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Robert J. Greene
11 Campbello St.
Hudson NH 03051
603.880.3929 home | 978.502.5014 mobile
[email protected]
Portfolio: www.robertgreenedesign.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertjgreene
PROFILE
Talented UI/UX professional skilled in Windows and Macintosh platforms, Adobe Creative Suite (including Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Flash, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office. Possess solid knowledge and experience in web/application design
and development, usability practices, responsive design, animation, and web content management systems. Highly proficient in
HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery via hand coding, Adobe Dreamweaver, or content management systems. Possess knowledge of
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari implementation solutions. Thrives in fast-paced agile development and agency
environments. Meets tight deadlines and handles simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. Ability to internalize and
understand complex technical systems and how UI/UX designs fit into the big picture. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written
communication skills. Able to converse throughout the organization, including web and client software engineers, product owners,
product managers and senior executives. Eager to contribute to a cross-functional product development and technology team.
EXPERIENCE
UI/Visual Designer (Contractor, February 2014–Present)
MorphoTrust—Billerica, MA
• Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, Bootstrap
• Software Tools: Adobe CS 6 (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Photoshop), PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
• Produced detailed specifications, mockups/prototypes, wireframes and task flows; conducted design/heuristics analysis of screens
for Mississippi DMV Modernization project
• Assisted mobile team; created icon sets, buttons and splash screens for OnBoard, Applock, Checker, Listener and Reader apps
Web Designer (April 2012–February 2014)
Tributes.com—Boston, MA
• Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, Ruby, UNIX
• Software Tools: Adobe CS 6 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Aptana, Sublime Text 2, Firebug, Git and Tortoise SVN, Blueprint,
Pivotal Tracker
• Design and write HTML/CSS for complex user interfaces, mobile applications, landing pages, micro-sites, email and online
marketing; best practices in human factors for the company’s senior demographic audiences
• Collaborate closely with four Ruby engineers in agile workflow for seamless integration of dynamic content and user experience
• Deliver content for a range of visual design needs (icons, splash pages, navigation components, and skins, mobile site UI) for
Tributes.com (over 3.5M unique visitors per month) and its business partner sites
• Design and create high-resolution CMYK print collateral when required (business cards, brochures, trade show materials)
• Create and code broadcast/triggered HTML email campaigns via SmartSource email management client
Web Designer (Contractor, December 2011–February 2012)
Weber Shandwick—Boston, MA
• Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, Firebug
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop), ExpresssionEngine, Firebug, jsFiddle
• Created and designed templates and developed websites for agency’s external clients
• Acquired proficiency in open-source, PHP/MySQL-based ExpressionEngine CMS
• Built, tested, debugged, and troubleshot clean, semantic, web standards compliant code
• Researched and resolved cross-browser compliance issues
Web Designer (April 2011–December 2011)
Presstek—Hudson, NH
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Perl, MySQL
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Filezilla, Google Docs
• Maintained internal and external web sites requiring constant changes to remain current in content, options and functionality
• Coordinated closely with sales and marketing teams; interpreted requirements for site enhancements; worked alongside
programming, technical and business resources to deploy site projects
• Successfully analyzed project life cycles; broke down business requirements into stages for implementation purposes while taking
the entire project scope into consideration
• Tested new functionality and directed the business in testing requested functionality
• Worked with outside vendors and e-commerce clients to implement credit card authorization
Web/Flash Designer (July 2008–April 2011)
Raytheon—Billerica, MA
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JSP JavaScript/jQuery, ActionScript 3.0/2.0, ColdFusion
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Filezilla, SAP NetWeaver and
Oracle/Stellant (CMSs)
• Worked in Advanced Media, Raytheon’s in-house creative agency, as one of six web designers; designed, created, and updated
dynamic, user-friendly web/UI and Flash/interactive content and advertisements at enterprise level and across Raytheon businesses
• Developed for web in intranet, external, and corporate environments
• Followed corporate identity, style guides and color schemes to ensure strength of Raytheon brand
• Provided art direction, project workflow management, and quality assurance with in-house media team
• Formulated project cost estimates for all internal accounts/clients; used labor charge codes to accurately bill clients
• Consulted with all levels of technical and business users and technical, design, and product teams; delivered educated counsel and
best web solutions
Online Production Artist (Contractor, February 2008–July 2008)
Bose Corporation—Westborough, MA
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, XML, JSP, CSS, JavaScript
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), JIRA (PM tool),
TeamSite/Interwoven (CMS)
