Julie Parenteau
178 Goose Flat Rd Cambridge ME 04923 207.277.5163 julie@mypigsfly.com mypigsfly.com
Freelance web developer and graphic designer with twelve years of experience.
Simmons College, Boston
MA
Major: Graphic Design
Minors: Computer Science & Studio Art
Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, May
2000
View portfolio online at: mypigsfly.com
innovative, motivated, positive, tenacious...and fun!
Freelance Design Work
Various Clients
Nationwide
2000 – Present
Thoroughly enjoying all aspects of collaborating with clients to help their businesses
reach their goals through targeted web design and development, web maintenance,
email marketing, website hosting, creating print collateral and marketing materials,
copywriting, search engine optimization and social media optimization.
Website Developer & Graphic Designer
J Group Advertising
Bangor ME
September 2008 – August 2010
Responsible for honing in on the needs of website clients and then designing and
programming websites based on these needs. Assisting with print design projects
and managing them as needed.
Website Developer & Graphic Designer
Nancy Marshall Communications
Augusta ME
July 2006 – September 2008
Responsible for all incoming web and graphic design projects. Received new web-
site clients, created concepts, proposals and estimates for website and graphic
design projects. Designed and developed numerous
PHP-coded sites which utilized
my
SQL database driven content management systems. Graphic design creation of
brochures, identity packages, press kits, etc. Collaborated with clients, vendors and
co-workers.
Website Developer
Webb Design, Inc.
Taos NM
Sept 2003 – June 2006
Received new website clients, created concepts, proposals and estimates for new
website projects. Designed and developed numerous
PHP-coded sites which
utilized my
SQL database driven content, owner-managed areas and some with Flash
ActionScript components. Sometimes worked with a team; both as team leader and
member. Created print pieces when part of a website project. Also managed the
company's network and other
IT tasks.
Website Designer
WhippleHill Communications
Bedford NH
Nov 2000 – July 2003
Conceptualized and produced overall site layout, navigation, graphics and Flash
components, when applicable, for seventeen websites; assisted in design of several
others. Six sites received national or district awards. Was the main contact in the
design department after the Creative Director.
Web Calendar Administrator
& Consultant
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston MA
March 1999 – August 2000
Responsible for maintaining the calendar on the museum’s internet. Repaired and
reorganized already installed web pages on the museum‘s intranet. Created web
pages and posted memos for departments in the museum. Created the
MFA’s
online handbook and several downloadable screen savers as a consultant.
Design Intern
Books By Design
Cambridge MA
January – May 2000
Designed textbook layouts, graphics for specific chapters, graphs, charts and illustra-
tions. Wrote and checked specs, scanned and re-sized photos, prepared castoffs and
proofread copy were also some of my responsibilities.
Proficient in
HTML, PHP, CSS, mySQL, jQuery, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress. Knowledge of Flash, ActionScript, UNIX, Javascript and
CD-Rom and DVD production.
Advanced painting, drawing, sculpting, woodworking and carving skills.
Enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rock climbing, yoga and gardening.
References available upon request.