Employment History
MTV Networks
Comedy Central | Atom
Comedy Central Digital Media | Associate Producer | May 2008 - Present
- Manage all aspects of Mobile Video on Demand, Broadband Syndication, WAP video, updates for Mobile Applications, ringtone catalogue, SMS alerts and voting campaigns.
- Coordinate with writers, designers and PA's to ensure assets are delivered on schedule.
- Encode video into relevant file formats for mobile and broadband platforms.
- Maintain carrier decks ensuring content is fresh and aligned with the current programming schedule.
- Analyze stream metrics in order to improve streams.
- Working with Standards & Practices as well as the Video Department to ensure all videos are TV-14.
Iconduit Media Management
Iconduit.biz | DavidHasselhoff.com | VerneTroyer.com
Media management firm | Freelance Web Editor | October 2009 - Present
- Update content on existing client websites.
- Editing Wordpress templates, html, rss feeds, analytics code, and social networking platforms
Mansueto Ventures
FastCompany.com | Inc.com | IncTechnology.com
Business magazine websites | Freelance Designer | February 2007 - January 2009
- Design project based slideshows for Inc.com, IncTechnology.com and FastCompany.com.
- Conduct image research using stock photography resources and obtain copyright permissions for product images via Media Relations contacts.
MakeUseOf.com
MakeUseOf.com
Technology blog | Contributing Writer | April 2008 - June 2008
- Reviewed 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.
Freshnotes.com (formerly Knover)
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
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
For Animals Inc.
ForAnimalsInc.com
Animal Rescue Shelter | Volunteer | August 2009 - Present
- Launched shelter website, providing web design, css and html editing.
- Update content as necessary.
- Socialize feral kittens to increase adoption rates.
- Cat/kitten care including brushing, nail clippings, and stimulating play.
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