objective

To obtain a position in User Experience, Information Architecture, or Front End Web Development.

education

The College of New Jersey (Formerly Trenton State College), Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2004
Concentration in Web Design and Interactive Media
Grade Point Average: 3.7/4.0 Scale

Information Architecture and Web Development

Associate User Experience Architect

G2 Interactive (Formerly Refinery, Inc.), Hatboro, PA, June 2007 - Present
Conduct heuristic evaluations of Web sites and applications
Document existing architecture of sites via content inventory and site maps
Create information architecture taxonomies based upon client requirements and objectives
Communicate the value and necessity of user-centered design to clients and stakeholders
Present information architecture to clients via site map and wireframe documentation

Senior Information Architect

Perficient, West Chester, PA, December 2006 - June 2007
Develop standards-compliant XHTML and CSS for dynamic and static Web sites
Incorporate Web standards and accessibility guidelines into a range of applications
Construct information architecture prototypes via page-level wireframes and site maps
Present interactive prototypes and wireframes to clients
Conduct competitive analyses and heuristic evaluations of user interfaces
Proctor usability testing for Web applications and mobile devices
Compile, quantify, and incorporate usability testing data into client presentations

Front End Developer

Navteq, Inc. (Formerly Traffic.com), Wayne, PA, October 2004 - December 2006
Developed standards-compliant XHTML and CSS for www.traffic.com
Collaborated with programmers to merge dynamic content with front-end code and styles
Designed page layouts, graphics, and icons
Conducted usability testing sessions using prototypes and live applications
Incorporated usability and accessibility standards into Web applications
Constructed site maps and page-level wire frames to illustrate application architecture

Intern / Web Designer

Rhizome.org, New York, NY, January 2004 - October 2004
Created and maintained pages of Rhizome Web site
Designed print materials to assist in the promotion of various programs and events
Collaborated with executive director to develop outreach and expansion strategies

technical skills

Creative: Digital manipulation, digital photography, traditional photography, drawing
Software and Technology: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visio, XHTML, CSS, FTP, CVS, some JavaScript
User Experience: Wireframing, site planning, requirements gathering, heuristic analysis, usability testing, Web accessibility guidelines
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems
Knowledge of procedural and object-oriented programming principles
Some knowledge of print design tools such as Quark and Indesign