a.k.a. Curriculum Vitae.

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  • Objective

    To work in a full-time a web-related position and continue to gain experience and mastery in graphic and interaction design.

  • Experience

    • Web Designer · Agency Q (Q-Industries) · May 2009 to present

      • Create unique visual experiences and design prototypes, graphics, layouts and user interfaces with a clear understanding of client brand and business goals;
      • Communicate and execute design concepts, storyboards, creative briefs;
      • Guide and make aesthetic recommendations to clients;
      • Assist in the creation of site information architectures, sitemaps, and wireframes;
      • Respond to client feedback with precision and insight across a variety of industries;
      • Work with Information Architects, Analysts, and Project Managers on comprehensive website solutions.

    • Freelance Designer, Information Architect, Writer · May 2005 to present

      • Guide creative projects from initial client conversations to completion;
      • Responsible for information architecture, wireframing and copy writing, as well as visual design for all client projects;
      • Work with clients to solidify and document identity and branding;
      • Offer ongoing branding, information architecture, and design consulting services to help clients maintain cohesive marketing materials;
      • Highlights include a corporate presentation that helped a non-profit gain board buy-in for a dramatic reorganization and reprioritization.

    • Designer · Threespot Media · Oct 2007 to Mar 2009

      • Responsible for complete visual solutions from conceptualization and design to production and quality assurance of programmed designs;
      • Worked hand-in-hand with user experience department to solidify information architecture and content throughout design process;
      • Worked as part of a comprehensive team to understand, document, and incorporate client branding, creative and business objectives, and feedback;
      • Acted as advocate for web users, pushing clients to streamline offerings where possible;
      • Consistently delivered projects on-time and in-budget with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
      • Main project types included website systems design, special project landing pages, and promotional work, including email newsletters and web banners;
      • Also responsible for design and production of printed proposals and RFP responses;
      • Implemented new workflow, greatly reducing time necessary for proposal production;
      • Major clients included Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, the Pew Internet & American Life Project, the Aspen Institute, NPR, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

    • Designer/Studio Manager · Blank, Inc. · Apr 2006 to Oct 2007

      • Responsible for daily studio operations as well as conceptualization, design, final production and quality assurance of all design projects;
      • Managed broad range of printed and interactive projects, including identities, websites, brochures, annual reports, on- and off-line newsletters, advertisements, and other promotional materials;
      • Start-to-finish project management, including client contact, and coordinating sub-contractors, suppliers, and printers;
      • Studio management responsibilities included staff oversight, production schedule maintenance, supply maintenance, technology management, and billing/invoicing;
      • Implemented several new workflows that improved studio efficiency;
      • Clients included Economic Research Associates, the DC Government, Fit One Personal Training Studio, and Planned Parenthood.

    • Designer/Vinyl Production · Palumbo Associates, Inc. · Oct 2005 to Apr 2006

      • Conceptualization, design, and production of large- and small-scale exhibition graphics and signage;
      • Other responsibilities included vinyl production and installation (including race cars), graphic production work, and other design tasks, including website and e-newsletter design;
      • Clients included American Express and Merck & Co.

  • Other Experience

    • Adjunct Design Professor · American University · 2008 Academic Year

      • Developed and taught custom lesson plan for Computer Literacy for Design, a foundation-level course emphasizing knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite on the Mac platform;
      • Students achieved high-levels of success;
      • Consistently received high marks on the university’s required student/teacher evaluations.

    • Mac Specialist / Genius-in-Training · Apple, Inc. · Aug 2005 to Apr 2006

      • Initially hired for sales;
      • Natural ability to explain difficult-to-understand problems in easy-to-understand terms led to immediate promotion to working at the Genius Bar;
      • Taught one-on-one training sessions, offered excellent customer service and technical support, software and hardware installation, and personalized shopping recommendations;
      • Frequently complimented by customers to management.

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Arts · American University · May 2005

      Graduated with Cum Laude and University Honors in Graphic Design.

  • Skills

    • Expertise: the Adobe Creative Suite and using both Mac and Windows.

      Proficiency: Extensis Suitcase, Adobe Acrobat, Flash, Director, and Fireworks, Microsoft Office Suite, and HTML/CSS.

      Working knowledge: JavaScript, Microsoft Visio.

  • Awards

    • Silver Medal · Art Directors Club of New Jersey Annual Awards · 2005

      For the Palumbo Associates Inc. 2005 Holiday Piece.

  • Professional Groups

    • American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) · Member

    • DC Web Women · Member

  • References

    Available upon request

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