Resume

Award-winning designer specializing in visual communication and interaction.

Education

B.F.A. Illustration - 1998 Columbus College of Art and Design
M.F.A. Visual/Interaction Design - 2006 The Ohio State University

Experience

Visual Communication Design

I have over ten years of experience with visual communication design as part of a user-centered, iterative, design process. The bulk of my experience is in web-based and interactive environments, though I have experience with a variety of media including: print, video, theatre, 2D and 3D animation and Web-based application developmen

I also have experience with creating and maintaining visual languages, developing and maintaining style guides for communication of design standards, and bran

Interaction Design

I have over five years of experience with the creation of paper prototypes, wireframes, use-cases and scenarios as part of an interaction design methodology. I have experience with the development and communication of interaction design standards to ensure consistent experiences for a given application, and experience with integrating interaction design methodologies into a visual design and project process.

Design Research

I have experience with the inclusion of Usability practices as part of an overall design and development methodology. I have conducted dozens of usability tests and have been a participant and observer to many others. My master’s thesis focused on the development of a methodology to allow designers to better understand the experiences that users have when interacting with web-based environments. This research focused on the use of time as a key metric for analysis.

Leadership and Education

I have experience working as part of a team where I am responsible for leading the design effort of a project, and working with others on the team. I have experience managing cross-media projects and establishing creative direction. I also have experience managing projects that go beyond the realm of design, including development, usability and content efforts. I am the creator and author of a design column for Digital Web Magazine entitled “Design in Theory and Practice” that focuses on the fundamentals of design.

Skills

Visual design, interaction design, iterative design, paper prototyping, layout, usability, usability testing, web design, interactive design, design research, 2D/3D animation, video compositing, project management, creative direction. Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Maya, Shake, Final Cut Pro.

Awards

  • 2009: CSCA, Creative Best 2009, Best of Category: Photography (Creative Direction)
  • 2007: NNG, World’s Ten Best Intranets, AEP Now Intranet
  • 2002: WMA, Best Diversified Business Website, AEP.com
  • 2002: WMA, Standard of Excellence, AEP.com
  • 2001: Finalist, Awards in Media Excellence, AEP E-LAB
  • 2001: WMA, Standard of Excellence, AEP Earthday
  • 2001: WMA, Standard of Excellence, AEP Interactive Media

Work History

  • Manager Design Strategy, American Electric Power (AEP) Columbus, Ohio -- 2000-Present
  • Media Designer, Mills/James Productions Columbus, Ohio -- 1998-2000

List of references available upon request.