EXPERTISE

• AS2/AS3
• CSS
• Digital Photography
• Graphic Design
• Multimedia Design
• RIA Development
• Search Engine Optimization
• Streaming/Progressive Media Delivery
• UI Design & Development
• Usability Testing
• Video Production
• Web Accessibility
• Web Content Management & Development
• Wireframing & Rapid Prototyping

CLIENTS

• Amazon
• American Express
• BBC
• Bloomingdales
• CEF
• Channel 4
• CISCO
• Fiber Electronics
• ITV
• NATUZZI
• Nickelodeon
• Neiman Marcus
• Periwinkles
• Research In Motion
• University of Maryland
• VISA
• Walden University

EDUCATION

University of Maryland — Baltimore, MD

BA in Visual Communication, 2003

• Activities:
Contributed to lectures held by the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA).

Set up and managed off-campus internet café for students.

Led cultural field trips to Europe, Mexico, New York, and Miami.

University of Greenwich — London, UK

Architecture Major, 1998-2000
• Activities:
Contributed to public art displays, museums, and exhibits in Europe and Central America.

Created functional scale models from graphic sketches, and digital renditions of private habitats and social gathering environments.
• Honors:
Named “Designer of the Month” by the School of Architecture, 12/98

WEB DESIGN

• Sole or co-designer of:
• Marriott International
• Tamarian
• The Dolans
• Walden University
• Investorplace Media
• Shinto Foundation
• Darkling Entertainment

• Experienced, technically skilled, and results-proven designer of web, video, and print graphics with eight+ years of exemplary-rated performance in corporate and agency settings. Specialties include visual design, information architecture, and front-end UI development.
• Passionate about interactive media, architecture, design, and technology, with proven success in the creation of innovative, high-impact, and revenue driving design solutions within fast-paced environments and limited budgets.
• Expert in Visual Communication, Video Production, Flash, Adobe Suite, Corel Suite, and backed by credentials that include a BA in graphic design. Experience includes user interaction design and information architecture design to improve the usability of corporate websites.

FULLTIME EXPERIENCE

Department of State, FSI — Arlington, VA — Goverment & eLearning
Graphics Team Lead, 06/10 - Present
Mentor and supervise a team of multimedia specialists; lead discussions on interactivity, animation and design standards; negotiate cost estimates; implement processes to streamline graphic production for eLearning course development; and track team's performance.
Key Results:

• Developed cost effective solutions for delivering video and audio content across multiple browsers and devices.
• Improved client relations by standardizing the design review process, and developed cost effective solutions for incorporating Flash video and external assets through a custom built content management system.
• Reinforced communication between development teams by creating process guide and leading brown bag sessions focused on in-house training.

Marriott International, Inc — Washington, DC — Travel & Hospitality company
Interactive Art Director / Designer / Developer, 06/08 - 06/10
Design and develop user-focused media for international sites, corporate partners, and brand pages (Ritz Carlton, Renaissance, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Towneplace Suites, Courtyard, Springhill Suites, Fairfield Inn, and Marriott Vacation Club).
Key Results:

• Enhanced the usability of Marriott’s’ web presence by developing interactive, navigation, and rich media components.
• Worked with marketing managers, content managers, and UE Leads to design and develop cutting edge user experiences for Renaissance and Marriott Hotels & Resorts websites.
• Standardized the video delivery method for all Marriott branded hotel websites and increased cost recovery by internalizing the maintenance process.
• Lead internal training on Flash, XML, and the impacts of Rich Media on marketing and system design projects.
• Produced xml driven video player for Marriott’s Corporate Communications division.
• Documented various user interface specifications, including style guides and marketing placements for rich media advertising.

InvestorPlace Media — Rockville, MD — Financial publishing company
Video Production Manager / Designer / Multimedia Specialist, 10/07 - 06/08
Created streaming video and multimedia advertising for web delivery, including shooting, editing, designing, and developing dynamic Flash content.
Key Results:

• Created storyboards, 3D models, animations, digital illustrations and graphic front-end interfaces for interactive multimedia CD-ROM titles and web applications.
• Designed, developed, implemented and tested all aspects of user interfaces in CMS environments, using AfterEffects, Flash, CSS, JavaScript, and HTML.
• Managed weekly video lineups and DART advertising.

Tamarian Carpets — Baltimore, MD — Interior design/home furnishings company
Multimedia Director/Designer/Developer, 1/02 - 09/08
Designed and produced multimedia products and marcom collateral, including website, advertisements, vector/raster designs, CD-ROMs, packaging/labels, tradeshow and A/V displays, and print media for company and client publications (e.g., magazines, newspaper, mailers, catalogs, brochures, and other collateral). Managed communication, production deadlines, customer/vendor relationships, and client design specifications, liaising between production managers based in Nepal and designers, sales reps, and retailers worldwide.
Key Results:

• Created sales-driving, multimedia collateral (including photography and optimization of images for print/web delivery) that was cited as key to company’s explosive growth.
• Developed, created, and lead re-facing effort for website and CD-ROM that enhanced user experience for both consumers who purchase from the site, interior designers and store owners.
• Designed and produced 144-page catalog (completed under budget, ahead of schedule, and to across-the-board accolades Efforts propelled over $300K in new revenue stream in 2007 alone.
• Served as interior design consultant to key accounts, providing creative services and solutions that propelled goal-surpassing sales results.
• Strengthened skills of design team by leading training (including development of video training) on Flash, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Dreamweaver, and MS Office.
• Developed a secure, online digital library for designers, retailers, and sales reps, providing a cost saving, instant-access solution.
• Saved $36K annually by bringing direct marketing functions in-house. Capitalized on capabilities of existing technologies to automate mailing list and distribution system.

Fast & Associates — Columbia, MD — Advertising Agency
Production Manager, 9/04-5/05
Produced multiple print publication (newspaper/magazine), offset/digital printing, and point-of-purchase (POP). Determined arrangement of artwork, photographs, style, and font; reviewed proofs to ensure conformance to specifications; and held ultimate accountability for the accuracy and quality of all deliverables. Managed work with copy editor and art director, and helped brainstorm new ad campaigns.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

Bechtel — Frederick, MD
Multimedia Designer, 9/07-10/07
Designed and developed Bechtel’s 30th anniversary website, international project proposals and provided technical and creative support to graphics department, editorial and management staff.

Walden University — Baltimore, MD
Interactive Designer, 8/05-3/06
Developed interactive Flash presentation, from start to finish, for university’s initiative that included streaming video and adaptations for hearing-impaired users. Completed project a full month ahead of deadline and to universal accolades. Worked with project team to produce an information architecture framework and dynamic content structure for rapid development and deployment.

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Designer’s Toolbox: Adobe Master Collection (After Effects, Flash, Premiere, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, Soundbooth); QuarkXPress; 3D Studio; Corel Graphics Suite; SketchUp; Camtasia Studio; QuickTime Professional

Other Software: AutoCAD; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Coda; Flex

Development: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, JSP, PHP, XML/XSLT, SEO, Section 508 Compliance, AS2, AS3, JQuery

Systems: Windows, MAC, Linux

Social Media: WordPress, TypePad, Blogger, YouTube