Craft and build innovative user-centric interfaces, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction
Use Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design and construct high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes, accelerating the product development cycle and facilitating iterative feedback
Build customized WordPress themes tailored to meet clients' unique requirements and needs, enhancing brand identity and user engagement.
Set up products for photographing for use on websites, retail catalogs and print magazines
Expertly design a diverse array of digital and print media, including websites, logos, web banners, menus, posters, and signs, catering to the unique needs of agencies, small businesses, and startups
I have had the honor of collaborating with esteemed clients and organizations, including The Breton Group, Animal Fair Magazine, NY Dress, and Royal Prestige, contributing to their success through innovative design solutions
Lead UI/UX Designer
MPTP Corp: 05/20 - 9/23
Ensure the platform offered the best possible overall user experience for the end user
Plan, implement, manage, monitor and update the platform as needed
Identify areas of improvement across all web properties: site performance, code optimization and QA testing
Hire, train and evolve a team of creatives, designers, and developers to execute the company’s vision
Continuous user experience improvements to the platform are a key priority for our development strategy
Continuous training on the Adobe Experience Manager tools on their learning portal
Work with the team to define road-maps based on product & technical requirements, that are aligned with the strategy, company vision and goals
Developed and implemented accessible web components using ARIA landmarks and roles to enhance navigation and usability for screen reader users
Production Automation Manager
Benchmark Education: 01/19 - 8/20
Lead and coach a highly efficient production automation team and grow the team as necessary
Work hand in hand with the directors daily to help promote and provide a clear vision and strategy
Provide goals and objectives for a team of engineers and production associates
Work intelligently towards building stable and low maintenance automation scripts
Work without close supervision and make the necessary day-to-day decisions required to build successful automation scripts
Conducted comprehensive testing and optimization of existing automation scripts to enhance efficiency and performance
Understand and reuse existent in-house technologies to ensure deliverables benefit the team and organization in general
Senior Front End Designer
Benchmark Education: 09/14 - 01/19
Designed and developed Digital Prototypes for existing books and products, ensuring full compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which involved conducting accessibility audits, remediating issues, and training the development team on accessibility best practices
Developed InDesign scripts to automate the conversion of books into HTML format, leveraging previously created prototypes as templates to enhance efficiency and accuracy in digital publishing
Designed and developed marketing-driven micro-sites, creating targeted digital experiences that engage audiences and drive brand awareness
Conceptualized original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks
Crafted wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to clearly communicate interaction and design ideas, facilitating a cohesive understanding of project visions among stakeholders
Presented and defended designs and deliverables to both peers and executive-level stakeholders, ensuring alignment and securing buy-in for strategic design decisions
Designed and developed emails ensuring consistent rendering across major email clients and web browsers, optimizing user experience and engagement
Designed and developed an HTML5 responsive grid-based framework, establishing a versatile foundation for use across websites, emails, and digital products to ensure seamless user experiences on any device
Web & Visual Designer
The Breton Group: 02/14 - 09/14
Collaborated with a range of high-profile commercial real estate accounts, including The Feil Organization, Viking Partners, and Paragon Realty Group, delivering expert services to meet their unique needs
Crafted visual design solutions to enhance the aesthetics and usability of existing projects, including the design of responsive websites, wireframes, WordPress Themes, and sitemaps for clients, thereby elevating user engagement and meeting precise client requirements
Developed responsive websites and WordPress themes by leveraging HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and jQuery libraries, utilizing WordPress as the content management system to ensure dynamic and user-friendly digital experiences
Produced a diverse array of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, advertisements, invitations, email newsletters, site plans, and banners, effectively communicating brand messages and engaging targeted audiences
Collaborated in brainstorming sessions to devise creative strategies for social events, brand revamps, and special promotions, driving innovation and enhancing brand engagement
Expertly retouched and optimized images for use in both websites and print catalogs, ensuring visual consistency and high-quality presentation across all media platforms
Front End Designer
Institute for Integrative Nutrition: 09/12 - 01/13
Managed multiple projects while prioritizing to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Engaged in hands-on production work, encompassing wireframing, design, and coding, to ensure high-quality project outcomes
Provided hands-on production support and adeptly handled production troubleshooting, ensuring seamless operations and system reliability
Successfully optimized existing non-responsive pages for mobile browsers, significantly improving accessibility and user experience on mobile devices
Crafted high-fidelity functional prototypes and wireframes utilizing HTML & CSS, laying the foundation for intuitive and responsive designs
Actively participated in internal meetings, client reviews, and QA cycles, contributing valuable insights and feedback to drive project success and ensure quality standards
Utilized Drupal CMS to meticulously edit and update existing content and media, enhancing website accuracy and user engagement
Utilized Jira within an Agile framework to ensure the successful attainment of goals.
Actively engaged in sprint planning, task prioritization, and progress tracking to facilitate efficient team collaboration and timely completion of deliverables
Web Designer
The New York Botanical Garden: 06/12 - 09/12
Initiated and conceptualized innovative project ideas and micro websites, transforming them into detailed mock-ups to guide development and visual strategy
Crafted designs using standards-compliant code, with a strong emphasis on cross-browser compatibility and SEO optimization, ensuring universal access and enhanced online visibility
Designed wireframes and site graphics for both new and existing projects, laying the foundation for intuitive user interfaces and compelling visual storytelling
Crafted innovative and user-friendly interfaces that harmonize with existing brand identities, striking a balance between fresh creativity and brand consistency
Seamlessly implemented wireframes and mock-ups into functional designs using HTML/CSS, transforming conceptual layouts into interactive user experiences
Utilized CMS platforms to efficiently upload content and media, and meticulously edit existing content, ensuring timely updates and maintaining content quality
Continuously reviewed and revised current projects to ensure optimal functionality, maintaining high standards of performance and user satisfaction
Junior Web Designer
Battery Interactive: 09/10 - 04/12
Designed compelling mock-up web designs to pitch to prospective clients, effectively showcasing potential web solutions and fostering new business relationships
Crafted innovative visual design solutions for websites and advertising banners, enhancing brand visibility and engagement across digital platforms
Expertly updated Flash files and XML documents, ensuring optimal functionality and up-to-date content across platforms
Optimized images for web use, significantly enhancing page load times and improving user experience on digital platforms
Provided daily support to the team, proactively addressing and resolving challenges to maintain productivity and project momentum
Photographer/Photo Editor
Animal Fair Magazine: 09/09 - 09/10
Actively attended red carpet events, capturing exclusive photographs of celebrities and their pets, enriching media content with high-profile imagery
Conducted on-location photography sessions with celebrities, producing high-quality images for publication in the magazine, thereby enhancing its visual appeal and readership engagement
Strategically archived and meticulously maintained the publication's extensive photo library, ensuring quick accessibility and preserving the integrity of visual assets
Accurately tagged photographs obtained during events and photoshoots, facilitating efficient search and retrieval for future editorial use and archival purposes
Expertly edited photos for publication in the magazine and for upload to the website, enhancing visual storytelling and audience engagement
Strategically uploaded photos to WordPress blog posts, aligning imagery with relevant subjects to enhance content engagement and visual appeal