Assistant Sales

Sarah Elizabeth Schuster

I am an interactive designer who is dedicated to visually communicating the

client's products and services to the public through innovative, clean and

cost effective solutions.

Software Programs/Languages:

XML Flash CS4 Javascript (in

progress)

HTML Illustrator CS4 jQuery (in

progress)

ActionScript 3.0 InDesign CS4

CSS Photoshop CS4

Illustrator CS4

Dreamweaver CS4

Flex CS4

Online Portfolio Link:

www.sarahschuster.org

Relevant Professional Experience

Pearson

Item Development Support

(September 2006-Present)

. Primary XML Editor for core UI materials as well as assisted in live XML

edits during client reviews. Superintendents, Teachers and students

throughout all Texas schools utilize these materials.

. Responsible for formatting test items and stimuli per Texas Education

Agency regulations within the limitations of software, budget and

schedules. These items are currently tested on students throughout Texas

to measure assessment.

. Implemented an XML-based content management system for dynamic formatting

of online items

. Contributed creative solutions in storyboard meetings for Pearson's

Innovative Item Initiative. Responsible for coordinating storyboards in

Photoshop, developing programmer specifications for simulations,

attending client meetings, creating prototypes and proof-of-concepts to

develop more efficient client solutions, editing animations in the

timeline and in ActionScript files (AS3), and creating interactive

tutorials.

. Assisted in development via action script 3.0 for Pearson's Innovative

Items Initiative; includes templates, art imports, scoring data,

publishing and QC functionality for interactive flash delivered

assessment testing. Maintains version control of all projects using SVN.

. Coordinate multiple online project deadlines simultaneously by shifting

effort, focus and priorities within my department as well as neighboring

departments to accommodate the work.

. Performed bug testing for testing interface application utilized in

corporate-wide initiatives

Fusion E-Learning

Contract Graphic Artist and Course Developer

(March 2006-July 2006)

. Maintenance of key Sales Demos via Flash CS3

. Audio/visual editing online Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry tutorials

for Texas Instruments using Macromedia Captivate.

. Assisted project managers in maintaining client micro-sites.

Real World Training

Video Post-production Editor/Production Assistant

(July 2005-November 2005)

. Video production and editing of training software for QuickBooks using

Adobe Premier Pro.

. Provided production assistance and direction.

Metasphere, L.L.C.

Multimedia Designer

(April 2005-July 2005)

. Apprenticeship learning CSS, HTML and Fireworks to design websites

. Created and coordinated vendor relations as well as client dialogues with

Metasphere designers.

Chelsea Productions

Set Designer/Production Assistant

(April 2005)

. Provided set design and construction of miniature sets for a Levi's Jeans

commercial.

Legacy Magazine

Graphic Designer/Photographer

(April 2004-May 2004)

. Responsible for layouts, photography and design for liberal university

magazine.

Education

. BFA, Louisiana State University, Photography, concentration in Digital

Processing

. Associates degree in Interactive Design, Austin Community College

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