Sam Salima

Expert Proficiency in Adobe’s Creative Suite 4 (CS4) including Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects, Fireworks, and Freehand.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Expression Blend including WPF, Silverlight, and XAML graphic development
Experienced in all aspects of design including print, web, multimedia, and user interface design.
Able to interface with marketing and executive professionals for creating the best possible graphic solutions for promotions, advertisements, and branding initiatives.
Formal education in business administration including marketing, finance, accounting, project management, and E-business.
Well developed knowledge of design aesthetics and color composition.
Strong knowledge for producing effective interactive learning and marketing materials such as flash demonstrations, animation, and e-learning.
Accomplished art directing capabilities with a very strong eye for appealing visual communication.
Skilled in organizing and coordinating promotional events and trade show appearances.
Proven methodologies and techniques for increasing art production efficiency.
Able to manage and facilitate design projects from concept to deliverable.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Able to follow specific instructions and capable of absorbing and retaining intense training.
Great communication and interpersonal skills with team leadership qualities.
Able to work efficiently on Microsoft and Mac platforms.

inData Corporation, Gilber, AZ | January 2003 - Present

Completely re-designed the User Interface for DepoView software, a video deposition and synchronized text viewing software tool.
Designed the User Interface for TrialDirector, the award winning trial presentation software.
Collaborated with the inData Vice President of Marketing to re-brand the company.
Helped drive sales and revenue up by supplementing promotions and advertisements through various visual communication solutions.
Implemented new design and style guides for all new print collateral and marketing material development.
Strengthened the professional appearance of the leading trial presentation software by re-designing the user interface and its corresponding elements.
Created and developed all signage and visual displays for a $40,000 trade show booth that appeared in Legal Tech New York 2004.
Developed effective visual appeal and branding, from concept to packaging, for the organizations newest software product.

Knowledgenet Inc., Scottsdale, AZ | April 2000 - January 2003

Led team of six designers in creation of custom award winning e-learning materials for large corporations such as Cisco, Intel, Microsoft, and EMC.
Increased productivity by playing an intricate role in the outsourcing of multiple production graphics to contractors in India.
Tracked the work flow and production of all integrated multimedia into team e-learning projects.
Created standards and guidelines used for all graphic production styles and techniques.
Worked closely with Instructional designers to storyboard and create visual descriptions for the IT industry’s primary online training supplier.

Self Employed, Mesa, AZ | June 1997 - April 2000

Consulted and designed new brand identities for various local small businesses.
Custom Graphics for small to mid-size organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Free Lance Clientele:

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ | 2003 - 2005

Undergraduate program including Marketing, Statistical Analysis, Project Management, Macro/Microeconomics, Business Law, Managerial Finance, Accounting, E-business and Management information systems.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii / Mesa Community College - Laie, HI / Mesa, AZ | 1997 - 2000

Fine arts curriculum in Multi-media and Graphic Design, with additional courses in Japanese and Visual Communication.

Mountain View High School - Mesa, AZ | 1990 - 1994

Boy Scouts of America Leader/Volunteer for Troop 314. Church youth advisor. Graphic design tutoring for high school students.