Christopher
J.Reilley
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Eleven years graphic design
experience in both electronic and print media strong organizational and
time-management skills ability to learn quickly and work efficiently under
tight deadlines great communication skills ability to work
well in teams command of most design-oriented applications for the Macintosh familiarity with PC and UNIX environments illustration photography basketball
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I was one of the first designers for
the Web. I was one of two designers who worked on the Global Network Navigator (GNN),
the first commercial Web site, I began online design early in 1993. Since then, I've
remained active and visible in the online publishing world. My specialties currently
include:
complete site planning and organization
interface and navigational systems
identity design; creating a site's "look & feel"
web graphics production, with a particular interest in minimizing download
times
keeping current with emerging technologies
strong knowledge of HTML & familiarity with Javascript solutions
Bluecar.com
This is a electronic magazine that publishes unique articles about the Boston area.
Each article is embellished by an original photographic collage. The collage in some
instances is animated using java or gif animation.
New Design
for Youth Development
This is a non-profit organization focusing on youth and community. The website is
a supplement to the quarterly magazine. The goal is to increase awareness of the
organization as well as accessibility to information.
Synthesis Architects
This site is currently in development. The site confirms there commitment to utilize
technology to further their marketing strategy and provide customer service not possible
before the advent of the web.
Global Network
Navigator (GNN)
This magazine and information service published by O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
was later bought by America Online. It is no longer in publication.
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My skills include:
technical illustration and informational graphics
logo and identity development
knowledge of the printing process, including 4-color production management
desktop publishing skills
familiarity with traditional typesetting and mechanical production
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Freelance designer (1991
to present)
electronic
and print media
Clients include New Designs for Youth Development, BlueCar.com, Synthesis architects.
I have also created identification packages for several start-up companies; The Internet
Company, Electronic Newsstand, and CENTnet.
O'Reilly &
Associates, Inc. (Dec.
1989 - June 1997)
Senior Technical Illustrator and Information Designer
O'Reilly & Associates is a publisher of internet and technical books. I was hired
initially as a technical illustrator. As O'Reilly became more involved in the internet
my responsibilities grew to include electronic media. I was one of two designers
to work on the Global Network Navigator (GNN). With its premier issue published early
in 1993, GNN was the first commercial site on the Web.
O'Brien &
Associates, Inc.; Technical Illustration and Drafting
(Apr. 1985 - Sep.1989)
Responsible for all aspects of production; drafting for working drawings, technical
illustration and informational graphics for engineering reports.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, May 1987
Bachelor Building Science
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