Diana HobstetterHELLOMY NAME ISDiana
Resume
Diana HobstetterSeven Blocks Design825 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA [email protected](424) 272- 5767
SEVENBLOCKSDESIGN
Designer / WordPress Specialist / online presence strategist
To design is to solve
human problems by
identifying them and executing the best solution.
~ Ivan Chermayeff
My TOOLBOX
I am passionate about design, WordPress, communication, and empowering people.
Seven Blocks Design 2012-PresentMy current design company focuses on providing online presence solutions to businesses, including creating websites with WordPress and other Content Management Systems, social media implementation, as well as training clients to take control of their online presence.
I take projects from start to finish and beyond: from discovery to design to development to launch to training.
Second Street Design Studio 2002-2011I started my first design business. The focus was HTML sites for small businesses and organizations.
Tech III, Inc. 1997-2001Art Director & Web Designer at tech company. Designed & developed HTML sites and web graphics.
Freelance/Design Companies
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Diana HobstetterSeven Blocks Design825 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA [email protected](424) 272- 5767
SEVENBLOCKSDESIGN
E d u c at i o n & A f f i l i a t i o n s
Recent SeminarsAdobe Live: Illustrator (2014)Google Analytics (2014)WordCamp (2012 & 2013)SoCalUX Camp (2013)Intro to User Experience Design (2013)Moving WordPress (2013)Responsive Design CSS3 & HTML5 (2012)Adobe Creative Now with Adobe’s Terry White (2012)Social Media for Businesses (2013)Photoshop Painting with Jack Davis (2012)Adobe Edge (2012)
Open Studio: Artists Online 1997 Program funded by the National Endowment of the Arts to teach artists and arts organizations to develop websites.
Bowdoin College 1982-1986 BA in Fine Arts. Graduated Cum Laude. Maine. Semester Abroad at Syracuse University, London, England.
LA Web Developers GroupLA User Experience Group
SoCal WordPress Users GroupLA Photoshop Users Group
Design Courses
CollegeProfessional
Affiliations
“Ancora Imparo” (I Am Still Learning)
~ Michelangelo, at age 87 in 1562
WordPress *Web Design *
User Experience *Branding *
Logo Design *Social Media *
Online Strategy *Content Management *
Systems (CMS)_
Keywords
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Diana HobstetterSeven Blocks Design825 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA [email protected](424) 272- 5767
SEVENBLOCKSDESIGN
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS ~ Websites
Makeup ArtistAnnetteLorant.comResponsive WordPress SiteLogo Design2013
BandTheOoks.comResponsive WordPress SiteMusic, Video, Gigs, StoreLogo Design2013
Pilates Studio PilatesOnLaGrange.com
WordPress SiteLogo Design
2014
Musician MrsHobbs.com
WordPress Music SiteMusic, Video, Gigs, Store
Logo Design
Tech CompanySystemsEngine.comResponsive WordPress SiteAnimated Slideshows2013
ContractorGaspersConstruction.com
Responsive WordPress Site
Logo Design
ArtistAmyKaps.com
Responsive WordPress Site
Portfolio & News2013
surf campSurfAcademy.comResponsive WordPress SiteCalendar, Events, News, E-Commerce, Facebook Feed Social Media Wall, MailChimp2013
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Diana HobstetterSeven Blocks Design825 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA [email protected](424) 272- 5767
SEVENBLOCKSDESIGN
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS ~ V a r i o u s
Logo DesignWINGS for HeyDayMediaLogo Design2013
PresentationConnectAnywayPromotional Pitch SheetLogo Design2013
Video “Miniatures #20”
for Naked With Shoes Filmed & Edited
2013
Video “Stool Dancing
After All These Years”for Naked With Shoes
Filmed & Edited 2013
FlyersVarious Music Events Flyers, postcards, emails, social media2009-2013
Selected clients 1997-2011Naked Juice - Their 1st Website
E!Online/Neiman Marcus - Mini-Site KABC-TV (LA) & KGO-TV (SF)
Sweepstakes Promo Sites for :* Lincoln/Dralion* Paris-Las Vegas
* Carl’s Jr.* Mercury Sable
*Chevron/Disney Autopia* Monday Night Live Sports
art collection SteinhardtJudaica.comHTML Site + Database Integration by Richard Grossman/Tech III, Inc. 2012
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Diana HobstetterSeven Blocks Design825 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA [email protected](424) 272- 5767
SEVENBLOCKSDESIGN
Work History & E x p e r i e n c e
Musician 2005-Present Mrs. Hobbs (Singer/Accordionist), Ketchup Soup, The Ooks of Hazzard, Big In Bremen, Free Reed Conspiracy, Dorian Wood’s Difficult Women Choir
Visual Artist 1990-2005 Exhibited at Patricia Correia Gallery, Bobbie Greenfield Gallery, The Brewery, Half A Dozen Rose, and more
Event Organizer 2005-2012 Elementary School Art Program (Reflections)Music events (ranging from 3-17 bands per event)
Non-profit art organization co-founder 1990-1991 FRANCE: Art Cooperative to present concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical performances on a barge on the River Seine, outside of Paris, France.
Arts Administration 1986-1990ENGLAND: Arts Council of Great Britain, The Royal Academy of Arts, Angela Flowers Gallery
Other Experience I am an all-around
creative person who has been involved with
art and design, music and
performance, branding and
marketing, and organizing
events and projects.
I draw from my varied
experience to inform my work with businesses
to develop their brands
and online presences.
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