Graphic Design | Web Development | SEO Web Analyics

Summary Graphic Design, Web Development & SEO

I'm Kraig Kistler, an experienced graphic designer, front-end Web developer and SEO Web analytics professional. My graphic design knowledge and technical skills working with design layout for print production and Web design/development.

I'm college educated & professionally experienced working proficiently with SLR digital photography, photo retouching, illustration, architectural delineation and 3D modeling. Advanced graphic design techniques, color, layout design and typography. Successfully designed advertorials, catalogs, manuals and sell sheets.

I'm focused on writing compliant hand-coded XHTML & CSS delivering picturesque, usable websites with the importance on web standards and accessibility to create functional usable websites while utilizing Flash & JavaScript for the right conditions. I'm familiar with search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM) and Web analytics.

My strengths include creative and efficient technical skills, ability to problem solve with an analytic approach and coordinate multiple disciplines for the successful completion of projects. I look forward to new graphic design and web development challenges. I'm constantly educating my technical skills perpetually chasing perfection.

I'm result driven, strategic thinker with a positive attitude in a team-oriented approach.

Technical Knowledge

Website Design
Search Engine Optimization
SLR Digital Photography
Front End Development
Search Engine Marketing
Studio Strobe Lighting & Gels
WordPress CMS
Email Marketing
Photo Retouching
eCommerce
Logo Development
Photoshop Color Correction
Banner Advertising
Advertorials & Catalogs
Compositing & Illustration

Education

San Diego PLATT College San Diego, CA
Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, February 2002
Major GPA: 4.0 Cumulative GPA: 3.98