Zachary D Raffensperger

To apply my knowledge and experience as a web and graphic designer to effectively develop engaging and creative solutions via the internet, print, and other digital mediums.

• Bachelors of Science (August 2006 - July 2010)
  University of Pittsburgh - Link
  Studying courses in Mathematics, Political Science, and Biological Sciences.
  University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, PA
  15260(412) 624-4141
  
• High School Diploma (September 2002 - June 2006)
  Garden Spot High School - Link
  Studied college-level courses such as AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology. Excelled in art related classes such as Honors Art and Graphic Communications. Achieved High Honor roll status. Cumulative GPA: 4.6.
  669 East Main Street
  New Holland, PA
  17557(717) 354-1500

• Davenport Design & Advertising2005-2009
  Web & Graphic Designer
  Designed, coded, and maintained websites for clients. Worked directly with clients on a per project basis to establish company identity and goals. Conversed via telephone and internet with client openly. Shared meetings with new, potential customers.
  www.davenportdesign.com - Link
• Eastern Lancaster County School District2001-2005
  Technical Assistant
  Performed installations, software updates, system reinstalls, and routine maintenance on school Macintosh and PC computers. Laid network and phone wire throughout building. Troubleshooted minor hardware and software issues. Unpacked, took inventory, set up, and cleaned computers throughout the district. Edited and completed post-production (DVD & VHS) of High School Graduation. Trusted with door master key and other vital information.
• Antistupid Design1999-2009
  Web & Graphic Designer
  Designed and developed websites for clients over the internet. Created logos for companies, software packages, and services. Forced to adhere to deadlines. Collaborated with clients over the internet to suit their needs. Communicated via email and instant messaging. Other various freelance projects.

• Web Design & Development
  Experienced at aesthetically pleasing front-end web site design using the latest web technologies available, including XHTML, and CSS. All web sites are constructed without the aid of object-oriented website building applications to acheive the maximum cross-platform and browser compatibility, increase scalability, allow fast and easy composition changes, decrease server bandwidth requirements and costs, and allow for the most design flexibility (handcode). Able to work efficiently with others to acheive a goal. Seasoned at developing website designs to target a specific age group or audience. Experienced in writing code to validate with strict standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium, so each site will have forward and backward compatibility - meaning your audience can view the website in it's original state, even as time progresses and technologies improve. Expert in javascript for enhanced interactivity and functionality. Expert knowledge of ExpressionEngine and various other content management systems.
• Interface & Information Architecture Design
  Description coming soon.
• Internet Marketing & Social Networking Implementation
  Description coming soon.
• Graphic & Print Design
  Years of experience with digital graphic and print design. Mastery of vector software such as Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia Fireworks. Knowledge of manipulation software such Adobe Photoshop. Able to produce three dimensional rendering with Cinema 4D. Capable of producing large resolution graphics for print. Experiences with developing specialized, theme-driven graphic sets. Advanced skills in page layout software such as Adobe InDesign and Apple Pages. Capable of producing brochures, posters, stationary, and other print documents. Experience with flexible development processes.
• Motion Graphics & Digital Production/Post-Production
  Able to create any video project from raw footage and ideas to a complete final product. Experienced with motion graphic programs, such as Apple Motion and Adobe After Effects, to add sophisticated and pleasing graphics to media productions. Mastery of digital video editing software such as Apple Final Cut Pro and Apple iMovie. Able to create and build complete DVD projects, complete with animated menus and custom transitions, using Apple DVD Studio Pro.
• Technical Assistant
  Primarily exposed to Apple computers of all ages, small experience with Windows and Linux based systems. Able to perform installations, software updates, system reinstalls, routine maintenance, dignostics, and other troubleshooting techniques. Knowledge of running and splicing wires, connecting complex systems, organizing network closets and other spaces, and setting up systems.

• Dean's List Achievement2007-2008
  University of Pittsburgh
• Eagle Scout RankJanuary 2006
  Boy Scouts of America Troop 172
• Brotherhood MemberSeptember 2005
  Order of the Arrow, Wunita Gokhos Lodge 39 - Lancaster-Lebanon, PA
• Confirmed MemberMarch 2004
  St. Stephen United Church of Christ - New Holland, PA
• Garden Spot High Honor Roll2003 - 2006
• Garden Spot Television Station2004 - 2006

• Pitt TV2007
  University of Pittsburgh
• 1st Place Web Design CompetitionMay 2005
  Pennsylvania State Technology Students Association
• 1st Place Web Design CompetitionMay 2004
  Pennsylvania State Technology Students Association
• 1st Place Desktop Publishing CompetitionMay 2006
  Pennsylvania State Technology Students Association
• 2nd Place Desktop Publishing CompetitionMay 2004
  Pennsylvania State Technology Students Association
• Academic All-Star2006
  Garden Spot High School Athletics

• Mr. Eric Davenport
  Owner/Art Director - Davenport Design & Advertising
  376 East Main Street
  New Holland, PA
  17557(717) 354-0084info@davenportdesign.net - Email
• Mr. Paul Ciccone
  Graphic Designer - Vast Inspirations, LLC.
  (570) 691-8801paul@vastinspiration.com - Email
• Mr. James Leonard
  Scoutmaster - Boy Scouts of America Troop 172
  835 Walnut Street
  New Holland, PA
  17557(717) 354-0037jim.leonard@cnh.com - Email
• Mr. Kent Sweigert
  Manager of Information Services - Eastern Lancaster County School District
  669 East Main Street
  New Holland, PA
  17557(717) 733-0415(717) 354-1500kent_sweigart@elanco.k12.pa.us - Email
• Dr. Larry Burkhart
  Superintendent (retired) - Eastern Lancaster County School District
  213 Angela Drive
  New Holland, PA
  17557(717) 354-2542lburkhart-history@comcast.net - Email

More references availble upon request.