Resume
Skills
- Created and implemented web strategies for companies such as Southwest Airlines, EDS, Verizon, and Entrust.
- Over 10 years of experience in web development, project management, user experience, and online community creation.
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, Fireworks and Dreamweaver.
- Adept with Movable Type, WordPress, Subversion, and Bugzilla.
- Amazing abilities in Internet Use and Search.
- Familiarity with ASP, PHP, JavaScript.
- Quick mastery of any program or language.
Experience
User Experience Producer and Architect, April 2008 -present
Mural Consulting
Lead Web Strategist, August 2006 – April 2008
EDS, Plano, TX
Co-lead team that maintains and creates new web initiatives for EDS’ largest account. Develop and implement schedules for projects, motivate team, and ensure on-time delivery. Collaborate with developers on creation and execution of user interfaces. Analyze user trends and metrics. Implement new efforts based on user needs. Create and execute standards for site code and architecture.
Web Producer / Information Architect , October 2004-August 2006
RD2, Inc., Dallas, TX
Managed client projects: built project plans, budgets, and deadlines; interfaced with clients; and coordinated development team efforts. Created site maps, wireframes, and content plans with an emphasis on user interaction, accessibility, and usability as primary Information Architect for major national clients including Southwest Airlines, Verizon SuperPages, and Entrust. Developed web sites using HTML and CSS with an emphasis on standards compliance and search engine optimization.
Web Developer, June 2003-October 2004
SourceSuite, LLC d/b/a Insight Interactive, Irving, TX
Designed and coded broadband portal for cable internet subscribers using CSS, HTML, and ASP. Consulted on user interface, site architecture and usability. Developed parent company’s corporate site to fit web standards and reduce bandwidth consumption. Created web graphics and site prototypes. Responsible for maintenance of corporate web presence, intranet, and parent company sites.
Founder, January 2002-June 2003
Apt Minds, Dallas, TX
Co-founded full-service web company offering web design and hosting, original content creation, and e-commerce services. Apt Minds also developed special side projects geared towards personal publishers.
Code Diva, March 2001-January 2002
InterVisions Web Consulting, Dallas, TX
Created database driven sites and improved communication for corporate clients using ASP and HTML. Researched and implemented new coding strategies and technologies.
Interactive Guru, May 2000-March 2001
AMS Production Group, Dallas, TX
Conceived, designed, and implemented Internet-based strategies for corporate clients including ABC Radio and Samsung using HTML, Flash, and ASP. Structured, developed, and managed new interactive division of 18-year-old commercial production company.
Webmaster/Promotions Producer, May 1999-May 2000
KXTX-TV Channel 39, Dallas, TX
Conceived, scripted, and produced award-winning promotions for upcoming shows, specials, and sporting events. Coordinated restructuring of department procedures for new master control facility. Redesigned and supported Internet presence, incorporating on-air schedules, show descriptions, and interactive components. Also designed web presence for Ticket Television, a program that follows the hosts of a local radio station.
Webmaster, September 1997-May 1999
WRUF-AM 850, Gainesville, FL
Designed Internet presence for AM News/Talk radio station. Coordinated with General Manager and managers of various departments to implement their ideas. Maintained and regularly updated site to fit changing needs of the station.
Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, May 1999
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications-Operations. Business Administration minor. Graduated with honors. GPA 3.5.
University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Degree anticipated 2008
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration and Planning. Completed coursework for Associate Business Continuity Planner certification. GPA 4.0.