My name is Kris Crousore and I am a front end web developer, print designer and father of two. I have been doing design work professionally for about 2.5 years now. Some of that time includes 3 years of studying print design, web design and digital video production at Platt College San Diego. 
Objective
To obtain a position in the web/graphic arts industry with a company that promotes challenge and growth
Skill Summary
Front end web development
- Able to read, write and edit HTML/XHTML and CSS 2.0
- knowledgeable in tableless CSS design and standards compliant markup.
- Experienced in implementing Content Management Systems
- Intermediate experience with PHP, JS, ASP and AJAX
- Experienced in clipping paths and photo restoration
- Knowledgeable with layer masking
- Skilled in color correction and photo effects
- Experienced in tracing of original artwork.
- Skilled with gradient mesh
- PDF familiarity
- Skilled in large document construction
- High regard for typesetting and overall design functionality
- Full understanding of site definition, FTP and all tools to streamline productivity
Education
Platt College: Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Arts.
Employment
2007 - Present: NAMTRA media, Web developer
- Responsible for initial css buildouts of all new sites
- Developing sites to fit web applications such as Joomla!
- Updating code and content of pre-existing websites
2006 - 2007: Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association graphic and web designer
- Laid out organization 12-20 page monthly newsletter
- Created various print pieces including calendars, flyers, invitations and logos.
- Re-designed, Mainted and updated website on a regular basis.
2005 - 2006: Freelance Production, Dregs Skateboard company
- Created vector art from artists sketch to be produced on clothing and skateboards
- Designed magazine advertisements
- Re-designed buyer catalog with updated layout, pictures and text
2001-2004: 3rd Class Signalman, United States Navy
- Sent/received/recorded coded messages for Fleet Operations.
- Lead damage controlman for the division
- Trained junior personnel in signalman rate and basic military requirements
