Employment History

Comedy Central


Comedy Central | Comedy Central Mobile

Digital Media | Associate Producer | May 2008 - Present

  • Manage all aspects of Mobile Video on Demand, Broadband Syndication, updates for Mobile Applications, ringtone catalogue, SMS alerts, quizzes and polls.
  • Convert .movs into relevant file formats for Mobile and Broadband video.
  • Update carrier decks with new content/take down old content so carrier decks run with the current programming schedule.
  • Analyze stream metrics in order to improve rates.
  • Working with Standards & Practices and Video Department to ensure all videos are TV-14.

MakeUseOf.com


MakeUseOf.com

Technology blog | Contributing Writer | April 2008 - Present

  • Review free and useful websites, freeware applications and plug-ins.

Shopwiki


Shopwiki.com | Blog.shopwiki.com | Shopwiki.co.uk | Shopwiki.com.au | Shopwiki.fr

Comparison shopping search engine | QA Analyst & User Interface Project Manager | June 2007 - April 2008

  • Designed, implemented and cross browser tested changes on all UIs to maintain consistency between international markets.
  • Project managed the implementation of features to the UI by coordinating with Engineers, Business Development and Executives while adhering to the development cycle.
  • Utilized search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to boost website's indexing and traffic.
  • Analyzed traffic metrics in order to improve bounce and conversion rates.
  • Assured the quality and effectiveness of the crawlers and their data using in-house testing software while working collaboratively to develop solutions to recurring errors.
  • Designed the logo and visual style of the Shopwiki blog and served as a contributing writer.

Mansueto Ventures


FastCompany.com | Inc.com | IncTechnology.com

Business magazine websites | Freelance Designer | February 2007 - Present

  • Designed project based slideshows for Inc.com, IncTechnology.com and FastCompany.com.
  • Conducted image research using stock photography resources and obtained copyright permissions for product images via Media Relations contacts.

Freshnotes.com (formely Knover)


Freshnotes.com | Knover.com

Related content search engine | Design Coordinator | January 2006 - April 2007

  • Performed end-to-end usability tests including, script writing, recruiting, facilitating and reporting. Created and implemented redesigns based on usability findings.
  • Managed all aspects of a large-scale photography database including acquiring, editing and importing photos.
  • Maintained website content by utilizing a CMS and working closely with the Development team to implement changes.
  • Coordinated the E-newsletter by formatting the layouts, designing graphics, entering content and analyzing subscriber data.
  • Increased site traffic through strategic ad placement and viral marketing techniques.
  • Redesigned company logo and branding.

Buttermilk Records/Studios


ButtermilkRecords.com | ButtermilkStudios.com

Independent record label | Marketing Coordinator | February 2004 - April 2006

  • Organized radio and print media campaigns for new album releases by designing and writing copy for all publicity materials.
  • Developed marketing strategies through tactical ad placement in relevant media to coincide with tours and radio play.
  • Administered website and maintained media contact database.
  • Interacted with music directors, music editors, store buyers, distributors, ad representatives, and bookers to communicate tour scheduling, album reviews, and payments.

Related Experience

KEXP 90.3 FM


Kexp.org | Audioasis

College Radio Station | Production Intern | October 2003 - April 2004

  • Production Assistant on Saturday's Audioasis Show for live in-studio performances. This included the mic'ing of equipment, band research and band pre-interviews.
  • Chart Reporting to CMJ
  • Rotation monitoring
  • New release duplication for DJ preview
  • Auditioning of Digital Audio
  • Maintenance of Air Studios and CD Library

Education

The Art Institute of Seattle


Audio Production | Digital Design | Web Design & Interactive Media

April 2002 - December 2005

  • 6 terms Honors
  • 3 terms Dean's list
  • Graduated with honors

Skills

Operating Systems

Macintosh OS9/OSX | Windows 95/98/XP

Programming

CSS | XHTML | Regular Expressions | XPath

Software

Adobe Acrobat | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite | ProTools | Soundforge

General

Web design | Usability | SEO | Digital media editing | Marketing
Promotion | Research | Detailed and organized | Spanish speaking