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IBM Security Services (Formerly ISS)
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Sr. Visual Designer
Dates of Employment: Current
After consulting for Philips design eComm rebranding in 2008 (and again in 2009), I realized that I was happiest in a software/internet development environment. I returned to IBM in much the same role I had served a few years ago. However, this time - with a few years of management experience - I am better able to serve as an art director to the engineering teams while upholding the duties of visual designer.
Tailfin Marketing
Communications
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Manager of Internet Services/ACD
Dates of Employment: 4/07 to 10/09
I managed a team of four
full-time designers, and as many as four additional freelance designers and developers
depending on the engagement, number of concurrent projects, level of difficulty,
etc. I also provided daily feedback on style issues to my Art Directors,
and worked with account managers to ensure projects stay on time and in budget.
Internet Security
Systems (now IBM ISS)
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Sr. Designer, User Experience Group
Dates of Employment: 2/04 to 4/07
Was responsible for
all UI design and style issues for ISS. Worked with all product teams
and maintained an outstanding relationship with development teams and
management alike. I was an original member of the usability and design
concern which led to the creation of a new user experience team. Consistently
received high marks for accomplishments in this area.
Mentisys, Inc.
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Art Director/Sr. Designer
Dates of Employment: 9/01 to 2/04
Was responsible for
all "look and feel" issues at Mentisys... from GUI design to defining
roles and production. Design duties also included all brand and collateral
materials. In the area of product development, I worked with the Sr. Information
Architect to develop wireframes and define objectives for software interface
and website design. I then developed comps and supervised production through
completion.
ardis Media Group
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Senior Designer
Dates of Employment: 9/99 to 6/01
I was responsible for
all "look and feel" issues at ardis Media Group. We developed websites,
CD-ROMs, interactive training materials as well as printed media.
marchFIRST
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Graphic Designer
Dates of Employment: 3/00 to 10/00
I designed websites,
prepared client comps, and held creative meetings with clients for m1.
USWeb/CKS
City: Atlanta, GA
Title: Graphic Designer
Dates of Employment: 8/99 to 3/00
Pre-WhitmanHart merger...
see above responsibilities
Syneractive Marketing
City: Columbia, SC
Title: Production Designer
Dates of Employment: 10/98 to 8/99
I worked with a senior
designer to complete graphics production for websites. I also worked with
HTML techs to ensure proper execution of designs.
Self-Employed
Contractor
City: Columbia, SC
Title: Freelance Graphic Artist
Dates of Employment: 9/96 to 8/99
I worked in various media
to produce whatever my clients needed.
Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Media Arts, 1994
Savannah College of Art and
Design
Graphic Design & Video
