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ANDREW D. OLSON

Summary of Experience

Dynamic Webmaster, interactive developer, graphic designer, and team leader with 10 years of experience driving operational performance by expertly aligning resources with organizational objectives. Expertise elevating productivity and profitability through skillful project management of innovative Web development, interactive media, and graphic design initiatives. Strategically manages human/material resources to deliver projects on time and budget that exceed client expectations. Proven team leader focused on motivating employees, creating long-term client relationships, and exceeding objectives.

Areas of expertise:

Leadership • Project Management • Web Site Design/Development • Client and Vendor Relations
Interactive Media Development • Sales • Marketing • Business Development • Graphic Design
Revenue Generation • Photography • Search Engine Optimization • e-Mail Marketing
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) • Public Speaking • Sales Presentations • Blogs
Employee Supervision • Online Guided Tours • Social Networking Sites
Print Advertisements • Content Management • e-Commerce

Professional Experience

Shaker Advertising, Oak Park, Illinois » 2007-2009
www.shaker.com
Recruitment advertising firm that specializes in helping HR professionals find – and keep – key talent.

Manager of Interactive Services: Provided creative and technical direction to team of Web designers and developers. Developed project plans, statements of work, and detailed cost proposals. Coordinated efforts across wide array of functional areas of firm. Managed strategic vendor relationships for interactive department. Led interactive projects for wide array of clients.

Infogix, Inc., Naperville, Illinois » 2000-2007
www.infogix.com
Leading provider of software and services that help customers ensure accuracy of financial information.

Webmaster, Interactive Developer, and Graphic Designer: Developed corporate Web site, company intranet, and numerous microsites. Composed user-friendly Web pages using Flash, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Gathered content, designed graphics, created interactive media, and built Web pages. Ensured server security, performance, capacity, and reliability. Produced interactive demos and training for tradeshow kiosks. Designed graphics for tradeshow booths, magazine advertisements, postcards, posters, banners, and marketing collateral. Supported integrated marketing campaigns by designing HTML e-mails, postcards, and banner ads.

  • Supported launch of new company name and branding by re-designing corporate Web site.
  • Facilitated use of advanced content management system by working with external service provider.
  • Maximized Web site visits and search engine rankings by developing effective SEO methodology.
  • Determined ROI of numerous marketing campaigns by creating microsites to track conversions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by using ASP and SQL database to develop password-protected support site that allowed customers to ask questions and download software patches/documentation.
  • Aided new business development by creating interactive CD with product demos and datasheets.

Consulting Experience

Ozone Consulting, Inc., Plainfield, Illinois » 2009-Present
Consulting firm providing Web design, interactive development, and graphic design services.

Webmaster, Interactive Developer, and Graphic Designer: Founded company and managed all client projects. Led sales and business development efforts. Consulted with customers to understand project requirements, and sold company capabilities. Developed bids and presented project proposals. Created project plans. Oversaw design and development of dozens of sites for companies specializing in software, online services, health and wellness, pharmacy, architecture, real estate, executive placement, and catering. Delivered all projects on time and budget. Received excellent feedback from clients.

Consulting Projects

Skywalk Pharmacy, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
www.skywalkpharmacy.com
A pharmacy located in the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin that provides custom medications to children.

Webmaster.
Responsible for the planning, design, and development of the pharmacy’s online presence.

  • Developed a site that allows easy access to information for patients and their families.
  • Created a blog for the Skywalk Pharmacy Hero of the Game. This initiative was developed in conjunction with the Milwaukee Wave indoor soccer team.
  • Created a blog for the Skywalk Pharmacy Iron Kid of the Game. This initiative was developed in conjunction with the Milwaukee Iron Arena Football 2 team.

Ripple Effect Wellness, Inc., Naperville, Illinois
www.rippleeffectwellness.com
A company dedicated to inspiring individuals to live nourished lives through individualized proper nutrition and life balance.

Webmaster and Interactive Developer.
Responsible for the planning, design, and development of the company’s online presence.

  • Composed a user-friendly site that allows users to review individualized wellness programs, listen to podcasts, read blogs, and more.
  • Developed an online program that allow users to sign-up and pay for a 12-week individualized wellness program. Allows users to review customized materials, watch videos, listen to podcasts, and more.

JET Karting, Norway, Illinois
www.jetkarting.com
An outdoor racecourse with twelve exciting turns in the Chicagoland area that hosts national karting championships and corporate group outing events.

Webmaster and Interactive Developer.
Responsible for the planning, design, and development of the company’s online presence.

