I design. I develop. I've done both for companies ranging from T-Mobile and AutoTrader to the United States Army and the State Department. In the last seven years, I've created work that has been touted by Bill Gates, sold millions of cars online, set new standards in user centered experiences and potentially saved thousands of lives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

American Systems - Alpharetta, GA
Senior Interactive Designer Mar 2001 - Present
Responsible for the creation of all graphical elements including logos, icons, and rich media found on the 80+ websites/web applications designed and developed by American Systems ECL Group.
Company’s usability expert that creates innovative graphical user interface solutions for our client’s complex use case scenarios based on seven years of in-depth user experience studies.
Planetgarden.com - Norcross, GA
Designer (Web/Print) Sept 2000 - Mar 2001
Generated all marketing peripherals including posters, brochures, flyers, business cards, banner ads, static banners, web graphics, PowerPoint presentations, and HTML/JHTML implementation. Other responsibilities included the upkeep of the entire e-commerce site with content and graphics.

SKILLS

Excellent knowledge of the latest versions of: Photoshop, Illustrator, Image Ready, Visio, InDesign, Acrobat, PageMaker, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Freehand.
Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, JSP, ASP, and .NET
Over seven years experience creating websites/web applications with focus on the creation of intuitive user interfaces that are both great looking and easy to use.
Possess a rare talent to translate thoughts into imagery with professional sketches, storyboards, whiteboard concepts, paper prototypes, and walkthroughs.
Outstanding ability to understand software requirements, communicate with software engineers in “their” language and create custom solutions based upon the guidelines and feedback.

EDUCATION

Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design/Web Design, May 2000
NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals): Member
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity: Member
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA
Continued Education in Web Design/Multimedia, Sept 2001

PARTIAL AMERICAN SYSTEMS CLIENT LIST

Aelera - Website Re-Design
I provided graphics, templates, CSS files, and a usability document, which empowered Aelera to recode their existing site.
AFLAC - Web Enrollment System (WES) development
Provided front-end HTML, CSS, and graphics for .Net Web Application.
AutoTrader.com - Visual Design
Lead designer for the crucial “DS07” New Vehicle Specials project which after debuting on the internet produced the largest sales month ever for AutoTrader. I created over 36 template designs and the CSS code for each. This project enabled dealers to select specific inventory and create complex specials for those items. I was also the lead designer for the Vehicle Media Center project that allowed dealers to upload and display commercials online.
Avenue A - Application Re-Design
Responsible for comp development and review process, HTML templates, and XSL templates provided to the client.
BGCA - Intranet Re-Design
Responsible for gathering system requirements and generating comps for the new BGCA national intranet.
BGCS - Member Website and Flash games
Created password protected website that is used to teach teenagers life lessons with the aid of custom Flash games. Created Flash games for end users to test their newly gained knowledge and rewarded them when all 8 sections and games were completed with a success screen and a “Super Member” status for the site.
CipherTrust - Usability Assessment/Web Template
I currently work with Secure Computing as a consultant and designer for usability and user interface design. I work as the point man for all usability issues addressing each with my insight and previous experience to guide the developers on a path for a better looking and more intuitive user interface.
City of Macon - Intranet Comp Development
Led a series of meetings with the client to establish system requirements and developed new intranet comps for the city of Macon, Georgia.
Clarus - Application Re-Design
Provided new front-end graphics, HTML templates, JavaScript, and CSS files for the redesign of Clarus’ previous web application.
Constructware - Website Re-Design
I provided graphics, HTML templates, CSS files, and usability documentation to support Constructware and their efforts to restore the company website.
eMotion - Website Re-Design
I am responsible for all facets of the eMotion website. Hand coded HTML, XML, XSL, graphics, JavaScript, and ColdFusion (Microsoft Access Database). Developed and deployed a content management piece that enabled eMotion to "add, edit, and delete" news and press releases to the site.
Health Flash - Graphics Development and updates
Provided new support images and navigation elements to the existing Health Flash website.
Intelitix - Seating Reservation System
Developed Flash MX interfaces for unique seating maps for over 17 arenas and halls such as the LA Philharmonic totaling over 60,000 hand-coded seats.
Lancope - Flash Presentation
I developed a Flash MX presentation totaling over 2 minutes in length describing the benefits and process of their best selling product. Features of this presentation included a loading sequence, custom character development, and custom character voice-over sound recordings.
Lancope - Website Re-Design
Responsible for creating graphics and front-end code for new XML/XSL Lancope website.
Developed a content management piece that allowed a Lancope administrator to add, edit, or delete information to the news and content area of the homepage.
MediaBin - Johnson & Johnson Web Application Re-Design
Tasked with re-branding our successful image staging content management application with Johnson & Johnson markings, look and feel. MediaBin was the one of the featured applications at a Microsoft Corporate Convention in 2001 where I have images of Bill Gates standing in front of the projected interface discussing the benefits of the tool.
Optate - Benefits Companion Web Application Redesign
Provided client with Photoshop designs and templates for the re-design of their flagship web application "Benefits Companion".
Optio - Custom Icon Creation
Responsible for creating and deploying custom 8bit icons to Optio for use within their web application.
Planetgarden - Commercial Website
Led the effort to re-skin the successful online gardening site to improve usability and promote repeat customer traffic with customized user interface elements.
PRE Solutions - Website Re-Design/Administration Component
Designed, developed, and implemented entire front-end to new website and administration piece composed of ASP.Net, XSL, SQL Server 2000, and Flash.
Roche - DataCare El Web Application Design
Designed and developed custom user interface after meetings with business owners to establish interface guidelines.
Scalable Effects - Application Comp/Click-Through Development
Conducted meetings with the US Army to record requirements for the Non-Lethal Weapons Simulator -"Scalable Effects Evaluation Demonstration" (SEED). Developed comps and click-thru for demonstration purposes along with design documentation.
Socketware Accucast Accelerator - Web application design and development
Responsible for the development of Photoshop comps, all final graphics, HTML, JavaScript, XSLT, and XML for the database-driven web application.
State Department - Website/Comp Development
Designed comps and click-thru with HTML and Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and 1st Page Editor for new look and feel of the State Department.
Thoughtmill - Website Development/Print/Target Marketing
Developed and Deployed entire site built with the XML, XSL, and ASP technologies. Responsible for the creation of the Thoughtmill content management piece used to add, edit, and delete press releases and job openings within the current live site. Created new branding with business cards, letterhead, and PowerPoint presentation templates. Generated HTML ads for target marketing of the new Thoughtmill site.
T-Mobile – User Payment Interface
Designed the user payment portal for T-Mobile users to check their minutes, pay their monthly bills, change their service package, and more. Provided sketches, a click-through, HTML, and CSS for the final product.
TSYS - Account Manager
Responsible for gathering use cases, developing a front end from the stated requirements, creating HTML and CSS templates for unique sections of the site, and developing usability document.
Victory Global Solutions - Website Re-Design
In charge of full website lifecycle composed of three rounds of comps and delivery of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and ASP for Victory Global Solutions, a woman-owned certified 8A business.