Mark Serrano

Self-taught graphic/web designer & entrepreneur.

markserranopro.com · [email protected]

 (573) 673-3895   ·    State Line Road Kansas City, Missouri 66103

Experience

MixtapeMonkey.com

Creator/Owner | April 2011 - Present

  • Managed the day to day content
  • Managed the social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
  • Built a following with over six million users
  • Created relationships with DJs, Producers, Bloggers and Recording Artists
  • Attended shows and helped artists prepare for their performances
  • Designed sellable merchandise and marking/promotional items
  • Presented at various pitch competitions and other public speaking events
  • Created a profit by partnering with advertising platforms like Adsense, Sovrn and Media.net

Web Developer

  • Designed the logo and the website using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Programmed the website using HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL
  • Implemented Javascript and jQuery to the website
  • Reprogrammed the website to be responsive for mobile
  • Created a database and a content management system
  • Created a basic API for the upcoming Mobile App
  • Used SEO techniques to get better rankings on search engines
  • Optimized/compressed files to increase the speed of the website

Freelance Designer

Graphic/Web Design | 2010 - August 2016

  • Designed websites using popular platforms such as Wordpress, Squarespace and Shopify
  • Designed and programmed custom websites from scratch.
  • Designed promotional items such as business card, flyers, brochure and posters
  • Offered a complete start to finish design packages including logo, illustration, brochure, flyer, t-shirt, and website design

TicketBoat.com

Customer Service | August 2016 - May 2017

  • Handled incoming calls from clients on technical issues
  • Matching invoices to tickets before delivering tickets
  • Setting up computers and connecting them into the office's network
  • Auditing the website to find better ways to optimize its content
  • Designing and programming the front end of the new website
  • Introduced new software to the company to increase efficiency in commonly used processes

Skills

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Web Design

I'm proficient with HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL. I also have knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery. I typically use Sublime Text editor to code and can use Adobe Dreamweaver. 

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Graphic Design

I'm familiar Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. I've designed logos, posters, shirts, menus and brochuers. 

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Miscellaneous Skills

I'm comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and their Google counterparts. I also have some knowledge with Adobe After Effects and InDesign.