Summary
Art Director, IT Manager, UX Designer, Front-end Web Developer & Graphic Designer, with over ten years of workforce experience. Specializing in HTML & CSS, as well as web design using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. Managing computer and network systems utilizing extensive knowledge of hardware and software.
Education
New York City College of Technology • Brooklyn, NY • June 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
Work Experience
BDT Consulting Group • New York, NY • November 2021 – Present
Project Manager • IT Manager/Consultant
- Leading web and software development projects for multiple clients
- Providing maintenance and support for Windows 10/11 and macOS desktops, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices
- Maintaining servers, including Active Directory domains and SQL servers
- Setting up and maintaining VPN connections and RDP for remote workers
- Administrating Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 tenants
Freelance • New York, NY • August 2019 – Present
Web Developer • Graphic Designer • Consultant
- Designing and developing websites for clients
- Providing IT support for clients, remotely and onsite
JR Castings & Findings Inc. • New York, NY • December 2018 – August 2019
Art Director
- Managed a team of designers and photographers
- Reviewed and approved designs, photography, artwork, and graphics developed by staff members
BA Gold Enterprises Inc. • New York, NY • December 2012 – December 2018
IT Manager
- Managed and troubleshooted the computer systems and the network in the company
- Maintained the inventory and customer management database
Kachy Design Inc. • Rego Park, NY • October 2010 – September 2016
Co-founder • Art Director • Web Developer • Graphic Designer
- Designed, built and maintained company’s website
- Trained employees in graphic and web design software
- Designing and developing websites for clients, as well as building corporate identities and establishing online presence utilizing social networks
Vonora Enterprises Inc. • New York, NY • February 2009 – November 2010
Manager • UX Designer
- Designed, built and maintained company’s online store
- Conducted sales and provided customer assistance
- Developed and designed web and user interfaces, page layouts, banners, and navigation
- Assisted in web site promotion including social media websites, company blog, Google search engine optimization and email marketing
- Educated co-workers in graphic and web design software
- Created brand and corporate identity, including logo creation
Technical Skills
Comprehensive knowledge and power-user of:
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
- Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Google Workspace
- Final Cut Studio: Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro
- QuarkXPress
- Maya
- Platforms: Mac OS & Windows
Languages
Fluent in English and Russian