Katarina Milkova

Last updated July 13th 2011
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Katarina Milkova

Brooklyn, NY 11218

845.591.1736

katmilk.com

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Objective 

To obtain a challenging position on a creative team where through collaboration my skills can be applied and further evolve.

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Profile 

Looking for a position where I am challenged and compelled to find solutions to problems while still being creative. Prefer to work within an innovative team to grow and share ideas with on a daily basis.

I am:
Organized . Creative . Passionate . Detailed . Friendly . Honest . Easy-Going

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Proficiency 

Programs:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver (prefer text editor such as TextMate, e-TextEditor, or NetBeans)

Languages:
XHTML, CSS, jQuery, and general PHP

Platforms:
Mac OS (preferred), Windows

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Achievements 

» Built / Launched: community.virginamerica.com, mitchumhardestworking.com, virgin.com and many other great websites.
» Organizer of NY CSS Meetup
» Received Award of Excellence from the Digital Media Program.
» 1 of the top 5 students selected from my Digital Media graduating class.
» Selected project manager for numerous projects during the course of my studies.
» Started/organized a bi-weekly International Film Society group while in school.
» Experienced with working under extreme deadlines.
» Participated/helped with BarCamp Orlando Event (barcamporlando.com).

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Experience 

Senior Creative Technologist

New York, NY

Rokkan

05.2008 - present


» Daily code XHTML/CSS along with JS
» Use jQuery on a regular basis
» Write basic PHP functions/DB queries
» Collaborate with co-workers on amazing projects daily

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Mixed Media Designer

Brooklyn, NY

Freelance Developer/Designer

02.2005 - present


» Learned a lot about myself and self-discipline.
» Gained experience in client/project management.
» Perfected my time-management skills.
» Advanced my skills and knowledge through undertaking of challenging projects.
» Sent email campaigns through Campaign Monitor.

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Freelance Web Developer / Graphic Designer

Brooklyn, NY

MigiMedia, LLC

03.2008 - 02.2009


» Enhanced my skills in client/project management.
» Learned personal management/discipline.

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Freelance Web / Graphic Designer

New York City, NY

KABOOST Corp.

01.2008 - 08.2008


» Developed Flash advertisements for the web.
» Built HTML emails for email campaigns.
» Sent mass email campaigns utilizing Constant Contact.
» Updated website daily - consisting of HTML/CSS/JS/Flash.

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Multimedia Designer

Orlando, FL

Xerographics Digital Printing

06.2007 - 08.2007


» Mastered the limitations of the Xerox iGen printer.
» Worked and collaborated on a team of about 6 people.
» Gained skills in properly preparing files for print - specifically Pantone colors.
» Experienced the corporate life and structure of a company.
» Reported to an immediate director and to the owner of the company.
» Attended client meetings to give creative feedback for collaboration.
» Participated in personnel training for the implementation and testing of new software - Direct Smile and XMPie's uImage and uDirect.
» Collaborated on implementing PURLs into mailing campaigns.
» Designed mass mailers which were dynamically personalized for the recipient through XMPie's uDirect.
» Learned how direct mailing works and how personalization for each piece is generated.
» Created large banners, posters, brochures and mailers for print.

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Graphic Designer / Project Manager

Orlando, FL

A-B Media Group

02.2007 - 06.2007


» Gained valuable experience in dealing with clients and managing projects.
» Obtained more clients for the company and conducted client meetings.
» Answered phone and dealt with clients directly.
» Helped the company expand from print only to also web.
» Built xHTML/CSS, web standards compliant websites.
» Managed all web projects from conception through completion.
» Accomplished a month's worth of work in just two weeks when under tight deadline.
» Created branding and business card design for clients.
» Started and build two new, weekly and bi-weekly, publications for two new clients.

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Personal Assistant / SEO Submission

Daytona Beach, FL

Alternate Image

10.2004 - 03.2005


» Scheduled and maintained appointments and meetings with clients.
» Performed heavy quality assurance on client websites prior to delivery.
» Optimized client websites for leading search engines such as Google and Yahoo.
» Submitted websites to leading search engines in the US and Europe.

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Education 

Bachelor's of Science in Entertainment Business

04.2006 - 12.2006

Full Sail Real World Education, Winter Park, Florida

» 3.2 Grade Point Average

 

Associate's of Science in Digital Media

03.2005 - 03.2006

Full Sail Real World Education, Winter Park, Florida

» 3.0 Grade Point Average

 

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