Jason Duerr
Graphic Designer, Interactive Developer
Portland OR 97209

email: jason@jduerr.com
phone: 866 625 5215
portfolio: http://www.jduerr.com/

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Designer & Developer
Minneapolis, MN – Portland, OR
1998–2007
Web design and development, information architecture, identity systems, print design, advertising, audio production and voiceover. Web development projects range from Flash to PHP, Perl and ASP-based commerce and CRM and CMS.

Instructor
Brainco School of Advertising, Design & Interactive Studies, Minneapolis, MN
2005  
Created and taught an Interactive Graphics curriculum geared toward mid-level and advanced designers to give a deeper understanding of graphic technologies and best practices in interactive media. Flash, Freehand, Illustrator, Photoshop.

Interactive Design Lead
Allianz Life, Minneapolis, MN
2004-2006  
Led redesign and .net integration for all public-facing websites. Improved usability and brand consistency. Other projects: Flash development, DVD interface design, audio production, and e-mail marketing. Built broadcast-quality recording studio with call-in capacity for production of recorded conference calls and web seminars. 

Interactive Design Lead
Olson + Co, Minneapolis, MN
2003-2004  
Led redesign of new website and interactive CD for NSF International. Improved brand visibility with a flexible design system that combined many different divisional sites into single site with a consistent look and feel. Designed and illustrated One Show award-winning Safetytown, a Flash-based interactive CD that tells NSF’s story.

Interactive Art Director
Linnihan Foy Advertising, Minneapolis, MN
2002-2003  
Art direction, web development (ASP, PHP, Flash), crossover to print. Delivered creative for websites, print advertising and sales collateral. Mostly B2B accounts. 

Designer & Developer
Dick Jones Interactive, Minneapolis, MN
2001-2003  
Web and print design, information architecture and application development (PHP, Perl). Developed a custom CMS, event registration system, and Flash projects.

Interactive Designer
VisiDesign (VISI.com), Minneapolis, MN
1998-2001  
Web design and development (Perl, Flash), systems integration and identity design. Mostly B2C accounts.

Webmaster, Javatronic Engineer
Cyber X, Minneapolis, MN
1996-2001  
Minneapolis’ first and longest-lived cybercafe. Learned a lot about HCI and user behavior by being immersed in web culture and technology in its formative stages. Administrated in-house Solaris web and mail servers, local network, workstations and websites.

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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Software
- Photoshop CS3
- Illustrator CS3
- InDesign CS3
- Quark xPress 7
- Flash CS3
- Premiere Pro CS3
- After Effects 7
- Final Cut Pro
- Director MX
- Pro Tools
- Audition 3

Scripting / Programming
Proficient with tools and technology associated with web and interactive development including CSS, 
HTML/XHTML, Flash, ActionScript, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, SQL, XML. 

Related Skills
Copywriting, Discovery, IA, Identity, Illustration, Project Management, Sound Design.

OS / Server Platforms
MS Windows, Mac OS, Linux 
(Red Hat Ent., Ubuntu), Solaris, Apache, IIS, MySQL, PostgreSQL

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AFFILIATIONS

AIGA – Professional Member
MIMA – Member
Graphic Artists Guild – Member at large

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EDUCATION

Graceland College 92–94
Communications, Music Performance

William Penn College 94–95
Communications, Journalism
- Station Manager, KIGC Radio
- Columnist, The Chronicle

Brown Institute 95–96
Radio Broadcast

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CLIENTS PAST + PRESENT

FINANCIAL
- Allianz Life
- Orion Investment Group
- US Bank
FOOD + BEVERAGE
- J & B Wholesale
- No Name Steaks
- Noble Hound Vineyards
ART + NON-PROFIT
- NSF International
- Rosalux Gallery
- Voice for Choice
RETAIL + CONSUMER
- Bergstrom Jewelers
- Dolce Vita Spas
- Olive Salon
TECHNOLOGY
- Epicor Software
- Lumina Engineering
- PC Tools
LEGAL
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- Leonard, Street & Deinard
- Minnesota Lawyers Mutual
MANUFACTURING
- Conwed Plastics
- Jostens
- Thern Cranes & Winches
ENTERTAINMENT
- Lorie Line Music
- Minnesota Public Radio
- On Track Promotions
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
- A Taste of Minnesota 
- Arbor Inn
- Treasure Island Casino
MEDICAL
- Allied Cardiac Imaging
- Scanlan Medical
- Prosar Corporation

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EXCERPTED REFERENCES
"Jason has impressed me with his strong communication skills, skills I believe make him a strong asset in a team environment. [...] I can say it has been an unqualified pleasure to work with Jason, and I recommend him to you with enthusiasm!"
– Greg Barron, Director of Communications, Minnesota Private College Council


"Jason is a conscientious, highly-skilled designer. He has always taken it upon himself to be informed and up to date on Web technologies and design trends. Jason’s in-depth industry knowledge, ability to adapt, and excellent people skills have proven him to be a valuable employee."
– Allan Angen, CEO (retired), VISI.com

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