  • Composed a user-friendly site using a Drupal content management system. Allows users to learn more about track events, view photos and videos, and more.
  • Designed Twitter background.
  • Created brochures and print advertisements.

Chef By Request, Lisle, Illinois
www.chefbyrequest.com
An upscale provider of catered cuisine specializing in weddings, social gatherings, corporate functions, and cooking classes.

Webmaster and Interactive Developer.
Responsible for the planning, design, and development of the company’s online presence.

  • Composed a user-friendly site that allows users to preview menus, watch videos, read testimonials, view photos, and more.
  • Managed all Internet Service Provider (ISP) information and developed code for contact forms.

How Hard Are You Knocking?, Brighton, Michigan
www.howhardareyouknocking.com
Tim Augustine, author of How Hard Are You Knocking? The Job Seeker's Guide To Opening Career Doors, has created a seminar/workshop series, which demonstrates how job seekers can effectively market their skills and abilities to find the job they want.

Webmaster.
Responsible for the online launch supporting Mr. Augustine's book and speaking tour.

  • Created a design that allows users to read excerpts from the book, download sample cover letters and résumés, stream audio and video, and more.
  • Edited radio interview available for download via the site.
  • Managed all ISP information and developed code for contact forms.

Thomas Pace, Chicago, Illinois
www.thomaspace.com
An extremely talented Chicago singer and songwriter that has been recording and playing the Chicago live music scene since the late 1990's.

Webmaster and Interactive Developer.
Responsible for the planning, design, and development of his online presence.

  • Created a design that allows users to purchase Thomas' music, view upcoming shows, watch videos, and learn more about Thomas and his music.

HubTack, Inc., Aurora, Illinois
www.hubtack.com
A subscription-based service that allows land surveyors, engineers, and others to access documents online.

Webmaster, Interactive Developer, and Graphic Designer.
Responsible for the development of the online subscription-based service.

  • Developed a graphics-based search engine using Flash, PHP, and a MySQL database. The site allows subscribers to obtain essential documents for their business.
  • Created interactive media for tradeshow kiosk and CD for direct mail campaigns using Flash.
  • Produced an online product tour that allows users to learn more about the service using Flash.
  • Designed print advertisements for trade magazines.

Errol Jay Kirsch Architects, Oak Park, Illinois
www.ejka.com
An award-winning architectural design firm specializing in residential homes in addition to commercial space.

Webmaster.
Responsible for the planning and development of the firm’s online presence.

  • Created a site that highlights the firm's intriguing portfolio using Flash.

Education

B.S.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Technical Skills

LANGUAGES: PHP, SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, ActionScript, VB Script, ASP, C#, C, and JAVA.

OPERATING SYSTEMS: Linux, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Macintosh OS X, and UNIX.

WEB SERVERS: IIS and Apache.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: Drupal, Wordpress.

E-COMMERCE SYSTEMS: Volusion, Ubercart, Google Checkout.

SOFTWARE / TOOLS: Adobe Creative Suite CS3 [including Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator], Basecamp project management, MS Office Suite, MS Visual SourceSafe, MS Visual Studio .NET, MS Project, MS FrontPage, Quark XPress, Premiere, After Effects, iContact e-mail marketing, MailChimp e-mail marketing, SlideShowPro for Flash, Cakewalk Sonar, WebTrends, Google Analytics, and Google Checkout.

Awards

  • First Place for Photography
    West Suburban Living Magazine's First Annual Writing and Photography Competition
    September 2005
  • Third Place for Photography
    West Suburban Living Magazine's Second Annual Writing and Photography Competition
    October 2006

Training

  • Adobe Illustrator CS – Part I and II, American Academy of Computer Training & Technology, Inc.
    May 2005
  • ASP.NET Web Programming, Global Knowledge
    November 2002
  • Flash MX – Mastering ActionScript Techniques, American Academy of Computer Training & Technology, Inc.
    August 2002
  • Flash MX – Intro to Design & Animation, American Academy of Computer Training & Technology, Inc.
    August 2002
  • Advanced Web Site Design, Global Knowledge
    April 2001
  • Creating and Configuring a Web Server Using Microsoft IIS 4.0, Productivity Point International
    July 2000

Seminars

"Building a Brand" – instructed by Professor Philip Kotler, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, presented by Inc. Executive Education – September 2006

Leadership

  • Toastmasters International, Vice President of Public Relations 2004 – 2005
  • Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, President 1999
  • Professionally Recorded Musician 1996 – Present

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