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HOT TALENT
It's true, some Designers haven't touched Quark since Version 5. Some Art Directors may give you the cold shoulder when ask them to change leading. And more than a few writers might call HR if you ask them to rasterize the cow on the brochure.
Not here at Aquent.
If you're looking for Art Directors who love getting their hands dirty, Flash Designers who can code in AS2 and AS3 and, yes, even Writers who can write and design your collateral, then you've come to the right place.
Whether you're looking for a "one-man band" or an overachiever with the technical skills to lead the team in style, they're right here at your fingertips.
No bull.
Follow the links for profiles, samples and resumes.
Enjoy!
(No animals have been harmed in the production of the Aquent Hot Talent Newsletter.)
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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK
William W. - Front End Developer
Marissa C. - Web & Graphic Designer
Ivy K. - Graphic Designer
Mike D. - Brand Manager
Rick B. - Copy Editor | Proofreader | QA
Craig M. - Web Project Manager
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William W.
Front End Developer
Habla Espanol?
Maybe not, but William speaks GUI, HTML, XHTML, XML, XSL, CSS, VSS, Microsoft .NET, and a myriad of other markup languages and platforms that you might find handy when trying to speak to your customers.
Over 7 years of professional Web development, he's built sites for such diverse clients as General Motors, Shopzilla, Toyota, Park Place Entertainment, Reebok, eMap Publishing, Dell, Paris Las Vegas, There.com, Denver Broncos, and Einstein Bagels.
Most recently he's been involved in advanced XHTML & CSS programming for Yahoo! with a special focus on advanced CSS and semantic markup.
Some may speak the language of love, William flourishes in the language of Web.
And when it comes to your on-line customers, isn't that the vernacular of choice?
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance
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Marissa C.
Web & Graphic Designer
Marissa is what we consider a rarity in the Web world: exceptional Web design and remarkable front-end development skills.
Recently at America Express Publishing in New York, she worked on both Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine magazine sites, not just designing the sites but hand-coding in HTML and CSS and adding in a little Flash for flare.
Marissa really understands luxury brands and how to position a product within a site (she also designed and coded sites for the luxury real estate market). Her educational background in both design and computer science allows her to understand not only how to market a product, but how to do so with great IA and UI.
If you're looking for the best of both worlds, designing and coding, you know where to call!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance
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Ivy K.
Graphic Designer
Just recently returning to Aquent, Ivy is an awesome print Designer with a great track record of wowing clients!
On staff at Dermalogica skin care products, she concepted, designed, and handled hands-on production for packaging, print brochures, environmental signage, as well as creating Web site graphics/updates and E-Blasts for up to 40 projects at any given time.
At Louey/Rubino Design Group, she worked on both the Teleflora and POM Wonderful accounts creating and producing brochures, on-line surveys, and print ads. At Center Theatre Group (which includes the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum), she handled brochures, interior/exterior signage, Web updates, and production for shows such as Avenue Q, History Boys, and The Color Purple.
Art Center-educated with a focus on package design, Ivy has a great disposition and works well in fast paced team-oriented environments.
You'll be glad she's back, too!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance and Permanent
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Mike D.
Brand Manager
The name is Frank. Paul Frank.
If you're looking for an amazing Marketer who has experience in establishing licenses AND managing a brand, you need to meet Mike.
As Licensing Brand Manager at uber-brand Paul Frank Industries, Mike was responsible for establishing their entire licensing department. He created style guides, educated licensees, and researched brand extension opportunities until the department grew to 8 licensees and over 450 SKUs. He also monitored schedules of royalty payables and receivables, participated in product development, and interpreted contracts to ensure projects were understood and expedited properly.
Mike also has a strong knowledge of the design/print process from his years overseeing a media and design department as a Project Manager.
If you like your customers stirred, and not shaken, then call us about Mike!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Rick B.
Copy Editor | Proofreader | QA
Snagging top scores on our rigorous proofreading assessment is just the tip of the iceberg! Rick also has extensive project coordination experience and a background managing, editing, and proofing print for publications, catalogs, ads, and much more.
At the Los Angeles Times, Rick was responsible for correcting spelling and graphics mistakes directly in the layout and making corrections before tight daily deadlines. His extensive freelance work includes proofreading direct mail for DIRECTV and SAP; editing and rewriting physicians' bios and proofreading member collateral for Kaiser Permanente; proofreading signage and brochures for Verizon Wireless and Wal-Mart accounts; and designing and managing a 200-page catalog and 100-page industry directory for the IFP Film Market.
Great on deadline management, killer on proofing, when you needed it perfect yesterday, Rick's your Go To Guy!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Craig M.
Web Project Manager
Most recently at Live Nation, Craig was responsible for managing their content management system (CMS), including bug-tracking and system maintenance, while drafting up an implementation plan for their next CMS to support the need of their new Web site.
But it doesn't stop at CMS, no siree. Craig is Project Manager with skills in information architecture and GUI design as well as hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experienced in multiple full project lifecycles from business development to final delivery, he's led teams of 8+ on projects for NBC/Universal, Toyota Motor Sales - USA, PC/Mac Mall, and LA Shanti. Craig's background includes working in J2EE/portal & content-management environments, thriving in multi-tiered/ multilevel stakeholder settings, and reporting directly to senior management.
He's also trilingual, speaking and writing in English, Spanish, and French.
We say he's great in any language!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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