Hello, my name is Dwight Carter and I have worked as a web and graphic designer for over 10 years. Most recently, I worked fulltime for the Ply Gem corporation based out of Cary, NC. I am now working as a contractor for Ply Gem and doing freelance work. Overall, my objective is to find a position with a great company that provides stability and opportunities for growth.
SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
ONLINE PORTFOLIO:WWW.DWIGHTCARTER.CO
Liberty University / Lynchburg, VA.Currently pursuing MA in Visual Communication Design
TRINE University / Angola, IN.Graduated May 9, 2015BS Degree in CommunicationCum Laude (GPA 3.62)
Ivy Ivy Tech Community College / South Bend, IN.Graduated May 9, 2010AAS Degree in Visual CommunicationsCum Laude (GPA 3.69)
EDUCATION
CREATIVE
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, Web Graphics, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Logos/Branding
WEB DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT
Sketch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Divi, UX/UI, Responsive Design, E-Commerce, WooCommerce, BlackBlackbaud (Net Community, Kintera), IBM Websphere Portal, Mura CMS, Shopify
MARKETING
Google Analytics, SEO, Social Media, Email Blasts, Content Writing
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Ply Gem – Web and Media DesignerCary, NC (August 2015 – present)
• Managed and maintained multiple business unit websites. • Supported brand managers with web strategy, planning, and execution of projects. • Created sketches, wireframes, mockups, and concepts for web p projects. • Maintained company WordPress blog. • Worked with IBM WebSphere Portal. • Trained brand managers on CMS and updating company websites. • Coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap) • Created landing pages, microsites, social media graphics, email templates, infographics, custom icons, and other creative assets. • Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, HubSpot and Sublime.
Beacon Health System – Web DeveloperSouth Bend, IN (August 2013 – August 2015)
• Website maintenance, content reviews and updates. • Web strategy and development. • Wi • Wireframing, mockups, and design. • Produced web content including web graphics and copy. • Coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP). • Email Campaigns (Constant Contact, MailChimp, etc.). • Worked with WordPress and multiple CMS platforms. • Updated social media channels. • Project management. • Moni • Monitored Google analytics and reporting. • Created landing pages and microsites.
Firepruf Media & Design – Owner/Web DesignerLaGrange, IN (August 2008 – August 2013)
• Management, customer service, and support. • Web project planning, designing, wireframing, mockups. • Created custom websites and WordPress sites. • C • Cross-browser testing, implementation of web standards. • Created graphics and print collateral.
LOCATION: CLAYTON, NC MOBILE: 919.916.9080 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.DWIGHTCARTER.CO