Russell E. Colton 516-442-9391 russellcolton@hotmail.com
Work History
2009-Present Webmaster/Consultant;
Red Rock Chocolate, RR Chocolate Inc., Bari Granite and Marble. My position encompassed the total creative process, which appears in photography, direct mail, print, web designs that produces bold, strategic and persuasive message in all media areas
1997- Webmaster/ Imaging specialist/ Consultant;
Cablevision News 12, Queens PennySaver, ClearVision Optical, Hi-Tech Photo, United Ventures, Kristoff Inc. and Sparkles. My position encompassed the total creative process, which appears in direct mail, print or broadcast media, web designs and produces bold, strategic and persuasive message in all media areas.
1991 -1997 Webmaster / Director of Imaging Director-Accents Images
Has been designing and developing software for vertical market applications, including Autodesk. The team conceived, planned and executed the development of the first product. “Accents Textures Collection” on CD-ROM. A CD-ROM Desktop Collection dedicated exclusively to natural stones, marbles and granites. The position consisted of Project Planning and Management, layout and design for multi-media applications, product updates and brochures.
1989-1991 Webmaster Art Director /Graphic Designer -Accents,
Were designers and suppliers specializing in high-end residential commercial interiors and exteriors. Supervision/training of a staff of creative individuals. This position consisted of; photography, typesetting, illustration and production direction; developed concepts with clients’ goals included editorial layout, direct marketing, multi-media and promotional materials.
Professional experience
Technology Summary
I posses an advanced knowledge; of hand coding of HTML, add and modify html coding, html design, html programming, CSS, Java and Action Script.
Recommend improvements if necessary to web site redesigns. Create new design prototypes, building landing pages, micro-sites, partnership pages, Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites. Developing website enhancements, Site navigation, layouts of content that are accessible and logical. I'm well informed about website "usability" and the basic principles of search engine optimization SEO and how this relates back to web design. Search Engine marketing to develop, implement and manage comprehensive SEO and PPC strategies.
With over 25 years experience, my primary focus is on driving prospective clients to the company’s websites, and to ultimately generate inquiries. I’m a technically savvy individual who manages, consulting, developing and managing multiple web sites. I develop email marketing campaigns.
Knock out design skills. I have a strong grasp of graphic design principles.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Image-Ready, Dreamweaver and Acrobat, MS Front Page, Quark XPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Corel, image optimization software and Windows.
Key Skills
· Computer System Designs, Configurations, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Training, Technical Support and Systems Maintenance of Computer Equipment.
· Software/ Content/ Title/ Multimedia and Applications Development.
· Consulting, Developing and Managing Multiple Web Sites /Multimedia Projects, Proposals for Current and Future On-Line/ Web Products and Services.
· Managing, Collating and Analysis of Databases.
Education
1980-1983 Nassau Community College Attended classes with a core focus in Computers, Computer graphics and Commercial art.
Portfolio Links
www.barigraniteandmarble.com Stone Fabricator
www.redrockchocolate.com Seeing is believing.
www.kennysglass.com The best shower enclosures, mirror & glass.
www.atozprintandmail.com Need anything printed or mailed?
Accents In Stone Remodeling a kitchen or bath?
www.rrchocolateinc.com Truffles bars and fudge.
www.nassauroofers.com Roofing Co.
www.mnlFlooring Flooring Co
www.nutsfree.com Nut Free Chocolate Products.
www.peanutsfree.com Peanut Free Chocolate Products.
www.sparklesteenclub.com A killer site now defunct, but.
www.caponemortgage.com Mortgage Brokerage at it's finest.
United Ventures, Inc Jewelry Industry.
www.hitechphoto.com Photography Lab Website.
www.kristoffinc.com Jewelry, great site for kids & teens stuff!
We are
ecstatic over the Web site Russ designed for us. I showed the site to all of my
colleagues in the jewelry industry who were unanimously impressed. We received
our first order only weeks after putting our catalog on the Web!"
--Ronald Keller, President of United Ventures, Inc.
PR/ Press Coverage
AS SEEN IN THE FOLLOWING MEDIA
· Architectural Record Magazine
· Catalyst Magazine
· Cadence Magazine
· Computer Buyers Guide Handbook
· Construction Specifier Magazine
· Desktop Publishers Journal Magazine
· Hospitality Magazine
· Interior Design Magazine
· Lodging Magazine
· Macintosh Multimedia Magazine
· Macintosh Product Registry Magazine
· Multimedia Today Magazine
· New Media Magazine
· PC Graphics and Video Magazine
· Stone World Magazine
· Video Toaster User Magazine
· Visual Merchandising and Store Design Windows Magazine
· Newsday
· NY Times
Just to name a few.