AdLibz

Liberty Keonilani Peralta

Work Experience

Director of Web Development, Makaha Studios, Wai‘anae, HI, September 2008-Present

Construct Web sites that are easily navigable, visually pleasing, optimized for online search engines, and Web standards compliant. Assist with print design and writing projects as needed.

Creative, Apple Inc., Honolulu, HI, April 2008-Present

Engage, inspire, and foster brand loyalty through personalized, hands-on training sessions, helping customers get the most out of their Macs and other Apple-manufactured consumer electronics. Received formal training at Apple’s corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Special Projects, Olomana Marketing, Honolulu, HI, August 2004-August 2007

Took the lead in writing and editing award-winning videos for Maryknoll School and Waikiki Community Center. Supported a team that redesigned award-winning realty Web site, dramatically increasing its business and web traffic. Demonstrated versatile writing skills for press releases, radio ads, Web sites and videos.

Freelance Writer, Island Scene magazine (Hawaii Medical Service Association), Honolulu, HI, May-September 2004; July-September 2006

Profiled teen sisters battling obesity and Wai’anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.

Writer, Video Producer, Software Trainer, Instructional Designer, Searider Productions, Wai‘anae, HI, June 2003-June 2006

Presented modern youth perspective for Hawai‘i Medical Service Association’s public service, anti-drug campaign. Oversaw production of 15-minute healthcare careers video. Passed on production knowledge to local youths at the program’s summer digital media camp, and designed instruction materials.

Education

Hawai‘i Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, May 2008, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising
- Overall GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
- President’s Scholarship—four-year, full-tuition waiver
- Dean’s List 2004-2008
- Honor societies: Phi Sigma, Lambda Pi Eta, Alpha Chi

Awards

International Association of Business Communicators, Hawai‘i Chapter ‘Ilima Awards 2008
• Award of Excellence (with Olomana Marketing), Waikiki Community Center: Mike Tongg Video
• Award of Merit (with Olomana Marketing), Maryknoll School: Wally Yonamine Video

View extensive lists of awards received for print and video work.

Technical Skills

- Proficient with Mac OS X and Windows XP

- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Final Cut Pro, HTML, CSS, ExpressionEngine, and Wordpress

Leadership Experience

President, Akamai Advertising (American Advertising Federation College Chapter), 2007