Resume
Renata K. Phillippi
OBJECTIVE:
Looking for a User Experience Architect role, which utilizes my skills and background.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Information Architect experienced in all facets of the development life cycle, coordinating projects, & developing interactive media. Also, has experience with:
• E-commerce, Advertising, Corporate
• Wireframes, User Flows / Cases
• Client Facing
• Content Analysis & Taxonomies
• Applications, Mobile, CD, Web
• Game Design
• Business Analysis
• User Testing
TOOLS:
Mac OS, Win 2000, XP, Axure, Visio, Dreamweaver Flash, Director, Fireworks, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Acrobat, Final Cut Pro, MS Project, MS Office, Front Page, JavaScript, XML, HTML, PHP, mySQL, Action Script, AJAX
EXPERIENCE:
CBS INTERACTIVE / CNET
Interaction Designer (Contract)
Oct 2008-Present – San Francisco, CA
• Led the UX design for CBSNews.com (live in April 2009)
• Championed good user experiences
• Assisted with the design of the TechTracker online application (live in April 2009)
• Participated in user testing
• Developed all appropriate documentation (wireframes, user flows, etc)
• Responsible for Heuristic and Competitive Analysis
• Assisted with the creation of the project plans
AKQA
Freelance User Experience Architect
July-Sept 2008 – London, UK
• Led the design of the user experience for Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food
• Made recommendations for the Sky Broadband CD user flow & business process flow
• Led development of the UX team intranet
PUBLICIS MODEM & DIALOG
Freelance Experience Designer
Feb–June 2008 – New York, NY
• Researched and developed competitive analysis for LG & Capgemini
• Created a taxonomy for Capgemini
• Proposed new site re-design for Capgemini
• Designed and developed wireframes for various projects for General Mills
• Assisted with the design of various American Express projects
COMEDY CENTRAL
Interaction Designer (Contract)
Jan–Mar 2008 – New York, NY
• Developed documentation and experience for ecommerce shop pages and Colbert full episode video player
HNW
Information Architect (Contract)
Aug–Nov 2007 – New York, NY
• Designed user experience for various client sites: Lord Abbett, Merrill Lynch, Sotheby’s, First Republic Bank
• Developed taxonomy, site map, and wireframes for the Lord Abbett Financial Advisors site
WUNDERMAN
Freelance Information Architect
July-Aug 2007 – New York, NY
• Designed brochure ware site for Nationwidesmartride.com
BLENDERBOX
Freelance Information Architect
June–July 2007 – New York, NY
• Designed user experience for Medialink.com and Mediaseed.tv
• Reviewed competitors for best practices across industry
• Developed relationships with clients to gain a deeper understanding of their business needs
PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
Business Analyst (Contract)
Jan–May 2007 – New York, NY
• Initiated and championed change program for the MFADT program
• Developed focus group and surveys
• Analyzed data and made recommendations
HEALTH BRIDGE
Information Architect
Sept 2006–May 2007 – New York, NY
• Developed and Designed Health Information Database
GAME LAB
Game Tester (Part-time)
Oct–Dec 2006 – New York, NY
• Reported bugs and areas of improvement to the game system, play and interface design for LEGO Fever, Downbeat, Mismanagement
REGISTER.COM
Information Architect (Contract)
May–Aug 2006 – New York, NY
• Designed UI for a WYSWIG application for small business
E2 CONSULTING GROUP
Freelance Interaction Designer
Jan–May 2006 – New York, NY
• Designed and developed corporate site
MTV INTERACTIVE
Game Designer (Part-time)
Jan-May 2005 – New York, NY
• Wrote game design documentation for mobile game, Samurai Love God
CISCO SYSTEMS
Project Coordinator (Contract)
May-July 2005 - San Jose, CA
• Coordinated communication across various teams within the organization worldwide; scheduled meetings and customer interviews
• Created architecture and layout of division intranet site and VOC database
WELLS FARGO BANK
Business Analyst (Contract)
March-Apr 2005 – San Francisco, CA
• Recommended improvements to assist with organization and management of documentation
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Business Analyst / Information Architect (Contract)
Oct 2004-Mar 2005 – San Francisco, CA
• Recommended improvements and modifications to workflow problems
• Documented new database features and functionality for pass off to development teams
• Researched and defined user goals and needs
• Developed prototype for the Chargemaster Database
DESIGN BY CANDLELIGHT
Freelance Web Designer
Sept 1998–Apr 2004 – Fremont, CA
• Coordinated design and development of various interactive and print projects
• Communicated with clients about business needs and requirements
• Developed project plans and deliverables to ensure deliverables met client specifications and deadlines
STUDIO FX
Junior Web Designer
Sept 1997 – Sept 1998 – San Jose, CA
• Designed and developed of web sites for Gumby, Underdog, and other classic cartoon characters
• Developed online games for users to play
EDUCATION:
2007 – PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN– New York, NY
Masters of Fine Art, Design and Technology – Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
2000 – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO – San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Art, Media
