St. Paul DART Station : Dallas, TX
Goal:
A position that challenges me to creatively address user experience dilemmas that appear when people use technology. To better the web and computing experience for all people, regardless of skill level or disability.
Value Offered:
Over 10 years web & UI design experience, and an intricate knowledge of how people interact with a variety of interfaces. A motivated and passionate person with excellent oral & written communication skills.
Real World Experience:
- Excel Telecommunications : Irving, TX 2004 - 2008
- Provide design and art direction in the creation of websites, intranets, multimedia, broadcast and print material. Develop accessible, user-centered websites using standards compliant XHTML + CSS.
- MultiMark : Dallas, TX 2000 - 2004
- Provided design and art direction in the creation of websites, CD-ROMs, DVDs and printed materials for real estate and property management companies. Provided design & art direction and created interactive and print materials for internal clients.
- clients: Lincoln Property Company, Newell Rubbermaid, Anderson Hanson & Blanton, FirstWorthing and Dewitt Marketing
- Independent Contractor : Dallas, TX 1997 - 2004
- Freelance photography, interactive and print design; xhtml/css development.
- clients: Archer/Malmo, Graphics + Motion, Blue Lantern and Lunaweb
- BMcN Design Source, Inc : Dallas, TX 1998 - 2000
- Responsible for the company's online presence, identity and branding as well as 2D and 3D renderings and project documentation.
- iXL Interactive : Memphis, TN 1997
- Web design, conceptualization and implementation.
- clients: First Tennessee Bank
Skills:
Current on interactive technologies including XHTML + CSS, Flash and ColdFusion. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Understanding of project management, art direction, project architecture and budgeting.
Education:
- Memphis College of Art 1996 - 1998
- Master of Fine Art in Computer Art (MFA)
- Texas A&M University 1989 - 1995
- Bachelor of Environmental Design (BED)
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Science (BS)
Awards and Recognition:
- McSAM Awards Winner | Best Website (Developer) for Lantana, Republic Property Group 2004
- Scene From My Life | One of 52 photographers for 2003 (Jan. 6-12) 2003
- McSAM Awards Finalist | Best Web Site (Developer) for Lantana, Republic Property Group; Resident Evil Poster Contest Finalist 2002
References:
- Available upon request.