Dillan Thomson

(512) 363 - 6855-dillanthomson.com Diligent professional with an extensive background in media development, advertising, marketing and programming seeking a creative role with a company that values progression, creativity and unconventional perspectives. APTITUDE • Adobe Creative Software • Javascript & PHP ° ° ° ° ° ° ° • Event Planning • Project Management • Proficient in Ap Style • Strong leadership skills • Qualitative/Quantitative Research Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Edge Animate Audition Premiere Pro Dreamweaver • Printmaking • Swift & UI/UX design REPERTOIRE Media Specialist • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance Texas State University of The University Star’s website and products. • Technology Coordinator for the School of Journalism Aug 2015 - Present and Mass Communication. San Marcos, TX • Art direction and support to the multimedia staff. • Server Administration and information technology support. • Managed the advertising department of The University Star. Assisted team in identifying customer needs and developing proposals. • Trained students in producing news stories, videos, digital illustrations, interactive media, web development, content managing and social media marketing. Web Editor The University Star May 2015 - Aug 2015 • 4 mos San Marcos, TX Web Designer • Develop custom websites and programs. •Experienced and efficient with server administration, media lab support and IT services. • Comprehensive experience and coordination with publication work for both print and online. •Proficient in contemporary digital advertising, including but not limited to: The University Star Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 • 4 mos San Marcos, TX • Designed UI & created target market analysis and competitive analysis reports. • Developed wireframes, flowcharts and a scope of work. Feb 2014 - Jul 2014 • 6 mos Austin, TX • Applied my knowledge of Adobe creative software to create enticing graphics for the ASSC’s website, newsletters, posters and advertisements. EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Advertising Minor in Art & Design Texas State University 2011 - 2015 San Marcos, TX ACCOMPLISHMENTS ° Native advertising ° Geo-targeted advertising ° Social media advertising ° Mobile advertising ° Animation/interactive advertising ° Influencer marketing • Dean’s list at Texas State University • Two of my serigraphs were featured in the Flexspace gallery at Texas State University. One of these serigraphs was also displayed at the Bone Black Studio during an event called PrintAustin. and administration. (i.e. creating a corporate identity, increasing brand loyalty and establishing positive brand equity). competitive analysis reports and digital analytic reports. AVOCATIONS • Developed a contemporary website for The University Star, an independent student newspaper for Texas State University. • Developed a search engine for a newspaper with over 20 years of archived digital content indexed and restored. REFERENCES Dr. Judy Oskam Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Texas State University- Bob Bajackson Traveling Soccer • Web content manager for The University Star's WordPress installation. • Developed custom plugins & analytic reports. • Integrated third-party APIs, native advertising and placed ads. • Administrated and maintained servers. • Reviewed and maintained the website's security. • Create and edit media (i.e. graphic illustrations, videos, audio, interactive and motion graphics) for print, Graphic Designer digital products and social platforms. Austin Sports & Social Club Reading 5+ Years working with programming languages Years working with Adobe creative software EXPERIENCE OBJECTIVE • HTML & CSS 5+ 3+ Years working in publications & collegiate marketing Printmaking Senior Lecturer Texas State University- Laura Krantz Director of The University Star, Lecturer Texas State University- Ray Johnson Merchant of Merriment Austin Sports and Social Club- Cindy Royal Professor & Director of MILab Texas State University- For additional references please feel free to contact me.