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SYNOPSIS

I am a highly skilled, multitalented Web and graphic designer seeking a challenging position as a Web Designer / Project Manager for a progressive company. I'm a Self-starter who can work independently looking for variety and well-roundedness in a team-oriented, professional, and fast-paced yet easygoing environment. Ideal environment should allow for flexibility, challenging projects, and room for growth.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, ASP, XML, XSL, XHTML, BBEdit, HomeSite, Dreamweaver, GoLive, FrontPage, Flash, QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Fireworks, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, Multi-Ad Creator, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, VSS, Spider, Raid, Claris Works, FileMaker, Reflections, Mac OS, Windows 95, 98, 2000 & NT

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Kalico Productions, Atlanta, GA
Web Developer / Project Manager. 10/00-Present

  • Design and develop the technical execution and production of web content for multiple Internet and Intranet websites on secure and open networks.
  • Design and deliver an organized layout of graphics, text and logo for the entire web application. Also chose the images, symbols, font, color palette, flow, content, consistency and overall texture that is striking and complimentary to the theme of the product.
  • Developed and designed Front End User Interface projects for online ordering applications.
  • Created paper prototyping, static & dynamic wireframes, HTML mock-ups to create visually appealing and intuitive prototypes
  • Perform Project Management research and market surveys. Recommend and implement web technology to satisfy customer requirements with state-of-the-art web based products such as: HTML, Javascript, JSP, ASP, XHTML, Flash, CSS & DHTML.
  • Conduct user research, analysis and testing on client sites, summarize results, and make recommendations.
  • Designed online Animation and Interactive Websites using Flash
  • Supervise production of marketing material from concept to finished product.
  • Produce various desktop, Internet and commercial art forms for small business concerns including: illustrating brochures; producing cartons and labels; creating magazine layout, develop manuals, flyers, and business cards.
  • Actively develop Graphic Design, look and feel of product, screen layout enhancement, including navigation, ease of use, error handling, human factors and branding.
  • Provide expertise and training custom designed to teach clients in the use of traditional artwork and computer software for desktop, web and professional services.
  • Communicate professional documentation, interface design recommendations, enhancements, and further modifications to clients.
  • Present presentations in front of users and technical and IT management staff.
  • Expertise in designing flow charts, pictorial graphics, mock ups and critique diagrams.
  • Software programs used: Homesite, BBEdit, Dreamweaver, GoLive, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office, and QuarkXPress.

Clients Include: Microsoft, Starbucks Coffee, Insite Magazine, Georgia Department of Education, SBM Homes, O’Neill Communications, Bella Renata Cosmetics, Eye_Gossip.com, Sci-Tech International, Pet Harmony, Macy’s, Gamezoom.com, Bellhollow Dog Training, Dim Sun, Lease Arena, My Building Blocks, Kaiten Systems, Harmony Health Inc., The Management Authority, AM Industries, PowerOn, Dani Weiss Photography, Window Wonders, Bears by Bea, Elf Technology, Promo-seeds, Red Handed, Siemens Energy & Automation, Verity Marketing, Mudfish Seafood Company, Sun Belt Millionaires, Bell South, Psychic-Reading.net, Papa’s Garden, Dial-A-Type, Aaxiom Marketing Group, Search123.com, Corporate Storytelling, Sony Pictures, Miramax Films, Lions Gate Entertainment, Miramax Films, Denis R. Van Boekholt Productions, Homegrocer.com, and University of Washington B’nai B’rith Hillel.

User Insight, Atlanta, GA,
User Interface Designer (Contractor) , 11/07-Present

  • Created wireframe screen mockups & icons using Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks.
  • Developed Prototypes based off of wireframes using HTML, DHTML, CSS and JavaScript for Usability Studies.
  • Collaborated with project managers and UI designers to refine interaction design; keep team informed about information architecture and UI issues.
  • Project activities included client meetings, investigating audience, business, and technical requirements, developed wireframes and visualization concepts, created Studio competitions, wrote documentation, and participated in various levels of Usability Studies.

