Web Designer | Graphic Artist | Translator
1744 Lamont Street NW, #1
Washington DC 20010
USA
Home: 202.462.7455
Office: 202.973.1005
Cell: 202.390.7375
E-mail: susana_echeverria@hotmail.com
Website: http://andeancloset.com
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Experience
Web Designer - Webmaster - E.publications Specialist
NCLRC | Washington DC,USA | Present
- Successfully redesigned the organization's website from scratch, to attract more visitors and facilitate navigation in the site
- Redesigned the entire monthly e-newsletter using templates and a consistent look
- Programmed an online survey to obtain feedback from newsletter recipients
- Programmed an e-mail form to facilitate users' feedback
- Responsible for the publication of the monthly newsletter
- Responsible for maintaining the existing website (fixing broken links, updating content, adding features and more)
- Research and/or create illustrations, buttons and other graphics as needed
- Responsible for modifying, retouching and optimizing photographs used in website
Computer-based Training Coordinator
University Research Co. | Mariland,USA | Oct. 2002 - Jun. 2005
- Coordinated the creation of computer based training material for health care professionals
- Designed and improved the layout for the training material (CD-Rom)
- Oversaw communications with technical advisors, programmers, doctors and designers
- Edited and reviewed materials to insure language accuracy (English and Spanish)
- Kept an inventory and organized all the relevant material (photographs and related documents)
- Researched pictures and documents relevant to the CD-Rom subject
Spanish and French Instructor
Linguakids INC. | Connecticut, USA | Oct. 2001 - Feb. 2002
- Taught Spanish and French to elementary-school children
- Designed textbooks and improved existing curriculum
Development Assistant, Graphic Artist, Translator
The Family Center | New York, USA | Nov. 2000 - Oct. 2001
- Designed brochures and newsletters for outreach
- Created PowerPoint presentations, flyers, invitations and other graphic material
- Translated brochures and other published material (English into Spanish)
- Implemented and maintained the Development Material Inventory
Free-lance Translator and Interpreter
Self Employed | Quito, Ecuador | Jan. 1997 - Aug. 2000
- Worked on technical and non-technical language translations from English and French into Spanish
- Completed a variety of projects for the non-profit, education, tourism and manufacturing industries
- Served as a guide and interpreter for foreign visitors
Arts Officer
The British Council | Quito, Ecuador | Mar. 1998 - Dec. 1998
- Oversaw affairs of the Arts and Cultural Department
- Coordinated the creation of all printed material (posters, brochures, newsletters, etc.)
- Organized touring events, arts and film exhibitions, concerts and press conferences
- Managed the annual budget and organized fundraising activities
- Coordinated the leadership of the National Arts Team
- Managed the department's donor database
International Import / Export Control Coordinator
Bureau Veritas | Quito, Ecuador | Mar.1996 - Jan.1997
- Managed liaisons between the Ecuadorian office and inspection offices abroad
- Successfully handled, processed and solved client complaints
- Ensured the quality and accuracy of the alien-inspection report