Michael Villasenor

Current

Owner at Dew Drop Design House

Past

Online Manager at Leo T. McCarthy Center
Online Manager at Foghorn Newspaper
Student Leadership and Engagement, Web Assistant at University of San Francisco

Web Volunteer at The Pachamama Alliance
ERP Assistant at University of San Francisco
Blackboard Assistant at University of San Francisco
CEO/ Owner at Immerse Designs (Sole Proprietorship)
Student Help Desk Staff at University of San Francisco

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Education

Illinois Institute of Technology
University of San Francisco

Connections

80 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

My Website

Michael Villasenor’s Summary

Information Architect with an emphasis in both Graphic Design and Project Management. Has a substantial in-house knowledge of ERP systems and process workflows. With a strong background in creative design, I am interested in the field of Online News Media (Print/Non-Print based). I am also looking to become more involved with libraries in order to expand the reach of The Commons via the Internet.

Michael Villasenor’s Specialties:

I work with both Programmers and Graphic Designers in order to build sustainable and innovative interfaces for information retrieval. My knowledge of both Project Management and Interface Development coupled with my passion for the democratization of print and digital media makes me an invaluable source for news companies looking to transition to the Internet.

Michael Villasenor’s Experience

Owner

Dew Drop Design House

(Design industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)

- Design and implement web sites
- Create a wide array of graphic materials: business cards, flyers, posters, brochures.
- Work alongside other designers to ensure that a consistant quality and style is being maintained.
- Develop interfaces for both standalone apps and web apps
Online Manager

Leo T. McCarthy Center

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2009 — July 2009 (7 months)

Reconstruct a more dynamic web presence for the organization.
- Work with different teams in order to maximize exposure as well as feedback for a wide range of events.
- Create unique and effective ways of increasing web traffic
- Create an easy-to-manage back-end solution for editing web content
Online Manager

Foghorn Newspaper

(Newspapers industry)

August 2008 — June 2009 (11 months)

Brought on to revamp and restore presence around the University Campus, my position seeks to do the following:
- Create and maintain a internal network of wiki's, email, calendaring systems, and files
- Revamp and recreate their online presence.
- Increase overall web traffic
- Discover ways of integrating easy news outlets and inlets to the Foghorn Online
- Work with the entire team to ensure proper levels of training and documentation.
Student Leadership and Engagement, Web Assistant

University of San Francisco

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 2008 — June 2009 (11 months)

Working primarily with the administration, I assist in the department with any web work they have. Some past projects include:
- Developing and designing a quarterly newsletter
- Creating an iTunes U channel to host podcasts which I record for them at different events.
- Building an internal wiki of assets
Web Volunteer

The Pachamama Alliance

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2008 — June 2009 (1 year 1 month)
ERP Assistant

University of San Francisco

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

January 2006 — May 2009 (3 years 5 months)

•Set appointments, assist with the scheduling of workshops with the use of University-wide software, Meeting Maker.

•Perform clerical duties including: data entry using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Project, Visio Software, faxing and answering calls.

•Install and Perform tasks on a range of Oracle Desktop software such as : Discoverer Desktop, Application Express, and Oracle Reporter

•Assist with the maintaining and upgrading of a fleet of training laptops. This includes upgrading and installing all of the applications necessary for classes.

•Develop and maintain Technical Documentation for various applications and workflows, requiring adequate knowledge of each platform.

•Create and develop web pages, which can be accessible to various parties internally and externally.
Blackboard Assistant

University of San Francisco

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

January 2006 — December 2006 (1 year )

•Create and run simple batch scripts to aid department in adding, removing or modifying existing courses.

•Developing Technical Documentation to aid future employees with routine processes.

•Assist Faculty and Staff with utilizing the Blackboard University Program.
CEO/ Owner
Immerse Designs (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

October 2005 — September 2006 (1 year )

•Create and manage innovative web solutions for small businesses.

•Utilize different mediums such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Dreamweaver to create a unique, tasteful approach to modern web design.

•Develop methods and documentation for companies to better utilize the Internet as a means for advertising

•Conduct photo-ops for clients.

•Design and create tasteful company logos as well as appropriate color schemes for all media.

•Develop instrumental skills involved with the effective delegation of materials and jobs.

•Increase sales and developing employee size to 10 people, encompassing sales in major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
Student Help Desk Staff

University of San Francisco

(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

August 2004 — January 2006 (1 year 6 months)

•Troubleshoot and resolve computer errors via phone, email and walk-ins.

•Assist students, faculty and staff with networking, software and compatibility questions.

•Create and maintain an efficient ticket creation – resolve time. Work under time pressure.

•Maintain a working, strong knowledge of a variety of platforms and operating systems. OS X 10.2-10.4, Windows XP

Michael Villasenor’s Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

MS , Information Architecture , 2009 — 2011 (expected)
University of San Francisco

Politics, English 2004 — 2008

In progress: Gamer Club

Digital Literacy Committee - Help work with the University in developing innovative ways to integrate digital communications within the classroom (in progress)

Activities and Societies:

San Francisco Foghorn - News Writer

Belize Immersion Trip - Final Prep of computers before use. First Computer-related immersion in Dangrigia, Belize.

Habitat for Humanity - Create and maintain a website for communications, data basing