Matthew Shirk
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 405-5305
EDUCATION:
-Bachelor of Science: Major in
Consumer Psychology
Minors in Multimedia Design & Business Administration
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
June 2004
SKILLS:
-Hand-coding: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash Actionscript
-Adobe CS4: PhotoShop, Flash, DreamWeaver, Illustrator, InDesign
-Digital Video: FinalCut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, iMovie
-Digital Audio: ProTools, Peak, Deck, Reaktor, Fruity Loops, Kyma X
-Content Management: Custom CMSs, FTP, Perforce, cPanel
-eCommerce Management: Volusion, Shopify, Netsuite, Paypal, CSEs
-SEO: Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Firebug, PageSpeed
-Microsoft: Word ( 45+ W.P.M.), Excel, Powerpoint
-Accounting / Shipping: Quickbooks Enterprise 11, Shopping Cart Assistant, UPS Worldship 2011
EXPERIENCE:
-Freelance Web & Graphic Designer June 2004 to Feb 2008
--Solicited new clientele through mailings, internet and word of mouth.
--Consulted clients regarding Design, Functionality and Aesthetic goals of their
Site.
--Designed, Coded & Implemented websites, with regard for Search Engine
Optimization and Client Need / Specifications.
--Personal Website and Multimedia Portfolio at
-Photo Alignment, Masking, Quality Assurance Feb 2008 to May 2009
World Golf Tour. http://www.worldgolftour.com
--Worked with Game Designers and Engineers during the development
of their free Internet Browser Flash Game, "World Golf Tour"
--Used In-House Software, "Align Tool" to align HD golf course photographs to
their corresponding location in the game, in relation to the 3d Terrain and
Surface Maps
--Used PhotoShop in creating Multi-layer "Masks" to represent obstacles
(like trees) in the golf course and their relative 3d depth.
--Used In-House Software, "Masking Tool" to set the depths of the "Masks" on
the overhead course maps.
--Maintained Quality Assurance by testing Game Development updates
in Flash (site shell) and across Various Internet Browsers
-Production Designer, June 2008 to September 2009
1UP.com. http://www.1up.com
--Responsible for Daily Promo content across all doors for
1UP.com, GameVideos.com, & MyCheats.com
--Maintain 3 separate Website Brand Identities within 1up Brand Umbrella
--Responsible for Editorial Art, including but limited to
Articles, Features, News & Event Headers, Spotart and relevant Promos
--Custom Design Flash & Static Banner Ads, Pop-Ups and Site skins per Ad Client and Sales specifications
--Record Weekly Podcast with Mike Cruz, Travis Williams & Jade Kraus called "At1up"
--Maintain Working Relationships with numerous Industry PR Contacts
--Maintain 1UP's Comprehensive Video Game Boxart Archive
-Lead Web Producer September 2009 to June 2010
Skates.com Network http://www.skatesonhaight.com
--Responsible for Daily Promo content across all doors for network of E-Commerce Websites:
Skatesonhaight.com, Skates.com, Rollerskates.com, Outdoorgoods.com, Rollertoys.com, Skateboardsf.com
--Supervise 3 Person Data Entry/Quality Assurance Staff
--Responsible for Training Staff in S.E.O. Best Practices, Product Photography, Photoshop Method, and CMS Interface.
--Responsible for Establishing and Building Individual Site and Brand Identities
--Acting Community Manager, responsible for expanding Social Networking Presences on Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter, Etc.
--Responsible for All In-House Marketing, Advertising, Flash Ads, Banners, and HTML Email Newsletters (3 Weekly)
--Acting Art Director, responsible for User Interface Design, Image Quality Control, and Global Site Functionality
CURRENTLY
EMPLOYED:
-Web Development Coordinator June 2010 to Present
Purity CosmeticsNetwork http://www.100percentpure.com
--Responsible for Internet Sales & Development for International Network of E-Commerce Websites:
Puritycosmetics.com, 100percentpure.com, 100percentpure.ca, 100percentpure.co.uk, Glossylocks.com
Increased Total International Internet Sales 140.9% YTD
--Responsible for integration of Shopping Cart Credit Card Checkout Software/CMS with the existing site while
maintaining previous aesthetic Design and Format
--Established procedures for completing Internet Orders, Store Credits, as well as Batch Processes for
mass printing Shipping Labels and Importing Order Data from Shopping Cart to Quickbooks Accounting Software
--Responsible for Training Brand Ambassadors and Shipping Staff the procedure for every step
of the Order Completion process from Entering the Order to Packing the Order, Recording the Orders for Accounting and Final Shipment.
--Accountable for monthly Internet Advertising Budget divided among
numerous ad campaigns on search engines, social networks, blogs and reviews.
--Maintain Online Product Database and update international sites daily as needed.
Copyright © Matthew Shirk
San Francisco, CA 2011
(415) 405-5305
matthew_shirk@mattshirk.com
shirkmatt3@gmail.com