Design Development

Location:

SF, CA

Posted:

October 15, 2012

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Julie Hammers

Lead Mobile Designer

JulieHammers

San Francisco, CA

Hey there! I'm Julie.

I currently lead User Experience and Design at Heyzap.

My work is in all phrases of development: analysis, strategy, planning, design management and delivery.

So far in my career I've designed web and mobile experiences seen by millions on sites across the world. I thrive working with small teams on the bleeding edge of tech, including mobile and web application design.

Additionally, in my spare time, I create authentic, handcrafted designs for independent businesses and communities.

Specialties

Interaction Design, Visual Design, Consumer Web, Social Media Applications, Product Design, Web Standards, User Experience Design, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Applications, Brand Development and Marketing.

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ExperienceLead User Experience and DesignSan Francisco, CA

Mar 2010 - PresentUser Experience DesignerSan Francisco, CA

Jul 2007 - Dec 2009Designed and implemented all stages of HTML and Flash mockups, starting from whiteboards to functional code.

- Designed interactive widgets or applications seen by millions on sites including Facebook, Bebo, Orkut, Hi5, Blogger, iGoogle, and Widgetbox.

- Designed the interactive ad units used by Widgetbox s proprietary in-widget advertising system which delivers to billions of annual impressions.

- Assisted the Director of UE in creating the identity and brand of Widgetbox, as well as construct the UE principles that guide future designs and products.

- Translated user feedback or business requirements into visual user interfaces or product refinements.

- Consistently met aggressive deadlines (weekly code releases) and confidently navigated product revisions inherent in web 2.0 MIS Application Specialist / Senior Intranet ManagerCambridge, MA

Mar 2003 - Jun 2007Tsoi Kobus & AssociatesDeveloped, implemented, and maintained the intranet web site for one of the largest architecture and interior design firms in the Boston area.

- Determined company's needs, strategies, and goals and developed web content that met those needs.

- Managed application development, technical programming, and web site design. Directed the activities of other web site contributors.

- Created interactive forms and templates for standard TK&A files, and assisted the IT Director to develop in-house software and technology programs.

- Converted documents into HTML, CSS, ActionScript, or other complex programming language.

- Implemented training sessions for software to all staff as necessary and assisting with development of new employee orientation.

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Skills

Application

Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Acrobat), TextMate, SVN, Google Apps

Programming

HTML, CSS, ActionScript, YUI, JavaScript

Verbal

Well regarded for interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Effectively handles multiple tasks simultaneously.

Creative and independent; works with minimal supervision and contributes to a team

EducationWriting, Literature, & PublishingBoston, MA

Jan 2002 - May 2004Emerson CollegeBoston, Massachusetts

May 1997 - May 1998Boston University

College of Arts and Sciences

Merit Scholarship Recipient

Studies included Advanced Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science.

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