OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging, creative position within an organization that focuses on websites and interactive development. Seeking responsibilities in developing sites with a variety of technologies and implementation strategies. Looking to work with other designers and developers in working with these technologies to bring successful solutions to the client.SKILLS
Fluent in HTML and experienced with JavaScript, CSS, XHTML and DHTML. Understanding of CGI/Perl scripts and XML. Use of Flash and ActionScript for interactive development. Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Acrobat, After Effects, GoLive Dreamweaver, BBEdit, Homesite, QuarkXpress, Freehand, Director, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, Debabelizer. Work well on both Mac OS and Windows.
FREELANCE
November 2003 - February 2004 - Medicomm, Inc.
Dracut, MassachusettsMultimedia Production
Using Flash/ActionScript to create functionality in an interactive training program for Philips corporation's OB TraceVue software, which manages fetal data. Creating graphics in Photoshop for video training programs on Philips' line of patient monitoring systems. Developing an interactive for Cambridge Heart's T-Wave Microvolt Stress Test system using Flash/ActionScript.
October 2003 - Comcast
Chelmsford, MassachusettsProduction Developer
Migrated technical support system from one information database to another. Created HTML documents for the new support site.
March 2003 - August 2003 - Mazer Digital Media, Inc.
Boston, MassachusettsProduction Lead
Managed a team of creatives who produced interactive Flash movies and XML files for Houghton Mifflin's "Ways to Success" program for grades K-6. Produced Flash interactives, XML documents, and tested product for delivery.
2002 - Mazer Digital Media, Inc.
Boston, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Developed 508 compliant HTML documents for a series of IRS simulations. Contributed advice to team of better workflow solutions for handling large volume of files. Created HTML documents with Netscape 4.6 as the lowest common denominator and tested files in both major browsers.
2003 - Hawkins Creative, Inc.
Jamaica Plain, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Hawkins Design went through a change in their corporate status and needed a new website to reflect the new name and ideals of the company. Developed functionality of new site design including linking and rollovers. URL: http://www.hawkinscreative.com
2002 - Present - Gateway2Morocco.com
Newport Beach, CaliforniaWeb Designer/Developer
Gateway2Morocco is a full service travel agency serving the US and international tourists interested in traveling to the kingdom of Morocco. Created new site architecture to make navigation simpler. Developed site structure and layout. Created backend solutions for data retrieval from prospective tourists looking to find more information regarding tours and promotional packages. URL: http://www.gateway2morocco.com
2002 - Harvard Business School Marketing Unit
Boston, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Developed a website for professor Michael Wheeler's research on the thoughts and feelings expressed by experienced managers as they anticipate important negotiations. The site includes interactive mind maps, participants' digital images with audio transcripts, and related information. URL: http://www.hbs.edu/mml/negotiation (Site no longer hosted by Harvard)
Also developed a series of static and animated ads for marketing professor Eli Ofek's research project testing the obtrusive levels of advertisements in a website experience.
2002 - Mazer Digital Media, Inc.
Boston, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Developed 508 compliant HTML documents for a series of IRS simulations. Contributed advice to team of better workflow solutions for handling large volume of files. Created HTML documents with Netscape 4.6 as the lowest common denominator and tested files in both major browsers. URL example: http://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/jsp/hows/module01/sm_m01_01.js
2002 - Imagitas
Waltham, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Developed pages for the United States Postal Service Movers Guide website. Development utilized server side include pages. URL: https://moversguide.usps.com/
2002 - Massachusetts General Hospital Bioinformatics Group
Cambridge, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Re-designed existing ParaBioSys, Parallel Biological Systems website for MGH's Mollecular Biology Department. Created initial designs and layout, original graphics and menu structure. URL: http://pga.mgh.harvard.edu/Parabiosys/index.php
2001 - Olson Zaltman Associates. Coca-Cola International
Boston, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Developed interactive Digital Image interface for an international study on Coca-Cola done in 4 countries. The interface mimics a television screen and each channel is a participant's image with full audio transcript and animations.
2000 - Altemus International
BrusselsWeb Designer
Designed site architecture and functionality for this international website that targets young European business leaders. Created back-end solutions for collecting data from users for information and promotional purposes. Designed original graphics and menu structure. URL: http://www.altemus.org
2000 - Ian White Inc.
Boston, MassachusettsWeb Designer
Designed site structure and graphics for this website that showcases the talents of Ian White. Created HTML templates for the client to use for future content. URL: http://www.ianwhiteinc.com
EXPERIENCE
2004 - Present SyberWorks, Inc.
Waltham, MASenior Designer
Responsible for creating online e-Learning campuses for prospective clients. Creation of all business collateral pieces including company website, printed materials and promotional e-mail campaigns. Design of branding and logo identity. Recording and editing audio and video segments for online delivery in Flash. Creation of Flash interactive exercises for courseware development. Development of monthly press releases and online rss feeds.
Implementing web standards and section 508 compatibility rules into current website.
2000 - 02 Harvard Business School - Mind of the Market Laboratory
Boston, MassachusettsMultimedia Designer
- Developing interactive web sites for the Mind of the Market Laboratory.
- Presenting marketing research materials to students and corporations. Evaluation of existing sites resulted in my recommendation for the use of newer technologies such as Flash, and MP3 for audio compression. Present sites were then built with Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, ImageReady, JavaScript, and other tools. Setting the goal of the lab's sites to distill the massive array of research collected from market analysis and make it presentable to any audience.
- Use of Photoshop as a tool to aid participants in the realization of a visual representation of their 'ZMET' experience. ZMET (Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique) is a patented marketing research tool, exploratory in nature, that allows researchers to do interviews on consumers' thoughts and feelings on a particular topic.
- Developed a streamlined format for digital imaging that increases the speed in which the final conceptual image is created.
- Created title sequences and acted as Art director for a video production for the World Bank using After Effects, as the primary tool for animation, and an AVID suite, as the primary tool for video production. This 19-minute video has been distributed to several fortune 100 companies as well as World Bank executives.
http://www.hbs.edu/mml/internet_search
http://www.hbs.edu/mml/privacy
(Sites no longer hosted by Harvard)
1998 - 00 Harvard Business School
Boston, MassachusettsTraining Coordinator
- Delivered computer training to faculty, staff, and students.
- Designed and developed new course materials to support the training.
- Coordinated training events and facilitated one-on-one training sessions with faculty members.
- Researched and tested existing and new software then developed proposals for the institution.
- Programs included: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in varying degrees of difficulty, Netscape Communicator, Calendar, Composer, FTP & HTML, Access, and other HBS built applications.
1997 - Present - Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MassachusettsGraphic Design Instructor
Teach credit and non-credit courses and workshops for undergraduate community college students. Training includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Web Design, and Graphic Design. Working with the administration to evaluate their computer labs and available training courses.
1997-98 New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Burlington, MassachusettsGraphic Design Instructor
Responsible for teaching adult students computer graphics programs including: multimedia, internet, and publishing applications. Developed and implemented courses into classroom atmosphere. Classes taught through the advanced level include: Photoshop, QuarkXpress, QuarkImmedia, Illustrator, Freehand, Mac OS, Windows '95, Persuasion, Director, Freelance, Powerpoint, and Acrobat.
1995-97 Whole Systems International
Newton, MassachusettsGraphic Designer
Designed all printed materials for Pharmaceutical Sales training clients including: brochures, binder covers, cd-rom labels, animations, and package design. Produced company related promotional materials for national conferences and in-house meetings. Created medical illustrations and developed graphics for the companies web site and intranet service.