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Neil Ruffolo
Chicago, IL
currently: Job hunting
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Work history
Owner
tags:
web design & development
• google adwords
• dotnetnuke
• rss/xml/web 2.0
• sql
• graphic design & art direction
• e-commerce
• asp
• usability engineering
• html/xhtml/css
• streaming video
• html-mp/wap 2.0
• podcasting
• branding & identity
• copy writing and editing
• google analytics
• self starter & result oriented
How would you describe your time at Stargato Enterprises
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Through Stargato Enterprises, Inc. I developed and introduced SignScout Mobile (www.SignScout.com) a wireless web application for the real estate brokerage industry, including product concept, web design, coding, systems integration and configuration. I also provided video podcasting services and an RSS/XML-based method of website promotion which currently delivers over 40,000 monthly visitors to RE/MAX of Northern Illinois broker/agent web portals.... 
Interactive Director
tags:
leadership
• marketing strategy and tactics
• e-commerce
• information architecture
• asp
• html/xhtml/css
• graphic design & art direction
• web design & development
How would you describe your time at Venture Marketing?
Lead design and development on client projects for a 5-person agency, including Websites, interface design/coding and usability engineering. Clients included those in the electronics, software, real estate and education industries.
Area Manager
tags:
customer service
• manage & teach
• digital photography
• schedule appointments
How would you describe your time at CirclePix?
As the west suburban Chicago area manager for CirclePix I was responsible for fulfilling all service orders for digital photography and panoramic imagery for real estate virtual tours. As the local face of the company, I developed a reputation for promptness, professionalism and quality. Responsibilities also included appointment scheduling, post shoot editing and local marketing as well as hiring, training and supervising an assistant photographer....
President
tags:
quark & adobe programs
• graphic design & art direction
• desktop publishing
• web design & development
How would you describe your time at Studio Ruffolo
(S...?
As a freelance graphic artist doing business as Studio Ruffolo I served small- to mid-sized businesses in a variety of industries, including management consulting, new product development, IT services, publishing, software development, trade publishing and financial services. Projects included corporate identity, corporate communications, publication design, packaging, Web development, broadcast e-mail and more....
Adjunct Instructor
tags:
photoshop
• teach computer classes
• illustrator
How would you describe your time at International Academy of De...?
As an adjunct faculty member at IADT, a post-secondary design school, I taught introductory digital imaging courses. Drawing on my professional experience, I was responsible for helping degree-seeking students develop digital imaging skills in preparation for careers in the graphic arts and interactive media....
Vice President, E-Commerce
tags:
branding & identity
• graphic design & art direction
• information architecture
• copy writing and editing
• e-commerce
• web design & development
• leadership
• usability engineering
How would you describe your time at Kudoz.com?
At Kudoz.com (defunct) I was the Web development team leader, coordinating internal resources with an external team from Deloitte Consulting to produce a multi-vendor marketplace portal for corporate awards, gift incentives, embroidered apparel and advertising specialties. In addition, I was personally responsible for designing the company's visual identity, direct mail promotions, advertising and trade show materials. In 2000, my work for Kudoz.com was featured in supplementary online material for Cardean University's Internet User Experience Suite of courses co-developed by famed usability gurus Jakob Nielsen and Don Norman....
Art Director
tags:
web design & development
• quark & adobe programs
• graphic design & art direction
• performance and productivity ...
• leadership
How would you describe your time at Train Reinforce Inspire?
As art director for TRI, a B2B retailer of corporate awards and gifts and performance management consultancy, I lead the in-house creative services team responsible for product development, marketing communications, sales support and publicity. I also spearheaded the company's entry into Internet marketing by developing it's first Web site in 1997. An early adopter of pay-per-click advertising and broadcast email I successfully built an enthusiastic community of human resources professionals and prospective clients. As in-house publicist my efforts resulted in trade editorial coverage, published articles as well as radio and television interviews. I also served as a member of the firm's Office of the President executive management and strategic planning committee....
Art Director
tags:
quark & adobe programs
• graphic design & art direction
How would you describe your time at Marketing & Technology ...?
At Marketing & Technology Group I was responsible for the editorial design, production and digital pre-press for three food industry trade magazines, advertising design and other communication materials.There I became accustomed to a fast-paced production environment and was recognized by the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for infographics excellence. In 1995 I co-authored an editorial supplement educating the food industry about the emerging importance of the Internet and was involved in the company's pioneering foray into trade publishing on the Web....
Education
Commercial Art/Computer Graphics
tags:
desktop publishing
• graphic design & art direction
• photoshop
• illustrator
How would you describe your time at Millikin University?
I was graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, earning a cumulative GPA of 3.93 on a scale of 4.0.
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