SONNY H. CHHEN
San Jose, CA ***** 408-***-**** Sonny @Schhen.com Web
SYNOPSIS
I have over 10 years experience in multimedia design, and am able to lead,
time manage, and am open to learning and adapting to achieve constructive
results with emphasis on user interaction and experience. I am seeking a
position that will better utilize my skills and further my professional
experience.
EDUCATION
. San Jose State University - BS in Advertising, 2000 - 2005
. Focus in Radio, Television, Film
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
. Namco Networks America Inc. "Employee of the Month" - October 2009
. Gizmodo.com "Laptop Confidential" viral video winner
. American Advertising Federation "Addy Award" for Broadcasting
. Printed works internationally
SKILLS
. Adobe Creative Suite CS-5 . HTML/CSS .
Branding/Awareness
. Microsoft Office 1997-2007 . Video Production .
Flash Promotions
. Video/Audio Applications . Storyboarding .
Email Newsletters
. Web & Print layout design . UI/UX design for mobile & Gaming
. Presentations
EXPERIENCE
Namco Networks America Inc.
San Jose, CA
Lead Web Designer/Web Project Manager
07/2009 - Present
. Art Director on PAC-MAN web task force. Duties included:
-Art direction & design of U.S. PACMAN.com website with creative
directional input on Japanese PAC-MAN site
-Worked with promotional team on the first global interactive PAC-MAN
Google Doodle
-Created custom promotional materials for PAC-MAN 30th Anniversary
campaign
. Project managed life cycle of web projects from websites, mini-sites, &
promotional banners
-Minisites and banners include partnerships with Universal Studios &
Square Enix licensed properties
. Lead a team of developers and designers from conception to production of
various web properties including UI and UX
of mobile web platform and gaming
. Created web graphics and flash animations for implementation on company
and partnered websites
. Trained employees in usage of web tools and creative applications
. Created email marketing campaigns to increase awareness and drive traffic
to Namco web properties
Echovox Inc.
Redwood City, CA
Lead Visual Designer
06/2008 - 01/2009
. Conceptualized and created mock ups for mobile and online clients.
. Created promotional materials and for trade-shows including:
Banners, t-shirts, data-sheets, energy drinks, and demo videos
. Created UI, web graphics, and flash animations for implementation of
company product website
across PC and mobile platforms
. Transferred and implemented public website to Dot Net-Nuke content
management system
Southern Wine & Spirits
Union City, CA
Multimedia Designer
6/2006 - 5/2008
. Conceptualized and executed online promotions from banner ads to splash
pages for
high-profile clientele
. Designed UI for 4 statewide external company websites
. Created and distributed weekly statewide email promotions
. Organized files for transfer of public website and intranet to Dot Net-
Nuke
Content management system
J. Walter Thompson Technology
San Jose, CA
Intern Assistant Online Media Planner
1/2006 - 6/2006
. Tracked, optimized, and implemented online advertising campaigns
throughout
promotional lifecycle
. Created estimates and insertion orders through Donovan DDS tool
. Analyzed, summarized, and presented weekly data statistics
Nielsen NetRatings/AdRelevence
Milpitas, CA
Research Analyst/Online Media Coder
1/1999-1/2005
. Researched proprietary advertising for online media and promotions
. Maintained Daily ADR internal database while regulating online activity
in association with
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
. Implemented streamlined coding process via tagged coding
Clients
. Ossama Hassanein . RYLAB.net . San Jose State University
. Ken Onion . Duarte Design . Black Cherry Graphics
. Epicera Consulting . ESV Productions
. Kamimoto Strings . Division One
Entertainment
References available upon request