Chadwick Anderson

Chadwick Anderson
(858) 427-0518 • chad@designerChad.info
https://designerChad.info/tfs323
February 13, 2024

I would like to express my interest in the Web Production Specialist position listed on your website. As an accomplished creative web and graphic design professional with 25+ years of hands-on experience in digital/print communications, graphic design, and web development, I am confident in my ability to positively contribute to your team.

I am skilled and seasoned in nearly every aspect of digital design, development, production, and management. Throughout my career I have utilized a variety of applications, technologies (PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, SQL), and software services (WordPress, Postmark, Mailchimp, Basecamp) to deliver professional and polished communications that meet project goals and exceed expectations. I am also well-versed in directing a variety of projects from concept through completion while working independently or collaborating with creative teams.

As an end-to-end content creator and manager, my innate ability to fuse artistic vision with pragmatic and strategic thinking is what sets me apart. I understand the importance of not only creating visually appealing stories and designs, but also ensuring that they resonate with their target audiences and effectively communicate their intended messages.

Some of my most notable accomplishments include a WordPress-based meal delivery service, a novel fundraising social media campaign, and an event booking and business management system for a non-profit organization (on whose Board I sit as Vice President). These experiences, among many others, have honed my ability to turn creative concepts into tangible, impactful results.

I invite you to view my resume and visit my portfolio at https://designerChad.info/tfs323 to experience my demonstrated skills. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications align with your Web Production Specialist position.

Sincerely,

Chadwick Anderson

Chadwick Anderson

San Diego, CA • (858) 427-0518 • chad@designerChad.info • designerChad.info/tfs323

Accomplished web and graphic design professional with 25+ years’ experience producing strategic digital and print assets on a wide variety of platforms for long-term clientele. Seeking to utilize my expertise in content creation, marketing, design, and development to fill a web specialist position. Dedicated creative and analytical thinker aims to help achieve company goals and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Collaborative
  • Adobe CC
  • PHP/JS/CSS/HTML/SQL
  • Adaptability
  • Self-starter
  • Photography
  • Ecommerce / Woo
  • Problem Solving
  • Deadline Oriented
  • CMS / WordPress
  • Web UI / UX

Experience

Web & Graphic Designer | Developer • 2002 – Present
designerChad, San Diego, CA

Fulfilled the responsibilities of a full-service marketing and advertising department for many long-term small business clients by handling all print and digital graphic design creative to meet their sales and marketing objectives. Reliably and accurately managed simultaneous projects and successfully met all deadlines.

  • Collaborated with clients to translate business objectives into effective and impactful web sites.
  • Customized WordPress websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and jQuery.
  • Managed marketing and product content on WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, and others.
  • Conceived and executed email, banner, social, and Google Ads campaigns to meet sales goals.
  • Designed brand identity concepts, logos, brochures, sales kits, ads, and stationery systems.
  • Oversaw offset/digital printing processes for strategic marketing brand collateral.
  • Advised clientele on technology integrations to increase business efficiency and profitability.

    Notable Achievements

  • Executed a full company rebrand that repositioned a long-term client as the vertical market leader.
  • Grew an integrated ecommerce meal delivery service from brand design through delivery logistics.
  • Pioneered a non-profit’s novel online giving campaign that raised thousands for charity.
  • Produced clever advertising campaigns that amplified client’s event bookings and market prominence.
  • Created a highly branded, search optimized WordPress website targeting Google organic ranking and successfully maintained first page search engine results for 10+ years.
  • Advanced a WordPress-based application to streamline the sales proposal creation process that led to a more consistent presentation with fewer errors and faster turnaround.
  • Expanded a long-time radio show’s audience by creating a robust online show archiving system that gave listeners access to thousands of hours of additional content.
  • Integrated a LearnDash LMS online training course into client’s WordPress ecommerce website that expanded their business nationally.

Creative Director • 1997 – 2002
Nuvonix Interactive, San Diego, CA

  • Developed novel, data-driven website experiences that elevated clients’ online visibility twofold.
  • Cultivated compelling brand identities and innovative marketing collateral for small businesses.
  • Integrated emerging technologies and design trends to creatively enhance content presentation.

Community Leadership

Board Member | Vice President • 2019 – Present
Diving For Life, New York, NY

  • Implemented the nonprofit’s transition to ecommerce for event fundraising and donations.
  • Transformed the all-volunteer organization to paperless improving collaboration and cutting costs.
  • Established a web membership system that increased communication, engagement, and continuity.
  • Developed and maintain a highly custom WordPress registration and event management system.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Skills

If I had to characterize my biggest strengths, they would be adaptability and problem solving ability.
I enjoy taking new or unique approaches to solve problems.

Critical Thinking
4.5/5
Adaptability
4/5
Problem Solving
4.5/5
Collaborative
3.5/5
Self Starter
4.5/5
Deadline Oriented
4.5/5
Pragmatic
4.5/5
Illustrator
4.5/5
InDesign
4/5
Lightroom
4/5
Photoshop
3.5/5
Basecamp
4/5

I would never rate anything 5 stars. There is always room for improvement.

WordPress
4.5/5
Web Design UI/UX
4.5/5
HTML/CSS
4.5/5
JS/jQuery
3/5
PHP
4/5
SQL
3/5
WooCommerce
4/5

My Experience