julie chi schofer
 
graphic designer | web designer
status: freelance | visual communications instructor
contact : julie@juliechi.com
work :: web | print | identity | other  
CV/resume  
   

  SUMMARY  
 
  Over fifteen years experience in the professional graphic and web design field. Nine years of experience in the design and development of web-based user interfaces, including creative direction, layout, HTML production and integrating scripts/programming languages for corporate internets, intranets and extranets. Six years of experience in designing business-to-business and business-to-customer print collateral and business identities. Two years experience teaching visual communications at university level.


  EXPERIENCE  
 
 
Visual Communications Instructor
L'école bleue		 October 2005 – present
Paris, France
Create curriculum for graphic design projects
Create syllabus for university level sophomores, juniors and seniors through various methodologies and production techniques
Teach web design principals to seniors
Organize regular visit to museums and galleries relevent to course work

Art Director
Freelance		 November 2001– present
Paris, France

Created, designed and built the visual solutions for multiple non-profit organizations and companies including:

Chhaya CDC | A New York based South Asian American organization addressing the needs of their community
byagnes.fr (France) | A French interior design company
MESSAGE (France) | An English based mothers support group for parents living in and around Paris.
Szul (New York) | An online retailer of diamonds, gemstone and pearl jewelry
Scopeo (France) | An internet marketing analysis company
Nutrilog (France) | A software product offering expertise for nutritional professional
Ypok (France) | A new technology integrator which develops tailored IT solutions
Standard and Poors (UK) | An international provider of credit ratings
Clevemedia (UK) | A photographic agency based in England
The Phipps Houses Group (USA) | One of the U.S's largest not-for-profit organization for affordable housing
Brown Brown & Klass (USA) | A Law firm offering legal services in civil litigation, insurance defense and law
Red Brick Properties (USA) | A Full service New York based real-estate company
National CAPACD (USA) | A not-for-profit organization that focuses on affordable housing, community and economic development needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
Asian Americans for Equality (USA) | A not-for-profit organization committed to community service andempowerment targeting immigrants, low-income families and minorities throughout New York City

Art Director
Parlo 		June 2000– November 2001
New York City, NY
Created the look and feel of Parlo.com in three navigational languages
Collaborated with Curriculum Department to create engaging, interactive and pedagogically sound courses
Designed print collateral materials including posters, mailers, ad banners and other promotions for Parlo’s branding, identity and marketing projects
Worked closely with Sales Department to create co-branded Web pages and promotional material for Parlo’s partners and clients
Maintained creative integrity through supervision of junior design staff and production staff

Creative Designer
Cambridge Technology Partners		 January 1999– October 1999
New York City, NY
Conceptualized and designed interface creative treatments for financial institutions, e-commerce and ebusiness Internets, extranets and intranets
Provided creative direction, layout and graphical content on a strategic level in the sales cycles, creating engaging and innovative user interface
Collaborated with peers of different disciplines to maximize online design usability
Created concepts and visual solutions to meet the needs of clients (external and internal)

 
Web Designer | Graphic Designer
KeyTech LLC		 August 1996– December 1998
Eagan, Minnesota
Collaborated closely with database programmers, content developers, and project managers
Consulted with and guided clients on their design and project objective
Negotiated print buys, managed purchases, and project development

English Conversation Instructor
Independent		 October 1995 - August 1996
Masan, Korea
Developed curriculum and lesson plans for English language classes
Taught grammar and English conversation to multiple age groups, from corporate executives to pre-school children
Graphic Designer
AlphaGraphics		 September 1994 - October 1995
Chicago, Illinois
Developed concepts and designed corporate logos and business identity packages
Created promotional displays for business-to-business sales and marketing
Designed newsletters and brochures for Fortune 500, multi-national corporations, such as Price Waterhouse, PaineWebber and options traders

 


  EDUCATION  
 
  University of Wisconsin, Madison B.S., Art with a concentration in graphic design
Minneapolis College of Art & Design


  SKILLS  
 
 

HTML
Applications: Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, ImageReady, Illustrator, PageMaker, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows


  LANGUAGES  
 
  Native English speaker
Working knowledge of written and spoken French
Written and spoken Korean


work :: web | print | identity | other  
CV/resume