Sarasita :: Usability Design, Information Architecture & Photography

:: Professional Experience

FREELANCE PROJECTS, Washington , DC
March 2005 to Present

Sample Clients: Institute of Design, iapps, Medical Broadcasting Company

Projects range from design analysis, usability testing, interface design, site mapping, wireframes, photography and standards documentation.

INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS GROUP, INC (iapps), Washington , DC
June 1999 - Present

Sample Clients: The Annenberg Foundation, The Aspen Institute, Community Health Charities, Environmental Defense, Ford Foundation, Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC®), Irvine Foundation, Jewish Funders Network, The David & Lucille Packard Foundation, Pew Charitable Trust, Gill Foundation, The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Fund

Senior Design Manager, Information Architect | December 2002 to Present

Manage all design work for internal and client projects, including acting as lead designer and overseeing a team of freelancers. Project work includes public and extranet site designs, user testing, quality assurance, design standards and brand identity. Work closely with project managers on site architecture, wire frames and work flow processes. Established the first formal guidelines for iapps' corporate identity and spearheaded the most recent redesign of the corporate Web site.

Senior Information Architect | August 2001 to December 2002

Oversaw all creative direction and site architecture for internal and client projects. Also directly involved in the creation of wire frames, site designs and HTML/CSS production. Led the user interface design of iapps' award-winning service, community[apps]®. Spearheaded and designed documentation on iapps' project development process and methodology. Collaborated on the creation of templates and standards for iapps' documentation and restructuring of iapps' shared drives.

Senior Producer | June 1999 to August 2001

Worked directly with clients to establish project goals, site architecture, requirements, budget and timeline. Oversaw and collaborated with project team to implement client site. Led the design and quality insurance on several projects. Spearheaded and established company standards for creating cohesive site maps and wire frames. Provided user interface design and work flow documentation of the new management tools for iapps' services.

FREELANCE PROJECTS, Boston , MA and Washington , DC
1997 to 2004

Sample Clients: Information and Infrastructure Technologies, Inc. (IIT), iXL, Drug Policy Foundation, Education Australia

Projects range from web site design and development, photography, print pieces and standards documentation.

CAMBRIDGE INTERACTIVE, Cambridge MA
November 1998 to May 1999

Sample Clients: Forum, General Electric, CERA, The World Bank, Lockheed Martin

Lead UI Designer/Project Manager

Oversaw and assisted in implementation of the user interface design of projects, including Cambridge Interactive's Management Tool, PowerSteering®. Oversaw design and managed several web based projects. Worked with a team to create usability assessments.

INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS GROUP, INC (iapps), Washington DC
August 1995 to September 1998

Sample Clients: Women & Philanthropy, International Fresh-Cut Produce Association, SRA's NetOwl, Thompson Publishing Group, U.S. Senate

Creative Director | March 1998 to September 1998

Managed all design tasks and creative direction for internal and client projects. Spearheaded redesign of the iapps' Web site. Implemented standards in project documentation. Worked directly with clients to manage projects. Prepared proposals and drafted budgets. Established the look and feel of the tools and public Web site for iapps' service, Orgitecture®.

Producer, Special Projects | April 1997 to March 1998

Collaborated on the initial concept, development and implementation of iapps' new service, Orgitecture®. Worked directly with clients to manage projects. Led the design of several projects including an information kiosk for the U.S. Senate. Prepared proposals and drafted budgets. Assisted in the management of the production team.

Associate Producer | August 1996 to April 1997

Worked directly with clients to manage projects. Led the identity development, site design and development of projects. Prepared proposals and drafted budgets. Assisted in the management of the production team.

Multimedia Associate | August 1995 to August 1996

Assisted with the design and management of projects, including implementation, testing and direct contact with clients. Assisted with proposal development, drafting budgets, daily logistics and administrative tasks.

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