Resume

PROFILE
Results-oriented creative with experience designing, developing and executing interactive products that impact the visibility, profitability and performance of diverse organizations. Specialized in planning and implementing innovative solutions to assist in the launch of new products to increase market share and raise revenue. Consistently delivered measurable contributions that enhance productivity and client satisfaction. Excelled at managing multi-organizational teams and recognized as an enthusiastic team leader/member who provided superior performance under tight deadlines with a culture of collaboration.

EXPERIENCE
Interaction Design • User Experience • User Interface Design • Information Architecture • Research • Prototyping • Visual Design • UI Functionality / Visual / Layout • Social Media Platforms • User Experience (UX) • Creative Needs Analysis • Idea Generation • 2D/3D Creative Design • Operational Effectiveness • Start up Environment • International Projects • Work flow Management • Process Re-Engineering • Team Building & Leadership • Cross-Functional Team Management • Social Media Platforms

TOOLS
Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Dreamweaver • HTML / CSS / SASS • Microsoft Office Suite • Keynote / Pages / Numbers

2004 to PRESENT - INTERACTION DESIGN /CONSULTING

Nickelfish – 2010 to present www.nfidm.com
Services: User Experience Architect
Created user-flows, information hierarchies, information design, user interfaces, wireframes for a variety of software and webware for Nickelfish’s client Mediabrands. Projects include: Planet Initiative, My Curiosity Central and Dashboard for Universal McCann, ProSuite™ and Structure™ for Reprise Media. Other professional services include HTML/CSS development for production.

Montford Point Marines Association - 2009 to present www.mpmamemorial.com
Services: Consultant / Memorial Designer
Provided project, business and audience (“Persona”) analysis. Developed a custom design and delivery strategy based on requirements & restrictions. Developed communication and distribution protocols to members. Identified key symbols and story-line with executive committee. Researched and developed several designs of the memorial - { Design 1 and 2} and designed MPMA webware.

OptiBank - 2010 to present
Services: Interaction Designer/ Consultant / Interim CTO
Providing advisory technology and UX / Information Architecture services for OptiBank’s webware, a start up venture.

Beeing - 2007 to present www.beeing.com
Services: Creative Director / Interaction Product Designer / Founder
Startup producing an interactive product in the social media sector.
Created a social platform providing users and brands a real time trans domain collaborative environment for sharing content in addition to providing an innovative way for sites to manage their content as it is shared across the web - Advertainment.

As an equity founding member supported incorporation, researched market trends, competitive analysis, user personas. Assisted writing the business plan and presentations to investors. Led all aspects of product development cycle from concept, prototype, and beta release with three development partners -agile development process - scheduling, quality assurance and budgeting utilizing XMPP, erlang, ejabberd, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, Sinatra, Javascript, Flash AS, HAML, AJAX, .html, .css, .sass, .erb.

PAST PROJECTS

3D Interaction Designer / Consultant

Design and development services specializing in 3D virtual environments and event production in Second Life platform as aka Liam Kanno principal of the V3 Group, llc.

Directed all aspects of product and event design for key clients, providing strategies and concept development that ensured successful project completion. Subject-matter expert on new media and social media, advising clients on applications, marketing goals and project scope. Provided 3D design and development services, created metaverse environments and events, and supervised on-going technology maintenance. Constantly reviewed new technology developments for possible uses. Supervised daily 2 direct reports and as many as 12 subcontracted designers and coders per project working virtually in multiple time zones.

Project of V3
Second International Technology Expo ‘07

Clients
Picture Production Company, London
Allstate Insurance, Chicago, IL
Steelcase
SAP

2D Interaction Design Services
Provided design, development, and consulting services to domestic and international clients to maximize their use of various web, intranet and integrated media. Partnered with clients to analyze requirements, provide low-cast utilization strategies and manage projects. Developed information architecture, graphic and interface design. Coordinated back-end teams and ensured optimal on-going operations. Clients ranged from non profit to international organizations.

Clients

United Nations OPPBA Secretariat Intranet, NY, NY
Information Architect, and User Interface and Graphic Designer

Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice, Inc. USA/Vatican
Consultant/ Interaction Designer

DIRECT EMPLOYMENT

DRAFTFCB New York, New York - 2000-2002
Senior Interactive Art Director
Division of Interpublic Group focusing on developing integrated marketing communications for clients worldwide.
Planned and led design projects for clients in various industries, providing thought leadership in creative ideas, interpreting client objectives and problem resolution. Directed work flow and managed the design process. Worked with cross-functional group of project managers, HTML team, marketing staff and designers to ensure each project met design goals. Monitored schedules to maintain on-time completion. Presented design concepts and solutions to clients as needed.
• Selected to manage company’s first prospective client (MetLife), initiating interactive products and providing personalized service that secured the $4 million account.
• Quickly promoted from Art Director in 6 months of employment by retaining and growing key clients. Continued as Sr. Art Director on the following accounts: Samsung, AT&T, Compaq, USPS, others.

PUBLICS MODEM Norwalk, CT - 1999-2000
Visual Interactive Designer

EDUCATION

Master of Arts: Interdisciplinary International Studies - Sociology/Economics-2006
Fordham University • Bronx, New York

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design, Concentration in Psychology-1999
Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, New York

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