Ryan Arhart
Email: ryan.arhart@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, After Effects and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of web design principles with HTML and CSS
• Understanding of and experience with InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Soundbooth, Flash, and SharePoint
• Experience with and understanding of JavaScript, ActionScript, PHP, and ASP.Net
• Understanding of and experience with social media strategies/branding
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics and Omniture Web Analytics
• Experience working on marketing campaigns and branding efforts
• Strong knowledge of email marketing best practices and execution
• Experience working with a communications/marketing team
• Ability to think critically and execute creative solutions

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. - Eden Prairie, MN
Web Programmer (Marketing Department): October 2008 - Present
Maintain numerous external and internal company websites as well as keep the company's social media sites on brand. Plan, design, and execute email marketing campaigns, icons, banner ads, landing pages, and company videos. Major projects include launching a new U.S. website, a new Europe website with six different languages, and a new website for the TMC division in Chicago.

Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering - NDSU Research Facility - Fargo, ND
Communications Specialist Apprentice: August 2007 - August 2008 (1 year position)
Served as website manager and designer, launched redesigned CNSE website, produced videos, built and sent e-newsletters, took photos, helped with event planning and execution, wrote news releases, managed dynamic digital signage and gave tours.
Communications Intern - May 2007 - August 2007
Designed posters, created videos, and took photos for various research departments. Also helped create and redesign departmental websites.

The Spectrum - NDSU Newspaper - Fargo, ND
Web Editor - January 2007 - May 2007.
Maintained and updated the website (www.ndsuspectrum.com).
Photographer - January 2005 - May 2007.
Took photos for campus newspaper; specialized in sports photography.

Campus Crusade for Christ - Headquarters - Minneapolis, MN
Media Intern - Summer 2006
Worked with a team to design brochures, edited video, took photos, updated web pages, and wrote material for various conferences and events.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication, Minor in Web Design
Graduation: August 2007. GPA 3.6

• Eagle Scout
• NDSU Dean’s list throughout college career
• 1st place in sports photography for 2006 among universities in North Dakota