Information Designer
I take complex systems and make the process of using those systems simple and enjoyable through the application of appealing design and common sense.
I take complex systems and make the process of using those systems simple and enjoyable through the application of appealing design and common sense.
Professional Experience
University of California, Office of the President
California HIV/AIDS Research Program
Lead Production and Usability Expert, 2007 – 2009
California HIV/AIDS Research Program
Lead Production and Usability Expert, 2007 – 2009
- Developed new program branding and identity (logo, print collateral, website).
- Completed – as lead developer – the state-wide HIV/AIDS education website in collaboration with the State of California Department of Public Health connecting large counties and smaller communities, which reduces time and resources dramatically to accomplish required duties.
- Designed all print materials for multiple international HIV/AIDS conferences expanding program globally.
University of California, Office of the President
Human Resources and Benefits
Information Designer, 1997 – 2007
Human Resources and Benefits
Information Designer, 1997 – 2007
- Built and managed complex and dynamic university-wide and internal websites.
- Assigned and oversaw duties for department staff.
- Increased capacity to meet growing demand for digital content and development needs.
- Trained department staff in web production and content development increasing individual career skills.
- Maintained servers for database and web applications in-house saving $30,000 in outsourcing costs.
Jack of All Trades, Inc.
Web and Graphic Designer, 1996 to 1997
Web and Graphic Designer, 1996 to 1997
- Lead designer and developer for the Stanford Business School website.
- Established progressive online presence, increasing student enrollment.
Areas of Expertise
Usability
User interface design, usability testing (paper prototypes, mockups, questionnaires, video), front-end development, evaluation, navigation, authoring and site design, scalability, back end and site management.
User interface design, usability testing (paper prototypes, mockups, questionnaires, video), front-end development, evaluation, navigation, authoring and site design, scalability, back end and site management.
Graphics/Multimedia Authoring
Web (GoLive, Dreamweaver, BBEdit), print/graphics (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXpress), interactive (Director), presentation (PowerPoint, Keynote), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Web (GoLive, Dreamweaver, BBEdit), print/graphics (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXpress), interactive (Director), presentation (PowerPoint, Keynote), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Internet/Communications
HTML4, HTML5, XHTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript, Apache, MySQL.
HTML4, HTML5, XHTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript, Apache, MySQL.
OS/Hardware
Windows, Macintosh OS X, Unix, and mobile devices.
Windows, Macintosh OS X, Unix, and mobile devices.
Recognition / Public Speaking
Selected to the prestigious Management Skills Assessment Program to foster management growth in talented employees at University of California.
Co-hosted panel discussion, Web Management with Limited Resources at the University of California Computer Support Coordinators conference.
Volunteer Work
Burning Man, LLC
Black Rock Rangers Volunteer Coordinator, 2009 to Present
Black Rock Rangers Volunteer Coordinator, 2009 to Present
- Providing assistance for 500+ individuals and event coordination.
Fire Drums, LLC
Safety Director, 2008 to Present
Safety Director, 2008 to Present
- Direct leadership of fifteen safety professionals.
- Coordinate with management and medical to provide strategy and assistance at a higher level of event safety.
Professional Development & Education
University of Wisconsin – BFA
School of Fine Arts – Graphic Design major
School of Fine Arts – Graphic Design major
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) member