About Anna

Hi! My name is Anna Ahearn, and I am a web & graphic designer based in Carmel, Indiana. I am a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics Technology and a minor in Art & Design.

I strive to make my designs creative, striking, and usable. Each of my sites is hand coded and checked against W3C web standards.

When I’m not busy designing and developing websites, you might find me drawing, reading, going to concerts, or playing some video games!

Coursework

Computer Graphics Technology

  • Advanced Web Programming, Development And Data (2009)
  • Contemporary Problems In Applied Computer Graphics (2008)
  • Professional Practices (2008)
  • Digital Video And Audio (2008)
  • Dynamic Content Development I (2008)
  • Principles of Interactive and Dynamic Media (2007)
  • Internship in Computer Graphics Technology (2007)
  • Vector Imaging for Computer Graphics (2007)
  • Multimedia Writing (2007)
  • Introduction to C++ Language Programming (2007)
  • Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics (2006)
  • Introduction to Computer Animation (2006)
  • Human Computer Interface Theory & Design (2006)
  • Geometric Modeling Visualization & Communication (2006)
  • Internet Foundation Technology & Development (2006)
  • Introduction to Computer Graphics Technology (2005)
  • Design Visualization & Communication (2005)
  • Sketch Visualization & Communication (2005)

Art & Design

  • Painting I (2009)
  • Art Appreciation (2009)
  • Drawing II (2008)
  • History of Art Since 1400 (2008)
  • Design I (2007)

Other

  • Introduction To Cognitive Psychology (2009)
  • Management Of Human Resources (2008)
  • Introduction to Market Analysis (2008)
  • Legal Background for Business I (2008)
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2007)
  • Personal Finance (2007)
  • Elementary Statistical Methods (2007)
  • Principles of Persuasion (2007)
  • General Physics (2007)
  • Introduction to Fiction (2006)
  • General Entomology (2006)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (2006)
  • Visual Basic Programming (2006)
  • Principles of Economics (2006)
  • Accelerated First Year Composition (2005)
  • Elementary Psychology (2005)
  • Women in Technology (2005)

Resume

Employment


  • Student Web/Graphic Designer (September 2007-June 2009)
    Engineering Communications Office, Purdue University
    • Updated Purdue Engineering sites
    • Created graphics for Purdue Engineering sites
    • Created various print media for Purdue Engineering promotions & events

  • Webmaster (August 2008-November 2008)
    Adornments
    • Designed & coded new website

  • Graphic Artist (February 2008-April 2008)
    The Founding Collegians
    • Created graphics to appear on a card game
    • Created mock up drawing for a poster

  • Student Desktop Publisher (March 2007-July 2007)
    School Datebooks, West Lafayette, IN
    • Formatted & proofed planner pages using Adobe InDesign

  • Student Associate (August 2006-May 2007)
    University Residences Dining Services, Purdue University
    • Served food to students
    • Assisted with food preparation
    • Performed various cleaning assignments

Education & Activities


  • Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
    • Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Computer Graphics Technology
    • Minor: Art & Design
    • SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques) - web committee member [2007-2008]

  • Forest Hills Northern High School (Grand Rapids, MI)
    • Graduated Cum Laude, June 2005

Programs/Languages Known


  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe After Effects
  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • ActionScript
  • ASP
  • ASP.NET
  • PHP
  • SQL Server & MySQL


References Available Upon Request