Alaina Buzas I'm a Seattle-based graphic designer and web developer with a focus on working together with community organizations I believe in to create change. I thrive on deadlines, have a knack for spinning multiple plates at once, and combine my observant and organized natures to problem-solve in any scenario. I am a midwesterner at heart, and a journalist deep in my bones. Contact alainabuzas.com alaina.buzas@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/alainabuzas/ github.com/alainabuzas Experience Freelance Graphic Designer & Developer Aug 2010 – Present My portfolio includes work on non-profit promotion, wedding invitation suites, websites and more. I believe design is a collaborative effort and I've loved working with clients to create the best product for their audience. Project Manager Sesame Communications | Oct 2015 — March 2017 Client-facing role managing the creation of a new website from sale to launch. Cross-collaborated with other teams to ensure customer satisfaction and high-quality product, including Sales, IT, Customer Service, Social and SEO. Events and Outreach Manager Bureau of Fearless Ideas | Sept 2014 — Oct 2015 Organized events and outreach campaigns announcing our departure from a national organization. Coordinated major fundraisers, as well as community building events. Utilized our website and social media assets as a means of outreach and fundraising. Digital Content Manager Chicago Parent Magazine | Aug 2012 — July 2013 Doubled website views from previous year, and grew social media followings dramatically. Launched a tablet version of the magazine, as well as Pinterest and Instagram accounts, to better connect with readers. Editorial Designer Wednesday Journal, Inc | May 2011 — Aug 2012 On a three-person editorial design team for six weekly papers serving the city and suburbs of Chicago, as well as Chicago Parent Magazine. Art Directed special sections for both the newspapers and magazine. Skills HTML CSS JavaScript jQuery MEAN Stack Ruby on Rails Photoshop Lightroom InDesign Illustrator Education Web Development Immersive General Assembly March 2017 – June 2017 BS Print Journalism Bowling Green State University Grad 2010 Film & Digital Photography Studio Arts College International Aug 2007 – May 2008