Experience

Creative Research & Development Manager

AKQA
San Francisco, CA
July 2011 - Present
  • Evaluate feasibility, determine technical solutions, and scope production for client initiatives.
  • Assess and prototype workflows, libraries, and frameworks.
  • Manage creative developers working on iOS, mobile web, web, and Flash projects.
  • Participate in the recruitment and performance evaluation of creative developers.
  • Client: Audi of America

Senior Creative Developer

AKQA
San Francisco, CA
October 2009 - July 2011
  • Responsible for all aspects of front-end development.
  • Provided technical guidance to management and creative teams.
  • Worked closely with back-end developers to draft requirements, make architectural decisions and establish integration plans.
  • Clients include: Audi of America, Gap, Kraft Foods, McDonalds, Old Navy, and Target.

Manager - Interactive Technology

Under Armour
Baltimore, MD
May 2006 - October 2009
  • Developed campaign micro-sites and commerce applications in support of the business of UnderArmour.com.
  • Identified and evangelized web technologies and production techniques for creative team members.
  • Managed web application servers and Subversion repositories for flash applications and campaign micro- sites.
  • Managed a creative service relationship with Adobe Scene7 to enable dynamic imaging and all custom extensions to the platform.
  • Planned and implemented asset production strategies to establish repeatable production processes.
  • Managed remote teams of developers and designers on a per project basis.

Senior Designer

Congruent Media
Baltimore, MD
April 2004 - May 2006
  • Directed print and interactive creative for internal and client projects.
  • Shaped company development practices and policies in a start-up environment.
  • Supported successful lead generation and customer retention activities for clients.
  • Managed a team of designers.

Contract - Web Developer

The North Charles Street Design Organization
Baltimore, MD
February 2003 - March 2004
  • Worked with copywriters and account managers to maintain web presences for clients in the education sector.
  • Designed email campaigns and web applications from print creative.

Web Designer

Radicus Internet
Cockeysville, MD
November 2000 - December 2002
  • Designed, developed, and maintained websites for businesses and organizations in the Baltimore area.
  • Managed a team of three designers.
  • Worked closely with clients to effectively manage project goals and creative production.
  • Additional duties included application and networking support for ISP customers.

Web Designer

pcBank.net
Baltimore, MD
September 1998 - November 2000
  • Designed, developed and maintained websites for financial institutions in the Maryland area.
  • Programmed banking applications in HTML, ASP, and Perl.

Awards

FWA - Mobile of the Day

Pick for December 15, 2011
Honored Work: Audi A6 IPad Experience
Role: Creative Development Manager

Gold ADDY - Micro or Mini-site

35th Annual ADDY Awards Show - Baltimore
Honored Work: When In Rome
Role: Flash Development & Production

Gold ADDY - Micro or Mini-site

35th Annual ADDY Awards Show - Baltimore
Honored Work: UA Mountain 08/09
Role: Flash Development & Production

Communication Arts - Webpick of the Day

Pick for February 03, 2009
Honored Work: When In Rome
Role: Flash Development & Production

2006 Webby Awards Official Honoree Selection

Category: Sports
Honored Work: MACCA
Role: Flash Development & Production

Education

BA, Visual Arts

University of Maryland Baltimore County
1997-2001
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