11.2007 - PRESENT

Art Director

DraftFCB, Chicago, IL

Conceptualize and develop integrated campaign ideas and executions based on strategic direction for projects, primarily within the interactive space. Projects include web site design, branded “microsite” experiences, and interactive advertising campaigns, as well as concept generation for traditional advertising media. Manage and direct work of production staff and designers as necessary. Present initial and developed work to client contacts, including Kmart CMO.
04.2004 - 11.2007

Art Director

Tribal DDB, Chicago, IL

Responsible for developing and executing the creative and marketing strategy for all assigned projects – from web site design, online advertising campaigns, and other online (and offline) initiatives. Establish visual tone, character, and messages that communicate with target audience and speak to specifics of briefs and project objectives. Participate and/or lead brainstorming sessions. Manage and direct the work of production design staff, external creative resources such as illustrators, photographers, and video/multimedia providers. Present or assist ACD in presenting design concepts at various stages of development to client as appropriate.
03.2003 - 05.2003

Production Contractor

Utopy, San Francisco, CA

Wrote and edited original content for web help module of Utopy’s latest product release, SpeechMiner Enterprise. Edited and restructured existing help content for earlier Utopy products. Developed graphics and layouts for multiple help modules, marketing materials, company presentations, demonstration CDs, trade show materials, and corporate website. Responsible for QA of SpeechMiner Enterprise look and feel based on existing product specification. Tested product across browsers and platforms; prioritized and recorded bugs based on severity. Worked closely with product manager to create suggestions for future product implementations.
07.2002 - 11.2002

Content Contractor

Booz Allen Hamilton, San Francisco, CA

Researched and wrote original copy for a Partner-level development course on Building Institutional Client Relationships. Edited and reorganized existing materials to improve clarity and narrative flow within the course development framework. Conducted comparative analysis of all existing Booz Allen Hamilton course materials for thematic content and consistency for use by head of Diversity committee. Supported core course development team meetings. Created presentations based on meeting discussions and conclusions.
10.2001 - 03.2002

Editor

CyberEdit.com, Palm Springs, CA

Edited and substantially improved application essays for a broad range of higher-education candidates. Revised admissions essays for medical school, graduate school, and law school applicants. Specialized in application essays for MBA programs. Consistently produced quality results on tight deadlines. Routinely received strongly positive customer feedback.
05.2000 - 10.2001

Interactive Designer / Principal

JumboDesign, San Francisco, CA

Conceptualized web site design and architecture for clients. Implemented site production primarily through HTML, JavaScript, Flash 5 and a number of other software tools. Managed client interaction and project schedules. Collaborated to create process, strategy, and marketing documentation.
05.2000 - 03.2001

Jeeves Advisor Producer

Ask Jeeves Inc., Emeryville, CA

Designed and implemented virtual sales advisors for corporate clients. Managed Nike Advisor implementations across the project lifespan. Researched and analyzed products to create prototypical product schema. Developed back-end logic mapping product features to dynamically-created user profiles. Wrote and edited copy to inform and educate users in Advisor setting. Communicated with clients to respond to evolving project requirements. Created and maintained project schedules. Participated in QA process for variety of Advisor implementations. Evaluated sales leads and developed presentations for use by salespersons.
06.1999 - 05.2000

Editorial Project Lead

Ask Jeeves, Inc., Emeryville, CA

Led team of editors in conceptualizing and implementing customized natural-language solutions for e-commerce corporate clients. Maintained regular contact with upper-level client management to ensure client satisfaction. Coordinated editorial with engineering, web development teams with needs of client over project life-cycle. Used proprietary tools to develop database vocabulary and custom question templates. Mentored new editors closely, teaching e-commerce specific practices and methodology. Evaluated web sites as sales prospects, applying in-house metrics and editorial standards for solution suitability and project scope.
06.1998 - 09.1998

Perception Management Intern

Burson-Marsteller, San Mateo, CA

Designed and presented communications campaign for company’s western region. Plan was adopted for implementation in winter. Worked on Sun Microsystems account preparing media lists, product information archives, and press kits. Conceived and implemented web page to maintain current links to online editorial calendars. Helped to coordinate and execute “Cascade” product announcement (interoperability product).
06.1997 - 09.1997

Congressional Intern

Office of U.S. Senator Al D'Amato, Washington D.C.

Assisted Legislative Assistant responsible for Health, Space Programs, Veteran’s and Indian Affairs. Responded to constituent letters. Attended and documented Senate hearings. Compiled record of Senate voting patterns. Prepared materials on Child Health Insurance to update Senator D’Amato’s official web site.
09.1994 - 04.0199

Stanford University

Stanford University, Stanford, CA

MA in sociology with focus on organizational behavior. BA in English and psychology. Course work included elementary economics, organizational theory, social psychology, interpersonal relations, communication, law and statistics. Cumulative GPA: 3.73/4.0