Andrea H. Walters
 
Web Site Developer * Designer * Photographer

Kestrel Designs
Post Office Box 41422
Eugene, OR 97404
541) 344-3388  
AHW@Kestrel-Designs.com 
  
Summary 
   
Results-oriented, fast-learning, dependable professional with experience in web 
design, digital photography, technical writing, journalistic writing, customer 
service, and project and team management. Superior communication skills.

Advanced Computer and Technical Skills 

HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, SSI Programming
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks
Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready, Acrobat
Microsoft Word, Works, Publisher, PowerPoint
35mm and Digital Photography
Windows OS 
 
Other Technical Experience
 
JavaScript Implementation
CGI Script Implementation
Adobe Illustrator, PageMaker, GoLive
Microsoft FrontPage, Access, Outlook
Digital Videography
Macintosh OS

Certifications

Web Graphic Designer Career Certificate - May 2002
HTML Web Content Developer Mastery - December 2001
Macromedia Dreamweaver Web Content Developer Mastery - December 2001
Adobe Certification Training in Photoshop Mastery - December 2001
 
Experience

* Web Developer and Designer, January 2001 - Present

Kestrel Designs, Eugene, Oregon
Retained by clients from diverse industries to create original art and graphic 
layout of content, banners and logos for effective web sites. Perform 
technical coding, review and testing. Coordinate and supervise all phases of 
production, layout, research and development and quality control. Work closely 
with business owners to conceptualize, design and launch Internet sites to 
promote company goals.  Ensure Federal Disabled User Accessibility Compliance.  
(ADA Section 508)  Optimize Meta Tags and website code for enhanced Search Engine
placement.  Increased sales for one client by over 10% in first month after 
site was launched.

* Public Relations and Program Development, December 1994 - June 1999

Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Bellingham, Washington
Recruited, directed and trained 30 college interns and over 60 adult and teen-
age volunteers to increase program services by 45%. Managed a volunteer force of 
approximately 45 adults and more than 300 children in four counties and ensured 
effective staffing and quality control. Designed and produced copy for 60 
newsletters, 5 annual reports, over 100 press releases, and countless articles 
and speeches. Led team of 17 volunteers developing PR proposals.

* Publishing and Advertising Manager, May 1992 - December 1994

Horizon Newspaper, Bellingham, Washington
Designed page layout for weekly newspaper and illustration and graphic design 
for advertisements. Increased advertisement sales for newspaper by 35% in first 
quarter and by 65% in two and a half years. Created more efficient programs for 
monitoring sales, guidelines and procedures. Digitized all file storage, which 
cut production time by 25%.

*Photojournalist, September 1985 - November 1987

Oregon State University Student Publications, Corvallis, Oregon
Published over 60 photographs and 25 articles about local news, feature and 
sporting events for 2 campus newspapers and the annual yearbook.

*Project Manager and Russian Interpreter, November 1987 - May 1992

U.S. Army, Augsburg, Germany
Supervised 5 team members to provide daily computer-enhance transcriptions of 
Russian radio broadcasts. Distinguished Honor Graduate: Noncommissioned Officer 
Leader Development Training.

Portfolio

http://www.kestrel-designs.com/portfolio
 
Education

Associate of Arts and Science, Computer and Information Science, 2002
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society