Kirsten Jahn
my resume
Summary of Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing/coding websites and producing/editing videos
- Proficient with many design, web, and video applications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage projects and work well under pressure
Education
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, Class of 2007
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Arts; Minor in Business Management
Overall GPA: 3.94/4.00
Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, DiGamma Honor Society
Computer Skills
| Adobe Photoshop |  |
| Adobe Illustrator |  |
| Adobe Flash |  |
| Adobe InDesign | |
| QuarkXPress |  |
| HTML |  |
| CSS | |
| JQuery | |
| ASP.NET | |
| PHP | |
| Final Cut Pro | |
| Adobe Premiere | |
| Adobe After Effects | |
Work Experience
Director of Creative ServicesDMi Partners, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [November 5, 2007-present]
- Design, implementation, and maintenance of client websites using HTML, CSS, JS in an ASP.NET & MVC environment
- Production of e-mail campaigns and banner ads
- Led creative direction of company materials: business cards, handouts, & t-shirts
- Creative lead on: Tastykake, Mitchell & Ness, Blac Label Premium, eCollegeFinder, RH Reward
Kirsten Jahn, Blue Bell, Pa. [2002-present]
- Production of websites, e-mail campaigns, instructional videos, newsletters, and promotional print mailers
- Clients: Specialty Health Education, Inc., Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia, Anthracite Railroads Historical Society, Inc., Union League Yacht Club
American Directory Systems, Malvern, Pennsylvania [September 4, 2007-November 2, 2007]
- Design and layout of in-column and display advertisements for phone directories across the nation
- Timely fullfillment of client requests
- Accounts worked on: Walgreens, Budget Truck Rental, Sprint Nextel, Caterpillar, Terminix, TruGreen, Merry Maids
Stand Advertising, Amherst, New York [fall semester 2006]
- Implemented client websites using HTML, CSS, & PHP
- Collaborated with creative team on various website accounts
- Guided by supervisor in web design best practices
Awards & Honors
- 2010 Award of Excellence, The Communicator Awards, DMi Partners Website, Corporate Identity Website category
- 2010 Award of Excellence, The Communicator Awards, Mitchell & Ness E-mail Marketing, Online Advertising & Marketing Campaign B-to-C category
- 2010 Award of Excellence, The Communicator Awards, DMi Partners Business Cards, Corporate Identity Business Card category
- 2010 Award of Excellence, The Communicator Awards, DMi Partners T-shirts, Marketing/Promotion category
- 2010 AGDA 26 Winner, American Graphic Design & Advertising, DMi Partners Tradeshow T-shirts
- 2010 AGDA 26 Winner, American Graphic Design & Advertising, DMi Partners Business Cards
- 2010 Silver Award, Davey Awards, Tastykake.com Website, Consumer Products/Services category
- 2010 Silver Award, Davey Awards, Tastykake.com Website, Food & Beverage category
- 2009 Award of Distinction, The Communicator Awards, Mitchell & Ness Website, Fashion Website category
- 2009 Award of Distinction, The Communicator Awards, Tastykake Baseball Phan Phrenzy Campaign, Promotional/Branding category
- 2009 Woodie Flowers Award, FIRST Robotics
- 2009 Finalist, SoFIE Awards, eCollegeFinder, Most Effective Direct Response Campaign category
- 2008 American Graphic Design Award, GDUSA, Mitchell & Ness Website, Internet Design category
- 2008 Award of Distinction, Documentary and Student categories, The Communicator Awards, Central Terminal documentary
- 2008 Two Telly Awards for Central Terminal documentary
- 2008 Gold Excalibur Award, Public Relations Society of America, for Central Terminal documentary
- 2007 Academic Excellence in Digital Media Arts Award
- 2007 The Gene and Peter Jankowski Award of Excellence for Academic Performance and Television Production
- 2007 Canisius College Video Institute Commitment to Excellence & Community Service Award
- 2007 CCTV Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Service Awards
- 2007 Buffalo Emerging Technology Award Winner, Student Category, infoTech Niagara
- 2007 Student Employee of the Year, Western New York Association of College Career Centers
- 2007 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
- 2007 Silver Excalibur Award, Public Relations Society of America, Buffalo/Niagara Chapter
Volunteerism
Assistant CoachWissahickon High School Robotics Team #341, Ambler, Pennsylvania [June 2003-present]
- Provide video reinforcement annually for Ramp Riot competition event
- Design and maintain website
- Guide students in the use of video production equipment and graphic and web design software
- Helped team achieve highest honor in the competition, the Chairman’s Award, in 2010
Anthracite Railroads Historical Society, Inc., Lansdale, Pennsylvania [1996-present]
- Design and maintain website
- Volunteer at events and conventions
- Consult on best ways to reach members through online & social media