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Michal Lara Weinstein
Contact: 917-301-2584
michalliw@gmail.com

Skills:
Quark Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photo Shop, HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Javascript, Flash.

Professional Experience:

mlwdesign.com, New York, January 2003-present
President
Create print ads for newspapers. Design web sites for both e-commerce sites as well as brochure style sites. Specializing in Yahoo! Merchant Sollutions websites. Create graphic design for various businesses and organizations. Design personal invitations for events. Retouch photography.

Goldspeed.com, New York, March 2002-January 2003
Web and Graphics Designer
Design, develop and implement web interfaces, graphics and layouts for site using Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Photoshop. Update and maintain site daily. Responsible for creating all graphical materials, Email campaigns and banners. Write and design the weekly e-newsletter.

Hadassah Woman's Organization, New York, Dec 2000-March 2002
Web Manager
Managed Hadassah's website on a day to day basis. Took care of the daily HTML coding and updates. Designed web graphics using PhotoShop and Illustrator. Designed web animations and advertisements. Worked closely with the marketing department in order to effectively market the site.

Salemglobal Internet, New York, May 2000-Dec 2000
Marketing and Production Coordinator
Assist in the marketing, copy writing and design concepts websites. Develop affiliate relationships. Conduct web research to identify competitors. Collaborate on design and technical projects, take care of HTML coding projects and work on the daily site updates. Promote Salemglobal's online and offline properties through trade shows and special events. Participated in the launching of several websites. Weekly editor of web newsletter.


Yeshiva University, New York, Jan 1999-May 2000
Assistant Director Admissions
Assisted the Director of Admissions in increasing enrollment by interviewing potential candidates, traveling to various schools throughout the country to make presentations, and putting together programs to promote the school. Actively organized and participated in special university events. Counseled potential students in choosing the right program. Helped in the creation of promotional material for the University.

Tahari LTD., New York, May 1997-Jan 1999
Public Relations Coordinator Jan 1998-Jan 1999
Started Tahari LTD's first internal PR department. Managed publicity for both Tahari and Theory. Wrote editorials and press releases for publications. Sent and trafficked samples for magazines, fashion shows, media outlets and celebrities. Assisted fashion press and media representatives with related projects. Creator and editor of the monthly internal newsletter. Secured repeated placements in various media outlets.

Personal Assistant to Mr. Tahari, President and CEO May 1997-March 1998
Managed and directed all business and personal aspects of President. Handled daily corporate issues, confidential matters and special events. Interfaced with staff, both corporate and household. Maintained an excessive schedule with constant coordination. Greeted VIP's on a daily basis. Arranged and organized Mr. Tahari's interviews.

Education:
Stern College for Women, New York B.A in Advertising and Communications. May 1998
Post College classes in computer graphics, web design and communications at School of Visual Arts and Hofstra University.

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