Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Detailed Work Experience

Senior Web Interface Designer at Aquent
June 2008 - December 2008
Designed, developed and maintained client web sites for Red Studio. Tasks included creative site design, front-end coding, browser testing, web traffic analysis, email blast design, and some usability testing. Collaborated in a small team environment that includes the creative director, print designer and PHP programmer.

  • Implemented validated xHTML markup, CSS-based layouts and web standards
  • Designed web sites from the ground up as well as code site designs created by others
  • Used JavaScript such as Highslide, JQuery, sIFR to enrich the user experience
  • Experience with Flash video, JumpEye components and Google Map API

Senior Web Interface Designer at The Regence Group
December 2006 - May 2008
Improved the user experience, usability, accessibility and technical infrastructure of myRegence.com, the member portal serving Regence-insured Members.

  • Implemented the use of validated xHTML markup, CSS-based layouts and web standards
  • Used JavaScript such as Moo.FX to enrich the user experience
  • Managed UI tasks on key projects that focus on improving the user experience experiences for members
  • Designed the final look and feel for login/landing pages for the "Join The Conversation" marketing campaign
  • Refined the usability and visual design of the Member registration process
  • Authored new site maps that focus on Member customer service and improved communication by using simple nomenclature

Senior Web Interface Designer at Filter/Talent
June 2006 - October 2006
Streamlined the usability of Pheedo, Inc's web site and applications, enhanced the visual designs for both as well as front-end developed all the work. Also designed several graphical RSS feed ads and a set of industry-specific 'chicklet' icons.

  • Authored key user experience improvements for Pheedo's web-based applications
  • Redesigned both Pheedo's web site and web-based applications in line with their brand
  • Implemented validated xHTML markup, CSS-based layouts and web standards on both properties

Senior Consultant promoted to Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
February 2003 - April 2006
Responsible for a wide variety of graphic design deliverables which included web interface design, information design, illustration, multimedia graphics and advanced HTML production, as a senior member on the Xcelerated Solutions team in the Health Care Division.

    Art directed, designed and developed the new web site for IPIX.com
  • Authored an interactive CD-based training application for the FDA
  • Designed the new web site and various printed materials for Objectvideo.com
  • Implemented 508 compliance measures on web projects to make web sites accessible to people who use screen readers

Senior Web Interface Designer at Lokion Interactive, LLC
February 2001 - January 2003, April 2006 - June 2006
Provided Lokion with creative capabilities during their start-up phase. Responsible for web interface design, web graphics production and HTML development. Worked closely with their development team to deliver complete web site and application solutions.

  • Created a variety of new web site designs for Viking Range Corporation which paved the way for the new site launched in 2006
  • Designed and developed the new marketing web site for The Ramey Agency
  • Designed and developed Lokion's debut web site

Art Director at Plural, Inc.
September 2000 - January 2001
Hired as the first creative team member in Plural's Washington, DC office and grew the creative team from the ground up including the hire of my supervisor, the Creative Director.

  • Designed and developed the web site for Teqcorner.com
  • Proposed user experience improvements for NASDAQ Online
  • Responsible for web graphics production and HTML markup on client sites

Senior Web Interface Designer promoted to Art Director at marchFIRST (USWeb/CKS)
June 1997 - August 2000
Played a significant role as the first design lead in the DC office on client projects such as Air National Guard, National Geographic and the World Economic Forum. Promoted to art director and managed a team of eight designers with varying levels of experience. Oversaw web interface design and HTML production, coordinated design teams on multiple projects and assessed employee performance.

  • Led the design team on client projects for Royal Caribbean, AOL and USAirways
  • Conceived and built one of the first style guide solutions within the organization and used it for several client projects
  • Led the development of the production methodology to assure high quality standards in web interface design, style guide documentation and HTML template deliverables
  • Further expanded the design team's capabilities with high-end computer hardware solutions and design training opportunities

Web Interface Designer at SAVIAR, Inc.
June 1996 - June 1997
Started as a designer in-training. Responsibilities included web interface design, web graphics production and HTML markup. Worked in a collaborative team environment and closely with the art director and project manager. Assisted in gathering client requirements and writing RFP's. Notable clients include Syracuse University and National Geographic.


Skills

Hand coded xHTML, CSS, 508 compliance, JavaScript and PHP. Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, HomeSite, Dreamweaver, Visio and some Flash (basic ActionScript). WordPress deployment and styling. Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication and organizational skills. Competent on PC and Mac platforms. Experience in Java and PHP environments.


Education

Syracuse University, MFA in Art Media Studies in Computer Graphics, May 1996
Rochester Institute of Technology, BFA in Graphic Design, May 1993


Related Interests

Video games, video game advertisements, pop art, graphic design, urban decay, Pontiac automobiles, electronica music, and cartoon animation.


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