Resume - Jeremy Michael Cerda
Submitted by freighthouse on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 21:44
Jeremy Michael Cerda
25 East 12th Street, #503, KCMO 64106 | 816.214.1461 | jeremy@freighthousemedia.com
Technical Skills
-Skilled in web design and development with command of technologies such as HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX), jQuery, PHP, and SQL.
-Involved daily in Drupal CMS development and implementation as well as advanced themeing and template development (Also familiar with OpenCMS, Wordpress and Joomla).
-Exceptional command and daily use of the entire Adobe CS4 package including Photoshop & Illustrator (graphic design), Fireworks (web graphics & wireframing) Acrobat (publishing), InDesign (page layout & wireframing), Dreamweaver and Flash (with ActionScript & database integration), as well as Premiere, Encore, and Audition (video & audio production).
-Working experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP) installations, administration and development.
-Skilled with database management applications such as Rumba, Oracle, phpMyAdmin, Microsoft Access, and FileMaker.
-Functional experience with several non-linear digital audio and video editing/sequencing applications such as ProTools, Cubase, Logic, and Final Cut Pro.
-Skilled in eCommerce development with shopping cart, credit card, and PayPal integration.
-Over ten years of professional administrative and project management experience in advertising, marketing and creative services.
Professional Experience
Founder / Creative Web Designer/Developer
Freighthouse Mediaworks, Kansas City, MO 2005 - present
-Interactive media production label with a focus on developing the highest impact user experiences possible implementing a concept of high-end design, state-of-the-art technology & comprehensive strategic marketing to every user experience.
-Specialize in Drupal CMS Development, using an integration of Flash (with ActionScript), in addition to custom graphic elements designed and edited with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Fireworks (for wireframing & optimization) as well as providing video & motion graphic elements for clients of the company.
-Visual designs and comps are developed using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator for submission to clients for approval.
-Flash, HTML, CSS, PHP, XML, JavaScript, jQuery and ActionScript are technologies often used as the core of client projects and are used on an as-needed basis.
-Client sites that are hosted in-house are managed using a traditional LAMP stack with CPanel and WHM for server management.
-Providing site updates and maintenance as well as performing backup and archiving services is at the core of our recurring business.
-Backend databases are SQL-based and managed using PHPMyAdmin.
-By performing rigorous testing on projects before project launch, usability and site function is addressed and projects are checked for any bugs or issues, as well as design consistency across all major browsers and operating systems before final deployment.
-ENewsletter design (HTML & CSS), management & delivery services are also offered in addition to offline design solutions (business cards, mailers, menus, etc.) using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign (for page layout).
Marketing Coordinator / Account Administrator
Wachovia Securities, LLC, New York, NY 2004
-Worked with a specialized wealth management group within Wachovia in a marketing and presentation capacity producing print presentations, event invites, reports and marketing materials.
-Maintained relationships with clients and provided them with accurate market reporting as well as facilitated client requests and new accounts.
Jr. Designer / Document Specialist – Creative Services (freelance)
Ernst & Young, LLP, Boston, MA 2001 – 2002
-Worked within a creative group producing visual and print presentations, reports and other marketing materials according to established brand identification standards. Prepared files for digital output, printing and archiving.
-Was responsible for all phases of project management, including facilitation of client meetings and discussions relating to project costs, timelines and appropriate methods and techniques of meeting project requirements.
Creative Services Coordinator / Administrative Assistant
Fidelity Investments / Veritude (freelance), Boston, MA 2000 – 2001
-Acted as liaison between management and creative staff in a busy Advertising/Creative Services department.
-Updated contact and phone lists, maintained time management database in Oracle, managed conference rooms, collected and distributed interoffice mail and faxes, requisitioned supplies, directed calls to the appropriate area within marketing and other administrative duties as assigned.
Education
Emerson College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts — Visual & Media Arts; Major - Audio/Radio Production, Minor - Film 2003
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Music Business Certificate Program 1999
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associate of General Studies — Music Technology 1998
Site Examples
Freighthouse Media – www.freighthousemedia.com
Savvy Coffee & Wine Bar – www.savvycoffee.com
KCPL Radio – www.kcplradio.com
Underground Gym, LLC. – www.undergroundgymll.com
Crossroads Dentistry – www.dentistryart.com
Apex Art Space - www.apexartspace.com
Steven Campbell Tattoo – www.stevencampbelltattoo.com
Radio From the Rail – www.radiofromtherail.com
Earthen Concepts & Development – www.earthenconcepts.com
KC Energy Project – www.kcenergyproject.com
