Multimedia / Product Analyst

Posted on: 2006-01-11

SUSAN M. HUNERT 18311 Cinderwood Drive Cypress, TX 77429 Tel: (281) 256-1300s Cell: (832) 247-0209 E-mail: [email protected] PROLOGUE My recent technology degree, in conjunction with my vast business exposure, places me in a position to offer a wide range of skills along with the ability to learn and adapt quickly. Professionalism, combined with exceptional organizational skills, excellent communication skills and unique creativity, round out my qualifications. As the general manager of several international companies, I gained international business experience that proves to be an asset in almost any type of business or industry. The types of businesses, products and services I have experience with include: Marketing & Communications Web Design & Development Graphic Design & Print Production Internet Start-ups Enterprise Software Solutions/Technology Technical Writing & Editing Wholesale Products & Distribution Small Business Start-ups including all accounting functions and management Import/Export, Freight Forwarding, Intl. Business Real Estate Investment & Property Management Logistics & Government Regulated Transportation Purchasing of chemicals, machinery, flavorings, hospital supplies and retail store merchandise EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree, Interactive Multimedia Programming GPA: 4.0 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June, 1999 Business Administration and Accounting University of Wisconsin, West Bend, Wisconsin Broward Community College, Hollywood, Florida TECHNOLOGY RELATED CAPABILITIES HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript Dreamweaver 4 & MX Flash 5 & MX Photoshop 7 ImageReady Illustrator 10 PageMaker 7.0 Digital Photography Homesite 4.5 Audio & Video Production FrontPage 2000 BUSINESS RELATED CAPABILITIES MS Office Excel Visio 2000 PowerPoint Peachtree Siebel Macola Type 60+ wpm 10-Key Touch BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 01/2001 to Present: Independent Contractor, Web Development and Design, Multimedia, Digital Photography, Graphic Design Design and develop Web sites including concept development, site maps, copy writing, copyediting, original graphics, interface design, and all other Web-related duties. Provide custom digital photography for Web implementation as well as portrait photography and sports photography, specializing in photo collages. Produce graphic design projects including flyers, brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, displays, PDF documents and forms. 07/2004 to 03/2005: Product Analyst and Multimedia Producer - Stewart Title Guaranty, Houston, TX Analyzed existing Stewart Web sites and online strategies and made recommendations for improvements; analyzed competitor products and services for comparison to Stewart products and services; prepared a comprehensive and credible cost benefit analysis for their StewartSitebuilder software program. Initiated and maintained a system for implementing Standard Operating Procedures within the Marketing and Communications department. Developed multimedia projects as needed, such as Flash presentations, e-mail blasts, Web site interface design, and Web site navigation and information architecture. 03/2001 to 12/2001: New Media Manager - ERT Group, Inc., Margate , Florida Oversaw Web site development, graphic design, copy writing, copyediting, and all other Web-related duties. Engaged in extensive research of the IT industry, with a focus on Enterprise Solutions. Created corporate brochures, advertising materials, marketing materials and promotional materials. Produced e-newsletters, promotions using Flash, and PowerPoint presentations for the Business Development Department. Participated in marketing campaigns and researched new ways to grow the business. Produced Letters of Engagement for presentation to prospective clients; developed and documented department processes and procedures. Extensively used MS Office programs. 08/1999 to 01/2001: Multimedia Producer and Designer - INI Health / PawCare.com (Out of business) Contributed to analyzing site requirements and identifying mission-critical functionality of the sites. Produced top level and detail navigational maps using Visio 2000. Oversaw graphic design for the Web sites and for associated print materials. Created logos for corporate collateral pieces. Developed and implemented the use of inter-department forms and procedures related to Web site processes. Extensive use of Photoshop, Illustrator and ImageReady. 11/1997 to 12/1999: Part-time positions while attending college - Multimedia Producer and Technical Editor Adkins & Associates Advertising Agency, Coral Gables, Florida - Web site designer and developer. Prentice Hall, Tampa, Florida - Technical editor for two books in the ‘Against the Clock’ series. UR There Productions, Dania, Florida - Web site and CD-ROM designer and developer. 08/1991 to 08/1996: General Manager - AJIX Trading Corp. and Marina Export Co., Inc, Miami Beach, Florida AJIX Trading Corp. - Initiated this company for a leading hard shell capsule manufacturer to serve as an import/export and sales office. Oversaw all departments including Import/Export, Purchasing, Accounting,Shipping/Receiving, Inventory, Sales, and Logistics. Established warehousing and brokerage services throughout the United States and Canada. Worked with international banks to establish credit lines and propagate letters of credit. Also maintained accounts and processed distributions for multiple real estate investment companies owned by the principals of AJIX. Marina Export Co. - Re-organized this company that served as the purchasing office for a retail chain of department stores and super-drug stores in South America. Transformed the manual operation to a computerized and fully accountable entity using Peachtree accounting software. Established office procedures and put systems in place to efficiently handle the purchase and subsequent export of products ranging from $4 million to $6 million annually. Initiated two spin-off companies, Vipurco Housewares and Toys and FIC Trading. 08/1983 to 08/1991: General Manager - GMI Products, Inc. and Nature's Products, Inc., Sunrise, Florida Responsibilities included the efficient interaction between all company departments including Purchasing, Traffic, Accounting, Shipping/Receiving, Sales and the general office staff. Was responsible for hiring, training and trouble-shooting for all administrative positions. Oversaw company policy development and implementation. Served as company liaison for banking transactions including credit lines, investment accounts, letters of credit and in-house wire-transfers. Directly supervised all aspects of accounting including monthly budgets, monthly and year-end financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and payroll. Accomplishments: Implemented a comprehensive accounting system using Macola accounting software on a PC network. Implemented a computerized system for tracking price quotes on potential purchases of chemicals, raw materials, machinery, technical equipment, flavorings, and hospital supplies, resulting in increased productivity and trailing ability and the elimination of redundant tasks. Established warehouse procedures to improve inventory control and retrieval efficiency. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Highest Achievement Award, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, June, 1999 President's Ambassador Council, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, June, 1999 Judge's RecognitionThe Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale All Digital Design Show, May, 1999 Computer Graphics Pioneers Grant to attend SIGGRAPH, Los Angels, California WEB SITES AND ONLINE RESUME/PORTFOLIO Online Resume - www.circadianmedia.com/Portfolio/shunert_resume.htm Online Portfolio and Credentials - www.circadianmedia.com/Portfolio/shunert_portfolio.htm www.cheerunited.com (Design and Development, Photography) www.aporiasolutions.com (Design and Development) www.theqfactor.com (Design and Development) www.wingsnmorehouston.com/marqe/index.shtml (Design, Development, Photography) www.wingsnmorehouston.com (Design, Development, Photography) www.cypressacademy.com (Some Design and Development) www.miamieyes.org (Design Only) www.fashionoutletlasvegas.com (Design Only) www.propertyinfo.com (Some design, some development, some information architecture) www.broadwaychannel.com (Design only) www.tuplertrucking.com (Design only) www.brucemgoldstein.com (Design only) www.barneyschickengrill.com (Design Only) www.modularcontractors.com (Design and Development) www.southbeachdivers.com (Design only) www.ertgroup.com (Design and Development)