DEENA ALANSKY'S 2020 RESUME
​WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER

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WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETER, PHOTOGRAPHER & PHOTO EDITOR

• Computer savvy web and graphic designer. Highly skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
• Proven track record of creating and designing 30+ interactive websites from concept to completion.
• Accomplished in designing for both web and print media, and creating social media marketing campaigns.
• Talented and experienced photographer. Adept at image enhancement, optimization and photo restoration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills honed from writing and presenting proposals to clients.
• Experience working with a Content Management System (CMS) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Self-starter. Able to organize, research and design projects independently, while meeting client deadlines.
• Team player. Able to work well within groups to achieve common goals through cooperation and communication.

 
​PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
 Freelance Web and Graphic Designer, Photographer and Computer Tutor, Pittsburgh, PA:  6/02 – Present

• Created and designed 30+ interactive websites using Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Designed a variety of graphics for print, including magazine ads, CD covers, brochures, invitations, etc.

• Provided services in photography and photo editing for bands, parties, weddings, and special events.
• Interviewed clients to determine their specific needs for each project. Created fully customized designs.

• Wrote proposals, made presentations to prospective clients, and determined estimated cost of projects.
• Created, developed and promoted four Social Media Sites/Facebook Fan Pages for clients and charities.

• Established long-term relationships with clients that resulted in repeat business and many referrals.

 
  Lead Web Designer/Developer, DynaVox Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA:  9/05 – 3/06

• Designed and implemented brand-new company intranet site, and added new content on a regular basis.
• Created and designed new company multi-page electronic newsletter website, called DynaVoXPRESSions.
• Composed HTML email announcements for web updates and monthly newsletter.
• Redesigned the home page and added new content to the DynaVox corporate website.
• Integrated Enkidu Labs’ entire website into the DynaVox website following the acquisition of the company.
• Provided technical support for DynaVox customers and sales representatives across the United States.

 
 Adobe Illustrator Instructor, Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA:  2/03 – 5/03

• Taught Adult Continuing Education Course in Adobe Illustrator.
• Prepared course syllabus and weekly lesson plans.
• Demonstrated techniques and assigned class projects.
• Monitored and evaluated students’ progress throughout the course.

 
 Web and Graphic Designer, Mega-Logic, Inc., West Mifflin, PA:  11/01 – 3/02

• Art Institute of Pittsburgh Student Internship at Mega-Logic, Inc.
• Added new content to websites being maintained by Mega-Logic, Inc.
• Created custom graphics for print and web using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Designed a prototype in Flash as an E-Training Program for the Allegheny County Mental Health Association.

WEBSITE SAMPLES
 
Digital Portfolio Website:  www.deenavision.com
Trebuchet Consulting:  www.trebuchetconsultingllc.com
Justice For Dom:  www.justice4dom.org
Vintage Vanities Antique Jewelry:  www.vintagevanitiesjewelry.com
Deena’s Friends for a Cure:  www.deenasfriends4acure.org
Greenberg Elder Law Services:  www.floridaelderlawservices.com
Christine Kirsch Cancer Fund:  www.deenasportfolio.com/ckcf/index.html
Lauri Lang, R.D., L.D.N.:  www.laurilang.com
The Physical Therapy Center:  www.handsoncare.net
Lisa Miles Violin:  www.lisamilesviolin.com
The Latin Dance Palace:  www.deenasportfolio.com/ldp/index.html
Accomplish Online:  www.accomplishonline.com
Charity Bar Crawl:  www.charitybarcrawl.com
Jill West and Blues Attack:  http://id3435.securedata.net/jillwest-and-bluesa/
Original Digital Portfolio Website:  www.deenasportfolio.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN SAMPLES
www.deenavision.com/graphics.html

​FACEBOOK FAN PAGES
https://www.facebook.com/justice4dom
https://www.facebook.com/charitybarcrawl
https://www.facebook.com/deenasfriends4acure
https://www.facebook.com/jackmclaughlinmusic

​SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS SITES
Twitter:  ​https://twitter.com/deenavision
LinkedIn:  ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/deenavision
​Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/deenavision
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DeenavisionDesigns
 
MEETUP.COM GROUP ORGANIZER 
Burgh Adults:  www.meetup.com/Burgh-Adults
Pittsburgh Dining N’ At:  www.meetup.com/pittsburgh-dining-nat
 
WEB AND GRAPHIC SOFTWARE PROGRAMS 
Adobe Software:  Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.
Miscellaneous:  HTML, JavaScript, CSS, CMS, SEO. Fluent in Macintosh and Windows Operating Systems.
 
EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Specialized Technology, 2002
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Graduated With Honors, Earning Dean's Award
Major:  Multimedia and Web Design
 
Graduate Studies, 1987 – 1989
Carlow College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major:  Art Education
 
Bachelor of Science Degree, 1983
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Major:  Psychology, Minor:  Child Development and Sociology

Classes in Black & White Photography, 1980, 1999
Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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