Shannon Roberts  



            



Web, Graphic and Interface Designer

SKILLS & STRENGTHS
  • Strong skills in visual and interactive interface design
  • Working knowledge of web usability and accessibility
  • Conception and development of websites using HTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP, XML, PHP, Actionscript and JavaScript
  • Proficient in Illustrator, PhotoShop, ImageReady, Indesign and Flash
  • Basic knowledge of working with Macromedia Flex
  • Extensive experience in web and print design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

User Interface Designer
projekt202
Austin, TX
2005-present

  • Visual GUI design of web-based and standalone interfaces for large enterprise clients such as SAP
  • Experience designing for touch-screen remotes and mobile devices
  • Development of Actionscript and CSS to create components and styles for Macromedia Flex-based interfaces
  • Definition of detailed UI specifications and standards
  • Transformation of moodboards and wireframes into complete UI designs

Freelance Designer
2002-present

  • Conceptualization, project management and design of digital media, advertising and branding for Praxair, Xcelarts, Technology Innovation Group, Culinary Advisors, Adorno Mobility and other companies

Administrator of Print and Online Publications
Texas Commission on the Arts
Austin, TX
2005

  • Development, design and testing of websites for multiple browsers and operating systems
  • Designed and managed agency's print projects, including collateral for the Americans for the Arts Conference and Art Car Parade
  • Improved site accessibility and ADA compliance

Lead Web Designer
McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas
Austin, TX
2001-2005

  • Lead designer for internal information site and for school-wide site design, including graphics, creation of web and print CSS, development and integration with database functionality
  • Development, design, site architecture planning, project management and maintenance for numerous websites, portals and e-newsletters
  • Designed digital display for Times Square NASDAQ opening
  • Nominated for Student Service Excellence Award after creating a suite of customizable CSS-based website and newsletter templates for student organizations and doing logo design for over 20 organizations
  • Implemented and maintained accessibility and ADA compliance standards
  • Established design themes and branding guidelines to help the school to maintain a consistent image
  • Designed ads that were printed in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek and other publications
  • Created and managed the printing process of banners, posters, brochures, postcards, t-shirts and other promotional material

Multimedia Site Creator
A. C. E. (Advanced Consultants & Engineers)
Paris 8e, France
1999-2000

  • Created the site structure, page templates and CSS for the French National Employment Agency (A.N.P.E.)'s large intranet
  • Design and development of the company's Flash and HTML-based websites and CSS
  • Designed business cards, brochures and logos
  • Trained employees in Flash, Dreamweaver and Illustrator
EDUCATION

   

La Sorbonne, Paris III and L'Institut de Langue et de Culture Française
Paris, France
1998-2000

  • Focus on French literature, film, phonetics and linguistics.

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
1994-1998

  • B. A., majored in Comparative Literature and minored in Contemporary French Studies.
  • Spent semester abroad in Perpignan and Paris, France.
  • Graduated with honors.

OTHER INFORMATION

 
 

Fluent in French, both written and spoken; understand and speak basic Spanish.

 

SAMPLE SITES
Zoot Restaurant
McCombs School template
EDS Trading Center
Adorno Mobility
TCA Video Conservation Guide
TCA Nonprofit Toolkit
Vagabond Press
Technology Innovation Group

Personal:
Sydney Photo site
Vacation Photo site
Image of the Moment