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  • Design Ideology:

    Confusion, while a useful state of mind for beginning to understand abstract, theoretical concepts, is not usually helpful in a communication medium. As a designer I am here to meet your needs in the most clear, effective and efficient manner possible. I take a minimalist approach to design and prefer to create sites with intuitive, simple layouts and navigation.

  • Skills:

    With over 10 years of professional experience as a website designer, as well as currently pursuing a graduate degree in New Media Design, I have an extensive array of skills and knowledge to bring to bear for developing websites and other interactive media:

    • XHTML, XML, XSLT, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery & Dom Scripting (AJAX/Web 2.0), Actionscript 2.0, Perl/CGI, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Maya, After Effects, Shake, Final Cut Pro Studio, Avid Express, Unix, Linux, OS X, Windows, Accessibility, Standards, Project Workflow & Management
    • Please view a more complete list of my skills and experience.
      • Web and Markup Languages: (X)HTML, XML, XSLT, and CSS
      • Scripting: JavaScript, JQuery, Dom Scripting, "AJAX", "Web 2.0", Actionscript 2.0, Perl/CGI, PHP, MySQL
      • Editors: BBEdit, Emacs, Dreamweaver
      • Design Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks
      • Multimedia Software: Flash, After Effects, Maya, Shake, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack, DVD Studio, Motion, Avid Express
      • Operating Systems: Unix, Linux, OS X, Windows
      • Templating Systems/Environments: html::mason, template::toolkit, Cocoon/XSLT, Dreamweaver
      • User Interface Experience: design brand-consistent graphics, site navigation and flow, accessibility, usability testing, web standard design, Cross-browser compatibility
      • Project Management Skills: planning project workflow, communicating with varied team members and clients, able to work independently
      • Training/Teaching: Train clients in basic web content managment skills using software such as Dreamweaver or various 3rd-party CMS products.
      • Graphic Design: site mock-ups, branding, image optimization, digital photography, brochures and other print media
      • Version and Request Tracking Systems: CVS, RT, subversion

  • Work:

    Please take a look at some of the work that I've done. My role on these projects has ranged from full concept and implementation to a singular role as a designer, project manager or consultant within a larger team.

    For more details of my work history, please download my resume: [PDF] [Word Doc].

  • Education

    • Emerson College (2006 - present): Graduate Program in Visual and Media Arts: New Media
    • Massachusetts College of Art (Fall 2005): Graduate Coursework in Video Compositing
    • Harvard University (1999-2004): Graduate Coursework in Web Development, Multimedia Design, Computer Science and Liberal Arts.
    • Ithaca College (1992-1996): Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies.