Summary
I have 20+ years of experience as a visual artist and graphic designer with organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution and the South African National Parks. Recently, I rounded out my skill set as a UX designer. I specialize in creating visually engaging user interfaces and concept art.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON – Seattle, WA, Gaming Development, 2016
GENERAL ASSEMBLY – Seattle, WA, User Experience Design Immersive, 2016
FUTUREPOLY – Seattle, WA, 3D Gaming Art, 2015
CODE FELLOWS – Seattle, WA, Front-End Development Boot Camp, 2015
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – Los Angeles,CA, M.A. International Studies, 2003
HOWARD UNIVERSITY – Washington DC, B.F.A. Graphic Design/Illustration, 1995
Relevant Employment History
GIRLS INC OF WASHINGTON DC – Freelance UI Designer, 2016
• Drafted site maps, low-fi wireframes, and high-fi prototype
• Website redesign project
PUFFIN FOUNDATION – Freelance Visual Designer, 2016
• Prepared site maps, wireframes, and mock-ups
• Website redesign project
GENERAL ASSEMBLY- Storyboarding Instructor, 2016
• Storyboarding workshop teacher
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA – Graphic Designer, 2010
• Print layout for museum publication, photography and copywriting
APPLIED SEMANTICS (ACQUIRED BY GOOGLE) – Web Lexicographer, 2000-01
• Refined keyword and content based search organization
• Contributed to AdSense technology development
UCLA CENTER FOR STUDY EVALUATION – Education Researcher, 1998-99
• Developed curriculum, wrote standardized tests, proctored exams
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Visual Merchandising Display Technician, 1993-97
• Designed and built museum shop displays
• Illustration, copywriting, and layout of information panels
Skills
Software proficiency
