about me
PROFILE
Experienced professional multimedia and web developer who’s background demonstrates strong design, management, self guidance and communication skills. Worked in both creative and management complicities for professional advertising and marketing companies for 11 years. Effectively managed teams of designers and programmers, budgeted resources, and structured product development. Lead creative for US Army, AtomFilms, Kellogg’s, Proctor & Gamble, and Phillip Morris projects developing richmedia brand experiences delivered via Web, CD, and DVD
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer/Small Business Marketing Consultant
Offering web development, photography, creation of print material and video finishing with a focus on brand awareness.
Creative Content Specialist
Worked as part of a small team of specialists to create rich, brand building experiences that were on the front edge of design and technology. I was primarily responsible for video content that was created by our team. This involved story boarding, shooting, editing, compressing, authoring DVDs, and working with programmers to integrate videos into interactive flash presentations..
New Media Manager
As the new media department manager, I tracked work flow, developed strategic creative briefs and site architectures, met with existing clients, maintained project schedules for both the visual design process and production.
SKILLS
Interface Designer
Developed interfaces for web, CD, DVD and interactive with strong understanding of usability and a variety of creative programs that .
Video Editor
Oversaw the editing of 72 web vignettes over 9 weeks for the U.S.Army’s reality web series, Basic Training. Became the liaison between mainline Leo Burnett and ARCWW, communicating with management and creatives. Basic Training won a Bronze Lion at Canes for ARCWW.
3D Animator
Using various 3D Applications created models and animations for use in Kellogg’s, Addidas, Disney and GoArmy.com web sites, promotions, and online banners. Maya, Poser
Instructor
Create a presentation and lecture small business owners about integrating web marketing in a responsibly into their business strategies. Responsible for curriculum for two 6 week night courses of continuing education classes centered around the use of Illustrator and Photoshop. Present class lessons to 16-25 students.
Print & Advertising Coordinator
Identify subjects of print and email campaigns, create copy, layout, budget and place ads in magazines and newspapers and email gemerators.
EXPERTISE
PHP, MySQL, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, ActionScript, Indesign, Final Cut HD, After Effects, DVD Studio, Flash, Poser, Maya, Media Cleaner, Sorenson SqueezeEDUCATION
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design 1997