In 1997, my parents signed
up for a local internet service provider.
It was the first time I had ever been online.
Within days, I had created a web page at
one of those free hosting sites. I'd had
so much fun, that I knew I was going to
make a career out of designing websites.
I attended a top-notch college
for four years, a college so advanced that
my major
was one of the first of its kind in the
entire nation. I learned the ins and outs
of web and graphic design, specifically
how to make sites aesthetically pleasing,
yet still easy to navigate. This was, and
is still, one of my favorite topics.
In addition to classwork, I spent a lot
of time reading up on the latest Web trends,
and learning whatever I could to keep up.
When bulletin boards on websites were the
hot trend, I learned how to set one up.
When blogs became big, I started a blog.
When CSS-based layouts began to replace
HTML table-based layouts, I taught myself
CSS. This industry changes so quickly, one
has to adapt or be left behind.
I was lucky enough to have secured a job
for after graduation, a noble feat considering
the dot-com collapse. This job allowed me
to expand my design skills for educational
institutions and non-profit organizations.
I accepted another position about a year
later, and this job gave me the opportunity
to create commercial sites. I also dove
right into the print
design world, something I had little
experience with until that point. My current
position has allowed me to delve into the
art of multimedia,
which has been a lot of fun.
I feel that with the experience gained
from my education and employment, I've become
a well-rounded designer who can fulfill
your web and print needs with ease.
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