SUMMARY

• BFA in Graphic Design with 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications, healthcare, education and advertising industries, designing and developing user experience and UI for mobile and tablets (IOS, Android, Blackberry 10 & Windows 8 Phone), icons, websites, information architecture, wire framing, prototyping, search engine optimization (SEO), email graphics, corporate identity, brochure/catalog design, page layout design, package design, power point presentations and slideshows.
• Extensive knowledge in user - centric design principles and methodologies for mobile and tablet applications.
• Expertise in writing UI and technical specification documentation for programmers.
• Expertise with the content management system Drupal and conducting usability testing.
• Managed and maintained multiple web applications simultaneously using HTML and CSS, and JavaScript to add dynamic site visuals and functionality to the Confidential website. Prepared site templates in Adobe Photoshop.
• 8+ years of foundation in Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, AfterEffects, HTML, CSS and Javascript.
• A team player with excellent communication, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming Languages:
• HTML5 CSS3
• Omigraffle, Visio & Axure
• Visual Design Software:
• Photoshop CS5
• Illustrator CS5
• Dreamweaver CS5
• InDesign CS5
• Flash CS5
• Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

User Experience & Graphic Designer

Confidential, Verizon Wireless, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Designed the user flow, wireframes and layout for the Verizon Wireless Apps page for both IOS and Android devices.
• The layout conformed to the limitations of various platforms and differed for mobiles and tablets.
• Provided JQuery style sheets using theme roller for the layout design.
• Created icons, buttons and appropriate nomenclature for the page titles.
• Documented UI and technical specification documentation for the developer.
• Conducted user testing prior to site launch.
• Provided the development team with the user specifications for implementation.
• Enterprise Mobility Platform (EMP) Homepage
• Produced the site map and initial information architecture using Visio.
• Created wireframes and an innovative design layout for the EMP homepage.
• Designed layout that will be optimized for web as well as handheld devices.
• Generated graphics for the background banners.
• Developed color scheme and typography consistent to Verizon Wireless brand requirements.
• Enterprise Mobility Platform (EMP) Tablet & Mobile Redesign
• Created button and graphic assets for the redesign.
• Designed user friendly comps for tablet and mobile following Verizon Wireless UI guidelines.
• Provided the development team with the user specifications for implementation.
• My Verizon Mobile (MVM) NFC Payments
• Produced the layout for the MVM NFC bill payments, using credit cards and e-check.
• Designed the user experience and graphics for the various screens.
• Created icons and prepared files for the demo and presentation.

Web (UX) & Graphic Designer

Confidential, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Adapted user-friendly designs to improve usability and user experience.
• Presented information architecture, wireframes and work flow / task analysis using Visio Omnigraffle and Axure following user friendly
• Documented UI and technical specification documentation for the developer.
• Designed website layout, graphics, including custom skins using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS.
• Designed icons for the shop and forum pages.
• Themed shop and forum pages for the website using Drupal 2.60 in collaboration with web programmer. Worked with and manipulated existing modules on Drupal.
• Involved in developing user interface design for NEI mobile application allowing certified
• NETS and NEI registered users to check for curriculum updates, affiliate programs and latest Confidential articles.
• Conducted user testing prior to site launch.
• Disease Proof Blog Web Design & Development
• Used current UX and UI guidelines for blog design.
• Website layout design in collaboration with LexBlog and art work for the web banner using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, Javascript and CSS.
• Improved user experience on the blog by focusing on innovative ways to present content and images on page. Special “call out” treatments to bring attention to important quotes on the blog.
• Package design, typography and color theory for the Confidential foods and supplements, using Illustrator.

UX & User Interface Designer

Confidential, MA

Responsibilities:

• National Center for Universal Design for Learning (NCUDL) Web Design
• Design implementation and print production of the banner and poster to be displayed at the NCUDL Summit in Washington, DC using Photoshop.
• Produced the layout design, typography, color scheme and graphics for the summit website, using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML and Javascript.
• Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Logoe & Web Design
• The concept was to visually represent AIM Consortium's efforts of digitizing text book material.

Graphic Designer

Confidential, MA

Responsibilities:

• New Haven Court Assisted Living is involved in providing assistance and living arrangements for senior citizens in need.
• The client's expectation was to portray New Haven Court as a warm and comforting place to live. Designed brochure with folder using Illustrator and Photoshop.