Charles Jelinek 1236 W Carmen Ave #1N Chicago, IL 60640 773-561-6626 charlesjelinek@hotmail.com www.cj-jelinek.com Objective To obtain a position as web developer/designer. Experience Aug, 2001-present Orlandi Statuary Chicago, IL Graphic Designer / Web Developer * Developed wholesale web site from concept to completion. Created infrastructure and content based on company identity (www.orlandicollections.com). Responsible for regular maintenance and product updates. * Created new identity and web templates for retail e-commerce site (www.elementsofhome.com). Managed server-side technology for dynamic catalog display and shopping cart functionality. Developed backend database management for product maintenance. Responsible for regular maintenance and product updates. * Produce tabletop photography of products for marketing materials, catalogs, web graphics, and retail stores. * Provide graphic design for marketing collateral including: catalogs; advertisements, postcards, sales rep materials; internal filing and web site graphics. * Represent product lines in trade shows. Also responsible for visual appearance of booth and materials used for shows (including advertising and marketing materials). * Communicate with vendors to ensure outsourced production is completed on time and within budget. * Responsible for design, layout and follow-through of advertisements. Ads have been placed in the Chicago Sun Times, Home Accents Today, Home Lighting & Accessories, Home Décor, and Garden Décor. * Provide materials for sales representatives including: product books, promotional materials, company tote with logo, interactive order form on CD-ROM (which is submitted via the Internet), CD-ROM containing web site and catalogs. Developed dynamic backend system on wholesale web site to keep track of rep information. * Produce sales collateral tailored to potential clients. These materials directly contributed to $500,000 of sales in my first six months of employment, and $1.7 million to date. Oct, 1997-present CJ Jelinek Photographer Chicago, IL Freelance Photographer / Graphic Designer * Design brochures, presentation collateral, websites, and various other materials on a freelance basis. * Photograph for real estate industry, providing images to be used in magazines or listings brochures. Oct, 1997-Aug, 2001 National Photo Service, Inc. Chicago, IL Photographic Technician / Department Supervisor * Produced photographs for high-profile clients in advertising and marketing agencies, ensuring quality of product and extremely fast turnaround times. * Supervised and trained individuals in my department, and managed daily workflow. Also responsible for maintenance and calibration of RA-4 processing equipment. Education 1993-1997 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI B.G.S., Concentration in Photography Software Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Flash, GoLive Web Skills PHP; MySQL; HTML; JavaScript; Web URL's * www.ElementsOfHome.com * www.OrlandiCollections.com * www.wing-and-a-prayer.com * www.edjelinek.com * www.cj-jelinek.com * www.donnaglavan.com * www.emmaus-house.org