QUALIFICATIONS:
· Creating, updating and maintaining multiple web sites and multimedia projects;
· Web, Flash, Video and Software design and programming;
· Providing high-level instructional design and development;
· Writing UI standards, checklists and style guides;
· Designing graphics, logos and animations for websites, DVDs, CDs and marketing materials;
· Overseeing and driving day-to-day website operations and maintenance;
· Ability to work under pressure, and to consistently deliver projects on-time;
· Ensuring web site quality, performance and reliability;
· iPhone app design and development;
LANGUAGES

Fluent in English
Fluent in Spanish (second language)

EDUCATION

Associate in Applied Science in CIS,
Gwinnett Technical Institute,
Lawrenceville, GA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications,
Art Institute of Atlanta,
Atlanta, GA

OBJECTIVE

Employment that fully utilizes my diverse experience in Multimedia Design & Development and offers the opportunity for career advancement along with the further expansion of IT skills.

EXPERTISE

Over 15 years of diverse multimedia experience, 8 years in web site development. Proven performance on Macintosh and PC platforms in designing, planning, developing and launching of print and interactive projects utilizing:

iPhone SDK, Microsoft 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ASP.NET, Front Page, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Publisher, Corel Presentations, Quatro Pro, Draw 8, Publisher, Word Perfect, Joomla, WordPress, CSS, ThumbsPlus, Fetch, Lotus Notes, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave, Poser, Bryce, Mac OS X, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Captivate, Acrobat, In-Design, Premiere, After Effects, GoLive, Dimensions, Pagemaker, Freehand, Lingo, ActionScript, Flash, Fireworks, Director, Shockwave, Sound Edit and Authorware, Apple iWork, iLife, Final Cut, Camtasia, Swift 3D, FileMaker Pro, Sound Forge, Direct Skin and many others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEB ’09 – PRESENT

TARKENTON COMPANIES, ATLANTA, GA
Art Director
· Conceptualized the information architecture and user experience of Saas applications and web sites, achieving and exceeding all objectives, while growing better working relationships across multiple business teams, technology and non-technology.
· Programmed web sites and page assets, using CSS, ASP.NET, HTML, Joomla and WordPress, which provided best-in-class enhancements and features across all company platforms.
· Developed advanced training resources for clients and employees using Flash, ActionScript, Camtasia and the Adobe Creative Suite. Training modules came equipped with audio/video, XML-driven content and with supporting interactive documentation.
· Assisted Marketing team with research, CMS Management, quality assurance, web training and printed advertising, adding strength and the needed resources to their communications and technical requirements.
· Contributed with Product Development team on front-end application design, providing a more cutting-edge style guide and improved user interaction.
· Created document standards and guidelines with technical writers.
· Designed and published for video Broadcast, tradeshow booths, posters, signage, touch-screen kiosks, and other promotional merchandise. Handled company video, photo and printing needs overall.
· Directed iPhone Application projects, including Business and Video Game apps. Worked with subject matter experts, technical writers, and managers to execute these custom initiatives.

MAY ’03 – FEB '09

NELSON ROMERO DESIGN, FORSYTH, GA
Multimedia Specialist
· Lead the creative strategy and application of interactive design for all client projects.
Served as expert UI developer on web, software and multimedia initiatives for Small Business and Fortune 500 clients.
· Authored user-centric interfaces for web based applications and corporate sites, resulting in greater usability and higher client satisfaction.
· Wrote UI Standards, UI Checklist and Style Guides for educational software and video games.
· Introduced high quailty broadcast, CGI/3d and video post-production services to clients.
· Created design, layout, production and illustrations for all levels of corporate communication including trade show graphics, posters, training materials and ad specialties.
· Developed campaigns across all media for small businesses.
· Expertise in style guide and branding development.
· Crafted site maps, dialogs, buttons, icons, bitmaps, splash screens, wizard artwork, box/packaging illustration and web graphics.
· Supported the sales process by presenting creative service offerings and presale consultation to internal teams and prospective clients.
· Ability to hire, inspire and motivate creative teams.

AUG ’00 – APR ’03

BELLSOUTH, ATLANTA, GA
Graphics User Interface Designer

· GUI design work was done in PhotoShop, Illustrator, LightWave and 3D StudioMax. Components were then palletized in Fireworks and DeBabelizer and brought in to DirectSkin where a typical C++ application could be turned skinnable by integrating the DirectSkin OCX into the project. Web pages to support the software were created in Flash, Director/Shockwave, GoLive and Dreamweaver.
· Responsible for design and development of applications and services within the BellSouth flagship service. Products include: Media Player, Instant Messenger, Web Browser, E-mail, Voice Over IP, Video Chat and Pay Per Viewer and other related products.
· Conduct job tasks, content, audience analysis.
· Project Management experience from concept to completion.
· Determine instructional strategies, designs solution and then provide support in development.
· Provide high-level instructional design and development.
· Design instructional strategy that includes training objectives, learning outcomes, and estimates of hours and cost.
· Develop tests and surveys associated with education material.
· Design done in PhotoShop, Illustrator and LightWave. Prototypes were developed in Director/Shockwave and Flash. Software presentations were done with the aid of PowerPoint, Quark Xpress, Premiere, Sound Forge and After Effects. Graphics management was done with Fireworks, ThumbsPlus and SourceSafe. Web support pages were done in Flash, HTML and JavaScript.
· Participate in the requirements analysis and detail design of object oriented software applications.
· Design, document, test, and implement application features and enhancements.
· Develop and support new software applications such as Media Player,  Instant Messenger, Web Browser, E-mail, Voice Over IP, Video Chat and Pay Per Viewer.
· Develop user interfaces, communications, and control software for Windows based host systems.
· Produce and manage still, audio, and video content.

FEB ’99 – AUG ’00

PREMIERE TECNOLOGIES, ATLANTA, GA
 Multimedia Specialist

· Design done in PhotoShop. Prototypes were done in Flash, Director/Shockwave and Authorware. Web work was done in Dreamweaver. Usability testing was done to show how our customers react and utilize our product in a true user environment.
· Assist in developing a prototype that meets or exceeds the client’s expectations.
· Assist the instructional designer and production manager in coordinating all production efforts associated with the Computer Based Training deliverable including: Interface design, Graphic menus, Icons and Content-related graphics.
· Coordinate media resources.
· Integrate content graphics, animation, still images, motion video, audio, and sound effects as required to meet project specifications.
· Review scripts for clarity and logic of production instructions as well as the set and talent consistency.
· Brief writers on technical requirements of video scenes and camera directions.
· Submit graphic request forms for production.
· Assist in quality assurance of media development.
· Coordinate media pre-production, production, post-production, and pre-mastering activities.
· Archive and catalog all visuals and treatments in the development design library.
· Conducted usability and Human Factors testing.