About
I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in the Spring of 2013 with a BA in Digital Art and Design. After graduation, I completed additional courses in Game Design and Computer Programming. I am passionate about furthering my education and keeping up with new innovations.
Ever since I was a child, I've been fascinated with computers and art. I grew up in a very creative environment, surrounded by fine artists and musicians. I was introduced to coding when I was a sophomore in high school. I furthered my education during the summers where I obtained a Web Design Certification at Middlesex Community College. My first year of college was spend at Clarkson University where I studied Computer Science. While I was there, I realized that I even though I enjoyed programming, I preferred the more artistic side of the digital industry. I transferred to ECSU and changed my major to Digital Art and Design. While my studies focused on Art, I continued to take Computer Science and Game design courses at ECSU and Manchester Community College and I was even given the Student Web Developer job at ECSU.
Skills
Programming: HTML with a background in Java, VB, C++, Action Script
Computer Repair
WordPress, Squarespace, Wix
Email Marketing - Oracle Responsys
Adobe Creative Cloud
Affinity Photo and Designer
Autodesk: Sketchbook, Maya
3D Modeling: Cinema 4D, Lightwave 3
Job Experience
TicketNetwork
Graphic Design / Email Marketer
2019-present
Graphics Programs: AdobeCC- Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Rush
Managed and maintained image libraries across multiple branding styles
Email Marketing: Maintained multiple accounts and campaigns through Oracle’s Responsys. Converted code from Classic to RPL, designated code debugger,
Fluidline Technology, Chatsworth, CT
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor/Customer Service Consultant, 2016
In charge of ISO 9002 Compliant documentation
Supervise 300+ customers and their related orders
Lilo Social, Hamden, CT
Freelance Graphic Designer, 2017-2018
Illustration and design for social media projects
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT
Student Web Developer, 2013
Recreated website through WordPress, www.easternct.edu
Reduced website due date by 6 month
761 Washington St. L.L.C., Middletown, CT
Freelance Graphic Designer, 2007 - Present
Reduced monthly expenses for on-line advertising by 80%
Develop Website, marketing, and promotion materials
Motivate management to generate new social media and on-line systems
Best Buy, Newington, CT
Sales Associate, 2014-2016
Constant knowledge updates on new technology and products
Recognized by Best Buy management for exceptional performance and exceeding expectations by enhancing the sales and promotions process
Additional Work
@Your Service, Cromwell, CT
Volunteer Assistant, 2014
Computer maintenance and Virus/Malware repairs
Hardware repair
Assisting on more complicated computer issues
Displayed work at the Akus Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University and the Dirt Palace in Providence RI
Contact
Email: zakvajda@gmail.com
Instagram: @CPTNZV
