799 State Hwy 276 Emory, TX 75440

817-909-5849 (m) 214-699-9621 (o)

Cynthia Furey
www.echoezofdezign.com
Summary Creative, innovative, talented and solutions-focused Web Developer, UI/UX and Mobile App Developer / Designer with broad-based experience including over 8 years experience in web design, QA analysis, technical support and project management. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organizations requirements, develop cost effective and innovative solutions. Expert skills include web and visual design with an advertising background, brand development, art and photo direction, illustration and photography. Strong international business background. UI/UX Consultant/Freelancer (Mobile) Dallas, TX 12/2010 Present

Experience

Work with clients as a consultant and a freelancer on a project-by-project basis. Technologies used: HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, XML, Flash, DotNetNuke, Photoshop, Illustrator, Xcode, Dreamweaver, Firebug, Chrome Dev Tools, IE Developer Tools, iOS Sim, Balsamiq and OmniGraffle Pro.

Client: Chlorellies, Dallas, TX / Pearl River, LA Product/Role: Responsive Website Design/Development / Web Developer
Designed a Responsive Website for Chlorellies which is a redesign replacing there current website Development using HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, 960 grid Created illustrations and produced photo enhancements using Photoshop, Illustrator Cross Browser Compatibility for IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Mobile, Firebug, IE Dev Tools, Chrome Dev Tools

Client: Gifters.com, Dallas, TX Product/Role: Logo/Website Icon/Favicon / Web Designer/Designer/Illustrator

Created a new logo for a new social gifting company startup using Illustrator, font brand

Client: City of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Product/Role: Website redesign / Web Front End Developer
Front End Development of the San Antonio City web site for entire Aviation section Provided and implemented UI/UX solutions and improvements, work on information architecture throughout sections of the city web site and provide suggestions for design pattern concepts Development using DotNetNuke Enterprise, CMS, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, Javascript, jQuery. Designed and produced photo enhancements using Photoshop, Illustrator Cross Browser Compatibility for IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Mobile, debug using Firebug, IE Developer Tools, Chrome Dev Tools, Agile Scrum project management

Client: Mobile Pepperidge Farm, Dallas, TX Product/Role: iPad Retina Ordering Application for internal usage / UI/UX iPad Developer Designer
Mobile UI design and develop for Pepperidge Farm iPad app up to Retina specs Created designs for ordering app that were efficient and functional utilizing UI/UX standards Design and development done using Xcode, HTML, CSS, and Javascript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks Agile project management

Client: AT&T, Plano, TX Product/Role: Support Learning Services Dept. / UI/UX Designer Developer (Instructional Designer)
Developed, designed web based training websites, redesigned and maintained the existing websites using HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, Flash, XML and Dreamweaver Created program training materials using the above technologies and Lectora, Captivate and MS Office Created new logos, headers, graphics and branding for the Learning Services Department to make websites and learning materials more contemporary using Photoshop and Illustrator

Tested designs for cross browser and device compatibility (IE, Firefox, Safari, iPad)

Client: Metro PCS/WinStar Casinos Product/Role: Design iOS and Adroid Apps / Mobile UI/UX Designer
Designed a MetroPCS Wildflowers event app for the Android device and a WinStar Casinos app for both Android and iOS devices both running on the Unity platform using Photoshop and Illustrator Created User Flow documentation for development, worked with and modified wireframes, provided assets for developers at Screwtop Media Provided a fluid and adaptable framework for future app designs CS5.5 Adobe Master Suite, OmniGraffle Pro, Visio; Dropbox, Agile project management, Mac, Parallels

Client: Barclays, Frisco, TX Product/Role: Design Financial 2 New Apps / UI/UX Mobile Developer/Designer
Designed and produced apps for Barclays Bank UK on Android, Blackberry and iPad2 devices Created User Flow documentation for development and new design concepts for internal website Designed and presented interactive design concepts to multinational team using storyboards and prototypes QA and Tested mobile apps on devices Android, Blackberry and iPad2 CS5.5 Adobe Master Suite, Eclipse, iOS Sim. Basecamp; Mac, Parallels Agile project management

Client: Neiman Marcus, Irving, TX Product/Role: Maintain, Design, Develop Bergdorf Goodman website / Web/Graphic Designer/UI
Web design and development, QA of landing, sale, live chat, additional retail pages and interaction application development for www.BergdorfGoodman.com using Photoshop, HTML, JavaScript and Dreamweaver Design and Development of special email advertisements campaigns utilizing CheetahMail Photo enhancement and retouching of images for artwork to be used on website. HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Adobe CS5, Mac YPO-WPO, Irving, TX 3/2007 11/2010

