Tristan Zimmerman

Tristan Zimmerman ● tristan.zimm@gmail.com

Experienced graphic designer and manager of websites with four years experience creating compelling artwork to promote and advertise events, products, and services. Can communicate well with colleagues and clients to make sure the final posters, flyers, websites, web ads, and videos meet the needs of all involved.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CARREER HIGHLIGHTS

Online and Print Marketing Editor
CBS RADIO, Phoenix ● Nov, 2005 – Sep, 2007

Managed the development of print and digital advertisements to be posted on websites, printed as handbills and posters, and placed in magazines and newspapers. Designed and built specialized web-pages. Also designed and created graphics for major radio station websites and worked side-by-side with the Promotions Director, Program Director, and BDR/Interactive Department.

• Handled a majority of the image and page redesigns, for two format transitions at KZON 101.5.

• Provided skilled assistance on large projects for KOOL 94.5 and KMLE 107.9

• Filmed, edited, and produced video recaps of events for co-workers and clients as well as photographing and filming station guest appearances.

• Handled the designing and sending of email blasts to thousands of listeners for KZON 101.5, KOOL 94.5, and KMLE 107.9.

• Worked with two companies to manage websites using specially designed back-end software.

• Created new web pages using Dreamweaver and designed graphics using The GIMP, Photoshop, Inkscape, and Illustrator.

• Created tile and print advertisements to client and coworker specification.

Webmaster for 101.5 KZON
CBS RADIO, Phoenix AZ ● Apr, 2003 – Nov, 2005

Created and maintained the content and graphics for KZON 101.5’s website in its entirety and reported to the Promotions Director as well as the Program Director.

• Created nearly all of the graphics needed for a site redesign working closely with the several different departments and a third party website hosting company.

• Designed secondary websites in Dreamweaver and designed graphics using The GIMP, Photoshop, Inkscape, and Illustrator to support a sales initiative across all three station’s websites.

• Handled print and online advertisements for all major station events as well as the design and production of ID badges.

• Photographed and video taped station guests making sure that their eventual appearance on the web fit all necessary criteria including logo appearances, clear interaction between station personalities, and capturing any other unique moments.

Promotions Assistant for 101.5 KZON
CBS RADIO, Phoenix AZ ● Nov, 2001 – Apr, 2003

Responsible for maintaining large and small radio station events to promote the station brand and meet face to face with regular and potential new listeners as well as taking are of station vehicles and equipment and meting of prizes to appropriate contestants.

• Worked many large concerts handling large sums of money at ticket purchasing stations.

• Took personal initiative in cleaning out station storage areas and station vehicles.

• Talked and befriended many listeners who were regulars at events as well as regular callers/personalities on the air.

• Made sure all station guests were comfortable and well taken care of.