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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Artefact, Seattle, WA
User Experience Design Researcher
August 2007 – Current
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

KVW Photo, Seattle, WA
Photographer
September 2008 – Current
Principal photographer shooting portraits and weddings in the Greater Seattle area
Capturing memories including children, friends and couples under various themes and settings

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
Alumnus March 04 – Current
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
Active Member Oct 06 – Current