I have more than 5 years of experience in the areas of User Experience, User Centered Web Design and Development, Graphic Art, and Media Production, with a heavy concentration in Application and Website Interface Design.

I have earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Multimedia Production from East Carolina University’s School of Communication and Fine Arts in Greenville, North Carolina.

In addition to my contract work experience with companies in software development, search engine optimization, mobile advertising and vacation rental homes, I have valuable experience in local government, higher education, non-profit, event planning and management, film production, and theatrical design and production.

1. Advanced knowledge and experience hand-generating web documents following web compliance standards, including valid W3, XHTML and CSS
2. Advanced knowledge and experience in both traditional and digital design for print or multimedia display.
3. Extensive knowledge and experience in development and installation of PHP based web applications.
4. Experience working with teams on client-based web projects; maintaining servers, domains, and email accounts.
5. Highly qualified and skilled in producing video and multimedia materials.

Manager, Interactive Products
SmartPak Equine (August 2009 - Present)

1. Lead Marketing Department interests in website performance, user experience and technical best practices.
2. Facilitate and increase effectiveness of processes for user centered design and usability focused product development for internal and external users.

Continue Responsibilities of Senior Interactive Developer Position….

3. Design, Develop and Maintain user interface elements for company’s three E-Commerce web sites.
4. Optimize template architecture to decrease page load time, increase value of user experience, and further Search Engine Optimization efforts.
5. Design, Develop and Maintain engaging shopping tools with dynamic customer data.
6. Compose Project Specification and Recommendation Documents for development projects of varying sizes and scale.

Senior Interactive Developer
SmartPak Equine (April 2009 - August 2009)

1. Design, Develop and Maintain user interface elements for company’s three E-Commerce web sites.
2. Optimize template architecture to decrease page load time, increase value of user experience, and further Search Engine Optimization efforts.
3. Design, Develop and Maintain engaging shopping tools with dynamic customer data.
4. Compose Project Specification and Recommendation Documents for development projects of varying sizes and scale.

Web and Graphic Design Consultant
Twiddy & Company Realtors (May 2006 - February 2009)

1. Designed new user interface and delivered XHTML/CSS templates for company’s primary ecommerce site, as well as numerous secondary web efforts.
2. Created and implemented in-house production process for annual brochure book, resulting in cost savings and greater company control of product.
3. Produced, shot and edited video support materials for company’s marketing inititives.

Graphic Artist - Communication Technician
The City of Greenville, NC (July 2006 - October 2007)

1. Designed and implemented image enhancement campaign for digital and print media produced by the City.
2. Developed branding and identity campaigns and marks for City services and events.
3. Produced weekly, quarterly, and annual publications.

Founder/Partner - Web and Graphic Designer
The Axis of Stevil Inc. (May 2005 - February 2009)

1. Developed and executed creative consultation and design firm business model.
2. Managed and organized tri-weekly publication of self-titled online magazine.
3. Organized and maintained client information and project progress reports.

Web and Graphic Design Consultant
Labitat Inc. (May 2003 - December 2007)

1. Developed project specific marketing materials that helped increase readership to record levels.
2. Designed web interfaces and delivered XHTML/CSS templates for new and ongoing projects.
3. Designed and delivered illustrations for regular company publications.

Assistant Web Designer
East Carolina University Divisional Marketing (May 2005 - July 2006)

1. Assisted with redesign process of 30+ departmental websites.
2. Aided in establishing university web guidelines for the Division of Student Life.
3. Worked to train department representatives in CommonSpot Web Initiative.

Web Design Intern/Marketing Intern
East Carolina University Campus Living Marketing (October 2004 - May 2005)

1. Designed and maintained department websites.
2. Assisted with creating and excecuting marketing campaigns.
3. Developed and executed 3D Virtual Tour Initiative.

Human Factors International
Certified Usability Analyst (July 2009 - December 2009)

Theory and practical application of user-centered design methods to create superior user experiences for websites and applications.

• How to Design for Persuasion, Emotion, and Trust (PET)
• User-Centered Analysis and Conceptual Design
• Practical Usability Testing

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Bachelor of Science in Communication (Digital Media Production) May 2008

2002 - 2004

• Pursued a degree in Theatrical Design and Production
• Worked on 9 productions in the Scenery Shop as Master Carpenter, Stage Carpenter, and Scenic Construction Technical Assistant
• Assisted Technical Director with Instruction of Shop Safety, Skills Training and Best Practices as a Technical Assistant

2004 - 2008

• Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia Production
• Writer & Director on 4 Video/Film Production Projects
• Producer on 6 Video/Film Production Projects
• Editor on 9 Video/Film Production Projects
• Director of Photography on 4 Video/Film Production Projects

• 2007 - 2008: Planned and organized a film festival to showcase the local film talent at East Carolina University and the surrounding area, as well as coordinated a team to put it on in conjunction with a local non-profit arts organization.
• 2006 - 2007: Planned and organized an all-day, free music festival to support local art and music, as well as coordinated a team to put it on in conjunction with a local non-profit arts organization.
• 2005 - Present: Adopted and cleaned a city street; scheduled once per quarter and during Annual Spring Clean-Up Event
• 2005: Sponsored and organized monthly Poetry Slam! contest in Greenville, North Carolina.

• Design
  • Photoshop
  • Dreamweaver
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Flash
• Video
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Color
  • Motion
  • LiveType
  • Soundtrack Pro
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Compressor
  • After Effects
• Development
  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • XML
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • jQuery
  • Javascript
• Content Management Systems
  • WordPress
  • CommonSpot
  • WordPress
  • Joomla
  • Drupal
  • TradingEye ShopBuilder Pro
  • Pligg
  • ZenCart/osCommerce