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Overview
- An Experience Designer with a passion for creating engaging and enjoyable experiences; experienced in leading projects and teams.
- Design interests:
- Tools for creatives, particularly in media production and management
- Devices for the digital home
- Convergent devices
- Mobile apps
Education
M.S. in Human Computer Interaction Design
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Graduated: May 6, 2011
B.S. in Recording Arts
with High Distinction and Honors in Music
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Graduated: May 5, 2007
Skills
Research: Ethnography, Contextual Inquiry, Focus Group, Affinity Diagramming
Design: Bodystorming, Personas, Rapid Prototyping, Usability Evaluation
Tools: Apple Keynote, Axure, Balsamiq, Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign, Illustrator
Web: HTML, CSS, jQuery
Audio/Video: ProTools HD/LE, Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Premiere
Languages: Conversant in Mandarin, slightly conversant in Thai
Work Experience
User Experience Designer | Bleacher Report
(August 2011–present)
- Started and currently running the user research program. Heavily involved in initial concepting, building and testing prototypes at various fidelities.
Owner | Fusion Productions
(April 2008–present)
- Provided live audio/video recording for over 100 recitals. Also specialized in concert, dance, and wedding photography
Multimedia Specialist | Indiana University African-American Arts Institute
(August 2009–June 2011)
- Shot photos and videos of the Institute’s performing ensembles
- Co-designed new website launched April 1, 2011: indiana.edu/~aaai
Chief Instigator | IU HCI/d Mad Skillz club
(January 2010–May 2011)
- Started the club to provide a platform for fellow students to share industry skills in small groups of 5–20 people
- Shot photos/videos of sessions for archive on madskillzclub.com
Assistant Engineer Intern – Aspen Music Festival and School
(June–August 2007)
- Recorded and edited over a dozen orchestra, opera, chamber and solo/duo performances and master-classes for archival and broadcast
- Set up and troubleshoot computer systems and Digital Audio Workstations in the two main recording studios prior to the start of the festival
Associate Instructor – Indiana University Recording Arts department
(January–May 2007)
- Taught mastering, surround sound and DVD authoring techniques to a small class of seven Recording Arts majors
Production Assistant – Indiana University Recording Arts department
(September 2006–May 2007)
- Facilitated basic maintenance and scheduling of the Musical Arts Center (MAC), overseeing recording quality control for over 20 orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, ballet and opera productions
- Trained first-year Recording Arts majors in operating the MAC’s audio/video equipment
Campus Representative – Indiana University Visitor Information Center
(January 2005–June 2011)
- Provided information about the University to over 1600 visitors each year, either on-location or over the phone
- Conducted campus tours and maintained visitor/tour statistics
Project Servant | Singapore Youth for Christ
(August 2002–December 2003)
- Served in the Performing Arts ministry as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and dancer. Toured the Asia-Pacific region, performing to crowds averaging 800–1000 people
- Helped set up small sound reinforcement systems under exacting conditions
Company Quartermaster – Singapore Armed Forces
(January 2001–August 2002)
- Performed logistics work for Charlie Company, 40th Battalion, Singapore Armored Regiment
- Won “Best Combat Unit” award for Work Year 2001-2002
References
Available upon request.