Kirsten Jahn

Summary of Qualifications

Computer-Related Experience

Education & Honors

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, Class of 2007
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Arts; Minor in Business Management
Overall GPA: 3.94/4.00
Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, DiGamma Honor Society

Media-Related Work Experience

DMi Partners, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [November 5, 2007-present]
Senior Web Designer

  • Design, implementation, and maintenance of client web sites using XHTML and CSS in an ASP.NET environment
  • Production of banner ads and emailers, as well as in-house creative print materials
  • Accounts worked on: Teleflora, Tastykake, Mitchell & Ness, eCollegeFinder, J.G. Wentworth

Specialty Health Education, Inc., Norristown, Pennsylvania [2002-present]
Freelance Web/Media Designer

  • Designed interactive and comprehensive CD-ROM for the continuing education of anesthesia nurses
  • Redesigned web site by developing a new look and integrating online registration forms
  • Counseled owner on various media questions ranging from digital camera advice to software help

Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia, Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, Pennsylvania [2005-present]
Freelance Web/Media Designer

  • Redesigned web site by developing a new look and reorganizing pertinent information from school's catalog
  • Facilitated ease of student application to school by offering online registration information

Union League Yacht Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [February 2008-present]
Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Redesigned The Burgee, their quarterly informational newsletter, by developing a recognizable, polished look and adding more visual interest to encourage active readership
  • Collaborated with editor to organize information to suit their needs best

American Directory Systems, Malvern, Pennsylvania [September 4, 2007-November 2, 2007]
Graphic Artist

  • Design and layout of in-column and display advertisements for phone directories across the nation
  • Timely fullfillment of client requests
  • Accounts worked on: Walgreens, Budget Truck Rental, Sprint Nextel, Caterpillar, Terminix, TruGreen, Merry Maids

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York
CEEP Grant Employee of Communication Studies Department [2003-2007]

  • Facilitated peers’ learning of media software in school’s video editing & graphics labs
  • Researched projects concerning the digital divide and job opportunities in the digital media field
Events Staff Employee [2005-2007]
  • Operated audio and video equipment in various venues across campus for campus events
  • Facilitated smooth execution of successful events
  • Diagnosed multimedia problems to report for repair

Stand Advertising, Amherst, New York [fall 2006]
Web Programming Intern

  • Implemented client web sites using XHTML, CSS, and PHP
  • Collaborated with creative team on various web site accounts
  • Guided by supervisor in web design best practices

Producers Management Television, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania [summer 2006, December 2006]
Part-time Staffer/Event Coordinator

  • Collaborated on the coordination of television and satellite trucks for national conferences and sporting events
  • Compiled research on various venues and services across the country for on-site video production

Lafayette Hill Studios, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania [summer 2005, December 2005]
Final Cut Pro Video Editor

  • Edited corporate events, bat mitzvahs, and other special events

Campus Media Activities

Canisius College Television (CCTV), Buffalo, New York [2003-2007]
President [2005-2007], Treasurer [2004-2005], Secretary [2003-2005]

  • Technical positions served: producer, director, technical director, camera operator, post production editor, graphic treatment, sound treatment, lighting director
  • Supervised production of following programs: Channel 98 News ’05-‘07, Canisius: Plugged In ‘04-‘06
  • Supervised production of following events: Mr. Canisius Pageant ‘04-‘07, Indiana University Soul Revue ‘04-’05, Canisius Idol ‘04, PRSA Political Debate ‘04
  • Spearheaded movement to broadcast live all home men’s and women’s basketball games
  • Scheduled crew, talent, and equipment for all productions
  • Balanced yearly budget against equipment expenses and repair
  • Designed logo, press passes, and graphic treatments for various productions
  • Publicized station’s weekly news show to campus community
  • Administered over all station production equipment and computer equipment
  • Represented the club at various student body and financial meetings

The Griffin, Buffalo, New York [2004-2007]
Layout Editor [2004-2006]

  • Designed opinion section layout weekly
  • Processed images for use in section
  • Facilitated overall look and design improvements to entire paper Web Designer [2006-2007]
  • Initiated the institution of a WordPress blog system for start of site
  • Updated with articles from weekly printed issue

Canisius College Video Institute, Buffalo, New York [2005-2007]
Producer, Designer, Assistant

  • Produced half-hour documentary for Buffalo Central Terminal Restoration Corporation to aid their efforts to restore train station, scheduled to air on public television fall of 2007
  • Produced informational video for Vive la Casa, a not-for-profit refugee shelter in Buffalo, New York
  • Edited and tweaked final video projects
  • Tutored and assisted students in need of video production and editing help
  • Designed DVD jackets and labels for final packaged product

Volunteerism

Wissahickon High School Robotics Team #341, Ambler, Pennsylvania [June 2003-present]
Assistant Coach, Media & Web

  • Provided video reinforcement annually for Ramp Riot competition event
  • Designed and maintained web site [http://www.team341.com]
  • Guided students in the use of video production equipment and graphic and web design software

Anthracite Railroads Historical Society, Inc., Lansdale, Pennsylvania [1996-present]
Media Advisor

  • Designed and maintained web site [http://www.anthraciterailroads.org]
  • Volunteered at events and conventions

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