EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Computer Interface and User Experience Designer with emphasis on Human Factors and Usability

EXPERTISE

• Visual Interface Design including:
  • Information Architecture
  • Wire-framing
  • Prototyping
• User Centered Design and Usability
• Web Design & Programming
• Graphic Design & Illustration

EDUCATION

Ohio University, MFA in Theatre
Carroll College, BS in Speech Communication & Theatre

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Particular Talent: Rapid wireframing and prototyping of graphically attractive and eminently usable applications
Programming & Scripting Languages: AJAX, XML/XSL, DHTML, CSS, Javascript, OpenLazslo
Tools: iRise, Visio, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft .NET Framework, Expression Web, Photoshop, Illustrator, Homesite, Authorware

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Dow Jones & Company, 06/10 - present
Contract UI Designer
Responsibilities:

• Mockups, page-flow prototypes and wireframes for new product development
• Persona and User-Experience Scenario for a new Investment Banking solution

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), 12/08 - 06/10
Senior UI Designer
Responsibilities: Design of Information Architecture and User Interfaces for New and Upgraded Features

• Working with business analysts to create wireframes based on initial requirements and then refine them based on feedback
• Observing usability tests and providing usability recommendations
• Supporting developers by providing graphical elements
• Specific projects:
  • Design and support for upgraded portal information architecture (the Sitemap)
  • Design and support for ongoing integration of features in the portal
  • Conceptual design & wireframes for portions of new comprehensive portal

Sterling Infosystems, Inc., 2/06 – 10/08
GUI Designer
Responsibilities:

• Design of User Interfaces for all IT projects, specifically:
• Designed and prototyped in HTML and .Net 2.0 SterlingDirect, a new generation of the company's main internal and client facing system.
• Designed and prototyped in HTML and .Net 2.0 DrugDirect, a web-based interface for specific client needs.
• Designed and prototyped in Liferay Portal and OpenLaszlo the first two stages of the company's next-generation technology-delivery platform.
• Usability and Accessibility advocacy:
• Presentations to entire IT staff on User-Centered Design
• Oversaw Usability Segment of new project development

Iknow LLC, 9/05 – 2/06
User Experience and Usability Consultant

• Section 508 and W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Evaluation
• Alignment of Development Methodology with User Centered Design Methodology

GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, PA – 10/04 to 5/05
Contract Web & GUI Designer
Responsibilities:

• Design of User Interfaces for internal R&D IT projects, specifically:

• Designed the Search Wizard (built with JSP utilizing CSS and DHTML) – extending the search capabilities of the Intranet Portal
• Designed the Dictionary Exchange – archiving and retrieving valid value lists for R&D IT programmers
• Designed the Advice Stack – Wikipedia-based system for accessing lessons learned

• Usability and User Centered Design (UCD) advocate and evangelist

• PowerPoint presentation for managers on the value of UCD
• Comparison study of UCD methodologies
• Study on integrating UCD with the Agile development methodology

• Design and prototyping interfaces for new information tools

• Conceived, designed and prototyped the Hypothesis Manager – web based tool using XHTML/CSS/XML/XSLT to organize information related to research concepts
• Designed and prototyped SOAR (Service Oriented Architecture Repository) – web based tool using DHTML/CSS/PHP/MySQL to archive and retrieve information about internal Web Services, Data Stores, Message Queues and Applications

Cognetics Corporation, Princeton Junction, NJ - 10/87 to 10/04
Senior Designer/Creative Director
Responsibilities:

Long term contract with Siemens Medical Solutions

• Designed the initial Look & Feel for Soarian Financials
• Designed screen layouts and graphics.
• Established and communicated style guides.
• Created and managed Visio templates and stencils.
• Taught designers and developers how to use DreamWeaver MX in their development process.
• Built a stand-alone marketing demo using DHTML, CSS and Javascript with an XML back end.  See: http://www.digitalspaceart.com/projects/siemens/index.html [link opens in a new window]

Long term contract with ConEdison

• Designed the Look & Feel for a common Intranet/Internet UI.
• Designed screen layouts and graphics.
• Designed and prototyped multiple sites using DHTML, CSS and Javascript.

Kamoon Connect, a collaboration product connecting people with experts

• Designed the Look & Feel.
• Designed screen layouts and graphics.
• Built prototype using DHTML, CSS and Javascript. See http://www.digitalspaceart.com/projects/kamoon/index.html [link opens in a new window]

ACT Online College Aptitude Test

• Designed the interface for the test.
• Programmed a tutorial in Authorware. See http://www.digitalspaceart.com/projects/ACT/tutorial/ACT_tutor.htm [link opens in a new window]
• Developed generalized tutorial guidelines

mCheck – regulatory inspection assistant

• Designed the Look & Feel
• Designed screen layouts and graphics
• Built prototype in Visual Studio.net.  See http://www.digitalspaceart.com/projects/mCheck/mCheck.htm [link opens in a new window]

Discover Financial Services Call Center CSR Program

• Designed the Look & Feel
• Designed screen layouts and graphics
• Built prototype in IBM’s VisualAge for Java.  See:http://www.digitalspaceart.com/projects/discover/discover_csr.htm [link opens in a new window]

DataCast – broadband info/entertainment channel

• Designed the Look & Feel
• Designed screen layouts and graphics
• Built prototype in Delphi

HONORS & AWARDS

• Cognetics Corporation Web Site (version 3)
  2003 Award of Excellence, Society for Technical Communication, Washington DC Chapter
• Congressional Information Service Congressional Compass Web Site
  1997 Award of Merit, STC Philadelphia Metro chapter
• Cognetics Corporation Web Site (version 2)
  1997 Distinguished Technical Communication, STC Lone Star Chapter
  1997 Award of Merit, STC International Competition
• Hyperties 4 Online Users Guide
  1996 Award of Excellence, STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter
• Cognetics Corporation Web Site (version 1)
  1996 Award of Excellence, STC Lone Star Chapter
• Primary Source Media’s American Journey CD-ROM Series
  1995 Distinguished Technical Communication, STC Toronto Chapter
  1995 Award of Merit, STC International Online Competition
• Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4 Travel Guide
  1992 Distinguished Technical Communication, STC Puget Sound Chapter

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The College of New Jersey
Assistant Professor, Designer/Technical Director, Department of Speech & Theatre

• Designed all main stage productions, supervised scenic construction shop, taught Scenic Design, Scenic Construction, Stage Lighting, Costuming, Makeup.

Denison University
Associate/Assistant Professor, Designer/Technical Director, Theatre Department

• Designed all main stage productions, supervised scenic construction shop, taught Theatre Appreciation, Studio Art Appreciation, Scenic Design & Construction, Stage Lighting, Advanced Topics in Technical Theatre.
• Directed one production per year.