CODEBLOO Design

codebloo.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

CODEBLOO Design (www.codebloo.com), April 1999 - Present
New Media Design Consultant

Developed custom web sites and rendered existing offline branding and corporate identities into digital, online brands
Worked directly with clients to capture information requirements and translate specifics into user-friendly graphic and interface design
Created unique visual concepts for clients including individual graphics, logo and ID packages, brochures, flyers and magazine advertisements and prepared promotional materials for print
Analyzed existing HTML pages and websites for editing and/or restructuring, made recommendations for further development of new visual content in keeping with client and market expectations
Provided business analysis and strategy expertise for certain projects, when necessary
Digital photography and photo retouching
Designed custom operator logos, screensavers and wallpapers for various cellular handsets (Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Kyocera, LG, Sony/Ericsson)
Worked with Advoca Interactive and Aquent on a variety of web-based and print projects as a contractor

Aquent (www.aquent.com), August 2006 - September 2007
New Media Design Consultant

EQAO - Quark-Production Artist - Aug 06- Jan 07: Creating and editing Quark files and templates, including image manipulation, layout, mathematical equations, and implementing revisions from various departments. Pre-flight prep.
LCBO HTML/CSS coder and Front-end Desginer. - June 07- July 07: Updating previously created sites, creating new, web-compliant css design based sites, editing and manipulating images and creating supporting documentation to allow for other team members to update and manage the site.
Virgin Mobile - Designer- Print Production - Aug 07- Sept 07: Creating and editing new and older in-house designs for Virgin's unique branding model. Worked in a very high pressure and deadline driven environment under the Creative Director to create edgy style mobile packaging, in-store displays and V-Fest related advertising.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (www.cbcf.org), March 2005 - November 2005
Web and graphic support - Consultant

Developed web pages and standardized layout elements and static graphic designs for front-end projects using HTML and CSS
Addressed project related issues and client concerns to facilitate efficient delivery of site and to guarantee optimal user experience
Researched and analyzed new technologies and prepared project recommendations to guide site development
Managed the architecture, organization and regular updates of multiple organization-hosted websites
Created unique promotional and corporate materials for print including folders, posters, signs and invitations

Double Agents Records (www.double-agents.com), July 2001 - September 2003
Manager, Promotions & Design

Developed company branding and corporate ID guidelines for traditional and online markets
Designed visual elements of company brand including logo, website and business cards
Coordinated the production of promotional materials, prepared agendas and press kits for album releases
Created slideshows and Flash animations for live performance events
Handled international media enquiries and coordinated artist appearances

MIST Inc (www.mistwireless.com), December 2000 - August 2001
Graphic Web Designer

Created user interfaces for web-based applications that fulfilled specific business, user and brand needs
Facilitated the integration of front end designs into back end systems using XML
Communicated and worked with back end developers and marketing departments throughout the design process to ensure the interface experience satisfied the software requirements
Defined functionality requirements for visual aspects of POS terminal software and designed user icons based on input from sessions with clients
Prepared project related documentation and assisted in the development of the corporate brand

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

General:

Excellent client management skills
Outstanding organizational skills and troubleshooting capabilities
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Bilingual in English and French
Team player with the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to users
Proven ability to comprehend requirements and translate information into web design
Sound listening and concentration skills
Expert analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and interact in a professional manner with colleagues, clients and operational functions
Comfortable working within a deadline-driven environment without compromising quality
Familiarity with latest web programming technologies and trends
Content Migration expertise
Proficient at performing website assessment

Technology:

Extensive knowledge of (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other client side languages
Expertise with applications such as Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop CS, Illustrator, Image Ready and Adobe Acrobat
Competent in various software applications and multimedia authorware such as Swish, Flash, Quark Xpress, Adobe After Effects, Fireworks, In Design and Shockwave
Familiarity with content management systems such as PHPNuke and OSCommerce as well as word processing software such as Microsoft Office Suite and versioning applications
Strong exposure to major browser platforms, web servers and operating systems, thorough understanding of cross browser/platform functionality and file optimization for print and web including W3C web-standards and compliancy
Working knowledge of file transfer and terminal emulation
Thorough understanding of the front end interface design and development process from end to end
Knowledge of front end development & testing, cross browser/unit platform compliance, content management analysis, back end integration, graphic design and usability testing
Extensive knowledge of the Macintosh, PC and *NIX platforms, including OS installation, software installation, hardware installation and general tech-support. Some experience in system administration (Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS) as well as back ups and restores

AWARDS

Double Agent Records was awarded the Eye Magazine readers poll "Best rave/party of 2001" for it’s “R351570R” monthly event series

EDUCATION

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