CV

CAREER OBJECTIVES

I strive to apply my skills and knowledge to innovative, creative work in designing and developing web sites and applications. My passion for finding streamlined solutions for businesses, communities, and individuals is a result of my commitment and dedication to efficiency, aesthetics, and the user experience.

 

EDUCATION

September 2008 – present
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
MFA in Web Design / New Media
Expected graduation, Summer 2012 - GPA 3.9
Coursework includes: Advanced Digital Imaging, Web Technology, Typography, Usability (principles and testing methods), Design, Motion Graphics, Scripting, User Experience Design

September 2002 – June 2006
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
BA in Music, concentration in Composition
Conferred, June 2006 - GPA 3.8 - Graduated with Distinction
Coursework included: Music Theory and History, Piano Performance, Jazz and Composition, Design, Drawing, Experimental Video and Installation Sculpture, Set Design, Architectural Modeling

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Proficiency in:
Macintosh and Windows Platforms, Drupal (front end development, theming, administration) and Joomla CMS (administration)

Scripting Languages:
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Actionscript 3.0, some Javascript

Software:
Adobe CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, After Effects; Apple Logic, Final Cut and DVD Studio Pro; Toast; MS Office; Google and affiliated web applications (including Analytics); Firefox + necessary add-ons (Firebug, etc.)

Additional Skills:
Digital Video, Photography, Audio Recording, Blogging and Podcasting Technologies

 

TEACHING

2008 – present
Technology for Artists
Curriculum design, and teaching
Stanford University, CA

  • Curriculum design for non-technical students
  • Development of quarter-long course, and 4-day intensive workshop

EMPLOYMENT

September 2006 – present
Freelance Web Designer/Developer

  • Small-scale web development, design, and theming – see portfolio for client list

September 2006 – present
Communications Manager & Arts in Student Life Coordinator
Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts Stanford, CA

  • Design, build, maintain, track, and analyze all SiCa web-presence (main and satellite sites)
  • Design and write SiCa’s Annual Report (distribution: 4,000)
  • Create and distribute SiCa’s monthly electronic newsletter (distribution: 3,500)
  • Maintain SiCa’s branding and identity
  • Publicize SiCa events and programming to campus and local community through press releases, flyers, and social media
  • Manage SiCa's social media presence
  • Coordinate photo and video documentation of SiCa-sponsored events and programs (manage documentation team: 3 photo interns, 2 videographers, 1 video editor)
  • Develop and implement communications strategy for SiCa
  • Coordinate communications efforts with campus arts departments and organizations

SiCa Projects and Programs:

  • The Arts Guide: Coordinate annual production and distribution of the Arts Guide website / directory, sent to all prospective freshmen through the Stanford Admissions office.
  • Student Arts Website: Designed and coordinated creation of Student Arts website, one-stop-shopping web portal for Stanford students involved or interested in the arts.
  • Off The Farm Grant Program: Manage program that subsidizes tickets for students to attend off-campus arts events. Process and approve ~40 requests annually on a rolling basis. Annual budget= $25K
  • Ceramics Studio: Coordinated student involvement in creation of new campus ceramics studio
  • Student Art Gallery: Lead new initiative to establish exhibition space in the student union building
  • Staff advisor for the Student Organizing Committee for the Arts, Arts Grant Program, Stanford Concert Network, and others
  • Represent student voice on university committees

September 2005 – June 2006
Student Employee
Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts Stanford, CA

  • Created and designed the first annual production of the “Arts Guide,” a comprehensive multi-media guide to the arts at Stanford, mailed to all prospective freshmen through the admissions office
  • Director of the Student Organizing Committee for the Arts (SOCA): Organized Stanford's largest annual arts festival, An Art Affair (budget : ~$40K, attendance: 1,000, participation: 300)

June 2005 – September 2005
Education Intern
SFJAZZ San Francisco, CA

  • Selected as Arts for Youth Fellow by Stanford’s Haas Center for Public Service
  • Compiled databases, conducted research, helped design spring 2006 film festival