THOMAS F. (Frank) DECOT

5922 Reservoir Heights Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-855-0757
TFDecot@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

B.A. - School of Media Arts and Design (Interactive Media concentration),
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, May 2009

RELEVANT CURRICULUM:

Critical Reading and Writing
Process of Human Communication
Multi-Media for the Web
The Media Arts: Culture by Design
Fundamental Skills in Media Arts and Design
Interactive Multi-Media Authoring
Multimedia Writing
Business and Management of Digital Media

RELEVANT SOFTWARE/OPERATING SYSTEM TOOLS:

Macintosh OS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign), HTML, CSS, Javascript, Wordpress

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

Seven Corners Dental Care August 2009 - Present. Web Designer

I am currently completing the web presence for a local dental office. The web site is in the final stages of development. It is being constructed using HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Search engine optimization is being used facilitate the site's goal to increase office clientele.

OnDialog Inc. May 2009 - December 2009. Web Designer

I was responsible for completely redesigning the company's web presence. Pages were designed to be effective in search engine optimization to maximize potential costumer accessibility. Regular communication with the management team was required to arrive at a design solution suiting the company's goals. I was responsible for creating graphic design projects including banners and display boards for trade shows. I also worked with clients including the Los Angeles Clippers to develop interactive campaigns. In this role I worked with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I was responsible for maintaining the web presence and updating content using OnDialog's own content management system.

Houston Associates, Inc. Summer 2005. Graphic Artist Specialist (Internship)

Responsible for the development of corporate communication material for company-wide distribution. Specifically developed presentations used by the company President at All-Hand meetings, created themed posters advertising corporate sponsored events, e.g., Annual Picnic, and categorizing media art components. I developed the ability to prototype designs, articulate user desires through media, and work with standard materials and processes as documented in corporate policies.

INTERESTS:

I enjoy traveling, attending various sporting events, going to amusement parks, and exploring media design.

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