keyboard, dance, choreography, and voice.
  • Created many successful designs in print, logo, websites, and photography.

Selected Coursework

  • Database Systems- learned how to set up and maintain a database connected to a website.
  • Project Management- learned how to manage large projects efficiently. Experience in planning documents and scheduling work.

Professional Experience

San Juan College Student Success Center
Farmington, NM 505-566-3270
Adjunct Professor 2009-present
http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/2584.asp

  • Encourage students to use deductive reasoning skills to produce answers.
  • Organize paperwork, files, and troubleshoot computer problems.
  • Instill positive, life-long independent study skills.
  • Grade tests and give lectures to classes of 30+ on specific math topics.

Animas Valley Construction
Farmington, NM 505-330-5928
Office Manager 2013-present
http://www.animasvalleyconstruction.com

  • Job management.
  • Organize paperwork, files, and troubleshoot computer problems.
  • Book keeping and payroll.
  • Marketing director.
  • Interaction with clients and vendors to ensure proper completion of homes.

Dance4Him Studio
Farmington, NM 505-327-9882
Dance Instructor/Website Designer 2006-2012
www.dance4him.com

  • Design and maintain studio website using HTML, CSS, and jQuery.
  • Instruct and demonstrate technique during four ballet, jazz, and tap classes a week, while encouraging and edifying 20+ students.
  • Choreograph dances and formulate dance technique curriculum.

Education

  • Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online- February 2013
    3.9 GPA Bachelor of Science in Web Design & Interactive Media
  • San Juan College- Farmington, NM 4.0 GPA
  • Adams' Academy Home School- Aztec, NM 3.8 GPA

Honors And Awards

  • 2010 San Juan College Foundation Merrion Distinguished Scholar
  • Photography showcased in Student Art Exhibition and Magazine
  • Performed three years in Young Artist's Recital (Piano/Dance)

Special Training

  • Received Level 3 CRLA Tutor Certification
  • Mission trips: Tijuana, Mexico with Emmanuel Baptist Church, Honduras with Passion Play Ministries, Kenya with National Day of Care.