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Creative, multi-disciplinary user experience professional with over 5 years of experience

 & a background in Visual Design, Business Analysis, & Game Design.
Experience
Board Member
@Gameful
Founded by Jane McGonigal & others, Gameful is an online "Secret HQ" where you can connect with other people who believe in the power of games to make a better world
Dates
Oct. 2010 - Present
Owner / Interaction Designer
@Design By Candlelight
SPHEREGEN - Consulted on several projects with this startup consultancy from a web site for tae kwon do products to a call center application to a file submission application for lawyers

THE COMMUNITY MIRROR - Designed & developed UI of this social startup's Facebook application

EVB - Designed the Glad Trash Smart iPhone application

ELECTRONIC ARTS - Redesign EA.com & the launch of Origin.com, a cloud based gaming solution, across several platforms (web, console, and PC)

METAYOO - Designed (visual & UX) this startup's android application to connect p
Dates
Oct. 2005 - Present
Game Designer (Contract)
@MTV Interactive
Designed various mobile games for the Samurai Love God
Dates
Jan. 2006 - May. 2006
Game Tester (Contract)
@Game Lab
Reported bugs and areas of improvement to the game system, play and interface design for LEGO Fever, Downbeat, Mismanagement
Dates
Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2006
Project Coordinator (Contract)
@Cisco Systems
Coordinated communication across various teams within the organization worldwide; scheduled meetings and customer interviews. Created architecture and layout of division intranet site and VOC database
Dates
Mar. 2005 - Jul. 2005
Business Analyst (Contract)
@Wells Fargo Bank
Recommended improvements to assist with organization and management of documentation
Dates
Mar. 2005 - Apr. 2005
Owner / Graphic/Web Designer
@Design by Candlelight
Coordinated design and development of various interactive and print projects. Communicated with clients about business needs and requirements. Developed project plans and deliverables to ensure deliverables met client specifications and deadlines

Clients: British Car Magazine, Kleege Industries
Dates
Sep. 1998 - Apr. 2004
Business Analyst (Contract)
@Blue Shield
Led the design of a database application to track & contain runaway inflation of hospital charges. Project saved the company $30M over the next 4 years. Delivering one of the best ROI’s in the company’s history

Redesigned a department intranet to improve architecture & find-ability. Feedback stated the new site was much easier to use and to find information users needed.

Recommended improvements and modifications to work flow efficiency. Documented new database features and functionality for pass off to development teams. Researched and defined user go
Dates
Feb. 2004 - Oct. 2004
Junior Visual Designer / Game Designer
@Studio FX
Designed several games for the classic cartoon online mall created by this start-up
Dates
Sep. 1997 - Sep. 1998
Senior Theatre Technician
@Paramount's Great America
Managed children's stage ensuring shows started on time with actors dressed and ready to go. Ran sound/lights for various concerts/theatre shows. Load in / Load out equipment & setups. Assisted costumed characters into costume
Dates
May. 1994 - Oct. 1997
Education
Parsons School of Design
Fields
Design and Technology
Dates
2005 - 2007
University of California, San Diego
Fields
Media
Dates
1998 - 2000