Olsontek Creative Group

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Professional Graphic Design, Art & Writing Team
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graphic design
website banners
twitter background
cd cover design
website templates
book cover design
dvd design
copywriter
seo
web content
Username: olsontek
Location: United States

Summary

* Expert graphic designers and writers who have designed, written and marketed for companies such as Dell, HP, Sony Music, Ticketmaster, Warner Brothers and many more

* High quality design and content writing at a fair rate

* Save time and money by getting the job done right the first time

* Fully dedicated to your project with a keen eye for detail

* Based in the United States

* English speaking and knowledge of proper English spelling and grammar

* Fast turn around time with fair edits and corrections

* Flexible and understanding to your budget constraints

* Certified in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Google Adsense/Adwords, and Google Analytics

Experience

Skills

Self-rated
Tested More Info
Elance Admission Test
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Adobe Certified Professional
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Dreamweaver CS3
Google Analytics Certified
Search Engine Optimization and Marketing
Creative Writing- Fiction (U.S. Version)
Internet Marketing
Advertising Skills

Employment

Olsontek Creative Group
2005-Present - Professional Freelance Graphic Design, Art and Writing Team
Ticket Software
2005-2008 - Creative Director
Directed the Graphic Design Department

Responsible for directing projects, designing graphics, and marketing for various print and web publications throughout TicketSoftware and its vertical companies

Design and layout advertisements, business cards and other advertising materials

Communicated with print and film output firms including familiarity with digital and color processing

Design and prepare graphics and web pages for the web, including Java applications, .css and flash

Worked directly with Google Analytics, Google Adwords and Google Adsense campaigns

Developed and administered news stories for TicketNews.com

Created marketing campaign which launched TicketNews.com into high Alexa rankings

Marketed companies sites on social networks such as MySpace, Facebook, Stumble Upon, Twitter and more
Was a member of the company web and social networks marketing team

Headed many company SEO campaigns and became sufficient in the understanding of top Search Engine Optimization techniques to increase website traffic in all search engines
United Methodist Publishing House
2002-2004 - Graphic Designer
Staff Graphic Designer for U.M. Publishing House/Abington Press

Responsible for designing graphics for various print and web publications throughout the Publishing House

Design and layout books, magazines, posters and other miscellaneous print resources

Communicate with print and film output firms and familiar with digital and color processing

Design and prepare graphics and web pages for the web

Shot Digital and 35-millimeter photographs for use in print and web designs
Provident Music Group/Sony BMG
2000-2001 - Graphic Designer
Designed CD packaging, Posters, Magazine ads, Flyers, Catalogues, One Sheets, and Sales Promotional materials

Oversee and budget photo shoots, stylists, clothing and shoot locations for artist's

Provident is owned by Sony/BMG Entertainment, who tout artist's such as Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and System of A Down

Communicate with print and film output firms and am familiar with digital and color processing
Rugged Records
1999-2000 - Graphic Designer
Responsible for designing and maintaining web sites

Design CD Packages, Posters, Magazine ads, Flyers, Catalogues, One Sheets, and Sales Promotional materials

Maintain all company e-mail and track all web site statistics

Communicate with print and film output firms and familiar with digital and color processing

About Me

Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 1996
Number of Employees: 1
Over a decade of of Professional Graphic Design, Logo Desgn, Web Design, Marketing, and Advertising Experience

Skilled in the conception, design, and production of diverse materials such as Book Design, Educational Resource Design, CD, posters, brochures, magazine ads and more

Educated in layout and composition strategies, color theory, and fundamental graphic design

Knowledgeable of SEO, Google Adwords and Adsense, and Google Analytics

Skilled in the use of various graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress, and Adobe Indesign

Work fluently with both MAC and PC platforms.

Experienced in HTML authoring and use programs such as Dreamweaver, SwishMax and basic Flash applications

Specialties:

Over 10 Years of Professional Design Experience
Grammy Award Nomination for CD Design Package
Dove Award Nomination for CD Design Package
Branding and Identity
Adobe Photoshop Certified
Member of NAPP

Payment Terms

Payment terms are followed in accordance to the agreed upon job details between buyer and provider.

Detailed Service Description

Graphic Design, Book Cover Design, Marketing Articles, CD Package Design, Web Content, Creative Writing, 3d Book Cover Design, Ebook Cover Design, 3d Software Design, Web Graphic Design, SEO, Copywriting, Logo Design, CSS Design, Photo Retouching, Photo Color Correction, Article Editing

Credentials

Certifications
Certified Photoshop Professional, Adobe Photoshop
Awarded: 2003
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