hui zhang

Sr. Media Developer

Web design, corporate branding and identity design, desktop publishing, flash application development, Photography, web/application UI consulting, OSX server management, Network management, team leadership, JavaScript, XSLT, CSS, UI usability, WYSIWYG editors, Aperture, Photoshop, FCP, Motion, Filemaker, QTVR.

Resume

Objective
Seek responsible management position where I can fully utilize my experience in design strategy or technology strategy consulting.

Professional Experience

Freelance
10/2008 - Present
Freelance contractor for brilliantecho.com, focusing on web design/development (CSS, HTML, JS)
Sample work:
http://www.signworldtv.com/
http://www.brilliantecho.com/
http://www.mamalawmediagroup.com/
http://2011.usdeaflympics.org/
http://2009.usdeaflympics.com/
http://www.nad.org/

More work in the progress, non-publc sites
http://www.coroflot.com/hui

Small photography projects such as sports, wedding, events and product photo image.

Sr Web Developer 
Corporate Executive Board    
08/2007 - 10/2008
Assisting to Creative Director scoping out projects within time frame, and work load need. Creating detailed, phased project plans using Excel worksheet, with automatic time tracking. Analyze, understand and document application functions for client needs. Create wireframes, site maps, schematics, process maps, feature lists, mockups, visual specification, personas, interaction design specifications and other artifacts to fully detail the intended user experience. Using best practices, current trends, and emerging technologies in the current projects. Used advanced flash Action Script 2.0 for various internal applications, constantly improving the overall user interface design to ensure the best experience for end users.  Ensuring application design and UI will be replicable across the firm. Change/update projects with client's feedback through written and oral communication, also maintain a tight turnaround time. Coaching team members on design aesthetics with various projects. Assist to technology manager on trouble shooting software/hardware issues.

Sr Media Developer
Gallaudet University
07/2004 - 08/2007
Designs, implements, and maintains the Academic Bowl website. And assists with Office of Enrollment Services website, including sites for the Admissions Office, Registrar's Office, and Financial Aid Office. Designs publications for recruitment purposes; uses desktop publishing and graphic skills to produce from conception through completion a variety of e-recruitment and print publications, including brochures, posters, and advertisements. Photographs activities on and off campus. Manages online photo gallery for new images as needed; videotapes and edits on-campus and off-campus video footage for OES and Academic Bowl, Supervises contract and student photographers. Supervises contract and student video-grapher and video editors.

Apple Specialist
MelroseMac      323 937 4600
08/2003 - 06/2004
Apple certified technician, repair, and upgrade Apple Macintosh computers. Webmaster for the company website for promotional purpose.  Certifications: Apple Certified Desktop Technician, Apple Certified Portable Technician, Apple Certified Software Technician

Project Leader (Contract)
US Forest Services    
05/2003  - 09/2003
Deployment and support (field, desktop, and help desk) of 300 pc and laptops throughout the Angeles National Forest. Responsibilities included: configuration of new Dell Desktop PCs and Laptops installing Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Office XP Suite, Lotus Notes Mail and Databases, Oracle 8, Tivoli, Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition, Remote Access Servers for Laptops, Paycheck, Travel and other AIX programs; configuration of network, local printers and various fire applications as needed; cleaning of Blaster Worm and SoBig Virus; updating all PC and laptops with Microsoft Service Pack 3, Microsoft Security Patch and emergency Norton Virus Updates; and back-up and restoration of user data during conversion from Windows 95 to Windows 2000. Train contractors for the proper procedure of installing, programming and update new desktop and laptops. Developed web based database for live tracking on the project using Filemaker.

UI Designer
i1. Inc    
05/2000 - 04/2001  
Design and develop company web site, interface design for e-commerce software, designed promotional package for new applications. Also responsible for publication design for company public relations.

Jr. Web Developer
Danya International
12/1999 - 05/2000 
Design and develop web sites for government and corporate clients. Responsibilities also included page layout for print work, flash game development, storyboard conception, and graphic development.

Sr Designer
Shanghai HSD Media
07/1999 - 12/1999 
In charge of Web design, web hosting, IT support. Brochure design, publication layout (Travel China 'Shanghai Edition'), Pocket Shanghai.

Education

Gallaudet University
BA, Graphic Design, 1995 - 1999

Skills

Web design, corporate branding and identity design, desktop publishing, flash application development,  web/application UI consulting, UI usability, OSX server management, Network management, Team leadership, JavaScript, XSLT, CSS, Photography, Aperture, Adobe Creative Suit,  Final Cut Studio, Filemaker, Microsoft Office, Fluent in Chinese.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Specialties

  • Interaction Design
  • Art Direction
  • Motion Graphics

Experience

10+ years

Education

Gallaudet University