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