Jeremy LaDuke
Senior Web Designer and User Experience Designer
Jeremy LaDuke
4623 Campbell Dr SE #222
Salem, Oregon 97317
(503) 898-0097
jeremy (at) jeremyladuke (dot) com
I am a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented creative professional with 10 years of experience in web technologies and design. My experience building websites from conception to launch, utilizing e-commerce and content management systems is combined with excellent project management and team building skills. I am currently looking for a full-time position in a small to mid-sized company where my skills in web technologies, graphic design and development can be utilized while allowing room for growth in both skills and prestige.
Hands-on Experience
- (X)HTML / CSS / PHP / MySQL / Javascript / JQuery / ASP / RSS / ATOM / XML
- Windows / Linux / Mac
- Adobe Creative & Production Suites
- Content Management
- Search Engine Optimization
- Marketing & Advertising
- E-Learning
- 2D & 3D Animation Production
- Illustration & Photography
- Team & Project Management
Professional Experience
Project Manager / Lead Web Designer
Oregon Department of Transportation, Salem, OR (Feb 2009 - Present)
- Designed, developed and implemented new websites, interfaces, graphics and layouts utilizing Photoshop, (X)HTML, CSS, ASP, Javascript
- Updated websites, hand coding (X)HTML and CSS
- Created template systems and processes for streamlining production tasks
- Created banner ads, promotional material for websites and email marketing campaigns
- (X)HTML, CSS, ASP, Javascript
Software Utilized: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Acrobat, in-house content management software, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Harris InfoCaster
Marketing Lead
The Golf Channel | GolfNow.com, Portland, OR (Dec 2006 - Dec 2008)
- Designed, developed and implemented new websites, interfaces, graphics and layouts utilizing Photoshop, (X)HTML, CSS, Flash, PHP, ASP, Javascript
- Updated websites, hand coding (X)HTML and CSS
- Created template systems and processes for streamlining production tasks
- Created banner ads, promotional material for websites and email marketing campaigns
- Guided and directed team of three marketing associates and web designers
- (X)HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, PHP, Javascript, SEO
- Managed client relationships
- Produced animation production for video, DVD and online
- Implemented in-house content management system, WordPress and others
Software Utilized: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere, After Effects, in-house content management software, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Google Docs
Creative Director
McMurry | Contact Designs, Scottsdale, AZ (Aug 2003 - Aug 2005)
- Designed, developed and implemented new websites, interfaces, graphics and layouts utilizing, Photoshop, (X)HTML, CSS, Flash, PHP, Javascript
- Updated websites, hand coded (X)HTML and CSS
- Managed client relationships, expectations, project goals and deadlines
- Produced a wide variety of media projects including, web, interactive Flash,
- Implementing in-house content management system
Software Utilized: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere, in-house content management software, Wordpress, Microsoft Office
Senior Graphic Designer
Skillsoft | KnowledgeNet, Scottsdale, AZ (Aug 1999 - Aug 2001)
- Lead team of 3-5 graphic designers to building interactive training material in Flash
- Quality Control
- Graphics and animation production utilizing Photoshop, 3dsmax, and Flash
- Developed standards and processes for streamlining production
- Acting Courseware Developer - storyboard visual sentences for animation
- Acting Subject Matter Expert - provided technical knowledge to Courseware Developer
Software Utilized: Adobe Photoshop, Flash, in-house content management software, Microsoft Office
Founder
LaDuke Holdings LLC, Scottsdale, AZ & Portland OR (Nov 2001 - Present)
- Websites, edit video, produce and edit audio, original photography and illustration, print and promotional material, marketing, branding, etc.
- Manage client/vendor relations, and hire subcontractors
- Manage all aspects of an independent contract business
Software Utilized: Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, InDesign, Acrobat, 3dsmax, AutoCAD, Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, MetaDot and other content management systems, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, OpenOffice
Education
Arizona State University
Ancient Greek Language (2002)
Pima Community College
Network Information Systems and Technology (1998)
University of Advancing Technology
Multimedia & 3D Animation Production (1997, 1999)
Portfolio
http://www.ladukeholdings.com/portfolio/
Live Websites
http://www.decoruspersonnel.com
LinkedIn Recommends
"I have had the pleasure of hiring Jeremy for multiple projects throughout the years - for corporate and small business projects. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, dedicated and creative. I recommend his services to anyone."
Stefanie Neuburger
Owner of Saft Marketing, Inc. and E-Marketing Manager at ARAMARK Parks and Resorts,
was Jeremy's client at LaDuke Holdings, LLC
"Jeremy has helped our Intranet Extranet Design and Hosting company with several designs, each time creating Extranet skins from scratch using the latest web technologies and doing excellent designs. He was able to master our Portal System skins without a lot of direction and he is the first designer we call when we have a new project."
Scott Hucke
Owner of Portland Portals,
was Jeremy's client at LaDuke Holdings, LLC
"Jeremy and I collaborated on several projects together where his technical skills in both UI design and implementation were integral to the success of the projects. Jeremy's strengths in all facets of web design, from html to css to php and .net work, made him a valueable asset to the team. He is the master of making it all work together."
Ben Westfall
Technology Director at Golfnow.com,
worked with Jeremy at Cypress Golf Solutions / Golfnow.com
"Jeremy is an amazing person. His greatest abilities lie in two areas: 1. problem solving - Jeremy has a tenacity for finding the solutions to even the most complex problems. 2. the ability to
empower others - Perhaps the greatest ability Jeremy possesses is being able to take complicated issues and/or technologies and break them down into their simplest form. This rare gift is excellent for educating clients and for allowing team members to be brought up to speed on complex projects. Jeremy is a priceless source of information and is unique amongst designer/developers because of his technical knowledge and his ability to communicate that information to nearly anyone! If you have a chance to work with him... do so! You will definitely come away from the experience with something gained!"
Adam Filipkowski
Owner and
Lead Designer at Muni Studios,
was Jeremy's client at LaDuke Holdings, LLC
"I worked with Jeremy for a few years and found him to be dependable, honest, talented and a joy to work with. It's nice to have co workers like Jeremy who you can trust and depend upon. His talent always made a difference in how successful we became. I would highly recommend him any time."
Joanne Paolini
V.P. Business Development at Contact Designs,
worked with Jeremy at Contact Designs
"Jeremy brings an excellent combination of creative ability and tech savvy to the table. In addition to being able to create phenomenal graphics, web interfaces and more, he is able to envision how an entire solutions will work and puts all the pieces in place to deliver quality solutions."
Chris Gilbert
Senior Courseware Developer at KnowledgeNet,
worked directly with Jeremy at KnowledgeNet / SkillSoft
"Jeremy does phenomenal work. While at KnowledgeNET, Jeremy and I worked closely together on many production pieces. He was very professional, timely and had a keen eye for design. It was a pleasure to have him on our team. He has always been a top designer and developer in online media."
Clayton Chamberlain
Manager of e-Learning Research & Standards, KnowledgeNet,
worked directly with Jeremy at KnowledgeNet / SkillSoft
"I've worked with Jeremy both directly with my own firm (bringing him on board as as web specialist) as well as indirectly as a fellow design lead for a large corporation. Jeremy has a unique blend of web development, programming and design skills that add a tremendous amount of value to his clients/employer. He has always been responsive, insightful and easy to work with."
Jeremy Tuber
Owner at Can-Do Graphics,
worked directly with Jeremy at LaDuke Holdings, LLC
Additional References Available Upon Request