1. An interactive multimedia web designer who integrates several mediums with technology to
develop effective forms of communication, ranging from web design, graphic design, video
production, photography and motion media to effectively promote and elevate corporate brands.
skills & specialties
WEB DESIGN
Design original concepts, layouts,
templates and site navigation for static
and responsive websites. Experienced in
rapid prototypes, user interfaces and
wireframes. Create new design ideas to
refine and enhance existing sites.
FRONT END DEVELOPMENT
Hand code websites and emails with
internet programming languages using
HTML and CSS for corporations and
individual clients. Skilled at re-skinning
WordPress themes, making site updates
and embedding content.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Shoot high definition video for web,
mobile and tablet devices to transform
the user experience. Projects range from
personal interviews, product promotions,
instructional videos, to short webisode
series segments.
DVD AUTHORING
Successfully develop full motion DVD
menus for navigating video content.
Capable of authoring files for standard
or blu-ray disc. Very knowledgeable of
compression rate options to determine
video quality for publishing video to DVD.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Shoot high quality photography of
products, lifestyle environments and
models for web content. Partner with
art directors concepting ideas for
original photo shoots, and helping with
models and product placement on set.
E-COMMERCE / MOBILE
Work well with marketing teams,
vendors and clients on e-commerce retail
websites. Able to assist user interface (UI)
designers in mobile design interface,
creating functionality and enhancing
the retail user experience.
work history
2011
2007
2001
MICHAEL’S CORP. :: Interactive Web Designer [ 7/11 – Present ]
Website: Responsible for interactive concept design and layout for new site
development and daily maintenance of the Michael’s website including the home page,
product categories, store events and sale promotion pages. Produce special projects
for interactive web experiences to engage consumers, educate them and inspire their
creative imaginations.
Photography: Lead art direction for specialty in-house product photo shoots for
online interactive Lookbooks to showcase trending crafts, D.I.Y. project and social
campaigns and corporate events. Excel at enhancing product photography by using
photo retouching, manipulation and color correction on product and lifestyle shots.
Collaborate with print art directors on styling, product placement and working with
models during photo shoots to ensure photography fits online needs. Well versed in
photographic styling for product and lifestyle shots.
Videography: Main in-house videographer for instructional video shoots, webisodes,
behind-the-scenes and quick tip product enhancement videos. Produce, shoot, edit,
and create motion graphics for online and in-house corporate videos, with an editing
style that engages the viewer and promotes the brand.
NEIMAN MARCUS :: Interactive Web Designer [ 4/07 – 7/11 ]
NM Clients: Designed and coded 10-15 online marketing emails a week using
HTML for Neiman Marcus clients including Michael Kors, David Yurman, Juicy
Couture, Jay Strongwater and various other high fashion brands.
InCircle: Solely accountable for the daily maintenance and yearly redesign of
the InCircle Customer Rewards Program for NM shoppers. Designed all marketing
emails, refreshed the site monthly with each marketing campaign, and added all
new front end functionality to the site. Redesigned the entire InCircle website
using the new look created for the print campaign.
Bridal Registry: Maintained the online Bridal Registry by designing a monthly email,
refreshing the site with new graphics every three months, and creating new materials
needed for the site to promote incentive programs, wedding trends and designers.
NM Stores: Developed look and design for over 40 NM store sitelets. Created
all emails and banners, and refreshed all designs for support of in-store events
and marketing campaigns. Involved with the redesign of all the store pages to
improve the functionality and user experience.
MANHEIM’S AUTO AUCTION :: Information Tech Specialist [ 7/01 – 3/07 ]
Daily responsibilities as system administrator included providing technical support
company-wide, performing routine audits, upgrades, back-ups and configurations
of systems and software, network maintenance and managing user accounts.
Designed the intranet website for employees to be informed about company
resources, events and opportunities which was updated monthly.
contact information
EMAIL jgallegos01@gmail.com
CELL 214.284.3279
education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
B.A. in Radio, Television and Film
EL CENTRO COLLEGE
Certification in Internet Publishing
and E-Commerce
Adobe PHOTOSHOP
HTML / CSS / WORDPRESS
Adobe PREMIERE PRO / ENCORE
Adobe AFTER EFFECTS
Adobe FINAL CUT PRO
Adobe ILLUSTRATOR
Adobe AUDITION
Adobe LIGHTROOM
Microsoft OFFICE
software knowledge