Resume

Sara

Epstein
Certified Graphic & Web Designer
Project and E-commerce Sales Manager

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Phone: 313-777-6006

Email: sara@superstaruniverse.com

Location: Westland, Michigan

Portfolio: https://superstaruniverse.com

LinkedIn: in/superstaruniverse

Profile

Certified Web Professional with extensive knowledge in Multimedia Design, strong communication and over 18 Years of Experience. Highly artistic, versatile, and focused. Passionate about building innovative Web technologies helping people and projects succeed. Accustomed to deadlines and multiple projects. Seeking full, part-time, or contract positions and/or remote opportunities to benefit enterprise business endeavors.

Education

ITT Technical Institute: Wyoming, Michigan – 2010

Bachelor of Science Technical Project Management
Associate of Science Multimedia Web Design

GPA: 3.5

Expertise and Skills

Multimedia Animation and Editing
Web Design and Graphic Design, UI/UX Design
Logos, Publications, Web Graphics, Business Cards
Technical Project Management (PMBOK)
E-Commerce Retail Sales and Social Media Management
Responsive Mobility Focused Web Design
CMS, CRM, E-commerce Systems
Drupal, WordPress, Magento, BigCommerce
Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) Customization
Scrum and Agile Software Project Development
Brand Development and Website Traffic Growth
Business or Project Analysis and Development
SEO, Google Analytics, Marketing, and Advertising
Developer Toolkits: Google, Firebug
Adobe Cloud, Adobe XD, Adobe Master Collection CS6
DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects
Wireframes, Mockups, Converting PSDs
Consulting, Communication, Business Analysis, Project Analysis
Troubleshooting, Tech Support, and Problem Solving

Awards and Certifications

Certified Web Professional – 2010
National Technical Honor Society – 2010
Michigan State SkillsUSA Web Design Gold – 2010
USA National SkillsUSA Web Design Bronze – 2010

Professional Experience

Founder, CEO, CFO, Creative Director Superstar Universe, LLC
Westland, Michigan: May 2003 – Present

Assist in Driving Conversion Rates up Over 5%
Help Surge Traffic Growth over 10%
Design, Develop, Administer Web Site User Interfaces for Customized Off the Shelf (COTS) Content Management and E-Commerce Systems (CMS) or CRM
Utilization of Web Technologies with Programming Languages HTML5, XML, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, SQL, Bootstrap, ASP.NET, ActionScript, AJAX, JSON, REST based APIs
Creating and Configuring Custom Web Applications, Custom Module Development, Theme or Template Design for Applications like Volusion, WordPress, Drupal, UberCart, Blogger, Shopify, Magento, and Wix
Graphic Design of Logos, Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Mass Mailings, Newsletters, Publications, and Web Sites with Adobe Creative Cloud and CS6
Create, Program, and Write High-Impact User-Centered Websites with Robust Visual Content Maximizing User Experience with Mobility Focused Web Development and Responsive Design

Retail Store and Marketing Manager Flash Light Alley, LLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan: January 2016 – October 2016

Cultivating Excellent Client Relationships for Profitability Growth Managing Interactions with Current and Potential Customers Converting Leads into Opportunities
Training and Scheduling of Staff
Presentation of Store and Advertising Displays
Photography; Well Lighted Professional Photos of Products for Promotions and E-Commerce Sales
Maintained Inventory and Product Management, Including Ordering, Receiving, Price Changes, Sales, and Returns
Directed Retail Sales, Created Policies and Marketing Programs to Increase Foot Traffic and E-Store Sales

Configuration Business Analyst Agate Software, Inc.
Okemos, Michigan: October 2010 – May 2011

Developed and Configured Federal and State Government Funding Grant Management Web Applications
Technical Training, Customer Service, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Help Desk Support, Problem Solving, Analysis, Resolution of Technical Issues