education
Master of Arts:
Interactive Design & Game Development
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Savannah, Georgia
September 2005 - June 2007
Bachelors of Fine Arts:
Graphic Design
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
August 1994 - April 1999
skills... and more skills.
software, search engines, and programming
Design Software... Adboe CS: Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat
Modeling Software... 3DS Max, Blender
Office Software... Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Search Engine... SEO, Analytics, Multivariant Testing
Scripting: PHP, ActionScript 3, Java Script
Markup: HTML, XML, XHTML, and CSS
work experience
Interactive Marketing Manager
Propex - Chattanooga, Tennessee
June 2010 - December 2012
Developed the goals, objectives, strategies and annual plan for Interactive Marketing. Created and maintained customer relationships via digital media.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to determine e-marketing objectives in the context of analytics, ROI analysis, market research, and customer segmentation.
- Lead inter-departmental team’s interactive media projects. Coordinated tactical efforts of programming, design, strategic content creation, and communication during planning, development and implementation with I.S. and company’s business units.
- Coached team members to efficiently plan and execute projects, facilitated effective problem solving.
- Assessed internal capabilities, selectively hired and managed vendors to develop solutions that meet the company’s website, online media or mobile requirements.
- Provided direction for the continuity of campaigns across traditional media platforms including printed advertisements, trade shows, press releases, and sales collateral.
work experience
Senior Web Designer
Jones Management, Cleveland, TN
April 2008 - May 2010
Responsible for establishing the look and creative direction for web, email, and other interactive communication formats.
- Implement web designs and online marketing projects with emphasis on web design standards, cross browser accessibility, and search engine optimization.
- Evaluate visual interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles, A-B Multivariant testing, and behavioral analytics.
- Ensure user experience achieves the company’s goals for the online entity, e-mail marketing, online advertisements, or web promotion.
- Develop project briefs along with design concepts and prototypes, and work with marketing and programming teams to achieve desired outcomes.
work experience
Principal Designer
Crafted Ink, Harrison, TN
April 2004 - March 2008
Originate cross media campaigns including advertisement, brochure, invitations and mailers, interactive applets and web site designs.
- Help clients assess their needs in terms of content, usability, and accessibility.
- Based on assessed needs, determine site structure, create the look and feel, and script dynamic content and/or interactive applets.
- Implement web design parameters, style guides and visual standards.
- Create appropriate product and conceptual imagery for client projects including animation, original illustrations and photography.
work experience
Art Director
The Fillauer Companies, Chattanooga, TN US
January 2000 - April 2004
Implemented designs from conception to completion for printed and electronic media including advertisements, direct mail, technical brochures, and web sites.
- Ensured continued department progress in methods concerning preparation of artwork, photography, and web design.
- Received exceptional performance evaluations from executive level based on the introduction of award winning design solutions new to the company and the industry.
- Excellent feedback on the management of work flow, organization, and archiving standards.