TopCoder , Glastonbury, CT,
Information Architecht. 05/07-08/07

  • Worked with the creative director and project managers to gather requirements, identify customer and business goals, create wireframes, and define functionality for web applications.
  • Project activities included client meetings, investigating audience, business, and technical requirements, developed wireframes and visualization concepts, created Studio competitions, wrote documentation, and otherwise building the framework for a successful information product.
  • Created proposed website flow charts using Microsoft Visio.
  • Designed website screen mockups using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia Fireworks
  • Developed complete wireframe page diagrams with HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript and wrote functional specs outlining UI goals with an emphasis on simplicity and ease of use.
  • Collaborated with project managers and UI designers to refine interaction design; keep team informed about information architecture and UI issues.

Kudzu.com , Dunwoody, GA,
User Interface Designer. 01/07-03/07

  • Responsible for designing aesthetically pleasing user interface design
  • Produce various design deliverables on schedule
  • Work closely with development team to produce a clean look and feel for a given feature
  • Ensure integrity of the visual appearance of the website and fully develop a superior user experience by prototyping UI pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Produce deliverables associated with user task analysis, usability testing, and the documentation of UI requirements.

Employease , Norcross, GA,
User Interface Developer. 11/05-12/06

  • Responsible for producing aesthetically pleasing user interface design solutions that fulfill stated business requirements and design analysis
  • Produce various design deliverables on schedule
  • Work closely with UI team and assigned development and product strategy resources to ensure cost-to-benefit ratios are sound for design decisions made for a given feature
  • Ensure acceptable "fit and finish" integrity of the visual appearance of the product and fully develop a superior user experience by prototyping UI solutions with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Work with localization team to convert graphics and website from English to Spanish.
  • Produce deliverables associated with user task analysis, usability testing, and the documentation of UI requirements.

Ciber Inc., (State of Georgia Department of Education) Atlanta, GA
Web Developer / Graphic Designer (Contractor), 11/04 – 04/05

  • Design and develop the technical execution and user interface for multiple Internet and Intranet websites for the Georgia Department of Education.
  • Created dynamic wire frames, HTML mock-ups to create visually appealing and intuitive prototypes
  • Actively develop Graphic Design, look and feel of product, screen layout enhancement, including navigation, ease of use, error handling, human factors and site branding.
  • Present presentations in front of users and technical and IT management staff.
  • Expertise in designing flow charts, PowerPoint presentations, graphics and site mock ups
  • Software programs used: Homesite, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Interdev. Received training in IBM Rationale.

Siemens Corporation - Energy & Automation Division, Norcross, GA
Web Master / Graphic Designer (Independent Contractor), 03/03 – 04/04

  • Redesigned and developed corporate website for Energy and Automation Division (front end design, User Interface development and back end coding), adapted later corporate wide throughout all Siemens United States divisions. Developed online materials using HTML, Java Script, JSP, ASP, DHTML, CSS, & Flash. Utilized such programs as Dreamweaver, Homesite, Access, Fireworks, Photoshop, & Illustrator.
  • Collaborated with Backend Developers to create databases, adapting website to backend coding, and addressed various server issues.
  • Updated divisional Intranet site with company information passed on by Business Managers. Created monthly online newsletter that supplied division information to sales agents and vendors.
  • Interfaced with Product & Project Managers on planning web identity for maximum product exposure.
  • Conceived and wrote web and marketing content for both online and print.
  • Developed advertising and marketing materials, including Brochures, Flyers, Trade Show Displays, Training Materials, CD Labels, CD & DVD Cases, Slide Show Presentations, Magazine Ads, Billboard Signs & Corporate Giveaways. Utilized programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Visio, QuarkXPress, PowerPoint.

