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Topher Kohan
SUMMARY
Reliable web designer with proven skills in Xhtml, CSS, usability, search engine optimization, and accessibility.
PROFILE
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Well versed in CSS, XHTML, and W3c web standards.
- Specializing in Findability, Usability, and Accessibility
- 3 years experience as independent, freelance web designer and Macintosh technical support.
- 10 years of in the entertainment industry as a lighting designer, and production manager
EXPERIENCE
SEO / Findability Specialist, Theatre Du Reve, Atlanta, GA -- 2007-Present
- Oversaw the SEO of the site from 41st page on Google to Top listing.
- Converted the site from table based code to DIV based code, XHTML Strict W3C compliant
- Increased traffic to site by over 300%
Web Developer, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA— 2005-Present
- Oversaw the conversion of documents to Adobe PDF format.
- Optimization of documents and making the documents Section 508 compliant.
- Executing and running Usability test on sites within the ATSDR web site.
Project Manager, EDMCFoundation.org, Portland, ME -- 2007
- Worked with team and client to see the project through to completion
Contract Designer, Xcelsior Interactive, Atlanta, GA— 2004-2005
- Worked on HTML and PHP coding of projects for multiple clients.
Contract Designer, Project Media, Atlanta, GA — 2003-2004
- Worked on HTML and PHP coding of projects for multiple clients.
Production Manager/Tour Manager, Luma Theater of Light, Las Vegas, NV— 2001-2003
- Acted as liaison between company creative staff and venue technical staff to achieve mutual cooperation.
Production Manager, Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta GA — 1999-2001
- Managed budgets for all productions and created yearly production calendars resulting in all productions coming in under budget, and on time.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA BFA Web Design and Interactive Media Design March 2008
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Eagle Scout
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