CAREER SUMMARY:
Twenty four years of experience working in the fast-paced, deadline-oriented Web and graphic design field while managing several projects and people at once. Flexibility and enthusiasm in an ever-changing workplace have served me well in the world of print, multimedia, presentations, illustration, graphic design and, today, Web design, Web development, content management and consulting. My propensity for learning has made me knowledgeable in many software applications including: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, Apple Final Cut Pro, Swift 3D, Specular Infini-D, NetObjects Fusion, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint and QuarkXPress. My platform of choice is Macintosh but, in the spirit of harmony, I am versatile with Windows XP.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WEB DESIGNER/CONSULTANT
chrisb design
Freelance Web Designer, Web Developer, WebMaster and Illustrator
1997-present

Responsibilities: Assist numerous clients in the evolving world of the Internet and Web development. Besides a strong design sense, I have helped clients from concept to completion, as well as ongoing management of their Web sites. These clients include:

• Golf Professional Services
• Trusty Helpers
• Deloitte & Touche Manufacturing Division
• Palm Beach Film and Television Commission
• TRG Jobs (Technical placement agency)
• Broderick & Associates (Marketing Firm)
• Mario, Moreau, Gunde, Helm & Rhoden (Law Firm)
• Nelson & La Femina, P.A. (Law Firm)
• General Practice (Florida Bar)
• Peak Physical Fitness (Personal Trainer)
• Health Fitness Dynamics, Inc. (Health Spa Developers/Consultants)
• eGallery Builders (Art Gallery Portal)

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI)
Boca Raton, Fla.
May 2003 to present

Responsibilities: Oversees the artistic development of marketing and promotional materials, including print; collateral; web sites; and internal and external corporate publications. Supervises illustrators, photographers and production artists on projects.

Creates and executes design concepts and develops artwork for a variety of materials, including advertisements, direct mail, web sites and other collateral.

Uses Macromedia Flash and Microsoft Powerpoint, and HTML to create internal and external presentations for the organization. Understands marketing strategy as well as copy/design integration and is able to organize information effectively. Strong design sense and organizational skills required.

Creates and executes creative concepts for interactive media, including web sites, presentations, kiosks, etc. Knowledge of web architecture, online design, multimedia communications and interface design is required, as is proficiency in authoring software such as Macromedia Flash. Strong visual style and thorough understanding of how typography, layout, color, images and interactivity impact design.

Designs Internet and Intranet sites that accurately reflect the organization's goals, objectives and identity. Provides strategic direction and concept development for online projects, including web graphics, from concept to implementation. Responsible for overall look and feel of web sites. Demonstrated understanding of Internet design issues (browser usability, cross-platform compatibility, color and quick loading of images, etc.) is required.

SENIOR WEB DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR
National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI)
Boca Raton, Fla.
May 1999 to present

Responsibilities: Design, illustration, consultation, co-project manager, and maintenance of e-commerce Web site for the largest source of workers compensation information in the world. This Web site contains multiple proprietary, interactive applications that require authentication. The site allows for customization by the customer, which requires that the Web site be dynamic. This site is constantly upgraded and updated. Production on numerous online demos and training modules is continuously in the works.

Supervise three graphic designers and work closely with content managers, programmers and other IT personnel. Present designs and new technologies to members of senior staff.

ART DIRECTOR
National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI)
Boca Raton, Fla.
July 1989 to May 1999

Responsibilities: Design corporate collateral for various departments within NCCI’s graphic standards. Responsibilities include development, design, layout, photography, illustration, printing and multimedia production. Projects in which I have managed include:

• Product catalogs
• Magazines
• Newsletters
• Brochures
• Annual Reports
• Multimedia presentations
• Tradeshow graphics
• Screensavers

Work each year on large-scale, national annual meeting for over 700 members. Supervise three graphic designers.

Conferences and Classes

Event Design Conference 2007
New York, NY 2007

HOW Design Conference 2005
Chicago, IL 2005

MAX 2004
New Orleans, LA 2004

Web Design World
Thunderlizard Productions
New Orleans, LA 2002

FlashForward 2000
New York, NY 2000

Web Design World
Thunderlizard Productions
Seattle, WA 1999

Macromedia Users Conference
San Francisco, CA 1997

Palm Beach Atlantic College
Web Design Course, 1997