Leslie Jordan

April 2014 - Current

IT Dept. Manager

Started as graphic designer. Moved to multifaceted role in IT department developing web application for business and IT help desk.

• Converted old paradox database to mySQL database and developed web application to support customers, inventory sales orders, purchase order and many aspects of business.
• Worked with coworker to build out and manage new phone system.
• Assist employees with computer and phone related issues.

PopUp Explorer

May 2002 - Sept 2013

Owner/Operator

Responsible for conceiving, designing, implementing and maintaining a family of RV related web sites including the popular pop-up camper site popupexplorer.com and an online store, PUX Trading Post.

• Design, build and maintain sites.
• Oversee moderators for the various forums.
• Run all aspects of store including processing orders, shipping, receiving and product purchasing.
• Run in house embroidery shop for branded, camping themed and event apparel.
• Publish PopUp Times magazine.

STEP Technology

May 1998 - 2002

Art Director

Supervised creative direction of numerous projects for internal and external clients. Was instrumental in establishing user-centered design principles as part of the company’s design and development best practices.

• Updated STEP’s corporate identity, advertising, and web site ensuring a consistent visual signature for all aspects of company branding.
• Consulted on web design projects to facilitate the smooth transition from a client’s internal creative process to STEP’s engineering process.
• Created recruiting ad champaign that was instrumental in growing the company

GST Internet

July 1996 - May 1998

Interactive Designer/Creative Director

Designed and adapted graphics for use on web sites. Collaborated with department heads to evaluate development criteria and define deliverables for GST web site project. Managed Staff to accomplish department goals.

• Held multifaceted role combining creative and technical skills to build compelling web site and user interface designs.
• Combined content organizational models, navigation schemes, artwork, and branding to create detailed page layouts and templates.

Atlas Telecom

August 1995 - July 1996

Graphic Designer

Marketing department graphic designer in a fast pace highly creative team environment consistently meeting difficult production schedules.

• Designed and implemented slide show presentations for major sales initiatives and trade shows.
• Established the use of animation, video, 3D modeling, and interactive presentations as part of our services offerings.

First Interstate Bank

July 1993 - August 1995

Graphic Designer/Specialist

In-house graphic designer in the forms and printing department. Created electronically distributed forms using JetForm. Designed and produced a variety of forms, ads, brochures, stationary, and other creative projects for local distribution.

• Worked with branch managers, department managers, and other staff to design or modify forms for all branches and departments.
• Established streamlined electronic on-demand forms printing system using a high-speed Xerox printer/copier connected to multiple computers using different operating systems including Mac, PC, and Unix.

The Portland Observer

August 1990 - July 1993

Graphic Designer/Typesetter

Managed all aspects of producing a weekly newspaper while meeting a demanding production schedule. Performed activities including setting type, creating graphs, maps, drawings, advertisements, and typographic elements. Acted as backup for various functions of weekly newspaper.

• Managed a variety of in-house documents and promotional materials.
• Rebranded paper from front to back including new masthead, new section headers, new layouts, standardized headlines, standardized classifieds, and story formats.

Freelance

January 1988 - present

Performed a variety of freelance work for both startup and established companies, including web site development logos, presentation folders, brochures, stationary, and advertisements.

• Shaped marketing strategies relating to print and web.
• Developed online newspaper product for small newspapers which allows for the easy management of issues, stories, banner ads, and classified ads.

Skills

InDesign Illustrator Dreamweaver Photoshop PowerPoint VB Script/ASP

HTML JQuery/JavaScript CSS MySQL/SQL PHP