llc Design - Resume

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May, 2008


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Summary of Qualifications:	Interested in a full-time position in Human Computer Interaction and related fields of Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Human Factors, Experience Design, Usability, Interface Design. A multimedia development professional with a variety of skills including graphic design, illustration, 3-D graphics, animation, and user interface / navigation design. Dedicated and self-motivated with the ability to manage various projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
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	Technical Skills:
	Strong computer knowledge of Macintosh and PC computers. Macromedia Director, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, Premiere, Corel Painter, Kai’s Power Tools, Bryce, Poser, 3D Studio Max, Swift 3D, Swish, Sound Forge, and Office Suite. Programming knowledge of HTML, Java, JavaScript, and Action Script.

	Professional Experience:

	Art Director 6/2007 - Present Element K - Rochester, New York Perform lead role in the design and production of print, multimedia, web design and web applications. Supervise team design efforts, manage photography photo shoots and art direction of video shoots. Train, supervise and provide art direction for junior designers. Manage both time-sensitive and large dollar projects, involved in all stages of project lifecycle. Produce creative concepts, design and develop high fidelity prototypes, and user interface design for media applications. Diverse experience in visual design, creating look and feel for training programs and support materials to a high-end result. Senior Graphic Designer 1/2000 - Present Element K (formerly Ziff Davis Education) - Rochester, New York. Responsible for creating user interface / navigation designs and producing original graphics, prototypes, and layouts for interactive web based training (WBT) and computer based training (CBT) tutorials for an e-learning organization. Involved in developing look-and-feel for customized projects by implementing design parameters, style guides and visual standards for various clients such as Microsoft, Cisco, Macromedia, and Adobe, IBM, etc. Patent Pending – Method and System for Developing and Providing Effective Training Course Patent number – 02757056.3-221-US022537 co-inventor
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	Illustrator 11/1997 - 1/2000 Safe Passage International - Rochester, New York. Created illustrations for international CBT software company. As senior member of the product development team, generated both technical and non-technical illustrations to support training courseware. Executed graphics for use with various media to explain or enhance printed or spoken word. Served as project leader for several training courses.
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	Assistant Animator 1996 - 1997 Animatus Studio - Rochester, New York. Involved in elements of production as an animator / in-betweener. Designed characters, storyboards, and backgrounds. Involved in the use of computer ink and paint programs. Clients included Xerox, Balding Production, Ram Jack Company, Rochester International Film Festival (created opening animation for the film festival).
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	Education:
	Rochester Institute of Technology, Golisano College of Computing and Information Science - Rochester, New York Advanced Certificate: Interactive Multimedia Development Major classes: User Interface Design, Human Factors, Usability Engineering, Usability Testing, and User Centered Design Methodologies. Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Art and Design - Rochester, New York Bachelor of Fine Arts Major: Illustration Columbus College of Art and Design - Columbus, Ohio Major: Illustration
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	References available upon request.