Resume
Summary
Exceptional design lead with 7+ years experience in creating clear
user experience and intuitive interfaces for web and mobile.
Talent for quickly solving problems and simplifying design challenges.
Proven as a leader, motivating teams to work effectively through brainstorming and communication.
Experience
Texture : Freelance Sr. Web/Mobile Designer 2012 – present
FIDM Fashion Institute : Freelance Sr. Designer 2011 – 2012
Collaborated with various departments to design web pages and provide creative digital
solutions to promote the college to potential students.
Zentro Media : Freelance Sr. iPad Designer 2010 – present
Conceptualize and develop cutting-edge interactive iPad apps.
Responsible for execution and presentation of design solutions.
Warner Bros. : Sr. Designer 2007 – 2010
Played key role in design, implementation, and presentation of user experience,
web sites, and online promotions. Successfully delivered highly compelling solutions under
tight deadlines while overseeing junior designers.
Disney : Designer 2006
Collaborated with art directors on daily e-commerce emails, pop-ups, and marketing
ad banners geared toward a variety of consumers.
ABC.com : Designer 2005
Created site-wide graphics. Designed individual television mini-sites including
Dancing With the Stars, The Bachelor, Desperate Housewives.
Conceptualized online ad banners, e-newsletters, and wallpapers.
E! Entertainment : Broadcast Designer 2002 – 2004
Successfully integrated E! News Live re-brand package for broadcast.
Monitored graphic design and assets resulting in higher quality standards and consistency.
Designed specialized graphics for additional news segments.
Supported both the News and On-Air Design departments.
Other Professional Experience
E! Online, Los Angeles : Manager Graphic Production
MLB.com, New York : Freelance Production Designer
Nick Jr., New York : Freelance Designer/Animator
Troon, Santa Monica : Web Designer
Aplusa, Los Angeles : Graphic Designer
Mass Productions, Burbank : Web Designer
Cimmaron, Bacon, O’Brien, Los Angeles : Interactive Designer
Kampah Visions, Venice Beach : Animator
Education
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena (B.F.A.)
Art Center at Night
Software
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Woodwing & iPad tablet publishing, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
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