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Catalyst Group Design, New York, NY
Senior User Interface Designer, Oct. 2005 - Present
Involved in all facets of usability and user interface design, with a primary focus on creating simple and useful Websites, Web-applications and desktop applications.
Partial Project/Client List:
Freelance, New York, NY
Information Architect, Dec. 2001 - Oct. 2005
Worked with companies ranging from small start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations to define and develop user-friendly front-end interfaces for ecommerce and consumer Websites, desktop applications, Web-applications (including document management systems, medical knowledge management systems and financial/insurance knowledge management systems), extranets and mobile interfaces.
Partial Project/Client List:
- about.com
- Boeing
- Canon
- College Board
- CosmoGirl.com
- DIAM International
- Galileo (Global Travel Distribution System)
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- Hearst
- iVillage.com
- Marsh & McLennan Companies
- nMatrix (DocuMatrix - Litigation/Document Management System)
- Zagat.com
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KPE, New York, NY
Senior Information Architect, Aug. 2000 - Nov. 2001
Developed user-centric functionality blueprints that balanced client business objectives with user needs. Participated in the development of ecommerce, interactive TV, wireless solutions, portals, content systems, Websites, and Intranets for clients such as ESSENCE, Sony Style, Worldwide Wrestling Federation, Targus, J Records, Discovery Channel, and Bechtel Telecommunications.
- Lead client workshops to determine deliverable requirements, project goals, and audience profiles
- Documented recommended product functionality via flowcharts, user profiles, site maps, and page map prototypes
- Articulated product information relationships, navigation, and technology requirements to clients and production team members
- Managed the integration of visual design concepts into site functionality
- Recommended usability testing plans and labs designs to gauge the success of intended solutions
- Consistently researched and analyzed industry benchmarks, best practices, and online trends; presented findings to internal departments and client teams
- Evolved and elevated the Information Architecture department's methodologies, processes and thinking
Lot21 Interactive, New York, NY
Development Scientist, Nov. 1999 - Aug. 2000
Launched Lot 21's Development Laboratory, an incubation group responsible for the identification and development of new applications and technologies relative to topics such as content delivery through Interactive TV, PDA development and enhancement, and WAP/Wireless solutions.
- Provided the creative and technological vision, strategy and leadership for all DevLab project development; developed and refined the group's standard operating procedures and practices
- Defined the strategic goals and accompanying business challenges of proposed development projects; documented original work and drafted patents with DevLab counsel
- Worked with project management to determine milestones and deliverables, assessed software/hardware needs and coordinated production resources
- Developed project prototypes including application and UI designs, interaction/program flow diagrams, art, animation, and multimedia production as necessary
- Researched and evaluated new technologies that may influence DevLab projects; attended seminars and workshops outlining future trends in online technologies
- Identified and worked with potential partners to commercialize DevLab projects, technologies, applications and intellectual properties
APL Digital, New York, NY
Production Manager, Nov. 1998 - Sept. 1999
Planned, defined, and directed the ground-up creation of APL Digital's production department, servicing clients such as Dell, Iridium LLC, and UPS. (The company is now known as Lowe Lintas Interactive.)
- Developed and documented processes, departmental structures/interactions, staffing recommendations and hardware/software requirements
- Provided creative and technological leadership to Site Builders, Designers and Multimedia Specialists in order to expand the limitations of Website design and functionality
- Insured quality assurance of all projects through the establishment of a QA testing lab, providing testing plans, documenting procedures, and researching/applying new quality control processes
- Evaluated staff on individual performance achievements; recruited new staff as required to keep pace with current and expected project demands
- Continually researched, evaluated, and applied new technologies to insure that client sites sustain a competitive advantage online
- Worked with senior management on the analysis, design, and specification of Websites; participated as technology/build specialist for the new business development team during pitches
- Educated clients and prospects on Web technologies, QA issues, and production practices
AGENCY.COM LTD., New York, NY
Site Manager, Mar. 1998 - Nov. 1998
Responsible for coordination of production tasks and resources among a staff of ten Designers, Site Builders and Programmers to deliver platform/browser-compliant Websites on time and within budget.
- Worked closely with Site Editors to identify content and establish solid and coherent Website architecture and navigation; developed and maintain site maps
- Managed QA efforts, testing all sites against browser specs within PC/Mac/UNIX environments; ensure stable integration and implementation of delivered site files
- Thoroughly documented each project's production process and results to support ongoing maintenance and development
- Developed and executed consistent branding aesthetics and easy-to-use interfaces for overall compelling visitor experiences
- Worked with clients to ensure stable integration and implementation of delivered Website files
- Estimated all production hours and timelines; worked with Producers to establish budgets; identified staffing requirements, evaluated potential employment candidates and regularly reviewed the performance of individual Site Builders
Senior Site Builder, Dec. 1996 - Mar. 1998
Performed all aspects of site development including, concept sketching, design and graphic production, HTML coding, multimedia implementation, Form handling, JavaScript, Java, UNIX and CGI integration.
- Worked closely with Site Manager and Lead Designer to ensure the overall quality of the site; tested against browser specs within PC/Mac/UNIX environments
- Coded with cross platform and browser issues in mind, specifically concerned with platform resolutions, browser limitations and graceful browser degradation; ensured consistent HTML code and Netscape palette safe graphics
- Developed templates and style guides, setting the pace of projects
- Coordinated production tasks with Site manager, Designers and other Site Builders
Participated in site development for: Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, GTE BigRide Site, GTE, MetLife, Deloitte & Touche: PeerScape, Rational Software, Hewlett-Packard, Lucent Technologies, Nike's Brasil Futebol Site, DAS (Diversified Agency Services) and British Airways.
Independent Web projects:
- Eyes of a Child
- Our Ride
- ponoi
- Urban Desires | The London Suede
- Urban Desires | Diminuendo And Crescendo In Blue
Freelance Contract, New York, NY
Illustrator, May 1993 - Present
Provide traditional artwork on tight deadlines to magazines, newspapers, web design agencies, ad agencies, record companies and book publishers.
- > Browse my illustration book [ http://www.wisebuild.com/parkah/illustration/ ]
- > Review my illustration client list [ http://www.wisebuild.com/parkah/about/docs/clientlist.html ]
Operating Systems
Mac OS, MS/DOS, MS/WIN, UNIX, LINUX
Languages
Understanding of HTML, DHTML, XML, WML, Ajax, Flash, Java, JavaScript, ASP, UNIX, and PERL.
Applications
Experienced with all major graphic and Internet/Intranet applications, including: Visio, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Homesite, BBedit and Microsoft Office Products.
Vendor Solutions
Experienced with the following 3rd party applications / systems: Documentum, Interwoven, Livelink and Vignette.
Speciality
Print and digital illustration
1994, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Illustration
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
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1992, 1993, Figure painting
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA
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