Web Production Specialist

Project Management establishing timelines, prioritizing development. Established archiving schedule Developed and maintained large resource section of Member website using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and Dreamweaver. Experienced using revision control software and content management Tested web applications, user, end-to-end, cross browser (IE, Firefox, Safari). Review and write test scripts Troubleshooting new application errors and resolved website, server and back-end errors Designed training materials utilizing UX design principles and provided training using CS4, Flash, Captivate UI development and setup Community Server Social Network member and SharePoint sites Researched new products, proposed and implemented new features and improvements A lead for resolution of issues of conversion to the CRM, provide training and training materials for staff Dreamweaver, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SharePoint, Mingle, Photoshop, Illustrator, CMS, CRM, Community Server, Information Architecture, Agile Project Management Aquent, Dallas, TX 9/2000 3/2007

Web/Graphic Designer/QA

Contractor for i2, Neiman Marcus, Radio Shack, American Airlines, Michaels, Pier 1, Bombay, Mary Kay, Albertsons, Home Interiors, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Designed, updated / maintained websites, web banners, e-mails and Flash movie utilizing UI best practices Designed and produced catalogs, packaging, large format, brochures, full ad campaigns, flyers, billboards, logos, banners, POP products, environmental pieces and presentations Provided art and photo direction, assisted for photo set design and digital photography Web layouts in Photoshop, templates, style sheets, photo color correction, enhancement and retouching Tested web applications, usability and manual testing and UX studies to modify designs LESCO, Inc., Rocky River, OH 1999-2000

Senior Graphic Designer

Art Directed and designed catalogs, packaging, large format, brochures, full ad campaigns, flyers, billboards,

logos, banners, POP products and posters Managed print projects coordinated with vendors and contractors, ad/marketing campaign projects within established budgets Provided art direction to production team, coordinated and directed photo shoots Established budget and tracking systems, prepared cost projections, ordered materials and pieces to be completed by vendors HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, DOM, XML, PHP, ASP, AJAX, Action Script jQuery, DHTMLX, MooTools, jQuery Mobile, ExtJS Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, Fireworks), MS Office, QuarkXPress, Corel Draw, Bryce, Captivate 2, Lectora Dev Tools/Skills: Website CMS Tools: Additional Tools/Skills: Dreamweaver, Balsamiq, OmniGraffle Pro, iOS Sim, Prototyper, iRise, Eclipse, Xcode, Chrome Developer Tools, Firebug, IE Developer Tools, Visio Sharepoint, DotNetNuke Pro, CMS, Community Server Responsive Design, Software Versioning (SVN), Usability and Manual Testing, QA, Information Architecture, Cross Browser, Prototyping, Storyboarding, Basecamp, CheetaMail, Parallels, Mingle, CRM, Dropbox, Google Analytics Illustration: Photography: Operating Systems: Mobile Devices: Dev Methodologies: Illustration Photography & Fine Art Computer (Graphic, Technical Illustration, Cartoons, 3-D), Freehand (Pen & Ink, Watercolor, Marker, Color Pencil) Digital and Traditional, Portraiture, Commercial, Event, Nature, Architecture, Digital Photo Processing, Restoration Windows, Mac, Linux (Red Hat) iOS, Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPad Retina, Tablet Agile, Scrum, Waterfall

Software, Tools & Skills

Languages: JS Frameworks: Software Tools:

Computer and freehand (pen & ink, watercolor, marker, color pencil), technical illustration, cartoons and 3-D Digital and traditional, landscapes, pets, nature, portraits and architecture Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, oil pastel, charcoal, color pencil and sculpture

Education

Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio BA - Studio Art and International Studies (Political Science) ALMA College, Paris, France Certificate of Fluency from Alliance Francaise - Art History and French Language Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio, Graphic Design Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, Painting

Additional Training

Flash CS3, Flash 8.0, UTA Arlington, Texas Berlitz Language School at GE Lighting, Cleveland, Ohio - Business French

Additional Information

CRM testing, back-end support and training Set-up, maintained and upgraded computer equipment Completed 500 page proposal for NASA's Microgravity Division Worked as Translator and CSR in French for GE Lighting Supervised and evaluated staff Managed over 300 credit accounts throughout the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario Currently learning After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Visual Basic and ASP.NET