SKILLS

User interface design/development, information architecture, prototyping, user experience

Coding: HTML, CSS, ActionScript, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, ASP, Apache XSSI

Tools: Flash, Dreamweaver, BBEdit, MS Visio, Zend Studio, InDesign, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, ZenCart, Wordpress, Drupal

Other Skills: Instruction, project management, print design & production, typography, copy editing, photography, fluency in Spanish

EXPERIENCE

Information Architect/Developer (2001-present)
Working with different clients to develop web applications and content sites using HTML and Flash. Information architecture/user experience, prototype development, site building. Some recent clients: AMC Television, Schoolnet, Readionetwork.com, Blueradishgroup.com, Adobe Systems, Progressive Insurance, Moen, CTB/McGraw-Hill

Author / Instructor (1998-present)
Author, The Web Wizard's Guide to Flash (www.peep.org/wizard), published by Addison-Wesley. Flash instructor at Pratt Institute, New York. Contributing writer to Wired.com.

Senior User Experience, Phoenix Pop / Liquid Thinking (2000-2001)
Interface design, site architecture. Worked with user experience team, engineers, designers, and content producers to develop usable web sites and other interactive applications. Produced application designs and wireframes.

Senior Interface Developer, Wired Digital/Lycos/Terra (1997-2000)
Interface design, site architecture, and development for HotBot.com and Lycos Music. Project management for content and marketing projects. New technology research and staff training. Contributing writer to Webmonkey developer site. Promoted from production manager. Hotbot.com, Hotwired.com, Music.lycos.com, Webmonkey.com

Web Developer, CondéNet (1996-1997)
Swoon.com. Collaborated between editorial, art, and technical staff to develop interactive content for the web. Built entire HTML/JavaScript of site for startup. Researched, proposed and implemented extensive improvements to site design, structure, and functionality. Supervision of freelance HTML contractors.

Publisher, peep Magazine (1994-1995)
Art & literary magazine.

Freelance Design & Production (1988-1996)
Print design and production for publications and advertising.
Partial list of clients: Abbeville Press, American Heritage, Chermayeff & Geismar, International Jugglers Association, Metro Newspapers, NYC Transit Authority, The Seagram Company, Van Nostrand Reinhold

SELECTED ARTICLES

Adobe CS3 Review
Macromedia Studio 8 Review
Flash Tutorial
Flash MX Overview
Is Your Site Ready for Netscape 6?
Multimedia Design Tips
Designing for Different Resolutions

EDUCATION

UC Berkeley Extension
User-Centered/Usability Design Workshop

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY;
Fine Arts BFA with Honors

University of California, Santa Cruz;
American Studies Major

RECOGNITION

Society of Publication Designers
1 Silver Medal, 2 honorable mentions for Swoon

American Graphic Design Award
Graphic Design:USA

Columbia School of Journalism Golden Circle Awards
Best Overall Design, first place