ELIZABETH STARR BEEN / [login to view URL]
Austin TX
CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Webmaster / Artist / Educator / Photographer
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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• In-demand Web developer/designer with proven ability to transform concepts into online, interactive reality.
• Combine creative, artistic talent with business sense to deliver revenue-enhancing, market-oriented sites.
• Savvy webmaster, graphic designer, desktop publisher and polished, persuasive communicator with 11+ years experience in:
- Graphic Design/Original Art
- Site Construction
- Digital Photography
- Ecommerce Initiatives/Shopping Carts
- Message Development
- Image/Brand Development
- E-mail Campaigns/Mailing Lists/Online Communities
- Computer/Multimedia Education
- Desktop Publishing/Print Design
- Technical Drawing
- Search Engine Strategies
Advanced Computer & Technology Skills
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat & - PageMaker
• Macromedia Dreamweaver & Director
• Filemaker Pro
• Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Quark
• HTML & CGI
• Drafting
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WORK HISTORY
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Groovee Fortune : Austin, TX
Independent Contractor/Owner June 1995 - present
Retained by diverse industry clients to create original art and graphic layout of content, banners, logos and merchandise. Incorporate interactive elements and e-commerce initiatives; perform technical coding, review and testing: and work closely with senior executives to conceptualize, design and launch internet/intranet sites furthering company goals.
Sample Clients:
• Texas Rollergirls - Redesigned client's Internet site to highlight roller derby teams, news and events, added ecommerce to extend merchandise into cyberspace, create message board and mailing list (676 subscribers) to communicate with public. Photograph skaters, designer stickers, t-shirts, posters, handbills, and maintain large photo gallery.
• Rank and Revue Magazine - Create Internet site for rock 'n roll magazine allowing fan base to double in the first few months. Create intranet responsible for coordinating & scheduling writers, photographers, and ad and layout people for create of a biweekly newsprint publication focusing on the underground rock scene. Worked on establishing more consistent layout, took photographs and write feature length articles & band reviews.
• Nashville Pussy – Designed web site featuring news, bios, music history, merchandise, tour dates, etc for Grammy nominated band, Nashville Pussy. The online store increased merch sales by 20%. An average of 2,000 people visits this site each day. There is an extensive mailing list and message board which allows fans to connect with their favorite band and keeps them coming back.
• CrashCam Films - Responsible for designing multiple web sites to promote different films created by filmmaker Bob Ray. Create all movie collateral, including posters, handbills, cd covers. Also tutored Bob Ray to maintain many aspects of web site.
• Various artists: Alejandro Escovedo, Amberjack Rice, Martha Davis of the Motels, Sock Puppet, Peglegasus, Oklahomos. Responsible for all aspects of creating and maintaining web sites for a variety of bands/musicians featuring online music clips, photo galleries, mailing lists, message boards, tour dates and online stores.
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Advent Networks: Austin, TX
Web Designer August 2000 – July 2003
Solely responsible for Internet/Intranet development of Hi tech engineering company involved in the bandwidth and cable industry. Redesigned Extranet site 4 times to keep up with the changing nature of the product. Created all Ultraband™ print collateral & branding including CD labels, box design, manual covers, online support and booth for trade show. Also responsible for photographing new employees, issuing badges and maintaining security database connected to hand and badge scanners. Staff photographer for all company events and maintain large photo gallery and staff directory on company intranet. Currently working in a freelance capacity for this company.
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Austin Community College: Austin, TX
Adjunct Faculty January 2000 - September 2000
Teach Intro to Photoshop and Intro to Multimedia... Specialties: Web design & layout, multimedia, animation, graphic art. Work with students to understand basic multimedia applications and explore possible job opportunities in this field.
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Austin Children's Museum: Austin, TX
Multimedia Educator June 1997 - August 2000
Create & maintain budget for all multimedia programs and summer camps. Maintained ACM web page and responsible for:
• Multimedia Workshop Series, a series of workshops dedicated to teaching computer graphics, animation sound and audio editing & HTML to children 9-18 using Photoshop, PageMaker, Director, HTML, Flash and an actual recording studio.
• GIGA GALS, an All-Girl Multimedia Club for girls 9 - 18 met on a monthly basis to study about all areas of multimedia - computers, film, television, music and more. Coordinated musicians, filmmakers, artist, geeks and other creative professionals.
• Techno Tots, a computer education program for children 3 -5 yrs teaching basic hand eye coordination.
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University of Texas Instructional Media Lab: Austin, TX
Multimedia Designer June 1996 - January 2000
Develop web pages and interactive presentations for faculty and staff of the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Texas. Create technical drawings related to different mechanical engineering concepts. Met with professors to improve and update websites, presentations and print media.
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GAYWEB: Austin, TX
Creative Director August 1996 - September 1997
Designed, developed and maintained web sites for over 130 companies using HTML, CGI, Photoshop, & JAVA. Revamped web site for easier navigation, better marketing & more attractive interface. Responsible for integrating online shopping cart.
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SPREAD: Austin, TX
Graphic Artist September 1995 - June 1997
Cover art & graphics for independent interview magazine featuring Bjork, RuPaul, etc
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Future Kids: Austin, TX
Educator April 1996 - September 1996
Taught PC graphics, desktop publishing, animation, digital video editing & internet to children 4-14 at a teaching faculty as well as onsite instruction.
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Cortex Communication: Austin, TX
Graphic Assistant September 1995 - January 1996
Illustrate & animate graphics for textbooks being translated onto CD-ROM using Authoreware, PhotoShop, Illustrator. Responsible for scanning and retouching photos, drawings & slides.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin May 1993
BA in Middle Eastern Studies, Minor in English
Relevant Courses Technology & the Arts, Design I & II, Drawing I & II, Canvas 3.5, Advanced PageMaker, 3-D Design, Interface Engineering (how people use the internet)
University of Jordan August 1993 post baccalaureate in intensive Arabic
Art Mentors Bill Lundberg, Marjorie Moore, Stephen Jones
MISCELLANEOUS
• Texas Rollergirl : Hell Mary : Scarlot Harlot
• 2003 SXSW Web site Competition Finalist
• University of Texas at Austin Hook 'Em Mascot
• FEATURE ARTICLE: Raising the Dead with the Hazard County Girls, Rank and Revue - VOL. 2, ISSUE 28
• "Cybil Was A Cult Hero," Nerve Cowboy, No.1 Spring '96
• 2nd Place - University of Texas Creative Writing '93, "Down the Dirt Road"
• Online portfolio : [login to view URL]
