Freelance Graphic and Web Designer
Portland, Oregon Area
- Current
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- Freelance Graphic and Web Designer at King of All Trades Design (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Sr. Web Graphic Designer at Sage Software
- Web Designer at Mentor Graphics
- Art Director and Web Manager at RadiSys Corporation
- Graphic Designer at Microware Systems
- Education
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- Iowa State University
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Zach King’s Summary
King of All Trades Design, aka Zach King, is based outside of Portland, OR. I have extensive experience with a wide variety of design and marketing projects, from graphic design to web site development, packaging to tradeshows, e-marketing to print collateral. On a personal level, I also have some core values and beliefs I carry over to my business as well. Environmental responsibility, philanthrophy and charitable giving, and social and community involvement are part of not only my day to day life, but that of my business and client choices as well.
Zach King’s Specialties:
Web site design, development and programming. Web site promotion, management, analytics, and search engine optimization. Corporate identity, branding, logos, symbols and icons. Print collateral and literature. Direct and electronic mail. Publication design. Event marketing. Tradeshow booth and exhibition signage. Interactive design and multimedia. CD-ROM installation graphics. Packaging design. Copywriting, editing, and proofreading. Pre-press and print preparation of files.
Zach King’s Experience
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Freelance Graphic and Web Designer
King of All Trades Design (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2001 — Present (7 years 2 months)
Design work on graphic, web and marketing projects for variety of clients. Experience with programming, development, management, and promotion of numerous web sites, including static, dynamic, and e-commerce. Create logos, business cards, letterhead, brochures, and other marketing collateral pieces. Design calendars, signage, advertising, CD packaging, wedding invitations and additional print and online materials. Clients include various private and public corporations, non-profit organizations and small and medium size businesses. See my web site for more information - http://www.kingofalltrades.net
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Sr. Web Graphic Designer
Sage Software
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Web designer in E-Marketing group, worked on design, maintenance, programming, and management of corporate intranet and internet sites. Worked on large number of product web sites based on variety of platforms, technologies and CMS systems. Also responsible for landing pages and e-marketing templates/design. Worked closely with Web Managing Editors and Business Units on variety of online corporate and product marketing projects. Helped developed new corporate web guidelines, standards and specs.
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Web Designer
Mentor Graphics
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; MENT; Computer Software industry)
April 2006 — December 2006 (9 months)
Contractor on Web Services Team as web designer/developer. Worked on support web site redesign, porting existing site content over to CommonSpot, a ColdFusion based Content Management System (CMS). Primary role as CommonSpot administrator, managing users, groups, approvals, templates, metadata, elements, and other aspects of system. Managed additional corporate web site content, including series of international events. Developed internal site Knowledge Base of documentation on processes, systems, applications and information. Researched and reviewed CMS products and other web applications, utilities and technologies.
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Art Director and Web Manager
RadiSys Corporation
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; RSYS; Computer Hardware industry)
July 2001 — April 2006 (4 years 10 months)
Managed international corporate web site, including all content and graphics and Japanese, Chinese, and German localization. Responsible for programming of ColdFusion and XHTML/CSS in connection with SQL database. Oversaw site maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and traffic monitoring. Also managed proprietary Content Management System for internal users. Determined strategic site objectives, goals and plans for improvement. Implemented web driven lead generation and site promotion programs, including search engine optimization. Ensured all internal and external communications conveyed corporate brand identity and messaging. Produced designs for printed literature, advertising, events, direct mail, e-mail and tactical sales and marketing programs. Also developed interactive Flash applications for tradeshows, CD-ROM and web use. Role as art director and project manager; coordinating schedules, printing, budget and production. Often directed outside vendors and agencies.
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Graphic Designer
Microware Systems
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years)
Responsible for design and development of all corporate marketing materials, including print collateral and online presence. Managed static 400+ page external web site and 200+ page internal site, including all content, design and graphics. Developed CD-ROM packaging and installation screens for OS product along with interactive multimedia product introduction. Design of tradeshow booth exhibition signage and promotional materials as well as creation of advertisements, data sheets, white papers and corporate brochures. Also generated corporate and sales presentations, diagrams, illustrations, and other graphics. Additional roles as art director, project manager, print coordinator, marketing specialist and international web manager.
Zach King’s Education
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Iowa State University
BFA, Graphic Design, 1995 — 1999
- Activities and Societies:
- ISU Men's Volleyball Club, VEISHEA Committee, Friley/Helser Depot, ISU Alumni Association
Additional Information
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Zach King’s Interests:
Charity/philathrophy, environment, sustainability, camping, biking, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, volleyball, basketball, kickball.
Zach King’s Groups:
Internet Professionals Special Interest Group (IP-SIG),
Search Engine Marketing Portland (SEMPDX)
Developer Group Northwest (DevGroupNW),
InDesign User’s Group (IDUG),
ColdFusion User Group (CFUG),
User Interface Special Interest Group (UI-SIG),
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA),
Iowa State University Alumni Association,
National Cyclone Club,
Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA),
Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP),
International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA),
Westside Trail Federation (WTF),
1% for the Planet,
Co-op America Business Network (CABN),
Oregon Kickball Club,
Northwest Miniature Potbellied Pig Association (NWMPA),
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Sage Software VAR's, Employees & Alumni member
Zach King’s Honors:
Lafayette, Indiana ADDY Awards (Judge) - 2001
American Graphic Design Award - 2000
AIGA National Design Conference - 1998, 2003
SearchFest (Speaker) - 2005
Heald College Web Design Course (Speaker) - 2004
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