Guru.com Profile - Kikombe Designworks
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Screen name:Kikombe Designworks
Profile ID:958214
Tagline:E=Creative Minds2
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Country:United States of America
GMT:Central Standard Time
Overview

Category rank:50 in Websites & Ecommerce
Quality score:361.61
Feedback:4.875 stars (12 reviews)
Money (year):$12,726.74
Money (all time):$20,570.74
Min. rate/hour:$57.00
Min. project budget:$299.00
Member since:12 Apr 2008
Last sign In:20 Nov 2009 12:33 PM ET
Quotes submitted:23 in last 30 days
Work onsite:Yes
Experience:11 years
Highest degree:Master's Degree
Software skills:I am highly skilled in using the following (and many more) applications:



- Adobe Illustrator

- Adobe InDesign

- Adobe Photoshop

- Acrobat Professional

- Macromedia Dreamweaver

- Macromedia Fireworks

- Macromedia Flash

- Curious World Maps

- Joomla! (Expert Developer)

- Microsoft Word

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft Powerpoint

- Arc GIS

- Google Sketchup

- Ilance Auction Software

- Point 2 Agent (Real estate site CMS)

- Miva Merchant

- Monster Commerce System

- Network Solutions

- Wordpress



As a full-time web professional, I am ready to use my experience, software, and skills to provide a high quality, edge to your next project!
Additional skills:I will work with you through the process of development to ensure that the product you receive is just what you're looking for.



I have more than 10 years of experience in:



- Designing logos



- Creating and managing highly prominent websites (For all types of business, industries, nonprofit orgnanizations, and the US government).



- Developing brochures, fliers, mailers, and booklets.



- Designing interpretive signs & ads.



- Modernizing and upgrading existing sites (overhaul work).
Subcategories:Web Development
Web Design
Banner Ads & Icons
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Marketing
Industries:Education
Government
Non-Profits & Charities
Professional Services
Retail & Wholesale
Highlights:Hi! I have experience ranging from web development with the nonprofit sector & the US government, to graphically intense interpretive, advertising, and design solutions for business and industry. If it's web or graphic design related, we do it!

We specialize in website overhaul work as well as "from the ground up" web development. I always maintain personal "one-on-one" relationships with our clients to make the process of working with us enjoyable and easy.

Some examples of recent web work:

Kikombe Designworks (our full portfolio): http://www.kikombe.com
Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway: http://www.flattopsbyway.com
Whistler Expeditions: http://www.whistlergeocaching.ca
Network of Change Organization: http://www.networkofchange.org
Pool Care Directory: http://www.poolcaredirectory.com
Blue Sky Guides: http://www.blueskywildernessguides.com
City of Winona MO: http://www.winonamo.com
ALS Justice Now: http://www.alsjusticenow.org
US Forest Service: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver
Smoking River Pow Wow: http://www.smokingriverpowwow.com

High Quality Graphic Design Example (print):

NOC nonprofit brochure [PDF]: http://www.networkofchange.org/downloads/sustaining_gardens_booklet.pdf
Work terms:
I am an extremely flexible person and enjoy working with my clients to develop the best product possible.

Once you decide you want to work with us, your first step is to award your project through Guru. You'll want to contact us to discuss options, and fill us in on exactly what you're looking for beforehand.

We do require full payment to be placed in Guru escrow before beginning any project work. In the case of invoices $500 and under, full payment is due via Guru SafePay Invoicing at the start of the project.

Projects with a total cost of more than $500 can be paid in multiple stages, typically with an invoice of 50% up-front and an escrow for the remaining balance when work is complete.

Throughout the duration of your project, we'll communicate with you constantly to review drafts, test features, and give us the "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" with every aspect of the project. We are available via MSN, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, email, Guru, or phone any time.

There is no substitute for experience. We look forward to showing you how enjoyable and easy it can be to bring your next project into reality!