PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Philanthro, Seattle, WA
Co-founder/Co-president
December 2010 – Present
Started the Seattle Chapter leading a multi-disciplinary team of 19 individuals to improve how young professionals approach philanthropy
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Seattle, WA
Young Professional Committee Member
December 2010 – Present
Contributing member of the first young professional committee for MDA generating additional revenue and support through fundraising events
KVW Photo, Seattle, WA
Owner / Photographer
September 2008 – Present
Local and destination wedding photographer traveling across the west coast from Washington to California capturing love bond two people together
Artefact, Seattle, WA
User Experience Design Researcher
August 2007 – Present
Independently managed and facilitated research studies in various capacities including concept value tests, RITE studies, participatory design and in field ethnographic observations
Informed design requirements for a global sales account planning software application through ethnographic field studies and concept value tests
Formulated design recommendations for an online tax preparation application and a global community of software experts through remote RITE studies set to be realized in 2010
Formulated visual design recommendations for a global desktop messaging application through focus groups set to be realized in 2010
Formulated design recommendations and requirements for a next generation search, maps and personalization experience on a mobile device planned for the next 3-5 years
Developed in house ethnographic video and photo deliverables highlighting the voice of the customer
Center for Environmental Visualization, Seattle, WA
Web Designer, Intern
Jan 07 – July 2007
Developed a simple XML driven Flash interface taking users to stories listed on a NSF funded website.
Sketched, wire-framed and helped with the information architecture of two research web sites. Proceeded to work with graphic artists to develop the actual sites.
Implemented web standard XHTML/CSS front ends
Microsoft, Redmond, WA
Technology Evangelist, Intern
July 06 – Dec 06
Redesigned and developed web portal improving accessibility and collaboration using XHTML/CSS/JavaScript.
Coordinate events promoting community development between product teams and customers sharing ideas, feedback and awareness of the benefits with the Microsoft CRM platform.
Tested product development for quality assurance.
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
B.S., Informatics, 2007
SOFTWARE
Platforms: OS X, Windows
Data Capture: UserVue, Live Meeting
Creative: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom
Reporting and Analysis: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Languages: XHTML, CSS, ActionScript
TOOLS
Photography: Nikon D700 w/ various lenses
Videography: Canon XH-A1
ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Chi
Alumni March 04 – Present
Career Development: built and organized career/skill workshops for two years with alumni and the university. Coordinated and networked with external parties showcasing keynotes and presentations on leadership.
Network Administrator: mapped and maintained wireless network and provided IT services on call
ACM, AIGA, IxDA & SIGCHI UW
Member Oct 06 – Present