Michael Garrett

Last updated June 24th 2010
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Michael Garrett
Plano, Texas 75074

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OBJECTIVE
To become an invaluable member of a team that helps influence the future of technology and/or the internet, and use my knowledge to provide a superior service.

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EDUCATION

Collin County Community College
AAS in Graphic Design

2005 - Present
Plano, TX

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SKILLS
  • Extensive experience with graphic and web design through the use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, & Macromedia Dreamweaver on both Windows and Mac OS X

  • Skilled with Microsoft Office applications; Average typing speed of 60 WPM

  • Experience with HTML, CSS, CMS (Joomla), Blogging software (Wordpress)

  • Social media marketing experience with promoting content through use of social networks, social bookmarking tools, and search engine optimization

  • Over 10 years experience building and maintaining computer systems, and troubleshooting electronics

  • Avid writer, proofreader, blogger and internet researcher

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Ross Computers, LLC
Webmaster/Design Director

2000 - 2003
Ledyard, CT
Designed and maintained portfolio of websites; Oversaw marketing of company website; Maintained networks for clientele; Increased productivity by researching and recommending purchasing options for day-to-day operations.

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256 Entertainment
Administrative Assistant

2004 - 2007
Plano, TX
Managed day-to-day operations of company; Created brand identity by designing company logo/website/advertisements as well as those of clientele; Troubleshot all internal technical issues/problems; Successfully gathered and organized company information to develop business plan, helping acquire $100,000 SBA loan.

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Profy.com, Inc.
Blogger/Editor

July 2007 - April 2008
Work-at-Home
Collaborated with a team of bloggers and editors to both develop ideas and write stories on a daily basis related to the site's topic of Web 2.0 and Internet business; Effectively increased traffic to content using keywords and social media tools.

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Demand Studios
Writer

July 2009 - Present
Work-at-Home
Create original content for a variety of high-traffic web sites in the Demand Media portfolio.

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Sticviews.com
Marketing Manager

April 2010 - Present
Plano, TX
Actively promote website through online/social media efforts; Develop best practices to maximize traffic and generate leads; Write documentation for various procedures concerning all aspects of the company.

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AWARDS AND HONORS
Dean's List, CCCCD - 2006-2007

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