The Learning Center, Costa Mesa, CA
Web Design Instructor, 11/00 – 8/01

  • Instructed continuing education students in how to create professional web site.
  • Using basic HTML, Java Script, and DHTML the students under my instructions were able to create the beginnings of their online identities.
  • Introduced them to the concepts of creating websites using both hand coding, and WYSWYG programs such as Front Page, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Go Live.

Infopop Corporation, Seattle, WA
Web Master / Graphic Designer. 11/99 - 10/00

  • Developed and updated websites for a leader in Internet bulletin board software using HomeSite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop & Flash.
  • Interacted with marketing and design team to create the feel and style used to guide customers smoothly through professional e-commerce websites.
  • Designed and delivered an organized layout of graphics, text and logo for the entire web application. Chose the images, symbols, font, color palette, flow, content, consistency and overall texture that was striking and complementary to the theme of the product
  • Created full convention, file structure and production for corporate website. Developed full corporate identity for newly formed company (website, logos, business cards, letterhead, and multi-media presentations).
  • Produced original artwork and logos for various online and commercial needs using Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Provided professional documentation, interface design recommendations, enhancements, and further modifications.
  • Provided presentations in front of the users, technical and IT management staff.
  • Tested websites across multiple browsers and various OS platforms.
  • Managed a team of designers, editors and IT developers.
  • Conducted usability research, analysis, testing, and implemented the results into a fuctional web site design.
  • Assisted in integrating custom software with client-based web sites using HTML, JSP, Javascript, , XML, XHTML, XSL, CGI, CSS and DHTML.

Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Graphic Design / Web Production Specialist. 4/98 -11/99

  • Provided production support to Microsoft User Education and Windows 2000 teams.
  • Created and updated graphics using Visio, PhotoShop and Illustrator. Compiled Help files using Spider and HTML Help Workshop.
  • Formatted and designed both print and online documentation using HomeSite, PageMaker and MS Word.
  • Developed and maintained internal website using HomeSite, PhotoShop, and Spider.
  • Established procedures for the Commercial Systems Division’s art department.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of web desigers.

Multiple Zones International, Renton, WA
Associate Product Manager. 5/96-4/98

  • Coordinated all aspects of catalog and magazine advertising production.
  • Negotiated ad placement and design with external vendor partners and internal departments.
  • Designed and assured creation of high quality, error-free advertising that met marketing objectives in timely, cost-effective manner.
  • Worked as member of team that developed corporate on-line store.
  • Designed corporate web site using Photoshop, Illustrator, GoLive Cyber Studio & BBEdit.
  • Managed staff of two graphic designers and one administrative support individual.

Dor L’ Dor, Rockville, MD
Assistant Marketing Director / Graphic Designer. 2/94 - 5/96

  • Developed advertising and marketing materials for a desktop publishing and computer software company. Used Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress to create brochures, flyers, news letters, slide presentations and manuals to help a variety of clients publicize their businesses.
  • Created internal systems to help better stream-line information and communications.
  • Produced the companies web site using Adobe Page Mill and maintained the internal computer network.
  • Worked directly with clients on needs assessments and implementation
  • Oversaw a team of 10 writers, editors and designers.
 

URLs DEVELOPED

NON-VIEWABLE URLsDEVELOPED

 
http://www.kalicopro.com  
http://www.bellarenata.biz  
http://www.precisionhoc.com  
http://www.gadoe.org  
http://www.insiteatlanta.com  
http://www.promoseeds.com  
http://www.buzzyseeds.com  
http://www.scitech-manufacturing.com  
http://www.davidvolk.com  
http://www.sea.siemens.com/automat  
http://www.transparencyedge.com  
http://www.daniweissphotography.com  
http://www.dimsun.com  
http://www.fabersplace.com  
http://www.harmonyhealthinc.com  
http://www.themanagementauthority.com    
http://www.gwwi.org    
http://www.scitech-manufacturing.com    
     
 

EDUCATION

 

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Visual Arts Major: Graphic Art / Computer Art

 
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