Objective
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Develop user-friendly, elegant interfaces for web sites and web-based
applications. Promote thoughtful and effective user-centric methodologies.
Work with passionate, collaborative and earnest teams. |
Skills
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| Capabilities: |
After my revamp, one large site's user sessions grew over
55%
User Interface/Interaction Design
eCommerce Design and Implementation
Usability Testing/Heuristics Evaluation
Information Architecture and Taxonomy
Illustration, Graphics, Print and Packaging Design
Template Construction (incl. Section 508 Accessibility)
Graphics and Code Optimization
Web Content Creation and Article Authoring
Project Transition—Documentation, Hand-off and Training |
Languages: |
Well versed in browser and platform issues
HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML |
Software:
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Comfortable on Mac or Windows
Dreamweaver, BBEdit, GoLive, FTP, MivaMerchant, WebTrends and Analog
Log Analyzers
Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady (some Flash, Director,
Bryce, Freehand, Painter, Poser)
InDesign,
Quark Xpress, Frame Maker
Visio, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office, VPN |
Personality: |
Dedicated, good-natured
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative and analytic
Both independently motivated and valuable team member
Quick study; detail oriented |
Experience
Web Portfolio
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| 2005 to present |
FREELANCE
Various clients, including DivaCompetition.com (front-end
design, launched January 2007), MountainMystic.com (designing/developing
eCommerce site in MivaMerchant; static site launched in 2007, eCommerce
under development); IraqExitVote.info,
NationalDebate.org, MidtermPlatforms.com (small
budget site design and implementation, 2006-2007) and SaveBerniesFarm.com (pro
bono, 2005).
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December 2002
to
November 2006 |
LOONEYLABS.COM Many titles, including: Web Developer, Print Designer,
Contact Manager, Customer Relations, Order Manager, Writer/Editor,
Demonstrator, etc.
WEB: Intra/Extranet process design, prototyping, writing
and templating, used for sales, content mgmt., reseller/customer/fan
mgmt., order processing, etc.
DESIGN: Web, marketing literature, game components, packaging, advertising,
etc.
…And, of course, lots of other hats. |
November 2002
to
December 2002 |
ALLPREDICTIVE.COM
Freelance Designer
Produced scores of web ads for NASDAQ site. |
May 2002
to
February 2003 |
UNDER ONE LEAF
Webmaster
Complete information architecture, site and e-commerce design, template
development,
HTML and CSS, and content guidance and editing. Also product design,
packaging design, advertising design and photography. |
March 2002 |
CHEVRON TEXACO
Contractor - User Interface Design
Plumtree portal project lasting two weeks. Portal design and style
guide. |
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January 2002
to
February 2002 |
LOUIS ROSENFELD
Consultant
Author Louis Rosenfeld has written a case-study chapter on evolt.org
(see below) published in the 2nd edition of
his IA book(1). Provided in-depth answers on the development of
evolt.org's IA; reviewed first draft of chapter and provided feedback/clarification.
1. Information
Architecture for the World Wide Web, Peter Morville co-author,
O'Reilly, 1998 |
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June 2000
to
October 2001 |
CDG SOLUTIONS INC.
Web Designer, Usability Advisor
Various services for 12 clients including: user interface design;
information architecture; paper to high resolution prototypes; on-line
application flow; portal design; template engineering; image and
code optimization; usability guidance, site reviews and test observation;
coding for browser/platform consistency; project transition.
USABILITY TOOLBOX:
Researched and wrote extensive set of usability guidelines and
checklists; collected usability methodologies. Participated in
usability testing
for Fannie Mae projects.
SELECT PROJECTS FOR CDG SOLUTIONS CLIENTS:
Fannie Mae
Six syndicated home-buying calculators: design & complete HTML/CSS;
style guide; usability testing. Also designs for affiliate web pages
(FedEx, Sears, Walmart).
ElCid.com
Proposed site design.
NACDS.org
Proposed site design; HTML/CSS templates; style guide; usability
assessment (for conference sub-site).
CarrAmerica.com
Proposed site design.
KeyBridge.com
Preliminary intranet and extranet flow and layout; service diagrams.
ChainDrugStore.net
Site design. |
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February 2000
to
May 2000 |
CIVICZONE.COM Manager, Creative Development (Web Producer)
Directed production of web site and all visual elements for start-up
(branding, marketing). Redesigned, coded and managed site front-end.
Usability testing. Interfaced with back-end contractors in developing
CivicFlash product. Produced imagery for marketing materials. |
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September 1999
to
February 2000 |
AMAZING MEDIA INC.
Web Manager
Rebuilt and managed web site for this dot-com startup Completely
overhauled on-line application interaction design and prototype. |
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March 1998
to
September 1999 |
COLLEGE OF AG. AND NATURAL RESOURCES, UNIV. OF MARYLAND (COLLEGE
PARK)
Web Developer & Site Manager
Revamped, expanded, and managed this 14,000+ page site, during which
user sessions grew >55%. Coordinated efforts of more than 65
people; provided training. |
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December 1998 (inception)
to
February 2003 |
EVOLT.ORG
Co-founder
On-line web developer community at http://evolt.org/.
Cofounder and administrative member; past Executive
Director and Treasurer; content, coding and design contributor.
Involved in strategic
decision-making from inception. |
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November 1997
to
March 1998 |
GLOBAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Web Designer
Web site design, development and maintenance |
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November 1995
to
November 1997 |
TSI TELSYS INC.
Graphic Designer and Production Coordinator, Webmaster
Hired as in-house graphic designer; instated as webmaster. Revamped
and managed site. Also produced marketing materials, trade show
booth graphics and technical manuals. |
Articles Published
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Rolling
the Start-Up Dice - December 2000
Design
to Realistic Window Sizes - September 2000
Accessibility:
More Than the Right Thing to Do - August 1999
A
Brief Introduction to Server Logs - July 1999
Optimizing
Art for the Internet - June 1999
Web
Site Development Tips - 1998 to 1999 |
Education
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| 2002 |
Foothill College
Introduction to XML; Web Strategy and Marketing |
2001 |
Macromedia Accessibility Seminar |
2001 |
Fannie Mae Usability Assessment
Four day-long sessions to assess calculator designs |
1999 |
NIH Accessibility Seminar |
1998 to 1999 |
University of Maryland "Web Clinics"
Keeping on the Web Track (I co-taught
this clinic)
Web Security
Design and Graphics on the Web
Working with Netscape Composer |
1997 |
Web97
Web
Design and Development Conference |
1997 |
Edward Tufte
Seminar: "Presenting Data and Information" |
1996 |
EEI Training
Macromedia Director Seminar |
1991 to 1992 |
Bowie State University
Teaching Certificate in Art K - 12
"Outstanding Achievement in Art" |
1987 to 1989 |
Washington College
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art |
1985 to 1987 |
Prince George's Community College
Associate of Arts Degree
Honors Graduate |
Hobbies and
Interests:
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When I grow up I want to be a Renaissance
Woman. The many interests
and talents I pursue in my daily life include non-work design and
art projects, dance (belly dance, lindy hop and many other forms
of vintage ballroom dances), political activism, yoga, professional
and personal photography, and I’m
a burner: a participant in national and regional Burning
Man events, which promote radical self expression and responsible
self-reliance.
I garden organically, raising many varieties of heirloom tomatoes
and other vegetables. Hiking and camping are weekend pastimes, plus
traveling to art and music festivals when time permits (I’ve
also spent time on the Eurasian continent). At home I enjoy cooking,
music and reading. As part of my habit of continuing education,
in 2006 I completed a 550 hour program to become a Certified Massage
Therapist. |
