Resume

Experience

Creative Manager and Senior User Interface Designer | Escher Group / Cambridge, MA
November 2001—Current

  • Design all user interface projects including software products, paper and electronic prototypes and web sites for domestic and international government customers, including the USPS, and An Post(Ireland)
  • Work closely with creative, development and engineering teams to produce intuitive interface designs that insure functionality and usability across multiple platforms worldwide
  • Responsible for the design and information architecture of custom web applications that complement Escher’s core product set and technology
  • Create custom graphics and layouts for all sales and marketing collateral, including brochures, presentations and web sites
  • Coordinate with product managers and project teams in the implementation of new designs and re-designs of products
  • Develop intranet projects that streamline communication and project management between all offices, domestic and international
  • Manage, schedule, and coordinate all projects and resources coming out of the Creative Department; including print design/production, trade show organization, and customer UI and web customization

Network Interface Designer Lycos, Inc. / Waltham, MA
February 2001—October 2001

  • Responsible for design of new and evolving user interface components for use in all Lycos web products
  • Teamed with engineering and sales groups to create innovative web interfaces for B2B markets
  • Collaborated with the Network Design Manager and the Network Standards Manager in determining design guidelines and how to effectively implement them across multiple products and brands
  • Managed and maintained the Lycos Style Guide and expanding network design standards
  • Supervised and coordinated cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, engineers, developers, and sales staff to ensure design consistency throughout the Lycos network

Web Designer Hifi.com / Newton, MA
January 2000—January 2001

  • Designed all custom web graphics and on-line advertising for e-commerce sites, Hifi.com and Herhifi.com
  • Teamed with engineering and sales groups to create innovative web interfaces for B2B markets
  • Created new site design and interface structure for Cambridge SoundWorks.com
  • Partnered with parent company, Creative.com, to ensure Hifi.com's on-line creative design strategy was applicable to global markets
  • Directed administrative and management processes for design department

Graphic/Web Designer Principle Software Solutions / Cambridge, MA
August 1994—April 1999

  • Performed Lotus Notes/Domino and web graphics design work
  • Responsible for the development of original artwork for print and digital design
  • Assumed partial project management responsibility to ensure graphics work exceeded customer expectations
  • Designed presentations and corporate collateral for web and print media

Freelance Web Designer Wicklow Designs / Somerville, MA
December 1998—Present

  • Projects involve a variety of clients ranging from small local businesses to non-profit groups. Handle design, direction, development and production duties on all projects
  • Portfolio can be found at: www.wicklowdesigns.com