Summary of Qualifications

Versatile and talented graphic designer with 14 years of hands on experience in visual design, with an eye for typography, usability and visual excellence. Cross-platform multimedia experience in designing for web, and print platforms, with additional skills in video and audio editing. Excellent interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to work within a team environment and interface with backend developers to facilitate smooth project implementation. Also experienced as a stand-alone, single resource with the skills to manage multiple projects, prototyping, wireframes, design and vendor management.

Skills & Tools

Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Homesite, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Sonor, Premier, HTML, XHTML, Content Management Systems, DNS administration, CSS, Actionscript, photography, image manipulation and retouching, Search Engine Optimization.

Work History

Genworth Financial – 5/2008 – Present
Engage with internal business representatives to create the most compelling interactive banners, Flash animations, applications, and Web site designs possible. Work very closely with Web usability experts and Information Architects to combine aesthetics with ease of use. Work within a twelve-person Web User Experience and Design group using a modified agile methodology on a two week sprint schedule. Work has ranged from banner art production using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash, Flash product presentations, marketing campaigns, and some print production.

Capital One, Metro Richmond, VA Area – 6/2006 – 4/2008
Worked as a contractor for Capital One.com as a website and Flash designer for high profile web site projects and CBT modules for Capital One University. Jobs performed required team collaboration, and off-site job telecommuting.

Freelance Design, Metro DC Area – 10/2005 – 6/2006
Performed various tasks for clients like MasterCard, CSC, Hanley-Wood, L.L.C., Oasis CD Duplication, Laflammenet.com and others. Projects varied from multimedia, to print and web development. Other projects also included web page design, layout and graphic development for Landmark Communications and other clients.

The InfoWEST Group, Fairfax, VA – 12/2001 - 10/2005
Senior designer and administrator for all website, printing and multimedia projects for this international public relations firm. Designed websites, and/or web artwork and promotional materials for Arianespace, Airbus, EADS, BAE systems and Sirius.

Broadcast 1 on 1, Alexandria, VA – 10/2000 - 5/2001
Lead designer for an internet start-up company, responsible for improving the overall corporate look, as well as designing HTML based software interfaces, and creating all new digital sales promotion tools.

MicroStrategy, Inc., Tysons Corner, VA – 3/1998 - 9/2000
Graphic designer responsible for producing print, web and video, as well as tradeshow signage and kiosk interfaces. Also designed flash for video presentations used at FedEx field during Superbowl party and other promotional campaigns.

Education