M I C H A E L K A Y S K I L L S User interface design/development, information architecture, prototyping, user experience Coding: HTML, CSS, ActionScript, PHP, MySQL, Basic JavaScript, ASP, Apache XSSI Tools: Flash, Dreamweaver, BBEdit, MS Visio, InDesign, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Zend Studio, ZenCart, Wordpress, Drupal Other Skills: Instruction, project management, print design & production, typography, copy editing, photography, fluency in Spanish E X P E R I E N C E 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. 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 S E L E C T E D  A R T I C L E S Adobe CS3 Overview http://www.wired.com/software/softwarereviews/multimedia/2007/03/photoshopcs3 Macromedia Studio 8 Review Flash Tutorial Multimedia Design Tips Designing for Different Resolutions E D U C A T I O N 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 R E C O G N I T I O N 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