Christopher Jordan
710 SW Madison Street, #507
Portland, OR 97205
Tel: 503-213-3752
Email: info@chris24jordan.com
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Professional Summary: Self-motivated, goal-oriented, accomplished problem solving creative professional, with over ten (10) years experience in web content development and design. A clear communicator equally at ease relating to individuals at all organizational levels is searching for an opportunity with an organization that can benefit from his expertise, while offering the opportunity for challenge and continued professional growth.

Programming: HTML, DHTML, Java Script, Flash, CSS, PHP, Cold Fusion
Software Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Image Ready, Macromedia Dreamweaver, SWF 'n Slide Pro, Xilisoft Video Converter, Sorenson Squeeze
Operating Systems: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP; Macintosh
Other Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Digital Photography, *Member of www.vtc.com (*Web Portal that facilitates easily accessible software training to continually enhance my abilities to meet client's expectations.)

Experience:

Content Development:
• Engages in collaboration with Executive Director and Senior Program Director throughout design and implementation period for multimedia solutions
• Utilizes Photography experience to deliver graphic assets for inclusion in project designs
• Performs as primary liaison between Internet Service Providers (ISP) and both ALRC and NCBW
• Lead developer in implementation of the ALRC Help Desk and the CenterLines Podcast, as well as formatting third-party templates
• Utilizes PHP to design template for the NCBW and ALRC websites

Web Design:
• Thoroughly trained in the use of theoretical and technical concepts
• Effectively executes designs based on specified parameters
• Well versed in the development of consistent branding messages across multiple multimedia platforms
• Drafted layout templates for the ALRC and NCBW websites using PHP
• Effectively designed and implemented HTML templates for the Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference Series: Making Connections and Transforming Communities
• Actively utilizes project management abilities and creative skills to translate technical requirements and mock-ups into workable web solutions


Site Maintenance:
• Effectively manages and maintains company server, as well as all subsequent email accounts
• Ensures internal and external links within each website are active and current through routine quality checks
• Utilizes various communication methods (email, Skype, phone, etc) to facilitate discussions with various staff members to discuss goals, strategies, current projects and upcoming projects
• Measures content effectiveness via generation of monthly stat reports
• Research new website enhancement tools and software programs, as requested by supervisors
• Ability to effectively design and maintain company Intranet website
• Proven ability adhering to standard procedures and operating practices

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• Owner of a freelance web design company since 2000
• Work with various design tools and software programs to implement web
designs and functionality
• Extensive experience with web design with focus on usability and
best practices
• Develop brand and corporate identities in the corporate, nonprofit,
and government sectors
• Known for creativity, flexibility, listening, and sense of humor
• Understand the big picture while able to focus on small details
• Design and maintain sites for various organizations such as the
Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Nuclear Energy Institute,
MetroVoice Media, Blue Sky 5, Parkside Orthodontics, Tiffany Willden,
Rincome Thai Cuisine, Shamrock Title, LLC, Decorative Concrete Resurfacing, Inc.
and Tracy M. Edwards, DDS

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Web Designer

• Lead designer for the branding of the CASE 2004 Annual Assembly, which won a Gold Award from the Society of National Association Publications in the category: Convention Publications, Convention Program
• Managed and designed over 90 web sites for higher-education professional association, including marketing sites and various portals
• In collaboration with Vice President of Communications & Marketing and
Director of Graphic Design, conceptualized and designed home-page branding of
CASE's new Web site Original Home Image | Current Home Image
• Maintained company's Intranet site which included a master calendar, interactive office floor plan, membership statistics, and event photo gallery
• Member of cross-organizational design team addressing graphic and web design needs within the association
• Designed numerous graphics for the association, including homepage graphic, look and feel of conference marketing materials, and leaflets
• Shot digital photographs in Miami for CASE 2005 Annual Assembly which were used in both print and web production. Photos 1 | 2 | 3
• Created and designed conference sites, including CASE's two largest annual meetings
• Worked with other designers, marketing staff, and conference program coordinators to establish sites' graphic identity
• Created and designed HTML emails for CASE marketing promotions including electronic postcards and newsletters
• Converted association's monthly magazine from Quark X-press to Cold Fusion files and designed magazine's online look and feel; migrated four years of back issues from basic HTML documents into new template

