Justin Whedon

Define the design direction and align it with interactive experiences while executing compelling designs for a wide range of highly engaging websites, web based training and other online solutions delivered on desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.

• Develop design concepts, graphics and layouts for primarily web-based deliverables
• Work with clients to advise and brief them on design directions and concepts
• Responsible for the user interface (UI) design of individual projects from initial ideation through final design deliverables
• Work with front-end developers to execute on designs and provide feedback on programmed interface design
• Work collaboratively and actively with project teams to develop user interface designs and assets for projects including websites, mobile optimized or responsive sites, web-based training, CMS themes and other online solutions
• Adhere to usability and interaction design best practice and standards
• Work proactively, providing solutions and suggestions for improvement
• Design and illustrate concepts per client needs and expectations; present concepts and provide briefing with regard to aesthetic concepts, arrangement, size and style
• Interact and confer with client frequently regarding specific work efforts including seeking regular feedback and input from client on deliverables
• Produce high quality deliverables while working within budget and meeting deadlines
• Design and develop deliverables per client needs and expectations and present concepts
• Interact and confer with clients frequently regarding specific work efforts including seeking regular feedback and input from client on deliverables

• Design websites for small to large businesses.
• User experience and interface design and development.
• Social media presence and brand consulting.
• Search engine optimization and online marketing.
• Special event planning and promotion.
• Print design and print brokering.
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite CC, Microsoft Office Suite
• Technology: HTML 5, CSS 3, jQuery, Javascript
• Other: Google Engage partner (AdWords, Analytics), Wordpress, PHP, music production

Responsible for providing leadership for the overall visual and interaction design of all websites. Work closely with other designers, developers, content specialists and marketing teams to create and apply web designs and interface that follow a consistent branding style, are visually attractive and intuitive, and are SEO friendly. Concept and design of political direct mail collateral and digital marketing initiatives.

• Designed and maintained multiple company websites from wireframe to mock up to testing to production.
• Involved in the design and production of multiple mobile applications.
• User experience and interface design and development.
• Consulted with marketing and web content teams on social media presence and branding.
• Search engine optimization and online marketing.
• Transitioned company to Google DoubleClick for Publishers ad management system.
• Implemented Google analytics on all web properties.
• Responsible for the planning of the technology booth at the GIS yearly conference.
• Worked with a small team in an Agile development environment.
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite CC, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office Suite
• Technology: HTML 5, CSS 3, jQuery, Javascript
• Other: Wordpress, Ektron CMS, PHP, ASP, Sharepoint, NetForum, Team Foundation VCS

• User interface design for the GE Global Leadership Meeting iPad Application.
• Worked with an international team in an Agile development environment.
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite CC
• Technology: HTML 5, CSS 3, jQuery
• Other: Skype, Dropbox

• Designed and maintained multiple company websites.

• Design websites for small to large business clients.
• User experience and interface design and development.
• Social media presence and brand consulting.
• Search engine optimization and online marketing.
• Implemented Google analytics on all web properties.
• Worked with a small team in an Agile development environment.
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Office Suite
• Technology: HTML, CSS, jQuery, Javascript
• Other: Wordpress, PHP, ASP, Sharepoint, Subversion VCS

BLUpinnacle Technologies specializes in website design and development, interactive web-based applications and online services.

Web page and web application design. GUI design. XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML & AJAX/JS

• Designed and maintained multiple internal company websites.
• Design websites for small to large business clients.
• User experience and interface design and development.
• Search engine optimization and online marketing.
• Implemented Google analytics on all web properties.
• Home photography and virtual tour creation.
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite
• Technology: HTML, CSS, jQuery

Traveled to multiple cities to help promote the Sprint Power Vision network. Worked on-line to help find contacts. Attended corporate meetings to help decide & brainstorm ideas for the project.

Game Live Events produces video game tours including the Madden Challenge Tours sponsored by EA Sports, Best Buy and Microsoft. My responsibilities included: rehabbing game kiosks; managing the warehouse space and inventory; shipping & receiving; planning, building or outsourcing production; coordinating tour staff including tour manager, production manager, and crew.