Samwoo E / Resume

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Summary

I am an Art Director with over 10 years experience in building Internet-enabled applications with a strong background in human factors and UI design. I am good at finding solutions and work very well in a multi-disciplinary team environment. I am also a quick learner who can adapt well to challenging environments. Also, I am super friendly and easy to get along with.

Skills

• Creative: Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign / 10 years
• Scripting: HTML, CSS, DHTML, PHP, JavaScript, Actionscript 2.0 / 8 years
• Programming: C, C++, C#, JAVA / 5 years

Experience

• iconSam Inc. / Freelance Design and Development
  Designer and Developer / October 2008 - Present
  

• Created iPhone app for Aerosmith that was featured on Gizmodo.com.
• Worked with Sprout Interactive for Canon's Business Printer mini-site.
• Currently redesigning Redguide.com as the Creative Director for a Fall 2010 launch.

• Blockr Inc. / Event Photobook Publishing Website - New York, NY
  Creative Director / November 2008 - Present
  

• Created user-friendly workflows so new users can easily navigate through the book making process.
• Designed multiple vector-based photobook themes for error-free printing.

• MIVA Direct / Internet Software Company - New York, NY
  Art Director / July 2006 – October 2008
  

• Determined look and feel for Web products and applications for the ALOT brand. This involves branding, initial product pages, company website, to the toolbar customization site.
• Prototyped, designed and coded Websites such as Superhoroscopes.com and Spill.com to test market viability.
• Collaborated with Widemile and TRUSTe in order to boost the performance of several landing pages by over 200%.

• MIVA Direct / Internet Software Company - New York, NY
  UI Designer, Developer, Creative Producer / April 2005 - July 2006
  

• Created and produced screensavers that obtained record downloads for Screensavers.com.
• Worked closely with the marketing team to create banners and marketing creatives for Web products.
• Prototyped and created interfaces for Web-based applications focusing on ease of use and ergonomics.

• Bellwether Software / Procurement Software Company - Louisville, KY
  UI Designer, Developer / November 2004 - April 2005
  

• Created the software architecture for the Web version of Bellwether's best selling procurement application.
• Integrated a fresh new look to the Web application which retains the functionality of their existing software.

• Doe Anderson / Ad Agency - Louisville, KY
  Designer, Developer / October 2003 - November 2004
  

• Created rich media Flash Websites for Maker's Mark, Valvoline, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco and others.
• Integrated Mapquest services with client Websites using an automated FTP application built with .NET C#.

• More work experience available upon request.

Education

University of Louisville / Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering Mathematics

Honors & Activities

• Learned from Cooper Interaction Design Practicum.
• Spoke at Web 2.0 and eMetrics.
• Entered the 48 Hour Film Project in Baltimore, Greensboro and New York.
• Member of Mensa in 1995.
• Contributer to Open Source Food.

Testimonials

• Sam takes on a holistic approach to product and graphic design. He is very adept at translating business needs and stakeholder suggestions into living, breathing designs. He also demonstrates a forte for mentoring and encouraging cooperation within his team. Along with all that, his designs are just pleasing to the eye and to the mouse.

  / Sean C., VP of Product Engineering, MIVA Direct

• I had the pleasure of directly managing Sam during my tenure at MIVA Direct. He has a truly amazing eye for graphic design and seeing a product from the users perspective. Sam's professionalism is unmatched and I can say without a doubt that he would be an incredible asset to any company seeking a seasoned Art Director.

  / Bill B., VP of Product Development, MIVA Direct

• Sam’s talent and geniality are only the tip of the iceberg of his persona. Always professional, he digs into every project with a unique eye and a real understanding of functionality, usability and especially design. His work ethic and personality make him a valuable member of any team and his years of experience coupled with a willingness to try new things make him an unmatched resource. His affable nature allows him to coordinate with people of varied experiences and knowledge levels. Sam is diligent, dependable and fun to work with.

  / Monica F., Project Manager, MIVA Direct

• Sam has an exceptional keen eye for design and development. He is a wealth of knowledge with great organizational and communication skills. He is a very reliable person and very open minded to new ideas and new innovative ways to complete a project. He is also a great motivator and team leader that handles tasks with ease to always deliver. Sam is a very pleasant and easy person to talk to and encourages me to further push my design skills via literature and examples. He is always proactive to help and is considerate of each designer's creativity. I believe he can be a great asset to any company in his future endeavors.

  / Catherine L., Sr. Designer, MIVA Direct
• Direct references available upon request.

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