Perry J. Gorelik
Graphic Designer / Accessibility Specialist
Fulton, MD, USAPerry Gorelik is a graphic designer with 13 years’ experience in print design, web design, and accessibility. He has designed logos, conference programs, annual reports, and promotional materials for a variety of industries. As a graphic designer and the primary accessibility specialist at IMPAQ International, Mr. Gorelik specializes in branding implementation, website front-end development, and Section 508 compliance. Mr. Gorelik is certified as a Web Accessibility Specialist with experience in assessing and remediating accessible documents for federal agencies including the Departments of Energy, Labor, and Health and Human Services.
Work Experience
IMPAQ International
Graphic Designer
IMPAQ International (Affiliate of American Institutes for Research)
PRINT DESIGN
* Design branding, programs, and promotional materials for conferences
* Cover art and layout for annual reports, journals, and newsletters
* Informational posters, rack cards, and data visualization aids
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
* Front-end design, manual coding, and regular maintenance
* Intranet website portal management and content creation
* Lead training seminars on operating CMS and posting online
ACCESSIBILITY
* Accessibility assessment, remediation, and implementation
* PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, HTML, WAI-ARIA
* Voluntary Product Assessment Templates (VPATs)
* Section 508 compliance training sessions
PRINT DESIGN
* Design branding, programs, and promotional materials for conferences
* Cover art and layout for annual reports, journals, and newsletters
* Informational posters, rack cards, and data visualization aids
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
* Front-end design, manual coding, and regular maintenance
* Intranet website portal management and content creation
* Lead training seminars on operating CMS and posting online
ACCESSIBILITY
* Accessibility assessment, remediation, and implementation
* PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, HTML, WAI-ARIA
* Voluntary Product Assessment Templates (VPATs)
* Section 508 compliance training sessions
July 2016
- Present
Columbia, Maryland, United States
CSRA
Web Designer
CSRA (formerly SRA International, now General Dynamics)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC):
* Design and implement website improvements and maintenance
* Website updates to achieve full Section 508 compliance
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC):
* Design and implement website improvements and maintenance
* Website updates to achieve full Section 508 compliance
November 2015
- July 2016
District of Columbia, United States
SRA International
Multimedia Specialist
SRA International (now General Dynamics)
Team Lead for Multimedia Development, CD Production, and 508 Compliance at Government Accountability Office (GAO)
* Ensure GAO reports are fully 508 compliant and accessible
* Design and develop secure stand-alone website for report dissemination
* Assist and instruct staff with publishing software through technical writing and problem solving
Team Lead for Multimedia Development, CD Production, and 508 Compliance at Government Accountability Office (GAO)
* Ensure GAO reports are fully 508 compliant and accessible
* Design and develop secure stand-alone website for report dissemination
* Assist and instruct staff with publishing software through technical writing and problem solving
August 2014
- November 2015
District of Columbia, United States
ClassFive, LLC
Senior Graphic Designer
ClassFive, LLC - Internet Consulting and Business Services
Senior Graphic Designer (2012 to 2014)
Conceive and illustrate intranet applications, information portals, and proposal document graphics. Assist and instruct clients to use the Content Management System (CMS) to author and maintain their website. Manage and supervise organization membership, registration, payments, and submissions.
Graphic Designer (2010 to 2012)
Create and improve branding identity and logo. Design and produce business cards, brochures, promotional materials, letterhead, and multi-functional PDFs. Control and maintain client websites and content.
Front-End Developer (2008 to 2010)
Design and construct client websites with standard Internet elements for multiple purposes and functions. Adapt and restructure client website graphics and content into a private CMS.
Key Achievements
* Maryland Society for Educational Technology - Designed and developed association’s new logo, branding, website, letterhead, and marketing materials.
* Integrated Therapy Services - Designed and created organization’s branding, logos, website, letterhead, business cards, brochures, and PDF packets.
* Crowell & Moring LLP - Reconstructed former and newly redesigned branding and website into new CMS platform. Assisted with website maintenance and training.
