professional focus
Leverage my expertise in visual design and my burgeoning skill in interaction design to collaborate and create great products that engage the customer and delight the stakeholders.

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me as hard worker

UX Design Lead     11.12–present
mSpot/Samsung Information Systems America/R&D     Palo Alto, CA

Worked on the team that developed Samsung’s music app within Samsung hub that was launched with the Galaxy S4 mobile phone. Developed spec docs, worked directly with engineering to take the product through testing and QA in an agile environment to product launch. Created project schedules and managed team workflow. Currently working on next music product launch for mobile devices.

Interaction skills/artifacts:
• User testing                      • Prototyping
• User flows                         • Functional specs
• Visual design specs

Skills:
• Team collaboration                       • Brainstorming
• Managed junior designers          • Project management

Senior Visual Designer/Interaction Designer      08.08–11.12
Cisco     Santa Clara, CA
Collaboration Software Group, WebEx

Developed, maintained and evolved the visual identity of WebEx as a product line within the Cisco brand framework. Conceptualized, designed, and executed innovative visual materials for integrated, cross channel initiatives including: large web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing. Utilized site analytics to inform design and usability practices within the brand.

Interaction skills/artifacts:
• User testing                      • Prototyping
• Page optimization           • User flows
• A/B testing

Skills:
• Team collaboration                       • Brainstorming
• Managed junior designers          • Project management

Senior Visual Designer      10.06–08.08
WebEx      Santa Clara, CA

Conceptualized, designed, and executed innovative visual materials for integrated, cross channel initiatives including: web pages, email and landing pages, web banners, tradeshow graphics and event materials, collateral, posters and logos, lead generation campaigns.

Skills:
• Team member for brand redesign of cross channel artifacts, which won Rebrand 100 award
• Lead for events design and collateral, through production

Consultant      09.04–present
eBay      San Jose, CA

Responsible for production of all tradeshow communication materials, from booth artwork to invitations and more. Coordinate functional groups to ensure timely delivery of these materials. Manage relationships with vendors. Responsible for overseeing specialty projects for internal communications and collateral from design to production. Projects include from conference materials to posters.

Freelance Graphic Designer      06.03–present
collective design      San Mateo, CA

Art Director/Graphic Designer      02.00–06.03
M7, Inc.      San Jose, CA

Responsibilities included art direction, graphic design, conceptualization, photo editing, layout, photo shoots, pre-press and press checks.

Art Director/Graphic Designer      07.96–02.00
Orrell Communications, Inc./Fullmoon Interactive      Campbell, CA

Responsible for graphic design, conceptualization, photo editing, layout, photo shoots, pre-press and press checks.

Graphic Designer (contract)      09.95–01.96
Boole & Babbage, Inc.      San Jose, CA

Responsible for graphic design, layout, pre-press.

Graphic Designer      01.94–09.95
U.S. Equities Realty, Inc.      Chicago, IL

Established up internal graphics arts department, established a corporate style guide. Responsible for graphic design, conceptualization, photo editing, layout, pre-press and press checks.

Graphic Designer      06.91–12.93
Printed Concepts, Inc.      (05.89–08.90, Chicago, IL school breaks)

Responsible for graphic design, photo editing, layout, photo shoots, pre-press and press checks.

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 me as creative soul

As a designer, my mission is to communicate clearly, cleverly and effectively. As a designer, my challenge is to create work in the audience’s native tongue. I have applied my design skills to a wide variety situations and projects:

• Corporate Identity                      • Web Design
• Packaging Design                       • User Interface
• Advertising                                   • Collateral Material
• Reseller programs                      • POP displays
• Direct mail campaigns              • Branding
• Trade show booth signage       • Annual Reports

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me as the great communicator

I enjoy working “through” an office rather than “in”one.  Dealing with clients and fellow employees who work in a wide range of positions is easy for me. I’m comfortable engaging CEO’s as much as I am my own peers in the workplace. I’ve also effectively managed vendor relationships to creating a win-win scenario on projects.

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me as the apple of someone’s eye

References from people who know that I will do a great job for you are available upon request.