Russell E. Colton
3123
Lee Place
Bellmore New York 11710
516.442.9391.
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-Present Webmaster/Creative Director/ Imaging specialist/ Consultant;
Sparkles, Cablevision
News 12, ClearVision Optical, Hi-Tech Photo, United Ventures, Kristoff Inc. and
Queens PennySaver. 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 /Art Director-Accents Images
has
been designing and developing software for vertical market applications.
The team conceived, planned and executed the development of the first
product. “Accents Textures and
Backgrounds 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, brochures and
other applications.
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 modifying 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.
Key Computer Program Skills
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.