Senior Graphic Designer (2012 to 2014)
Conceive and illustrate intranet applications, information portals, and proposal document graphics. Assist and instruct clients to use the Content Management System (CMS) to author and maintain their website. Manage and supervise organization membership, registration, payments, and submissions.
Graphic Designer (2010 to 2012)
Create and improve branding identity and logo. Design and produce business cards, brochures, promotional materials, letterhead, and multi-functional PDFs. Control and maintain client websites and content.
Front-End Developer (2008 to 2010)
Design and construct client websites with standard Internet elements for multiple purposes and functions. Adapt and restructure client website graphics and content into a private CMS.
Key Achievements
* Maryland Society for Educational Technology - Designed and developed association’s new logo, branding, website, letterhead, and marketing materials.
* Integrated Therapy Services - Designed and created organization’s branding, logos, website, letterhead, business cards, brochures, and PDF packets.
* Crowell & Moring LLP - Reconstructed former and newly redesigned branding and website into new CMS platform. Assisted with website maintenance and training.
November 2008
- August 2014
Maryland, United States
Social Technologies
Graphic Designer
Social Technologies - Futures Consulting Firm
Washington, DC - 2007 to 2008
Graphic Designer
Design and produce promotional bookmarks, holiday cards, CD covers, and reports. Design, layout, and produce expedition travel guide, banners, information cards, and PowerPoint presentations. Design and create branding identity and logo for consultation projects.
Key Achievements
* Mars, Inc. - Designed and developed branding, logo, and PowerPoint presentation for client consultation project.
* Social Technologies - Designed layout and style of India Expedition travel guide. Produced guide with vendor assistance.
* Created, produced, and implemented style into multiple media, including full-height posters and flash cards.
Washington, DC - 2007 to 2008
Graphic Designer
Design and produce promotional bookmarks, holiday cards, CD covers, and reports. Design, layout, and produce expedition travel guide, banners, information cards, and PowerPoint presentations. Design and create branding identity and logo for consultation projects.
Key Achievements
* Mars, Inc. - Designed and developed branding, logo, and PowerPoint presentation for client consultation project.
* Social Technologies - Designed layout and style of India Expedition travel guide. Produced guide with vendor assistance.
* Created, produced, and implemented style into multiple media, including full-height posters and flash cards.
October 2007
- September 2008
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Education
University Of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Art Studio
Design Concentration, Honors Citation
September 2003
- May 2007
College Park, Maryland, United States
Languages
English (Native),
French (Conversational),
Skills
508 Compliance,
Accessibility,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Fireworks,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Apple Keynote ,
Apple Numbers,
Apple Pages,
Apple Safari,
Branding,
Brochure Design,
Business Card Design,
CSS,
Desktop Publishing,
DHTML,
Document Publishing,
Drupal,
Google Chrome,
Graphic Design,
HTML,
Internet Design,
Internet Explorer,
JavaScript,
Logo Design,
Mac OS X,
Microsoft Access,
Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Microsoft Publisher,
Microsoft Word,
Mozilla Firefox,
Opera,
Print Design,
Product Design,
Typing,
WEB ACCESSIBILITY,
Web Design,
Website Design,
Windows,
Word Processing,
WordPress,
XHTML,
Web References
I have designed and constructed the following active websites:
https://act-on-eval.impaqint.com
www.ciecinitiative.org
www.its-dts.com
I personally assembled or greatly assisted in the creation of the following websites:
www.crowell.com
www.techserveconference.org
www.racertrust.org
www.amidirect.com
www.campattaway.org (WordPress)
www.healthcentercompliance.com (Drupal)
https://act-on-eval.impaqint.com
www.ciecinitiative.org
www.its-dts.com
I personally assembled or greatly assisted in the creation of the following websites:
www.crowell.com
www.techserveconference.org
www.racertrust.org
www.amidirect.com
www.campattaway.org (WordPress)
www.healthcentercompliance.com (Drupal)
Certifications
* Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), December 2018
* DHS Trusted Tester, March 2021
* DHS Trusted Tester, March 2021