Professional Experience

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ProcureStaff,Ltd.

Senior Interface Designer

Mar. 2002 - Present

Defined organizational standards for implementing usability testing within the Software Development Lifecycle.
Created and implemented requirements for user testing including standard processes, hardware requirements, documentation, follow up work and presentation or results.
Worked closely with clients and focus groups to incorporate changes in workflow and design to meet client expectation and experiences.
Created a CSS based branding system to update the application design to reflect client brand guidelines.
Worked closely with Directors, Project Managers and Sales Staff to create and deliver effective sales presentations and marketing materials.
Designed layout and brand identity of overall application including all workflows, navigation and wireframes.
Created object based XHTML and CSS to meet current W3C standards for browser compatibility and validity.
Collaborated with technical managers to create a standard based solution that would eliminate the need to hand code any system related pages.
Created comprehensive style and brand identity guide to document all aspects of the site and the functional role that each play in the overall design of the application.

Paragon Computer Specialists

Senior Designer

Oct. 2001 - Feb. 2002

Maintained HTML, CGI content for all UPS.com asian and european websites.
Coordinated team of 5-6 content developers to effectively move requests from development to production site in a minimal amount of time.
Managed team of 3 designers to create and produced a functional Intranet site for UPS.com.
- Created initial site design, site architecture, page layout, and Flash intro.
- Instructed design team on web usability and site functionality.
- Supervised development of JSP coding.
Created ActionScript to support flash intro.
Worked closely with marketing team to develop and deploy effective advertising banners on UPS.com.

Etensity

Senior Interactive Designer

Jan. 2000 - Aug. 2001

Hand coded HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for several client sites.
Created multiple email campaigns for several clients.
Created branding and identity for several clients, including logo development, site design, letterhead, and online ad campaigns.
Supervised a team of 5+ interactive designers and managed day to day operations of the interactive design department including project scheduling, reporting, and career development.
Worked closely with development teams to ensure proper implementation of site design and related functionality.
Created browser compatibility and website standards guides for the interactive design team to follow when creating code for client sites.
Assisted junior designers in development and training in frontend programming and graphics programs.
Researched and modified various software for use on multiple sites including "live chat" and bulletin board software.
Advised clients and design team on appropriate functionality to use and consider when building their site.
Reviewed junior staff member programming upon completion of assignment to ensure quality and consistence.
Performed and reviewed market research to keep the Interactive Design group up to date using the latest technologies.
Collaborated with managers and fellow employees in remote offices to develop a more comprehensive career path for the Interactive Design Team.
Reasearched and presented information on various technologies to the office during "Knowledge Transfer" sessions.

Toys "R" Us.com

Assistant Production Manager/ Web Designer

Aug. 1998 - Dec. 1999

Maintained and updated HTML on Toysrus.com website.
Designed online promotional pages to introduce new products including Toy Story 2, Gundam, Barbie, WWF, and Star Wars.
Collaborated with marketing teams to develop and implement online marketing programs and campaigns.
Created promotional fliers packaged with products to increase traffic flow to website.
Designed animated promotional banners to support marketing efforts on multiple sites.
Streamlined the image production process to produce 150 complete product sets per day with a total of over 16000 product sets completed (64,000 images).
Helped architect the TRUdirect 2 digital studio; a full service in house digital photography studio.
Managed daily operations of several copywriters and production artists.

Adobe Systems, Inc.

Board Member (Adobe Customer Workflow Advisory Board)

Aug. 1999 - Dec. 1999

Collaborated with peers in both print and internet companies to advise and evaluate Adobe on the use of its programs in a production environment.
Collaborated with engineers on various ways to improve current programs as well as the usefulness of software still in development.

Freelance Work

Jan. 1998 - Present

For the following clients, many roles were assumed including that of Project Manager, Designer, Production Artist., Developer, Network Engineer/Admin, etc. Below is a general list of duties performed for my freelance clientele.

Created unique test plans and testing procedures to validate design and development standards in multiple browser environments
Worked closely with project and technical managers to implement standard procedures for managing, updating, and testing site content.
Provided user centered analysis and documentation of websites including user test results, browser compatibility and suggestions for improvement.
Created complete brand identities including website design, corporate/personal logos, and print collateral (including letterhead and business cards).
Selected and managed small teams of independent contractors to complete development and project life cycles.
Produced extensive XHTML, DHTML, Javascript, CSS, and Flash interactive pieces.
Designed and maintained a set of Macintosh network servers including two name servers, one mail server, and two production level web servers for small web hosting facility.
Assisted Developers with production level HTML integration into development environment including ASP, ASP.net, and Java.