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• Worked closely with Creative Options on the following design assignments:

Freelance Web Designer
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Washington, DC
March 2001 - June 2002
See accomplishments listed above

Freelance Content Specialist
American Health Lawyers Association
Bethesda, Maryland
January 2001 - February 2001

Freelance Flash Designer
Nuclear Energy Institute
Washington, DC
October 2000 - December 2000

Created and designed eight interactive flash movies for the Science Club/Nuclear World section of NEI's web site.
Click on numbers to view: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

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- Worked closely with the Web Author of the United States Patent and Trademark office in creating and designing AMT's first web site
- Attended FrontPage training class
- Responsible for maintaining daily updates on all handheld scanning units used to take inventory at the United States Patent and Trademark office
- Performed inventory in various offices throughout the United State Patent and Trademark office, using handheld equipment
- Responsible for planning and organizing company's annual holiday party

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- Streamlined the receptionist duties, created and organized a daily checklist with written instructions so all new staff could be properly trained
- Created a rotating assistant's schedule, which increased accountability and eased staff shortage issues
- Served as the Key Operator for the Delphi system which included daily problem solving and trouble shooting
- Lead the properties' Global Delphi upgrade team
- Served on the hotel's MIS Committee
- Streamlined the Banquet Event Order process for the entire department
- Assisted in many creative projects within the department using my artistic ability and skills
- Was a morale leader in the office and was a recipient of the "Star of the Quarter" Award (a hotel wide program) for my dedication and commitment to excellence
- Highly regarded by the senior marketing staff at the corporate headquarters due to my willingness to assist with the high level Global Delphi Committee
- ANA Hotel no longer has any properties in the United States. This job can not be verified, however, a letter of recommendation from Marketing Department's Director is available upon request

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Staff Specialist (Assistant to Catering Sales Manager)
Duke University Catering
Durham, NC
August 1993 - April 1995
919-684-5600

- Streamlined the Catering Sales office to improve paper flow and order taking process
- Appointed "Key Operator" for the Delphi software program
- Attended Delphi training session in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Served as departments "guru" with whatever software was in use in the office
- Worked closely with President's office to make sure every function performed for the Universities' President went off without any problems
- Worked closely with the Catering Sales Manager and shared responsibilities in making sure that the Catering Sales office met its annual sales goals
- Improved customer relations between the Catering Department, and the rest of the University (see letter of recommendation from then, Senior Director, Dining and Special Events, Wes Newman)


Staff Specialist (Assistant to Procurement Manager)
Duke University Dining Administration
Durham, NC
February 1991 - August 1993
919-684-5600

- Worked closely with the Procurement Manager on a daily basis
- Retrieved food and non-food orders from several different restaurants and pubs throughout Duke Universities' Dining Services Department, and relayed those orders to the appropriate vendors
- Streamlined the order taking process so that every restaurant and pub got their order in on time and without any complications
- Maintained a good working relationship with all of the restaurant managers, making sure their procurement needs were met on a daily basis
- Worked closely with the Executive Chef and informing her of any outages, major price increases, and product revisions
- Managed the office and made sure everything ran smoothly during those times when the Procurement Manager was away at food shows, and various off-campus functions

Accounting Clerk Senior
Duke University Dining Administration
Durham, NC
September 1989 - February 1991
919-684-5600

- Programmed all of the cash registers for approximately 10 different dining halls throughout Duke Universities' East and West campus
- Scheduled daily meal changes for each cash register and made sure that all cashiers had current menu boards
- Responsible for printing and distributing daily cash register activity reports
- Created and designed various signs used throughout the Dining Services Department

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TSC Rep/NROC
American Express Information Strategies
Greensboro, NC
September 1987 - June 1989

- Answered telephone call inquiries and promoted organization's products and services
- Responsible for researching and resolving complaints to ensure customer retention and satisfaction
- Remained current with American Express' concepts, practices, and procedures
- Trained new hires
- Card Issuance

Interactive Multimedia and Web Design Certificate, The George Washington University, 2000 - 25.8 Credit Hours

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