Employment
Web Developer (Contractor), Japs-Olson, St. Louis Park, Minn.
December 2008–January 2009
- Created web site templates for Japs-Olson’s InOrder e-commerce system using HTML and CSS (table-less layout) in a .NET environment.
- Designed a consistent brand for client’s multiple web sites using user-centered design principles and best practices.
- Optimized prototypes for cross-browser compatibility.
- Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop.
ISM Automation Creative Designer (Contractor), Target, Minneapolis, Minn.
October 2007–October 2008
- Designed and developed the prototype for Target’s ACE and RMS systems using HTML and CSS (table-less layout) in a .NET environment using user-centered design principles and best practices.
- Worked with client to develop systems that met usability standards and maintained consistent branding while being optimized for use by both off-shore and local users.
- Optimized prototypes for cross-browser compatibility.
- Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop.
User Experience Architect, Axcept Media, Minneapolis, Minn.
November 2005–June 2007
- Designed prototypes, visual interfaces and interactions of web-based applications using HTML and CSS (table-less layout).
- Designed and evaluated visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles.
- Developed and designed user interface, front pages, and the tools to navigate a web site.
- Optimized images and graphics for Flash and video interfaces.
- Performed unit testing, set code standards, and lead code reviews.
- Worked with the product development team to design online user experiences.
- Ensured user experience was formulated to achieve the goals of the online entity.
- Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Web Producer, FindLaw, Eagan, Minn.
December 2004–November 2005
- Coded web sites using HTML, CSS (table-less layout) and FindLaw’s proprietary web tools.
- Collected, converted, and edited text and graphical materials provided by clients for design prototypes.
- Incorporated special web features and proprietary functionality and integrated web sites into proprietary applications.
- Received and fulfilled ongoing maintenance requests for graphical, text, and coding changes to FirmSites and tested to ensure that minimal errors are found in FirmSites.
- Coded web sites to optimize site performance and cross-browser compatibility.
- Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, HomeSite, Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop.
Senior Design and Content Specialist, James Tower, N. Mankato, Minn.
November 1999–December 2004
- Coded, modified and implemented web sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and James Tower’s proprietary web tools.
- Worked with clients and programmers to develop site interfaces that while visually appealing, focused on user-centered design.
- Designed, developed and maintained James Tower’s intranet.
- Technical leader for Blue Ox Mailbox, James Tower’s bulk email solution.
- Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Adjunct Instructor, South Central Tech. College, N. Mankato, Minn.
June 2001–December 2003
Graphic Designer/Pre-Press/Trainer, Carlson Craft, N. Mankato, Minn.
August 1993–November 1999
Applications/Skills
HTML:
CSS:
Tableless Design:
JavaScript:
Dreamweaver:
Adobe Photoshop:
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Adobe InDesign:
Education
B.F.A., Graphic Design Major. Minnesota State University. Mankato, Minn. 1995.