• Managed web projects for owners.bose.com web site via TeamSite content management system
• Tracked simultaneous projects with web-based JIRA project management application
• Translated business and creative requirements into functional requirements; followed corporate identity guidelines; enabled
efficient development of web content
• Collaborated with cross-functional staff (designers, writers, business managers, project managers, content management system
and
e-commerce system programmers); implemented best web solutions
Online Marketing Specialist (Contractor, December 2007–January 2008)
EqualLogic/Dell—Nashua, NH
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Eloqua (email campaigns)
• Developed and executed best practice HTML email campaigns via Eloqua campaign management tool
• Recoded templates; improved content rendering and compatibility in wide range of popular email clients
• Updated web site branding and copy writing (emails, logos and color palettes) in preparation for merger
• Liaised with corporate, field and channel marketing; optimized workflows; improved service efficiencies
• Improved intranet image library; purchased stock photography; optimized product photos via Photoshop
Web Site Content Reviewer (Contractor, July–November 2007)
Millipore Corporation—Billerica, MA
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Lotus Notes (CMS)
• Migrated entire FAQ page inventory (1200+ pages) via Lotus Notes content management system from Domino to JSP server
environment
• Created landing pages with Photoshop-optimized logos and graphics; updated trade show schedules
• Troubleshot and repaired navigation, content and link bugs
Web Publishing Specialist (Contractor, April 2007–June 2007)
Wellington Management Company—Boston, MA
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Assisted in development and production of company’s new CSS-based (no tables) web portal
• Assisted with site architecture; built file directories and site map
• Hand-coded/edited CSS documents (no WYSIWYG)
• Populated directories with 120+ XHTML and JSP coded documents featuring dynamic breadcrumb links
• Assisted in building comprehensive global- and sub-navigation menus (over 50 .jsp include files)
• Photoshop and ImageReady applications for graphics creation and optimization
• Conducted browser testing on IE/Firefox (Windows) and Safari/Firefox (Mac)
Adjunct Professor of Web/Graphic Design (August 2006–May 2007)
Mount Ida College—Newton, MA
• Technologies taught: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript 2.0
• Software Tools Taught: Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Developed and taught new web/user experience design courses (Interface Design; Interactive Coding)
• Incorporated hands-on instruction in Dreamweaver to provide students an in-depth understanding of the art and science of
creating effective web and multimedia experiences (i.e. the user experience design process, information architecture, goal setting
and needs assessment, menus and controls, specifying designs, usability and accessibility design considerations, and usability
testing)
• Advised web/Graphic Design faculty on program development, curriculum and budgetary issues
Director of Media Relations and Director of Visual Information (2003–April 2007)
United States Air Force Band of Liberty—Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite 2 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), Constant Contact (email
campaigns)
• Web design; created GUI (navigation structure, buttons, forms); edited and repurposed graphics, photos, audios and videos,
composed stories/text, and produced and maintained web site usafbandofliberty.com (no longer live but archived
at robertgreenedesign.com/usaf_bol/default.html)
• Produced new HTML-based e-newsletter; achieved 55% open rate (42% clicked through to web site)
• Graphic design; produced CD album packaging, logos, posters, flyers, newspaper ads, concert programs, outdoor banners and
trade show exhibits
• Copywriter/editor; created effective messaging to achieve unit and Air Force Public Affairs strategic communication objectives
• Conceived, led and developed branding and marketing campaigns (concert tours and local events)
• Concert photography/videos; captured/edited/implemented imagery for web site and print materials
Graphic/Web Designer (2000–2003)
United States Air Forces in Europe Band—Sembach Air Base, Germany
• Technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Software Tools: Adobe GoLive, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Directed unit’s Media Affairs staff on all facets of marketing, graphic and web design
• Conceived and created graphic layout, design and packaging for three CD album projects
• Produced photo collages and certificates for Band’s awards and recognition programs
Assistant Director of Media Relations/Director of Marketing (1995–1999) United States Air Force Band of Mid-America—Scott Air
Force Base, IL
• Technologies: HTML, JavaScript
• Software Tools: Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Published new band newsletter Spotlight, distributed to over 3500 high school and college band directors, concert/venue
sponsors, military bands, music merchants and organizations worldwide
• Wrote copy/stories and produced/edited graphics/photos/video stills for band’s web site
• Created marketing collateral and worked at national and international trade shows
EDUCATION/TRAINING
• Certificate of Excellence in Responsive Web Design—Aquent Gymnasium, Boston MA (gymnasium.aquent.com)
• Certificate in Web and Graphic Design—Sessions School of Design, New York NY (sessions.edu)
• Master of Music Performance—University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education, cum laude—Lawrence University, Appleton WI
REFERENCES
Available at my LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/robertjgreene. Additional references available upon request.