Resume (jeremy G. Pippin)

Jeremy G. Pippin 119-20 Union Tpke 2A2· Kew Gardens· New York· 11415 (917) 338-0585 (phone)· (917) 239-6361 (mobile) [email protected]

PERSONAL STATEMENT Seeking a position in online content management, including identity/graphic design, community management, technical writing, marketing, and broad-spectrum online communications. I bring five years of diverse experience with online media and design as well as ten years of experience writing and editing in a variety of venues and under strict time and layout constraints.

EDUCATION Master’s Degree, Education, New York University September 2006 – May 2010 (expected) Bachelor’s Degree, Performance Arts, University of Hawai`i Manoa September 1998 – May 2002

TECHINICAL EXPERTISE Following is an abridged list of technical skills I posses and/or have been trained in. HTML CSS PHP/MySQL SEO Web/Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop LSL/Second Life Copy Writing/Editing

Expert Advanced Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Advanced Expert Expert WORK EXPERIENCES

Creative Director, Wyvre Media Group (New York, NY) August 2005 – present Managed all creative aspects of a successful company charged with designing and marketing enduser content in the virtual worlds market. • • • •

Utilized strong technical knowledge of environments and clients to generate content ideas and distribution methods. Conducted market research and studied emerging user trends. Designed online marketing strategies. Managed a large and varied online user base, contributing to public company blogs, discussions, and social networking presences.

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Managed a staff of 2-5 other designers and support personnel, as well as subcontractors. Created and managed multiple websites, including an e-commerce product listing website, social network, and social bookmarking service Wrote all advertising copy and managed/trained technical support staff

Content Designer (Contracted), Intel Corporation (Hillsboro, OR) October 2008 – December 2008 Contracted to design and implement the new user experience for a 3D virtual worlds project by the Intel Corporation. • •

Planned, created, and managed a platform of content to be used by corporations in implementing their own networked 3D environments. Advised project coordinators on content placement and visibility, and generated new user documentation.

Web Consultant/Contractor, Independent February 2003 – September 2008 Freelanced as a web consultant for small businesses, specializing in online presence management and identity design. • • • • •

Served as consultant and contractor in fields relating to web presence creation and management. Assessed client workflow restraints to design content management schemes. Worked with clients to design identity, including logo design and stylebooks. Advised clients on emerging trends in design, social networking, and content style. Wrote and edited advertising copy on strict deadline

Web Editor, Austin Presbyterian Seminary (Austin, Texas) August 2004 – September 2006 Designed and maintained the entire web presence (including three distinct sites and intranet) for an educational institution. • • • • • • •

Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and designing the end-user interface for the institution's content management system. Dealt with day-to-day content management and technical concerns as well as training other employees to use the scalable system. Conducted regular examinations of traffic, browsing trends, and audience demographics to improve content, community management, and navigation options. Implemented permissions-managed editing systems across multiple departments, and set stylebooks and paradigms for presenting information in an online environment. Organized and lead workshops teaching budget web design, and consulted with sister organizations in order to assist them with developing their own sites. Wrote and/or edited all copy for Internet consumption. Posted content daily, ranging from community-based news blogging to technical writing and advertising copy. Served as in-house event photographer, using professional equipment and digital editing tools.

Departed from all listed positions in good standing. Prior experience available upon request.