Resume

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Objective
To undertake an opportunity that provides a chance to create something that is truly amazing to use. To bring my extensive experience with interface design, information architecture, and website implementation to a team of talented, passionate collaborators who share my dedication to creating elegant tools that innovate human communication.

Profile
As an Information Architect and Interface Designer, I develop information systems for Web sites, Complex Web Applications, Intranets, and other applications; and play with XHTML & CSS (among other things).

More than four years of experience with designing User Interface, Information Architecture and developing engaging online applications. Full skill set that includes a strong design background, solid technical abilities, impressive people skills, and extensive strategic internet philosophy. Extensive experience in rapid translation of design and requirements documents into User Interface prototypes using a variety of tools and software. Extensive experience with office and graphics software applications on Windows and Mac platforms.

Experience
Visual/User Experience Designer
Upoc/DADA, 14 Penn Plaza, NY ( http://www.upocnetworks.com )
08/2006 - Current

New York-based Upoc Networks was founded in 1999 with the vision of a service that would let an emerging breed of mobile consumers communicate with the people and companies that are important to them. It originated from the phrase "Universal Point of Contact," because at the time, cross-carrier SMS (text messaging) was not widely available.
Today, with more than 3 million registered users, Upoc has more experience than any North American company in the space, partnering with most all North American wireless carriers to offer consumer entertainment and community services that are accessible via SMS
Key Roles :
-Provided over all Visual design, UI architecture, UI interface consulting to user interface team, and backend development team
-Rapid development of web-based prototypes of User Interfaces in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Development and deployment of client site design
-Interfaced with mutlitiple partners in development of online application and mobile appliactions,UI screens and page flows
-Provided established user testing and of web/mobile application product
-Designed and developed architecture for various web & mobile based products for both Upoc and DADA inc.
-Designed, architected and implemented multiple web sites for various Upoc and Dada sites— responsibilities included information architecture, graphics development, visual continuity, page layout & flow, HTML and functional development, content development, and project management

Skills Utilized :
UI Design, Information Architect, Intercation Design, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Visio, Photoshop, Fireworks.

Information Architect/ UI Designer
Beepix LLC, NJ ( http://www.beepix.com )
01/2004 - 08/2006

Beepix, founded in 2002, is a rapidly growing company leading the way in the development and marketing of web-based solutions for the higher education market. Beepix relies on a unique model of information architecture that is at once flexible and robust to deliver.
Key Roles :
-Provided UI architecture, UI interface consulting, HTML, usability and graphics development direction to product managers, user interface team, and backend development team at some major Midwest Universities.
-Assists Universities in using the World Wide Web and other online technologies to promote their ideas, products, and services more effectively.
-Translates user needs into accessible information design, Web site architecture, and user interfaces.
-Employs the latest technologies, such as structured XHTML and cascading style sheets (CSS), while ensuring compliance with W3C content guidelines and Section 508 accessibility standards.
-Collaborates on cross-functional project teams, and trains others in Internet technologies and the development of accessible information designs.
Skills Utilized :
UI Design, Information Architect, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, & Visio.

Interaction Designer - Contract
Reuters, 4 Times Square, NY ( http://www.reuters.com )
06/2002 - 12/2003

Reuters is a global information company providing indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Some 330,000 financial market professionals working in the equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, money, commodities and energy markets around the world use Reuters products.
Key Roles :
-Provided UI architecture, UI interface consulting to user interface team, and backend development team
-Rapid development of web-based prototypes of User Interfaces in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Development and deployment of client site design
-Interfaced with mutlitiple partners in development of online application UI screens and page flows
-Provided established user testing and of web-based application product
-Designed and developed architecture for various web based products
-Designed, architected and implemented multiple web sites for various Reuters sites— responsibilities included information architecture, graphics development, visual continuity, page layout & flow, HTML and functional development, content development, and project management

Skills Utilized :
UI Design, Information Architect, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Visio, Photoshop, Fireworks.

Web Interface Designer - Contract
R/GA, NY ( http://www.rga.com )
04/2000 - 06/2002

R/GA is world's leading Digital production company providing visual effects, 3D graphics, and design and motion graphics to some of the biggest brand in the world.

Key Roles :
-User/Audience discovery and needs analysis
-Content organization and management
-Navigation design, information hierarchy, and taxonomy
-Prototyping and user testing
-Interaction with Client, Design, and Production teams to complete projects successfully
-Designed next-generation communication and collaboration tools for this industry-leading email and application outsourcing provider.
-Created interfaces that integrated email, group scheduling, address books, and secure file management into a single consistent system, designing each module to take best advantage of the functionality offered by the others.
-Designed an integrated suite of administration tools, including report provisioning, account configuration and mailing list management. Collaborated on redesign of the corporate web site.
-Provided UI architecture, UI interface consulting, HTML, usability and graphics development direction to product managers, user interface team, and backend development team
-Rapid development of web-based prototypes of User Interfaces in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Development and deployment of client site design
-Interfaced with mutlitiple partners in development of online application UI screens and page flows
-Provided established user testing and of web-based application product
-Designed and developed architecture for various web based products

Skills Utilized :
UI Design, Web Design, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Visio, Photoshop, Fireworks.
Education
BBA in Computer Information System
Baruch College, CUNY
GPA: 3.68/4.0
Dean List 5 times

Skill Sets
User Experience Design

Information Architecture: User/ Audience Analysis, Navigation Design, User Requirements Analysis, Wire Framing, and Site maps.

Interaction/Information Design: Flowcharting, Low/High Fidelity Prototype/ Mock ups, Designing rapid prototype using Axure and/or Dreamweaver.

Usability: User Testing.

Strategy: Requirements Discovery, Branding and Documentation.

Management: Client Interaction, Team Management, Design Training & Mentoring and Project Management .

Web Design: User Centric Interface Design using Photoshop and/or Fireworks, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, CSS, XHTML, DHTML, HTML, and Dreamweaver.