Resume	Last update:
Full Legal Name	Vladimir Kuzin
Contact	(843) 813-7863
Email	vladimir.kuzin@gmail.com
Current Location	Charleston, SC
Relocation	Yes (Eastern Cost is preferred)
Availability to start	1-2 weeks
Visa Status	GC
Last 4 digits SSN	2132
Total Years of IT Experience	17
Experience working in US	8
Education	Associate Degree: Information Systems Specialist (2016) Certificate: Internet Programming (2015) Certificate: Databases / SQL (2014) Certificate: Microcomputer Business Applications (2013) Certificate: German Studies (2001) Bachelor: Economics (1999)
Date of Birth:	28th of February
Skype id	vladimir.kuzin
LinkedIn Profile	https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkuzin
Last Freelance Projects	Web Developer / Web Designer at Colors of the Dream Photography (Charleston, SC) ended: Sept 2016
Last Projects	Web Developer / Visual Designer / UI Developer at Motorola Solutions Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) ended: March 2016 Web Developer / Visual Designer / UI Developer at Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) ended: Dec 2016

Career Target

Web Development / Front End /UI /& Web Design / Visual Design.  I am energetic and committed person that has a passion for web design, web development/ front-end design, and graphic design. I am always willing to learn and help others and use resources to learn and find answers to solve problems.

Education (VladimirKuzin.com/education/)

● Associate Degree (Information Systems Specialist)
Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC), 2015
● Internet Programming Certificate
Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC), 2015
● Database Certificate
Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC), 2015
● Microcomputer Business Applications Certificate
Trident Technical College (Charleston, SC), 2014
● German Studies Certificate
Goethe Institute, 2004
● Bachelor Degree in Economics
Moscow State University of International Relations, 1999

Experience

● Over 17 years of experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere) for illustration, graphic design, web design & web development.
● Over 15 years of experience HTML (HTML 5); CSS (CSS 3);
● Over 11 years of experience in CMS (WordPress, Joomla);
● Over 7 years of experience in PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL, MySQL;
● Deep knowledge of Good Design Principles;
● Develop Responsive Web Applications including Mobile versions of a website;
● SEO, social networking, search engine marketing;
● Experience with custom applications or e-commerce development;
● Experience working in a corporate IT environment;
● Over 7 years of UX experience;
● Experience with API integration;
● PC ● Mac

Work Experience

I have over 15 year of experience in Web design and about 15 years in graphic design.

Web Designer / Web Developer / SEO
Charleston Machine Works Inc., (Charleston, SC )

http://cmwattachments.com
http://excavator-thumbs.com/
http://rpoints.us
http://charlestonmachinery.com
http://excavatorgrapples.com
http://cmwscreeners.com

sept 2012 – present time
● Oversee and design for publications/communication pieces with regard to design and graphic identity using Adobe CS Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash.
● Redevelop 2nd version of website
● Test the site in different browsers and debugging any issue that arises
● Update and make changes to the visual design and CSS
● Utilize website and all social media tools to network market strategy
● Execute all designs virtually with social media, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, CMS, jQuery.
● Implemented various SEO strategies across a number of company websites.
● Created and designed various websites, providing several samples and suggestions for their review and approval.

Web Master/ Web Developer & Programmer / Graphic Designer
Saints Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Christian Church (Summerville, SC)

http://OrthodoxSummerville.com
june 2011 – aug 2012
● Redevelop 2nd version of website
● Test the site in different browsers and debugging any issue that arises
● Update and make changes to the visual design and CSS

Web / Graphic Designer  / SEO
Kensington Development Group (real estate company in North Cyprus)

http://villakipr.com
feb 2010– sept 2011
• Oversee and design for all publications/communication pieces with regard to design and graphic identity using Adobe CS Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Utilize website and all social media tools to network market strategy
• Execute all designs virtually with social media, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, CMS.

Web / Graphic Designer /Web Producer
ILF Production (advertising company)
Moscow, Russia

http://railf.ru/production/internet-assistance/

jan 2009 – feb 2010
● Planned and coordinated site improvements and the application of new features with the publisher and development team.
● Worked with the editors on implementing the production style and formatting of the daily news as well as the weekly magazine content.
● Created special sections and advertorials for in-depth coverage on related topics on the site.
● Conducted regular analysis of the site traffic trends and prepared in depth reporting on those trends and findings for the sales and editorial teams.
● Designed, maintained and produced the Company Event website.
● Implemented various SEO strategies across a number of company websites.
● Created and designed various websites, providing several samples and suggestions for their review and approval.
● Conducted office meetings and conference calls with clients to discuss and evaluate the possibilities of web solutions to further assist in their business’s exposure on the Internet.
● Worked closely with the sales department in creating a project plan that would meet all client’s project requirements, needs and timelines.
● Supervised the design team’s work on new and assigned projects.
● Provided regular guidance and consultation to the project team on ways to complete projects effectively and efficiently to exceed the clients’ project expectations.
● Monitored and maintained clients’ websites and continuously tracked possible keywords to be used or added for further search engine optimization campaigns

Web / Graphic Designer /Web Producer
INCOM Real Estate Company
Moscow, Russia

http://7632908.ru

feb 2008 – dec 2008
june 2011 – oct 2011
● Created, designed and maintained the company website and updated information on a regular basis with new web pages and content as needed.
● Created and designed the company catalog and newsletters, including the design of all images, layout and final production.
● Designed all packaging for new products, including labels and bags, and modified the existing packaging terms of design, efficiency and cost.
● Worked with the Sales Department Head to help implement new marketing strategies.
● Applied search engine optimization techniques as well as the purchase of Google AdWords to assist in the company website exposure.
Web / Graphic Designer /Web Producer
TuchkovoCounty Administration
Tuchkovo, Russia

http://tuchkovo-gorod.ru

may 2007 – jan 2009

● Created, designed and maintained the administration’s website and updated information on a regular basis with new web pages and content as needed.
● Created and designed the company catalog and newsletters, including the design of all images, layout, drawing and final production.
● Supervised the design team’s work on new and assigned projects.

Web / Graphic Designer
Business Center Akademicheskiy
Moscow, Russia

http://akademarenda.ru

oct 2005 – mar 2007

● Created and designed various websites, providing several samples and suggestions for their review and approval.
● Test the site in different browsers and debugging any issue that arises.
● Update and make changes to the visual design and CSS.

Web Master/ Web Developer & Programmer / Graphic Designer
Zeeline Real Estate
Moscow, Russia

http://z-n-v.ru

http://nikapli.net

http://landshaft.org

apr 2004 – oct 2005
● Design and code several websites on real estate, landscaping, constructing, water proofing etc.

Web / Graphic Designer / Web Producer
State Duma Deputy Viktor Pokhmelkin
Moscow, Russia

http://pokhmelkin.ru

http://autorus.ru/

may 2003 – jun 2004

● Redevelop 2nd version of website
● Test the site in different browsers and debugging any issue that arises
● Update and make changes to the visual design and CSS
● Design and print commercial billboards