Samantha Mach

www.sammimach.com sammi.mach@gmail.com Atlanta, GA 404-786-8239

Objective

To obtain a web design position with a well-established organization that will enable me to use my strong design skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.

educationGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology GraduatedDec2009

B.S.inScience,Technology,andCultureonMediaTrack *DeansList Coursework:MediaStudies,FilmStudies/Production,ComputerScience,GPA:3.2 InteractiveDesign,2D&3DDesign,Drawing,GraphicDesign, GameDesign,ResearchDataAnalysis,ThesisWork,EducationalTechnology, UserExperienceDesign,LiteratureStudies,Psychology,StudioArt Research:focusedthesisworkonfemaleportrayalsincyberpunkanime.AdvisorFoxHarrell,Ph.D. DesignExperience:Photoshop,Illustrator,Fireworks,Incopy,Premiere,Indesign,Dreamweaver, Flash,FinalCutPro,Maya,UnrealGameEngine,Storyboarding Programming/TechnicalExperience:Java,JavaScript,Python,SQL,MicrosoftSuite,CSS,HTML

Work

AonHewittSetUpConfigurationSpecialist

July2010present Responsible for testing the code and debugging issues prior to the code being moved to production. Reviews analysis documents and configures the TBA System to fix a system defect or complete a client request/change. Completes high level testing to ensure no major defects are in the code. Creates and executes test plans (including regression testing) by identifying/creating test participants and performing calculations for expected results. Determines if configuration performs accurately, reflects requirements, and has zero negative impact to existing provisions. Documents defects when actual results do not meet expected results. Analyzes issues/defects and debugs the system when configuration is not producing expected results. Researches issues to determine if source of error is with the test data, test plan, or configuration. Jan2010present Planning and designing flyers and posters for Off-Broadway production, TGWs A Midsummer Nights Dream as well as menus and promotional advertisements for local restaurant Just Pho and More. Designing business cards and posters for local businesses, professionals, and musician Currently working on a project with the International Community School on redesigning their website and integrating a content management system into the site. Summer2009 Worked closely with the development and launch of the new sister site, World Football Insider. Successfully promoted site through social media networks. Designed and created graphics and animated advertisements for ATR and WFI websites. Selected, edited, organized, and published photos for the weekly Olympic newsletter and WFI gallery. Fall2008 Supported the events editor with both Happenings and Arts Agenda listings. Contributed weekly to the See & Do section, a weekly round-up of the citys best events. Wrote briefs and contributed writings to other sections. Proofread, fact checked, and edited briefs and writings using Adobe Incopy.

FreelanceGraphic/WebDesigner

AroundTheRingsGraphicDesignAssistant

CreativeLoafingEvents&ListingsIntern

MtvUDigitalScout
Researched, reviewed, analyzed, and searched for underground websites. Compiled biweekly reports using Microsoft Excel.

Fall2006

OTHER

Languages
Speaks Cantonese; some Spanish and Mandarin.

AwardsandRecognitions
PTSA Scholarship, HOPE Scholarship, MtvU Scholarship, Art Honors Student, National Honors Student

ClubsandActivities
WREK 91.1 College Radio Station, DramaTech Productions, The Sentinel Student Newspaper