Egan Gerrity
350 Richmond Terrace, #6R
Staten Island, New York 10301
(718) 351-2087
egangerrity@gmail.com
egangerrity.com
OBJECTIVE
Secure a position in Web / Graphic Design that uses my technical strengths, enhanced by valuable personal qualities.
SOFTWARE
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote,
Bootstrap, WordPress, HTML5, CSS3
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PowerPoint, Word, Excel, DeltaGraph, Quark
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE October 2014 to Present
Web Developer
- created a website for the Skyline Terrace Board of Directors
- Worked within a team to determine how best a website could serve
tenants and management
- Selected WordPress theme, gathered and digitized content
Web Designer
- on going project to redesign and enhance a website showcasing jewelry of artist Sage Reynolds
- introduced JavaScript to the project
- organized over 100 photos
Administrative Assistant
- Hired by a local real estate agent to create all phases of a mass mailing project
- Used own initiative to build an Excel database of addresses
- Developed an array of fulfillment options based on agent’s specifications
- Used Photoshop to enhance images of the property
- Coordinated photographs and graphics to create an attractive mailer
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE – a local daily newspaper March 2003 to October 2014
Toner / Lead Photoshop Technician
- Used a thorough understanding of and expertise in all phases of computerized re-touching processes to remove imperfections, color-correct, and make composites of photographs scheduled for publication
- Quickly became proficient in all software upgrades
- Generated informative charts and sidebars for the paper’s front page. Set up the left-hand ‘rail’ on page one to highlight select stories
- Worked closely with reporters and editors who were operating under a great deal of pressure. Met all time and quality deadlines
- Edited stories from the Associated Press to fit the Advance’s format. Downloaded information for the Weather page; setup images, text and graphics
- Chosen to handle a variety of special assignments. For example, implemented Quark and Macintosh training programs for office staff
SUNY, FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY April 2001 to February 2003
Instructor / Master Tutor
- Designed and taught a continuing education course entitled, Get Quick at Quark, which included shortcuts to make working in Quark more efficient. Also taught an introductory course in Quark
- As a Master Tutor, recognized for in-depth knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop, along with expertise in sharing information and excellent interpersonal skills
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK,
College of Staten Island Bachelors of Science Degree, Art - June 1990
NOBLE DESKTOP,
Web Development Certificate - October 2015
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY,
Tech-Connect Graduate, Completed HTML and CSS class - April 2017