Debra St. John (415) 225-3890
Many years experience in Photography, Web Production and Project Management with key strengths in managing large multi-faceted projects from planning, sourcing, budgeting and approval through implementation, quality control and ongoing management. Possess excellent organizational skills. Proven ability to produce both in a deadline driven, collaborative, team-oriented environment and working independently.
Photography, Web Design and Production, Project Management, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Customer Relations, Retail Sales, User Testing, Customer Service, Color Correction, Quality Control.
THE GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, Bay Area, CA 10/07-2/10
Web Designer, Web Developer. Initially contracted to assist with site migration to Drupal content management system. Collaborated as part of a team responsible for site updates, new web feature development, Drupal CMS upgrade implementation, metrics analysis and user testing. Project managed key content packages, created Power Point presentations and banner ads, designed art assets, assisted in management of online store, built weekly html e-newsletter, compressed and deployed video for web, created iTunes U store (including design, build-out, publication workflow and staff training). Delivered print projects that included swag design, company media kit, magazine ads and trade-show brochures.
DEBRA ST. JOHN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES, Bay Area, CA 1/95-present
Freelance Photographer, Graphic and Web Designer. Collaborate with a variety of clients to produce photography, graphic design and websites by determined deadlines, to specifications and within allotted budgets. Manage client relationships and all facets of business, including coordination of planning meetings, developing bids and estimates, project management, post-production and billing. Clients have included: Williams-Sonoma, Dwell Magazine, Tivo, Norcent Technologies, Curve Magazine and CEM (Cultural and Educational Media) Productions.
CHOW MAGAZINE, San Francisco, CA 1/06-5/06
Photo Editor. Managed photo shoots for this national food magazine, assigned and edited all photography for print and web, hired and supervised photographers, collaborated with editors on props and casting, hired stylists, managed budgets, billing and invoicing administration. Set up photography database system.
CURVE MAGAZINE, San Francisco, CA 10/94-10/03
Photo Editor Procured and edited photographs to accompany articles in national bi-monthly women's magazine. Assigned photographers and illustrators, reviewed photographer portfolios, created photographic content, did print color correction, managed photo assets, stock research and purchase, negotiated usage contracts and tracked artwork throughout production process. Managed designated budget. Participated in press tours and press checks (on press).
Certificate in Internet Technology and Web Design
San Francisco State University, MSP (Multimedia Studies Department)
Studies (2 years) in Graphic Design, UC Berkeley Extension
Bachelor of Arts in Photography San Francisco State University
Associate in Arts - Emphasis in Photography, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California