Elizabeth Miller

503.939.0688
elizabethm@innerstate.org

education

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Design

Bachelor of Graphic Design Degree, 2000
Minor: Spanish
Concentration: International Politics

proficiencies

Illustrator

Photoshop

Dreamweaver

Flash

CSS/HTML

After Effects

Indesign

QuarkXpress

SEO

PC/Mac Platforms

Interface Design

Browser Compatibility

 

general objective

An award-winning, diversified and socially-conscious designer with a proven track record of innovation and dedication seeks a full-time design opportunity in order to develop, promote and expand an existing design team.

Experience

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide | Assoc. Digital Media Designer/Developer

May, 2008 – Present Portland, OR

• •Currently I work within, WE Studio D, the digital design lab inside Waggener Edstrom Worldwide. Primary responsibilities are to collaborate with project managers, designers and developers in order to deliver consistent and quality online experiences for our clients. Projects encompass a variety of solutions from microsites and extended online branding to community-driven web experiences that include blogs, wikis, videos and other engines of valuable user experience.
• •The evolution of Social Media and how it relates to PR is an ongoing focus for WE Studio D. Harnessing these new media outlets, options and experiences and implementing them in a thoughtful, dynamic and creative way makes this job particularly engaging.
• •I continue to fine-tune my understanding and application of browser compatibility issues, web standards, web accessibility issues and search engine optimization best practices.

MISG | Web Designer

Oct, 2005 – Present Research Triangle Park, NC

• •Primary function was to collaborate with developers to design user interfaces for web applications from project scope definition and Internet Architecture to completed front-end.
• •Worked with division heads and senior staff as lead design to establish strategies, including: product branding and rebranding, corporate identity co-branding, style guides, internet and print marketing, and trade show installations and booth designs.
• •Gained familiarity with PHP, JavaScript and ActionScript.
• •Developed strong experience with browser compatibility issues, web standard, web accessibility and search engine optimization.

La-Z-Boy | Lead Designer

Oct, 2002 – Sept, 2005 Raleigh, NC

• •Conceived, instated and managed the In-Home Design Program for all district stores.
• •Developed a design protocol and model, authored company training module, hired and trained design staff and managed sales staff on design-related issues.
• •Other duties included purchasing, in-store marketing, inventory management and client design presentations – directly resulting in 20% of company-wide sales.
• •Awarded company-wide Designer of the Year for 2004.

ULTRA 16 | Junior Designer/Internship

Jan, 2002 – Apr, 2002 New York, NY

• •Designed look and feels, interactive mockups and animation examples for new clients and completed support design work within the constraints of existing accounts.
• •Assisted with project management through research and identification pertinent to client needs.
• •Co-produced mockups with other designers and developers to refine solutions.
• •Monitored industry trends and presented findings to Principal and Managing Partner as relating new business opportunities.
• •Reviewed content and prepared Request for Proposals for potential clients.

50 Forward Media | Junior Designer

Jan, 2001 – Nov, 2001 New York, NY

• •Collaborated with project managers and developers in order to develop user interfaces for web applications, CD-ROMs and web sites.
• •Created wireframes, site maps, usability tests and other design documents pertinent to the project scope.
• •Primary web technologies used were CSS/HTML, Flash and Dreamweaver.
• •Developed a working knowledge of PHP, JavaScript and ActionScript.

Professional References Available Upon Request