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Viola Maisuradze
Tel: 514-***-****
e-mail: *****@*****.**
Overview:Results-driven experienced (8+years) Web Developer/ Designer with the ability to effectively communicate objectives, execute to plan, measure results, and support website objectives including partner marketing, alliances, sales, product management and client services.Strong project management skills. Flexibility to manage and maintain multiple projects including
strategy, proposals, estimating, scope definition,
requirements gathering, design, development, testing and delivery. Strong understanding of web services, web design, information architecture, and open source web applications; strong foundation in web accessibility, web standards, web analytics and Search Engine Optimization. Experience implementing and managing multiple international web sites.
Experience (9+ years) in Branding / Marketing
and Graphic design. Strong visual design sense and
creativity.
Strong technical background and knowledge of
current e-commerce technologies. Experience / knowledge
of database driven CMS, CRM (Joomla, WordPress, SalesForce, Sugar) and e-commerce websites.
Solid cross-platform and cross-browser design experience
Creative problem solver who can often recognize
multiple solutions to a problem. Adept at translating
abstract ideas and business requirements into solutions. Strong focus on quality with attention to detail
Languages: English, French, Russian, Georgian.
Technical
Expertise:
Web Development Skills:
Extensive knowledge of HTML, XML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, MySQL, MS SQL, Action Scripting, version control systems (SVN), platform testing and compatibility assurance, SEO, web standards, HTTP, Apache, Unix/Linux, Experience integrating APIs and more Proficient user of Dreamweaver MX, Adobe Creative Suite : Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After effects, Fireworks MX, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress. Content management system (CMS): Joomla, WordPress. CRM: Zoho, Salesforce. Strong personal skills including focused listening, logical thinking, and working in a high-pressure team-oriented environment. Rapidly adapts to new technologies, standards, and ideas. Graphic Design / Desktop and Publishing Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite : Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After effects, Fireworks MX, QuarkXPress. Office / Management Software:
MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint.
Education
and Training SummaryMBA. Major: e-commerce
2006, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
A.E.C. Certificate in Web and Database Programming
2002, Cegep Vanier College, Centre for Continuing
Education, Montreal, Canada.Diploma in Graphic Design.
1986, Academy of Art, Tbilisi, Georgia.Honors Bachelor of Information Technology (Faculty
of Automatics and Computer Engineering)
1984, Georgian Polytechnic University, Georgia.
Professional
Experience
Sr. Web Developer/Designer, Homepepe Inc (Tappin), (May 2011 November 2011), Seattle, USA
Leading innovator and award-winning provider of secure digital content access and large file sharing
Developing web user interface and product application usability, including determining architecture and specifications.
Creating Sitemaps, Wireframes, Functional specifications.
Perform usability testing with selected customers. Developed, planned, created, launched, and managed corporate web site with strong emphasis on user-centered design, usability standards, and human factors testing. Responsible for the administration of Development Server Box (Apache on Red Hat Enterprise Linux )
Sr. Web Developer/GUI Designer, (September 2007 May 2011), Seattle, USA
I was responsible for information architecture and implementation/development/design/integration of corporate web site and partner-specific websites. (front-end and back-end, API integration, Salesforce Integration, Buy Now process, NAR integration, Support Portal integration, SEO, Lead Generations, Web Analytics).
Responsible for full life-cycle application development and maintenance.
Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the corporate web site, developing new and updating existing web pages Performed the full spectrum of Web-development tasks, including rapid prototyping, design and layout, graphics creation and optimization, server-side programming (primarily PHP), MySQL databases, AJAX interactivity, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS, testing, training, traffic generation and ongoing updates. Responsible for the administration of Development Server Box (Apache on Red Hat Enterprise Linux )
Web Developer/Designer
AdmitOne Security (Formerly BioPassword), (2007 -
June 2008 ), Issaquah, USA
AdmitOne Security (BioPassword) is the leading innovator of risk-based authentication software for preventing the fraudulent use of digital identities.
Reporting to the SVP, Marketing and Strategy I was responsible for information architecture and development/design/integration of several database driven corporate web sites and partner portals (front-end and back-end). Created IA deliverables such as flow diagrams, site maps, wireframes and functional specification documents.
Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the corporate web site developing new and updating existing web pages, enhancing site functionality and ensuring overall quality and site up to date to achieve company strategic online goals, including increasing web leads, site traffic, search results, and customer/partner value. Scope of work included consistent adherence to branding, visual and style standards and compliance with applicable policies and legal requirements.
Designing GUI and IA for AdmitOne Authentication Suite products. Solving usability issues through expert evaluation and user testing. Creating the HTML, CSS, and html templates that engineers used to create product web-based applications. Designed all marketing and branding materials including company posters, white papers, solution briefs, case studies and visual design materials. Web Designer / GUI Designer/ Project Manager, (2005 -
2007 ), Montreal, Canada
Founding and grew this company whose mission is
providing web design / development services to small
and medium businesses.
Creating website interface designs for online projects
including database-driven, e-commerce Web applications
powered by Web-based management tools for customer
websites.
Planning, evaluating, directing, tracking, analyzing
and coordinating complex web application projects
for different industries. Generating project documentation
(proposals, SOW-s, etc.) and data deliverables. Developed clean and structured HTML 4.0, XHTML 2.0,
CSS, JavaScript code for front-end design projects. Coordinate and manage web development and design
projects with offshore team of developersPreparation and creation all visual materials /
documentations for projects. Work through the entire life cycle, from producing
concepts through to a finised product using a collaborative
process. Web Designer /Project Manager
(March 2004 - May 2005), Montreal, Canada
Managed the complete rebuild of the corporate website
application in order for the company to take over
management of dynamic content that had previously
been handled by a third party.
Responsible for development and design of web site
and web application projects, providing technical
direction to support staff, interface with commercial
contractor personnel, and effectively allocate staff
resources.
Transformed web site mockups into structured HTML
4.0, XHTML 2.0, CSS, JavaScript code for front-end
design projects.
For each project build out tasks, timelines, duration
and responsibilities. Obtain management approval.
Work with departmental management to build a process
to keep product timelines current and to track/report
progress, issues, accomplishments, etc. Design GUI and lead for the development and implementation
of a variety of application modules (ClientZone, Document
Management, Form Management, Case Tracking, etc.)
that introduced new functionality to the existing
application (Immigration Case Management Application) Overseeing and driving day-to-day company's website
operations. Responsible for creating all graphical materials
and web site designs for both internal and client
web site.Managing daily and weekly publishing, executing
online advertising activities, and supporting immediate
and planned optimization.
Web Designer /Developer
NEOCOM Solutions (August 2001 - February 2004), Montreal,
Canada
Recruited to lead design team for this start up web development
and internet marketing company servicing diverse client
base.
Responsible for Web Design & Development, planning,
implementation and completion web projects from the
ground up based on standards.Managed team of design professionals, set creative
directories and vision, manage client interlace and
coordinated with system architects. Managed design, development and implementation issues
for corporate and co-branded website applications. Work closely with clients to evaluate, examine
and revise website content from the user's point of
view, with the tandem goal of serving the client organization's
immediate and future needs. Art /Creative Director
Central Television
of Russia "Ostankino". Advertising Agency
"Ost - R". (1998 - 2000), Moscow, Russia
Provided creative strategy, art direction, and
copywriting for a team (15 subordinates) of web/ graphic
designers and developers Oversaw development, direction and production for
all advertising and marketing materials for global
Fortune 500 Clients (Ericsson, Mitsubishi Motors,
Merck, Siemens ) Created and directed advertising / marketing campaigns
and corporate image Supervised and designed all printed materials and
collateral.
Brand Analyst
(January
1995 - December 1998 ) Moscow. Russia.
Designed and executed market analyses, tracking &
trending brand loyalty, consumer segmentation and corporate
brand image diagnosis for global Fortune 500 Clients.
Performed multivariate analyses to identify and measure
brand equity, performance and compatibility with potential
business alliance platform. conducted research across
cultures, utilising market segmentation techniques (Perceptual
Mapping Cluster, Factor).
Interpreted research results and provided clients with
recommendations on business and creative strategies.Research Officer
Institute of Control Systems of Georgian Academy of
Sciences (May 1985 - October 1994), Tbilisi, Georgia
Engaged in research pertaining to various methods in
Optimization Theory for Practical Control System Design. Social Activity, Hobby:
Illustrations. Graphic design.