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- Feb 22, 12
- If you're new to web accessibility or 508 compliance check out this great series of videos by Tre...Feb 22, 12If you're new to web accessibility or 508 compliance check out this great series of videos by Treehouse.
#accessibility #webdesign #508compliance #section508In this 5 minute video, you’ll gain a broad understanding of accessibility and learn about its place in web design and development. This video is from Treehouse, a high-quality video training site wit... - Women make up less than 10% of California tech company boards, and 9.1% of Silicon Valley boards....Feb 20, 12Women make up less than 10% of California tech company boards, and 9.1% of Silicon Valley boards. Time to change that.Good questions have been asked lately of tech companies without gender diversity on their boards of directors. While women comprise 51% of the population, they make up only 15.7% of Fortune 500 boards...
- Feb 16, 12I just upgraded to Mac OSX Lion. Now we're getting OSX Mountain Lion. Then it will be OSX Cougar. Then all names will be replaced with just a symbol resembling a cat, like Prince.
- Are you a layer mayor? Every good designer should abide by this manifesto. Your developers will t...Feb 15, 12Are you a layer mayor? Every good designer should abide by this manifesto. Your developers will thank you.
#Photoshop #UX #uxdesignPhotoshop Etiquette: 40 ways promoting web designer/developer harmony using Phototshop. - Feb 15, 12If I'm going to learn physics, it's best done with a cat meme and a cheeseburger.
- Interesting stats about the times to send emails. You've got 20 more minutes to get something out...Feb 10, 12Interesting stats about the times to send emails. You've got 20 more minutes to get something out before that 12pm falloff.Next time you pen an email subject line, think twice about the words you're using.
- I finally caved in and joined #pinterest . It's really well designed and fun! I can see how it ca...Feb 09, 12I finally caved in and joined #pinterest . It's really well designed and fun! I can see how it caught on so quickly.Crystal is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires you.
- For designers who need a quick way to share the love, here are some beautiful (and free!) Valenti...Feb 08, 12For designers who need a quick way to share the love, here are some beautiful (and free!) Valentine's Day icons.It is our pleasure to present to you Cuberto‘s fantastic St. Valentine’s free icon set — exclusively designed for Smashing Magazine and its loyal readers.
- I want to throw a dodgeball into a crowd of 2,500 people. But I don't know about the other way ar...Feb 08, 12I want to throw a dodgeball into a crowd of 2,500 people. But I don't know about the other way around...
#tweet #bucketlistThe World's Largest Dodgeball Game. The Worlds Largest Dodgeball Game sports games dodgeball. For the third time in as many years the University of Alberta set a world record last week for the lar... - Feb 06, 12This is the luckiest city on +Earth right now.Google breaks ground today on the super-fast fiber optic network it plans to build for the lucky residents of Kansas City, Kan. They'll get a 1 gigabit-per-second Internet connection, which will offer...
- Jan 27, 12This just proves you should never listen to the critics.
- Jan 27, 12I love that +Dalai Lama is on Google+. And Twitter!
- Jan 25, 12
- There has been so much commotion over Google's personal search feature and how it's impacting oth...Jan 25, 12There has been so much commotion over Google's personal search feature and how it's impacting other social networks. I've run a series of tests now using the "Don't be evil" bookmarklet (from http://focusontheuser.org) versus Google's built-in toggle button to show/hide personal results.
I searched for myself, celebrities, and generic terms. My search for "social network" had some interesting results. Besides Google+ being absent from the top rankings - with or without personal results - Facebook, Ning and Myspace were the only contenders in the top 10. The others are listed only in top references.
Conclusion: The only social network losing to Google is the one paying for ads.
#dontbeevil #seo #searchplusyourworld #adwords #fail
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- @GOOD I promote women in tech by being there, daily. I help prove women can be successful in director roles in tech, software and digital.
- I just learned the iPad keyboard splits in half. And… there are phantom buttons in the middle. #olddognewtricks http://t.co/b7tuN0d6
- @Techpaste Not ready to retire my iPad just yet. You know every new release is tempting though.
- If I'm going to learn physics, it's best done with a cat meme and a cheeseburger. http://t.co/EBlcdTw1
- Always keep reaching for the sun http://t.co/h6Dah2q8
- Apple is dropping "Mac" from OS X. Coming soon, OS X Mountain Lion. Then just a cat symbol, like Prince. http://t.co/CayoGrBf
- @danchristopher if a tree falls in the forest on a cat….
