Design Development

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

http://jessicaivins.net

Summary

User Experience Generalist / Interaction Designer adept at translating client requirements and

user needs into usable, accessible, and highly functional designs. Solid foundation in all aspects

of user-centered design (information architecture, interaction design, user research, and

usability). Diverse background in fine arts, graphic design, and front end development. Focus on

accessibility (users with disabilities, multiple devices) and web standards. Detail-oriented, self-

directed problem solver, proactive communicator, able to multi-task effectively and produce

quality deliverables within required timeframes.

Experience

Senior Experience Designer

Happy Cog, Philadelphia, PA, March 2010 - Present

Develop wireframes, site maps, process flow diagrams, and other

schematics/documentation based upon user/audience needs and business requirements

Create detailed, annotated Interaction Design (IxD) schematics, such as wireframes, to

convey system functionality to internal team members and clients

Facilitate remote and in-person usability testing sessions

Evaluate business and user needs by conducting research interviews with stakeholders,

clients, and users

Develop information architecture and basic taxonomies

Advocate for user-centered design principles and accessibility compliance

Present schematics/documentation to clients and stakeholders

User Experience Architect

G2 Interactive (Formerly Refinery, Inc.), Hatboro, PA, June 2007 March 2010

Develop wireframes, site maps, process flow diagrams, and other

schematics/documentation based upon user/audience needs and business requirements

Create detailed, annotated Interaction Design (IxD) schematics, such as wireframes, to

convey system functionality to internal team members and clients

Facilitate remote and in-person usability testing sessions

Evaluate business and user needs by conducting research interviews with stakeholders,

clients, and users

Perform heuristic evaluations of websites and applications

Develop information architecture and basic taxonomies

Construct interactive web-based prototypes using XHMTL, CSS, and JavaScript

Advocate for user-centered design principles and accessibility compliance

Present schematics/documentation to clients and stakeholders

Senior Information Architect

Perficient, West Chester, PA, December 2006 June 2007

Developed standards-compliant XHTML and CSS for dynamic and static websites

Incorporated web standards and accessibility guidelines into development processes

Created wireframes, site maps, and process flow diagrams

Present schematics/documentation to clients and stakeholders

Conducted competitive analyses and heuristic evaluations

Front End Developer

Navteq, Inc. (Formerly Traffic.com), Wayne, PA, October 2004 - December 2006

Developed standards-compliant XHTML and CSS for www.traffic.com

Collaborated with programmers to merge dynamic content with front end code and styles

Designed page layouts, graphics, and icons

Conducted usability testing sessions using prototypes and live applications

Incorporated usability and accessibility standards into web properties and applications

Constructed site maps and wireframes

Intern / Web Designer

Rhizome.org, New York, NY, January 2004 October 2004

Created and maintained pages of Rhizome website

Collaborated with Executive Director to develop outreach and expansion strategies

Professional Affiliations

Treasurer/Secretary

PhillyCHI (Philadelphia Area Chapter of ACM SIGCHI) January 2009 December 2010

PhillyCHI hosts regular meetings and socials for the Philadelphia user experience community,

which consists of students, academics, and professionals.

Manage chapter finances (expenses and sponsorship)

Publicize news and event announcements through member communication channels

Schedule and coordinate regular meetings and lectures

Organize social events and happy hours

Skills

User Experience: Requirements gathering, wireframes, site maps, prototyping, usability testing,

user research, heuristic analysis, competitive analysis, accessibility compliance

Creative: Digital manipulation, digital photography, traditional photography, drawing

Software and Development: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Visio, XHTML,

CSS, FTP, some JavaScript

Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems

Knowledge of procedural and object-oriented programming principles

Education

The College of New Jersey (Formerly Trenton State College), Ewing, NJ

Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2004

Concentration in Web Design/Interactive Media

Grade Point Average: 3.7/4.0 Scale

Hobbies and Interests

Reading

Technology

Health and Wellness/Nutrition

Music

Travel

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