I initially come from a marketing background. Throughout my studies and on-site experience, I've built up a client-oriented mind. I understand a website in its communication strategy context, and I can share the vocabulary of a marketing manager just like I do with a web developer / designer. Trust me, this is pretty convenient !
adobe photoshop cs3+ extended
With no surprise, Phtotoshop is my swiss army knife, and the tool I use the most often !
Uses : Web templates, graphics and textures, slicing and optimizing for web, photomontage, portrait retouching, and 3D objects
Level : Advanced
adobe dreamweaver cs3+
Even if i'm now able to hand code websites, I still appreciate Dreamweaver for its code hinting features and to quickly test my XHTML / CSS templates without leaving interface.
Uses : XHTML, CSS & JQuery coding - managing my files on local /server side
Level : Intermediate
adobe illustrator cs3+
I consider Illustrator as the funniest software to work with, but also as the most flexible tool when working with vectors.
Uses : Web graphics, illustrations, logo design, flowcharts
Level : Intermediate
adobe flash cs3+
Even if jQuery seems to be the best solution for simple animations, I am an enthusiast Flash user ! As far as I am concerned, Flash remains the future of webdesign.
Uses : Animation for ad banners or headers, rollover effects, basic ActionScript 3.0
Level : Intermediate
adobe fireworks cs3+
Fireworks is a plus for me, as i prefer working with photoshop. Yet, I have been using it for very simple projects, or for exporting graphics in png-8 format.
Uses : framing, exporting for the web
Level : Beginner / Intermediate
adobe indesign cs5
I've learnt InDesign as a substitute for Illustrator : to speed up the process of creating multi-page print materials.
Uses : from flyers to 20+-page-brochure layouts
Level : Beginner / Intermediate
web
2009: Launched my "auto entrepreneur" business, as a web designer / SEO consultant
2008: Fell in love with web creation, & since then, intensely self-teaching :
- - web and graphic design, web usability
- - XHTML, CSS and jQuery
- - flash animation & AS3
- - SEO / SEM, e-marketing strategies
marketing
2006: Worked as a customer relationship / research manager assistant (multi-task position) at XTC agency, leader in the field of mass-market product intelligence and innovation (Paris, France)
2006: Master II Marketing (MBA equivalent), at IAE business School (Institut d’Administration des Entreprises) of Caen (France)
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2004: Did various projects and internships for several small businesses, from global communication strategy to ad copy & layout, in both France and USA
2004: DEAC Integrated Marketing Communication, at both Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC, USA), and ISCOM School (Montpellier, France)
your products need beautiful webdesign
all roads should lead to your place
feel free to contact me for whatever you want