Zachary Folk Web Design
Zachary Folk
10315 Wallingford Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
425-296-7897
zacharyfolk@gmail.com
www.zacharydesigns.com
Professional Summary

A strong foundation in photography, web development, graphic design, and computer applications which is complemented by experience with various marketing strategies, business operations, and obtaining results through collaborations and teamwork. My focus is to create compelling content and user interfaces that are original, simple, productive, and comfortable to use.

A track record of seeking out freelance projects, learning new technologies, and being selected from a large pool of candidates for positions of responsibility. My diverse background includes significant experience as a project coordinator and team leader and I bring a holistic apporach to all projects.

Technical Skills
  • Programming languages
    • XHTML
    • CSS
    • Javascript
    • PHP
  • Software
    • Wordpress
    • Photoshop CS 3
    • Flash
    • Acrobat
    • Illustrator
Strengths
  • Creativity
  • Client relations
  • Writing clean valid code
  • Original designs
  • 7 + years of professional experience
  • CSS Frameworks
  • Fast learner
  • Strong work ethic
  • Patient teacher
  • Enjoys collaborations
  • I love what I do !
Background
Zumiez.com
Web Developer and Designer
June 2009 - Present

Lead front end developer and designer for Zumiez.com website. Responsible for creating most of the site content including banners, user interface, javascript applications, mail signup and preference centers as well as designing and coding the html weekly email campaign. I worked mainly using CSS/XHTML, Flash/Actionscript 3.0, javaScript/jQuery, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
zumiez.com


Zachary Designs
Freelance Web Developer and Designer
2006 - Present

Freelance experience as a web designer and succesful job completion of a variety of projects. I managed every aspect of web site creation including the hosting, developing with PHP, Javascript, and XHTML and design with Photoshop and CSS. Business is operated on the philosophy of making the web a more beautiful and consistent environment.


University of Washington
Crew Leader / Field Biologist
Summers 2004 - 2006

In charge of training and supervising groups of up to fourteen interns for field studies and data collection. Responsible for organization, safety and maintaining positive morale among the team.


Folk Photography
Freelance Photographer
2002 - Present

Freelance photographer working for both private and corporate commisions consisting of portrait, event, and stock photography. I managed every aspect of the business including marketing, securing clients, and succesful completion of the work. Customer satisfaction is a primary philosophy of the business. A portfolio of my past work can be viewed at the website folkphotography.com

Partial Client List
  • ADP - Automatic Data Processing
  • Broderbund Software
  • Chase Bank
  • Cushman and Wakefield
  • Downtown Dog Lounge
  • Iverson Genetics
  • Key Bank
  • Sunmark Design
  • Thrive by Five
  • Tonglen Healing Arts
  • Workman Publishing
  • Yapta.com

Silversand Photography
Portrait Photographer
1999 - 2002

Organized and conducted portrait session in thousands of different client homes. I worked independently and had to adapt and problem solve in a great range of situations. Customer relations, sales, and satisfaction were critical components of the work.

Education
University of Montana - Missoula, Montana
1992-1996
B.S. - Wildlife Biology
B.A. - Anthropology
 

Zachary Folk

425.296.7897