Rachel Epstein
Past Experience
- Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
1/2012-Present
Web Developer II and Graphic Designer
Responsible for managing the development of web applications, meeting with staff to discuss requests for modifications to existing and new web applications, and analyzing and translating requests from staff into technical specifications. Researches and learns new technologies, software tools and operating system platforms in order to develop requested applications and creating new ways to present information for customers; develops and modifies web applications; and maintains a high level of customer service to the MVA and the community as a whole. Also, designs and implements graphic design works to better enhance both the MVA's extranet and intranet.
- First Army Division East, U.S. Army
6/2009 - 12/2011
Public Affairs Specialist and Web Developer
Serves as the point of contact for all photographic and website inquiries for the company. Uses photography equipment to photograph and document special events for use in military and civilian news media, web-based material, and historical documentation. Uses software to process all photographic work when needed, i.e. retouching, color correction, scratches, processing defects, lighting problems, and digital anomalies. Creates prints or high resolution digital files to the client when asked to provide them. Creates posters, cards, newsletters and other graphic designs utilizing the photographs and other high resolution digital designs created to assist with unit and army wide programs and promotions. In charge of releasing photographs and news articles over different social media websites. Developed and implemented procedures on archiving photos taken for news and historical documentation purposes. Manages web site pages containing newsletters, division information as well as subordinate command information and links to other web sites that were written using XHTML, CSS and HTML. Uses and maintains state-of-the-art digital cameras, scanners, desk printers, poster printers, computers and other high-cost equipment on a daily basis. Assists with the ordering of new equipment and office supplies.
- US Army Arizona Reserves
6/2008 - 6/2009
Public Affairs Specialist
Served as the point of contact for all photographic and public affairs inquiries. Photographed training for news releases and historical purposes. Scrubbed all photographs for any security infractions before released to military and civilian news media. Researched, prepared and distributed news releases on Army personnel and activities. Gathered information for military news programs and publications. Developed ideas for news articles, arranged and conducted interviews, collected information for commercial media use, and wrote news releases, feature articles and editorials. Created layouts for newsletters and assisted with distributing them. In charge of releasing photographs and news over different social media websites. Developed and implemented procedures on archiving photos taken for news and historical documentation purposes.
Associations
Association of the United States Army
Professional Photographers of America
Contact
Baltimore,
United States
Current Specialties
Graphic Design
HTML & CSS
JavaScript
Education
Graduation from the Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Md, 24 April 2009;
Basic HTML, Alexadria, Va., 22 March 2010;
DreamWeaver I, Alexandria, Va., 30 March 2010;
DreamWeaver II, Alexandra, Va., 1 April 2010;
JQuery, Rockville, Md., October 2012
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