- @womenmakenews @vitaminwomen Love your concept. Please consider ads without sound. They scare away readers, fast.
- The world’s most expensive Starbucks drink costs $24 and has 1400 mg of caffeine http://t.co/QDDrXz1I (via @TNW)
- @danchristopher YouTube(cats/explosions + cheezburgers) + physics = interesting
- Art is impermanent. http://t.co/oNqjcaSp
- If I'm going to learn physics, I'm going to do it with a cat meme and a cheezburger. http://t.co/KtAqlp9t
- @mattbuchanan @m4tt Are ladies who use Google+ just super smart inside?
- Don't H.A.L.T. productivity. Check these feelings at the door and don't bring it into your work: Hungry Angry Lonely Tried
- @cesarmillan The news anchor was bitten by a Dogo Argentino. NOT a Pit Bull. It's important we educate people about the breeds.
- What color is your attitude today? http://t.co/lCc7fKOuFeb 13, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I finally caved in and joined #pinterest . Really well designed and fun! http://t.co/S3OqCG5P
- @propertyrazzi good point! Maybe they are renting? It's likely in San Fran.
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- SummaryInteractive Producer with over 11 years experience creatively directing and managing projects across multiple platforms, with a focus on web and digital media landscapes.
As a producer/director I assume the various roles required to oversee all aspects of production, from strategy and planning to technical and creative design. I have participated in the successful completion and launch of websites, mobile apps, e-commerce, social media and marketing campaigns.
I've been immersed in digital media for over a decade, with roots in design and creative direction. My prime talent is making projects come to life, but I still bring hands-on creative talent to the table whenever needed on a project. I have achieved expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and advanced working knowledge of software expanding across all web technologies.
My profession requires working knowledge of all digital disciplines and a constant evolution to be ahead of the curve. My top goal is to gain a competitive advantage by embracing industry trends and involving the newest technologies in my work.
My philosophy: Design without strategy is just art. Art is beautiful, but marketing is magic.Specialties: digital production, web production, digital media, interactive media, social media, strategy consulting, web development, web design, internet marketing, branding and identityExperience- 2007 - PresentSr. Interactive Producer / Onvi MediaSenior-level producer responsible for managing production of large, complex, web, mobile and e-commerce projects and related duties, including:
• Managing digital projects through the full workflow process, from R&D to product launch
• Managing all aspects of production schedules and delivering milestones
• Hiring and managing of internal staff and external teams
• Arranging and leading meetings, conferences, and work sessions with internal teams, clients and vendors
• Managing vendor solicitation, evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation
• Keeping current with industry trends and factoring into each project
• Preparing assessments, analyses, and progress reports
• Collaborating with key stakeholders and maintaining good client communication
• Monitoring and improving upon methods and standards for internal processes - Jan 2011 - Jan 2012Interactive Producer / Hyype.comHyype is an Onvi Media product, created to specifically target social media marketing for small businesses. I produced and managed the core project from concept to launch, overseeing creative and technical strategy. The project consisted of a website, digital strategy and the primary product: proprietary cloud-based software for internal management and client collaboration.
- 2003 - 2007Digital Project Director / Onvi MediaManaged and led creative output and technical solutions for large digital projects through every phase.
• Wrote project scopes and creative briefs
• Coordinated development and delivery of all project deliverables
• Worked on both B2B and consumer-facing websites in various vertical markets
• Managed remote technical and creative teams
• Conducted team status meetings
• Managed the QA Process
• Implemented new processes and design of research and reporting, including: competitive analysis; website
assessment; content inventory and audit; metrics and analytics
• Hands-on design and artwork production: wire framing, interface design, graphics, and illustration - 2000 - 2003Web Project Manager / Web Designer / Onvi MediaDesigned and developed Websites, created Web strategies, and grew responsibilities with changing technologies and industry demands.
• Performed conceptual development and establishment of visual design
• Designed user interfaces for intranet and Internet Websites (UI/GUI design)
• Created graphic design as lead digital artist and illustrator
• Prepared designs for Flash animation
• Hand coded HTML and created template-based websites with Macromedia’s Dreamweaver
• Gained certification by 3rd party assessment testing for high aptitude in web development and design skills
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Honors:American Web Design Award, 2011 -GDUSA Magazine American Web Design Award, 2010 -GDUSA Magazine
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Interests:new technology, mobile apps, photoshop, social media, yoga, hiking, wakeboarding
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