GO-TOGIRL
User Experience Designer
Information Architect
Copywriter + More!
RESUME
Tech-savvy, detail-orientated, creative problem solver who—given access to the right resources—can learn to do just about anything. Effective communicator, curious observer, compassionate listener, and enthusiastic motivator with strong belief in the power of information and ideas. Nearly twentry years of professional experience in diverse fields—and a lifelong passion for learning.
My dream job would integrate research, writing, design and strategic thinking to develop ideas, products and services that aim to improve the quality of life for people from all walks of life.
Honors & Education
B.A., Music History, Composition & Cultural Studies
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
1995 - 1998
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2006 Nominee)
as Girls’ Varsity Tennis Coach
Chase Collegiate School, Waterbury, CT
2002 - 2003
Professional Experience
Freelance Usability Expert, Copywriter & Creative Consultant
Go-To Girl, Wallingford, CT
2008 – Present
Provide strategic direction and creative services—specializing in information architecture, user experience/interaction design and copywriting for web, mobile, social, and print media. Also available for voiceover performance, audio engineering, technical writing, and website design. Clients include agencies such as Digitas, The Primacy, and Havas Worldwide/EuroRSCG, as well as brands like Travelers, GE, Xerox, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Revlon, AT&T, Quinnipiac University, Tufts Medical Center and The Hartford.
Senior Copywriter / Senior Interaction Designer
Digitas, Norwalk, CT
2005 – 2009
Define strategies, provide creative direction, design interfaces, and write content for multimedia experiences, online ads and promotions, websites, and e-mail communications for clients such as Delta Air Lines, Sony, and Kraft Foods.
Business Consultant
MM&T INCorporated, Middlebury, CT
1999 - 2005
Served as information architect, interface designer, technical writer, marketing director, project manager, website designer and more to develop and market Microsoft Access database solutions that help banks manage business continuity regulatory requirements.
Media Planner
Haestad Methods (now Bentley Systems), Waterbury, CT
1998 - 1999
Worked with senior management, research and development, and in-house graphic design teams, as well as maintained relationships with 200+ print and web editorial contacts, to develop and implement corporate marketing initiatives.
Interests & Skills
Proficiency in Windows/MacOS • Microsoft Office • MS Visio • Axure • Interactive/Responsive Design Solutions • MS Access • Basic HTML Programming • Dreamweaver • Music Composition & Performance
Working knowledge of iRise • Adobe Photoshop • Avid ProTools / Logic / Garageband / Reason (Audio) • JavaScript • CSS • Final Cut Pro • Audio/Visual Production
Passionate about Music • Cancer Survivorship Advocacy • Crossword Puzzles • Tennis • Reading • Public Radio & Podcasts • Hiking / Backpacking • Helping People • Learning New Things
“A valuable team member who works extremely well with everyone. Her dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm have made her a respected voice across many different types of projects.”
"...excellent at project management, to the point that she sometimes outshines the project managers."
"...a passionate advocate for both her work and for the best interest of the client."
"...understands strategy and its importance to the success of a project."
"...eager to learn and get better, and the feeling is infectious on her team members."
"....will always do whatever it takes to deliver work that's up to her high standards."
"...one of the company's rising stars."
Supervisor & Co-worker Comments
Modem Media/Digitas Performance Review
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