Arthur J. Delano Jr.'s Resume

Freelance and Contract work 2001-2006
Creative and UI developer for University of Michigan, Hile Design, and other clients.

• Working on several projects with Hile Design, including in-progress work developing standards-based HTML optimized for accessibility by the handicapped, and implementing the markup and stylesheeting for a large content managed website.
• Created two web-based promotional applications for the University of Michigan Alumni Association's website using PHP and PHP modules. The greeting card tool allows registered users to create and send online greeting cards. Back end of card tool includes cleanup script to delete stale cards, a logging tool to record user activity, and a log viewer to monitor activity and potential abuse. Wallpaper tool creates screen-sized images out of archived photos using PHP and Javascript, scaling them to precise screen size and watermarking them. Script is optimized, caching popular image requests to reduce server load. Both scripts are designed to allow the Alumni Association to add or replace images or watermarks quickly and easily, providing for seasonal and topical themes. Also maintained content site-wide, wrote incidental scripts, and managed e-newsletters for several months in the first half of 2006.
• Developed web-based survey applications for two research studies for the Department of Psychology. Created page design, HTML, PHP and MySQL database for collecting information from participants. Both applications included administrative backends for managing users.
• Led the redesign of the Soar Technologies website and UI (soartech.com), which launched 15 June 2004. Worked on site architecture, content issues, HTML and accessiblity. Currently developing news cetnter, online publications database, and site-wide database integration using PHP, MySQL and Javascript.
• Took over the UI design and single-handedly rewrote the HTML for the entirety of destinationrewards.com while the site was transferred to a new host, all in a period of three weeks. Cooperated with a team of contractors in IT and graphic design, as well as with the client, for the site reengineering/redesign, and established processes and practices for ongoing site development and maintenance.
• Consulting with graphic design studios on a variety of web-related technical issues. Clients include Miller Studios, Hile Design, Zentech Inc., and Design Hub.

2001-ongoing
Fine-art digital photography

• Inventing new digital photographic processes incorporating multiple exposures and panoramic photographic techniques. Currently selling prints through http://www.cloudiness.com/photo/ , mounting exhibitions, and seeking gallery representation.

Employment Specialists, LLC
Senior Content Manager
2002-2003

Creative lead in developing a revised front end for an application that connects employers with job candidates. 'Skinnable' front end had to accommodate clients' customization needs and meet strict application guidelines.

• Developed overall web page/site structure which integrated modern HTML and CSS whenever possible. A disproportionate volume of users depend on non-modern browsers, so markup was optimized for the broadest variety of platforms.
• Streamlined pages improved load time by up to 50%.
• Production time requirement to incorporate a new client design shrank from 32 hours to 8 hours.
• Directed clean up and removal of legacy source files. Instructed staff in good HTML and CSS practices.
• Rewrote content throughout site, including welcome copy and all help text for new popup help system.
• Designed an attractive, client-skinnable, low-bandwidth automated HTML email structure.

Logic Solutions
Senior Designer
1999 –2001

Creative Lead on intranet and internet sites as well as browser-based software applications. Managed a team of production designers during project development.

• Defined procedures for design and production, streamlining estimation, bidding and production processes.
• Conducted independent user testing on new site design to identify and fix flaws related to inconsistent or misunderstood user interface approaches.
• Designed graphical user interfaces for software applications.
• Researched, prepared, diagrammed and wrote software procedural manuals.
• Appointed Creative Lead for Logic Direct, a subunit dedicated to rapid, cost-efficient turnaround of small projects and ongoing site maintenance for existing sites.
• Managed projects with budgets up to $120,000, supervising design, programming, writing, and site administration, estimated task needs and project duration, served as primary contact with clients.
• Performed as technical liaison between Creative, Marketing, and Technical departments, researching standards, new technologies, and content management tools.
• Led design and production teams for websites and intranets for Ford, General Motors, the University of Michigan, Quantum Compliance Systems, Arvin-Meritor, HarmonyCom, Dura Automotive, 1-800-Wedding, and others.

AKA Detroit (Now: Gyro Creative Group)
Graphic Designer
1998-1999

Lead graphic designer and technical expert for internet website development.

• Lead designer for WDET-FM's website, the online portal for Detroit Public Radio.
• Designer (Skip Davis, Art Director) of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
• Modeled, rendered and animated 3D objects for use in online Shockwave game to promote new 3-door Saturn, for Carlson Marketing. This game won a bronze Caddy Award from the Detroit Creative Directors Club in 1999.
• HTML expert for all projects in-house and overseer of production and technical work for clients including Nedd Detroit Public Relations, Bozell Interactive, and Marden-Kane

Fry Multimedia
Sr. Art Director
1995-1997

Graphics/technology lead for Fry Multimedia's first two years as a website developer.

• Directed and led development of commercial Web sites and provided illustration, layout and graphic design services for multimedia software. Worked with clients and subcontractors to maintain a uniform design approach for multi-page sites. Participated in project and resource management. Named Sr. Art Director, Technology Liaison in September 1996 to concentrate on graphics issues specifically dealing with Web presentation and graphics production.
• Experience with configuration and setup of Macintosh computers on Ethernet local networks, and network, graphic, and system troubleshooting. Have participated in software and web site beta testing. Used shell access to local Unix servers to FTP and edit files. Counseled clients on how to use Internet services for market research and to improve communications.
• Clients include Godiva Chocolatier, GM Goodwrench, Darcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles, Kodak, GM Pontiac, Texas Monthly Magazine, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, McCann Erickson Interactive, Good Humor Popsicle, Ogilvy & Mather, Franklin Quest (Now: Franklin Covey Co.), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Mosaic Videoconferencing. Created graphic elements, illustrations, and animations for: Ragu, Fry Multimedia, Database America, HQ New York Business Centers, and CollegeXpress. Also designed and directed demo sites for project bids, and maintained and developed graphics for ongoing contracts.

The Vestigial Studio
Designer
1988-1998

Graphic design, illustration and type design

• Freelance graphic design and illustration work.
• 3D illustration; invited speaker at the first Strata Software Red Rocks Revival user conference in 1997. Published article based on presentation in StrataUser magazine.
• HTML and Photoshop expertise. Developed and administered The Vestigial Studio website in 1996. Tracked hit counts and visit patterns using Analog web statistics software.
• Acted as independent advisor on graphic design for electronic display, user interface design, and technical recommendations at the University of Michigan Hospitals.
• Other clients include: AKA Detroit, Boutell.com, and IENG Inc. (Now: a division of Cisco).

Education:

Kent State University
B.A. in Graphic design
May 1988

Skills:

• Professional and technical skills: Web design and programming, graphic design and production, content editing and copywriting, project management, database design and implementation.
• Languages: HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS
• OSes: Macintosh, Windows, Linux, Unix
• Applications and Development Environments: BBEdit, most WYSIWYG HTML applications such as Dreamweaver. Graphics applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash. Office and productivity applications such as Microsoft Office.