Michael Edward Smick
Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled graphics yearning to breathe free. Currently accepting a small number of client projects in web development, graphics, multimedia and instructional design located in the St. Louis area or working remotely. My experience, ability to solve problems, and inspiration will vastly improve all of your communications and marketing products. I make teams better by being part of them.
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Technical Knowledge
| Adobe Photoshop | 3D Modeling | Wordpress CMS |
| Adobe InDesign | MS Office/OO.org (All) | PDF & Acrobat |
| Adobe Flash Pro | Video Editing | Win / Mac / Linux |
| Adobe Illustrator | HTML / CSS | PC Building |
| Adobe After Effects | Organic SEO Site Opt | Print Production |
Experience
2010-Present — Build-A-Bear Workshop — St. Louis, MO
Interactive Developer
- Website Development, Graphics, Marketing
- Development of instructional resource team wiki
- Supervision of off-shore contractor design work
- HTML marketing newsletter development
- Flash, media authoring, landing page, microsite & home feature development
2009-2010 — The Creative Group (Contractor) — St. Louis, MO
Web and Graphic Design
- Multiple onsite client work locations
- HTML Newsletter Marketing
- Website content management, HTML, CSS authoring
- Subsequently hired on to FT employment at client location (Build-A-Bear Workshop)
2007-Present — SmickWorks — St. Louis, MO
Freelance Graphic & Web Design
- CSS Website Development, Graphics, Animation
- Wordpress and other CMS & Wiki Template development
- HTML Newsletter Marketing
- 3D Modeling, Flash, Media Authoring
2006 - 2007 — Rise Vision Inc. — Shawnee, KS
Graphic Designer & Content Developer
- Production of Digital Signage Graphics
- Vector Illustration, Flash Animation, Media Authoring
2005 — Que Publishing — Indianapolis, IN
Author of Special Edition Adobe Creative Suite 2
- Covers all programs within the Adobe Creative Suite 2
- Released September 2005 internationally
2002 - 2006 — Walsworth Publishing — Kansas City, MO
Project Manager / Trainer Desktop Technology
- Instructional CD-ROM, HTML Help, Online courseware development
- Field setup of PDF workflow in various cities
- Webcasting, new hire and customer training, seminars on page and graphic software
- Adobe Certified Expert InDesign CS2
2000 - 2002 — Sprint PCS — Overland Park, KS
Desktop Support Analyst
- First-tier troubleshooting for proprietary, Microsoft, and retail software
- Researching application error statistics and communicating resolutions to team members
- Created learning modules to demo department procedures
Education
1998 - 2001 — Missouri State University — Springfield, MO
Bachelor of Science in Media Production
- Film and Multimedia coursework & extracurricular focus
- Theta Chi Fraternity Member and Historian
- Stagehand at Auditorium - lighting, props, set building
1995 - 1998 — St. Louis Community College — St. Louis, MO
Associate in Arts in Mass Communications / Filmmaking
- Student Activities scholarships
- Advertising Director and guest writer for student newspaper
- Student Activities Council Treasurer
- Film festival entries, honorable mentions
Community and Other
I believe that everyone has an obligation to be involved in the community in some capacity. I am a member or supporter of several organizations, by donating my time, skills or personal resources.
- Kansas City Japan Festival Committee Member and Volunteer
- Communications & Promotions Japan-America Society
- Member and web developer Japan Council
- Volunteer instructor for UMKC Communiversity
- Member Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Eagle Scout Award 1995
Adobe Certified Expert InDesign CS2 
