Design Manager

AMBER NICOLE REED ****

N Galanto Ave

*****.*.****@*****.***

Azusa, CA 91702 626-***-**** Cell

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a responsible, challenging, and rewarding full-time design

position which applies engineering and development in support of

interactivity with art to explore and broaden the frontiers of technology.

EDUCATION

. Masters, Interactive Telecommunications Program

New York University

Courses: Mobile Application Design, AJAX, Physical Computing

Skills: laser cutting, milling, rapid prototyping, 3D printing

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Minor: Digital Arts

University of California, Irvine

UC Education Abroad Program in Rome, Italy; Spring Semester 05

COMPUTER SKILLS

Computer Languages: HTML, Actionscript 2

Applications: Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Flash, MAYA, Processing, Axure, iRise

FREELANCE

Clients: 611connect.com; Blog, Article, How-tos, Video reviews, Cell

Phone Writer; Jan 09-June 2010

CBS Mobile; Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphic Design Consultant

Home Box Office; HBOvoyeur: Flash, Actionscript, Web Consultant

ESPN; XGames 2008: Flash, Actionscript, Web Consultant

EXPERIENCE

Interaction Designer Kaiser Permanente

3/09-6/10

Worked with the design and research sides of the UX team to evaluate design

decisions. Developed clickable wireframes for architecturally significant

interactions and concept prototypes for user testing. Responsible for both

low and high fidelity prototypes of iRise scenario ideation. Provided

interpretation and integration support of standard interaction designs and

guidelines for internal customers. Created documents for design patterns,

wireframes, personas, scenarios, task flows and support documents for

kp.org. Developed and documented workflow process for creation,

modification, and presentation of interaction design reusable components

and assets.

User Experience and User Interface Designer ThisNext

9/08

Designed and created mockups for ThisNext iPhone application. Fleshed out

design requirements. Created wireframes, functional html prototypes,

personas, scenarios, and sitemaps. Collaborated with visual designers,

product managers, and product team to define visual language. Utilized user

centered design practices to determine the information architecture.

User Experience and Interaction Designer Ericsson

6/07-6/08

Ideation and graphic expression of mobile concepts for mobilizing media

brands. Develop conceptual models, user cases and wireframes for WAP and

portal design. Develop user personas, use case scenarios. Create graphic

design direction for mobile work with sales teams, business developers, and

internal technical teams to come up with design directions for upcoming

services. Develop visual elements applying best practices of human factors

and graphic design.

CNN Election 08 - Concepted CNN Election 08 WAP site, created mockups,

sitemap, clickable prototype, presentation for client. Worked

collaboratively with backend developers. Managed/updated site on a

weekly basis Jan 08-May 08

CNN International - Created function specification document in visio,

redesigned entire weather section based off usability tests to optimize

user

task flow, created clickable prototype, designed graphic assets.

Worked collaboratively with visual designers, project managers, and backend

developers

Cartoon Network UK and Domestic - Exported graphic assets according to

WAP specifications. Worked with visual designer to define look and

feel for video section. Created Help page text, wallpaper designs,

clickable prototype function specification document in visio, sitemap.

Created

mockups for CN domestic iPhone video portal. Created mockups for

downloadable J2ME portal. Programmed high fidelity J2ME MIDlet

Centennial Wireless - Presented designs to Client. Worked with product

manager to implement changes. Created help text. QA on Web

storefront. Worked with client and outside vendor to define user

experience for web

Engineering Intern Boeing

9/03-3/05

Design and develop database systems using SQL, Visual BASIC and MS Access.

Utilize VorteXML to optimize strategies for technical documents and

components to be implemented in Software Integration projects. Organize

meetings between engineers and software integration team. Liaison between

engineers and software integration.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Tisch School of the Arts Departmental Fellowship 9/06, Friends of UCI EAP

Scholarship 12/04, Martin Luther King Jr., Christ Our Redeemer Scholarship

2/03, Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship 1/02, Gates Millennium Scholarship

9/01, RainBird Sprinkler Scholarship 5/01

EXTRACURICULAR ACTIVITIES

. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, President, Vice President,

Treasurer

. NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), Programs and Activities

Chair, Zone 8 Coordinator, Senator, Fall Regional Conference Chair

. Community Service (Project Cuddle, Hurricane Katrina, Orange County Food

Bank, Race for the Cure, AIDS Walk Los Angeles)

Willing to travel. Willing to relocate. U.S. Citizen.

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