Creative Manager/Design Lead

Use traditional graphic design techniques coupled with leading-edge electronic publishing and web tools to build information architecture for awareness and understanding. Apply excellent project management skills to milestone-based, goal-oriented deliverables for multiple clients simultaneously.

Create websites incorporating clear, intuitive navigation and skillful application of design and web technologies. Create original editorial content, images and icons. Define and manage all attributes of design and system administration for company website. Website is integral to company product and design service marketing functions and includes database integration for customer feedback and e-commerce. Maintain enterprise-wide network and servers for e-mail and ftp.

May 1990 - May 1997, Silicon Graphics, Inc., Mountain View, CA

Design Technology Integrator, August 1994 - May 1997

Developed and executed strategies to integrate Macintosh-based print design group with UNIX-based clients (in-house). Created and maintained website to market design group and disseminate design tools and information. Utilized web technology to bridge cross-platform incompatibilities, including Portable Document Format to deliver comp artwork electronically. Developed Perl scripts to integrate Macintosh-based job tracking data with website. Established website and infrastructure to facilitate communications between advertising agency in Seattle and company headquarters in Mountain View. Evaluated and implemented new technologies for design and communications. Developed trade-show presentation to showcase Silicon Graphics design technology for Seybold audience.

Creative Direction and Design, March 1993 - August 1994

Electronic design and production of company-wide marketing communications materials, including product brochures specification sheets, promotions and direct mail. Developed technical and creative messages for customers and internal audiences. Coordinated design and content of materials. Specified and scheduled print jobs.

Technical Editor, May 1990 - March 1993

Designed and produced bi-monthly technical newsletter to companyís supported customers. Edited technical articles submitted by engineers. Coordinated newsletter production schedule. Developed marketing materials and sales tools for support organization.

Strengths/Skills

• Creative problem-solver
• Highly organized and motivated
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Knowledge of design tools for web and print, including photo editing, illustration, page layout and 3D modeling
• HTML and scripting
• Strong technical background, including system administration and networking
• Experience with Macintosh, UNIX and PC operating systems
• Video editing: Director/Editor of "Daffy Dave's Tree Fort" children's video
• Motion graphics: Animated sequences for "Daffy Dave's Tree Fort"