Education

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia USA
Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio, 1998

Expertise

Agile, cross-functional team development using Lean, SCRUM & KANBAN methodologies.
Semantic coding with HTML5, CSS3 & JavaScript (including JQuery).
Wireframing, Prototyping & Design for User Interaction/User Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Flash.
W3C & Standards Compliance including Web Accessibility & Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Experience

ImmobilienScout24, Berlin, Germany
Web Designer/Developer
November 2011 – present
Pioneered the first cross-functional team for the International platform of ImmobilienScout24, using SCRUM & KANBAN methodologies. Discussed & planned Platform Architectural and CLD topics to ensure the involvement of the Front End of the site. Rebuilt the Front End application to implement the Twitter Bootstrap framework with Responsive design & Test-driven JavaScript development. Assisted with the integration of non-native German speaking Employees within the company.

MRM Starsky, Stockholm, Sweden
Web Developer
June 2010 - December 2010
Responsible for front-end development of websites & e-mailers for client sites, focusing on Accessible & Semantic code. Coordinated with upper management in spearheading the introduction of an Agile development methodology within the team based on SCRUM.

EPiServer, Inc., Stockholm, Sweden
Interface Developer/Designer (aka Code Slayer)
October 2009 - June 2010
Prototyped, developed & designed the front-end for the EPiServer Content Management System. Focused on Accessiblity, User Experience/User Interaction & Semantic code. Participated in Agile process changes for the development team. Adhered to SCRUM & KANBAN methodologies.

APCO Worldwide, Inc., Washington, DC, USA via Stockholm, Sweden
Web Developer/Designer
August 2005 - August 2008
Developed & designed websites & e-mailers for high-profile clients. Performed Heuristics reviews of client websites to assess various Information Architecture, User Experience/User Interaction, Design & Development issues. Led the creation of a formalized development process & coding conventions.

Pal-Tech, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, USA
Interface Developer/Designer
January 2004 - September 2004
Developed & designed both CD- & Web-based multimedia training applications for the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute. Coordinated with a team of Instructional & Interface Designers, Developers & Testers. Ensured applications were accessible to all audiences (U.S. Section 508).

Pearson Education, San Francisco, California, USA
Web Developer
April 2003 – September 2003
Designed and developed the companion courseware for both Web & CD for college science textbooks published by Pearson Education and its affiliate companies.

Management Technology, Inc., Washington, DC, USA
Senior Designer
November 2001-September 2002
Led design of the user interface for the software & Web applications of the DECMS project at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Assisted with converting the software application to a Web-based application. Wrote & designed technical documentation for manuals.

Nasdaq, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Senior Designer
March 2001-October 2001
Led design efforts in creating the daily look & feel of the site under the constraints of large-scale effects of seven million page views per day. Designed & brainstormed revenue-producing advertisements with the marketing team, targeting both national & international traffic. Lead design of the new Nasdaq.com site, coordinating with the Senior Developer, addressing issues such as information design & information architecture.

eLink Communications, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Flash Designer
April 2000-December 2000
Created interactive presentations & animations for both client & corporate use. Projects included advertisements, trade show & sales presentations, interactive Web training applications, & animation for the corporate site.

COURE Technologies, Inc., Manassas, Virginia, USA
Web Developer/Designer
December 1999 – March 2000
Designed, developed & maintained client websites. Designed corporate identities for new companies. Assisted in the marketing of new services.

George Mason University, Media Authoring Center, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Multimedia & Web Mentor
February 1997-July 1999
Provided training & formal assistance to students, staff, & faculty in Web, Multimedia & Digital & Analog Video techniques. Taught structured classes in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Flash, as well as other Web & Multimedia topics.

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