DESIGNER, DEVELOPER, DATA VISUALIZER AND CMS'ER.
FOCUSING ON CREATING CLEAN AND MODERN CONTENT AND WORKING WITH COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED AN EFFECTIVE CREATIVE ONLINE PRESENCE. MY PURPOSE IS TO CREATE A POSITIVE USER EXPERIENCE USING USER-CENTERED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CONCEPTS WITH BACK-END AND CLIENT-SIDE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN.
DESIGNER, DEVELOPER, DATA VISUALIZER AND CMS'ER.
FOCUSING ON CREATING CLEAN AND MODERN CONTENT AND WORKING WITH COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED AN EFFECTIVE CREATIVE ONLINE PRESENCE. MY PURPOSE IS TO CREATE A POSITIVE USER EXPERIENCE USING USER-CENTERED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CONCEPTS WITH BACK-END AND CLIENT-SIDE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN.
About me
Motivated multi-dimensional Designer, Developer and Analyst with technical understanding of backend systems and the ability to generate high end customizable UI/UX interfaces, design and create interpretable data visualizations from (raw) data, develop workflows/processes based on domain level knowledge, and write functional front-end and back-end code creating a positive user experience and generating positive Return on Investment for stakeholders.
Engagement with various cross-functional sized teams with strong ability to identify requirements through the development process with engineering teams, marketing teams, and visual teams while executing clear concise strategy and solutions for UI design/development within an agile development environment to drive positive customer/audience engagement.
freelance
Need help with any web projects, a site and/or application redesign? Or need someone to maintain your site or make the process of updating easier? Let me know and I'll work with you - I'm cost effective and will create a positive ROI for you.
information architecture
Create, modify, and/or analyze taxonomies, create/analyze personas, and generate/analyze scenarios. Create wireframes, storyboard, interactive prototypes, generate process flows, and site maps. Analyze current processes and determine a best approach to the process - solve problems.
information design
Organize data and/or information so that the user and the application are efficient and visually design layout of information. Understanding of User Centered Design philosophies and methodologies, interface design, and usability.
usability
Determine most efficient workflows, impliment usability standards, develop standards, templates, and internationalization. Assess accessibility issues and act as user advocate.
content management integration
Design and develop appropriate templates and integrate back end data/content for and with Content Management tools and applications (using Wordpress and/or Expression Engine). Basically, I'll make your site or application easy to update without intervention.
visual design
Effectively use Photoshop and Illustrator to develop and design applications, websites, portals, portlets, and various anatomies of each and incorporate positive design around your brand. Also use Flash for subtle animation when necessary.
metrics analysis
Generate Metrics reporting and analyze data to determine trouble spots, issues, concerns, and trends. Google Analytics and Mint.
Search Engine Optimization
Implement coding techniques to ensure quality search engine results.
development / programming
Develop applications using XHTML/DHTML, AJAX, CSS, XML, XSLT, PHP, JAVA, JSP, ASP, SQL (MYSQL, ORACLE, MS SQL, INFORMIX, Access), JAVASCRIPT and Cookies. Content Management System integration, development, and template design and development: Expression Engine, Wordpress, and custom builds. Software: IBM Websphere, RAD, JBuilder, Visual Studio, MySQL, Oracle, Linux, Unix, Windows, Apache, IIS, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Git.
What I do. What I can do. What I will do.
From form layout and design to simplifying a users' workflow, I consider the user experience throughout the entire process. As well, I consider how the code implementation will function and either develop my designs into code at various levels, depending on the deliverable required and/or need. In most cases I'll build out prototypes (may be sketches, clickable [photoshop] mockups, or functional prototypes) to fine tune the design and or functionality so that my client knows exactly what they'll receive from me.
Available for Hire! Contact me!
Conceptualize.
Listen to you, the stakeholder(s) and determine a best approach to a layout/design. Gather information and consider color, spacing, audience, branding, goals and forward growth with the implementation.
Translate.
Design true-to-pixel mockups and convert to html, css, javascript and/or other backend language/database. Using Sketch, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator, Sublime Text with various frameworks as needed for a true and positive user experience.
Implement.
Web hosting, eccommerce, database setup, blog support, domains, SEO, and content management system setup and integration using Wordpress and creating custom plugins and themes for any given and specific task.... Including integrating into other backend systems and data.
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