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Moulton Creative » RESUME
Professional SummaryOver twelve years of experience in User Interface design, development, and usability testing for software and Web-based products. Proven ability to manage teams and projects from initial concept stages, through development and revision to finished product. Strong advocate and evangelist of user-centered design (UCD) philosophy. Skilled in an extensive array of design and animation software as well as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS standards. Professional DesignLead Senior User Interface Designer / Design Manager - Amazon.comSeattle, Washington / March 2005 – current• Responsible for large-scale user interface and branding initiatives at Amazon.com; IA, UX, and visual strategy for projects, features, promotions, and marketing campaigns. • Build relationships, Work with business & development teams, and evangelize UX Company wide. • Advise business development teams on visual branding/UI. • Manage and mentor teams of Usability experts, Visual and Interaction designers. • Work with external interactive agencies and contractors, when necessary to meet project deadlines. Creative Director / Owner - Moulton CreativeSeattle, Washington / June 2000 – current• Visual & Interactive design solutions for Microsoft, Starbucks, Ironman, Henderson Aquatics, and many other Web design clients. Product Designer (Contract) - Windows Server Group - Microsoft Corp.Redmond, Washington / October 2004 – January 2005• Conceptualized and designed User Interfaces for the next generation of Microsoft's family of server and network management products. • Responsible for wire framing walkthroughs of probable user scenarios and streamlining the user experience. • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to establish products features. Senior Interaction Designer - Convergence Initiative - WatchGuard TechnologiesSeattle, Washington / August 2003 – June 2004• Responsible for wire framing walkthroughs of probable user scenarios and streamlining the user experience. • Developed "look-and-feel" of products as well as branding placement and structure. Product Designer (Contract) - Customer Relationship Management Mobile Application - Microsoft Corp.Redmond, Washington / April 2003 – August 2003• Developed a comprehensive specification document incorporating a complete state-transition diagram, state-specific functionality lists, and methods for future extensibility and expansion. • CRM Mobile Product prototype was demonstrated at the World Wide Partner Conference (New Orleans) on the main-stage in front of 4000 Microsoft partners; the reception was excellent. • Conducted usability tests to identify any areas of confusion or breakdown. Developed a schedule and priority list for addressing select issues. Senior Interaction Designer - Web-based healthcare applications - SolucientBellevue, Washington / February 2002 – April 2003• Visual & Interactive design. • Defined new unified User Interface for new suite of Web-based applications; performed usability analysis; developed process flows; created conceptual models and prototypes, and final User Interface. Director of User Experience - Mobile Web Site(s)/Application(s) - FreeReinBellevue, Washington / November 2000 – April 2001• Defined the User Experience guidelines for wireless applications. • Led team that built unique, meaningful, highly useable and productive User Interfaces for wireless devices including wireless phones, Palm devices, and Windows Pocket PC platforms. • Interviewed and hired team members; wrote staff evaluations and raise recommendations; implemented performance plans; wrote job descriptions; provided materials, means, and support for staff professional development and promotions within the company. Director of Digital Services Group - The Retail GroupSeattle, Washington / January 2000 – November 2000• Provided strategic direction for company's digital initiative. • Created clear, consistent and strategic brand messaging across both physical and virtual environments. • Presented brand concepts and digital creative strategy to clients. EducationBachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis, Washington State UniversityPullman, Washington, 1987Certificate in C Programming, University of Washington ExtensionSeattle, Washington, 2000Certificate in Database and E-Commerce Programming, University of Washington ExtensionSeattle, Washington, 2001Certificate in Photography, University of Washington ExtensionSeattle, Washington, 2003Advanced Certificate in Photography, The Photo Center NorthwestSeattle, Washington, 2007Computer Skills• Mastery in many design and Web applications, including: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash and ActionScript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and various other design, productivity, and code editing programs. • Proficient in writing and editing code in many Web-related languages, including HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript. Equally fluent with both Windows and Macintosh platforms and software. Completely comfortable with all computer-related hardware and able to adapt to new technologies quickly.
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