pat@patrickobrady.com
609.577.8880
I am an accomplished web and print design professional with broad-based knowledge and expertise in a variety of art forms with a strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without losing site of deadlines. With over 15 years in the graphic design industry, I have mastered the skills necessary to communicate effectively with team members at all levels of an organization and translate ideas/concepts into reality through desktop publishing and web-based graphic design.
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e: pat@patrickobrady.com
p: 609.577.8880
fb: facebook.com/patrickobrady
l: linkedin.com/in/patrickobrady
609.577.8880
Technical Skills
In-depth knowledge of HTML, DHTML, CSS, W3C Web Standards, SEO, GUI Design, PhotoShop, Flash, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Quark, Freehand, TeamSite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project), Visual Basic, Java, JavaScript, XML, Personal Oracle 8; (SQL, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures). Proficient in both Mac and PC environments.
Experience:
RX2 Communications
12/2009-present
San Diego CA
Consultant: Project Manager/Art Director/Designer
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• Design, layout and code web sites and graphics
• Create banner advertisements, HTML email and images needed for web sites
• Advised clients of best practices for coding and developing web sites
• Provide project leadership for web site production
• Conceive and produce print and web based marketing material for clients
Commonwealth Business Media
11/2004-11/2009
San Diego CA
Associate Art Director
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• Conceptualized web sites prototypes including site layouts, color schemes and graphics
• Designed and implemented web sites, HTML email campaigns, banner ads, and all graphics needed for web sites
• Managed/updated content for more than 30 company sites; ensured that code was W3C web compliant and conformed to current W3C standards to decrease page download time
• Advised production artists about graphic optimization techniques, HTML and CSS authoring and general web and print design principles so that work has a consistent look and feel
• Created monthly, weekly and daily email promotion templates
• Designed and produced brochures and marketing material for 10-20 conferences per year
• Worked with IT to produce code that works within parameters of current sites
• Developed strategic designs to increase web traffic and improve web and print based marketing results
• Worked with product managers to create effective email marketing campaigns along with matching print advertising
In-depth knowledge of HTML, DHTML, CSS, W3C Web Standards, SEO, GUI Design, PhotoShop, Flash, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Quark, Freehand, TeamSite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project), Visual Basic, Java, JavaScript, XML, Personal Oracle 8; (SQL, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures). Proficient in both Mac and PC environments.
Experience:
RX2 Communications
12/2009-present
San Diego CA
Consultant: Project Manager/Art Director/Designer
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Design, layout and code web sites and graphics
• Create banner advertisements, HTML email and images needed for web sites
• Advised clients of best practices for coding and developing web sites
• Provide project leadership for web site production
• Conceive and produce print and web based marketing material for clients
Commonwealth Business Media
11/2004-11/2009
San Diego CA
Associate Art Director
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Conceptualized web sites prototypes including site layouts, color schemes and graphics
• Designed and implemented web sites, HTML email campaigns, banner ads, and all graphics needed for web sites
• Managed/updated content for more than 30 company sites; ensured that code was W3C web compliant and conformed to current W3C standards to decrease page download time
• Advised production artists about graphic optimization techniques, HTML and CSS authoring and general web and print design principles so that work has a consistent look and feel
• Created monthly, weekly and daily email promotion templates
• Designed and produced brochures and marketing material for 10-20 conferences per year
• Worked with IT to produce code that works within parameters of current sites
• Developed strategic designs to increase web traffic and improve web and print based marketing results
• Worked with product managers to create effective email marketing campaigns along with matching print advertising
