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Project Manager Design

Location:
Montreal, QC, Canada
Posted:
November 23, 2012

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Viola Maisuradze

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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.



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