I am a graphic designer and video editor seeking a senior design position in an organization dedicated to environmental and social change.
I offer
- 12 years' professional web design and production experience, focusing on interface design and standards-compliant, accessible code
- 9 years' experience editing digital video and serving it online
- 9 years' experience with Flash design and production
- A strong background in branding and rebranding campaigns
- Print design and production experience
- Proven leadership ability and experience managing creative projects
- Consistent results, on time and on budget
Employment History, Clients, and Projects
WEB DESIGNER & VIDEO EDITOR, Roots of Change, May 2009–present
Redesigned website to increase membership through a more visible, more appealing online signup system. Edited videos, added bumpers and lower third graphics, formatted them and uploaded them to YouTube.
SENIOR DESIGNER, UCSF Public Affairs Department, January 2007–July 2009
Led print and web projects from initial client contact through launch. Designed sites for the Department of Neurological Surgery, the Strategic Planning Board, and other campus departments. Designed and produced 4-color, multi-page newsletters for UCSF Medical Center and the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Supported art director in branding initiatives. Managed freelance designers and developers.
EDITOR, What Is Vidding? documentary for MIT's Project New Media Literacies, December 2007–August 2008
Developed content topics for this 20-minute documentary aimed at middle- and high-school students, edited all documentary segments, selected music videos for inclusion, designed and created all motion graphics.
CURATOR, 24/7 DIY Video Summit, February 2007–February 2008
Evaluated, analyzed, and selected videos for presentation at the Summit's screenings. Worked with other members of the curatorial team to develop themes and structure of event. Liaised with video-making community to encourage and support participation in the event.
EDITOR, Homegrown: DIY Grocery, March 2007–November 2007
Edited a 30-minute documentary film about local foodways, directed by activist filmmaker Richard Hildreth. The film is currently being shopped to festivals.
WEB/UI DESIGNER, Mother Jones, February 2000–September 2006
Created new site architecture, page layout, color system, and typographic system for 2001 and 2006 redesigns. Designed the interface for the 30th Anniversary DVD, a sortable, searchable collection of all Mother Jones magazine issues. Designed and produced numerous special reports and Flash mini-sites, created the brand and online presence for Mother Jones Radio, and managed online communities. As project manager for the redesigns and implementation of the content management system, was responsible for maintaining budgets and deadlines and coordinating small teams.
IDENTITY AND WEB DESIGN, VIDEO EDITING, Ocean Voyager, January–May 2006
Distilled a huge volume of dense, complex information into a user-friendly, engaging web site about the plight of the world's oceans. Working with two teams of stakeholders, designed the logo and web site to attract a broad base of users by appealing to their sense of adventure. Edited the introductory and orca videos used on the site, and prepared them for the web as Flash video files.
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION, On24.com, February 2000
Designed and produced a series of Flash ads, incorporating animated text, graphics, and audio, promoting both On24 itself and its clients.
WEB DESIGNER/PRODUCER, Prudential California Realty, May 1997–March 1999
Solely responsible for graphics and HTML production of 300+ page web site. Assured compliance with corporate style guide, designed and implemented structural and navigational improvements, and coordinated with vendors, contractors, sales agents, and the Marketing Department. Developed the company intranet and databases and designed Powerpoint presentations, brochures, and fliers. Provided technical support to agents.
PARTNER/DESIGNER, Human Design, October 1996–December 1999
One of three principals in a small company specializing in design and production of small businesses' web sites. Collaborated on the development of project style and content, designed multimedia projects, and produced graphics and code for the web. As a partner in the company, responsible for organization development, management, and marketing.
Education
- Professional Sequence in Graphic Design, UC Berkeley
- Post-Production Fundamentals, Video Engineering, Bay Area Video Coalition
- Dynamic Media Design Certificate Program, Center for Electronic Art
- Digital Video: The Tools and The Concepts, Nonlinear Editing and Post-Production, American Film Institute
- BA in Theater Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz
References are available on request.