Derek C. Eggleston

Represent the User Experience Group for SSA projects designed to increase efficiency of user interactions (both internal and external) within the SSA environment.

contract work Designed and developed the front-end GUI for large-scale e-learning project for the United States Army. Used table-less CSS to construct site, and jQuery to facilitate interactive elements. Brought on specifically to ensure site loaded as quickly as possible and could scale with alternative skins. Technologies used include Photoshop, HTML, CSS, jQuery, and Dreamweaver.

Managed a team of artists and Flash developers to grow and refine the graphical assets appearing in both Flash venues and the WiseWorld virtual world. Responsible for direction of art style, user interfaces for games, design of the virtual world (console, world layout, general appearance), and coordinating efforts with IT, FlashDev, and the Creative Content departments. Along with managing projects, stayed on the production side by contributing directly to art and Flash efforts. Worked in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Actionscript 3.0, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, HTML, CSS, XML, Camtasia.

contract work Created user interfaces to compliment UX directives. Created landing pages for international site, comps for improved clicks on corporate site, and lead the design effort on internal sites servicing industry associates and consultants. Part of the team implementing brand new TRP style guidelines. Adobe suite of products in a Mac-centric environment.

contract work Responsible for enhancing user experience to drive enrollment and customer retention on Constellation's residential website. During enrollment flow redesign, we went from 8% enrollment to 15%. Created wireframes per requirements, and then implemented the front-end solution in tandem with back-end developers. Worked with Agile process and methodology. Worked with Adobe suite of products, CSS, HTML, .Net conditions/variables, and jQuery.

contract work Charged with development and maintenance of interactive Flash movies belonging to high profile clients such as Trump and Marriott. Created interactive maps, customized booking masks, incorporated cinematic videos, and designed Flash-enabled storyboards. Utilized XML to provide a dynamic element to meet specifications for feeding images and content on the fly.

Created and maintained a governing style guide used across all applications underneath CMS CICDIM contracts. Mentored junior UI/UX members. Lead UI/UX meetings to refine and evolve our style guide. Coached BAs on the style to make them more effective in meetings with the client. Used primarily CSS and HTML to design, style, and develop 508 compliant websites for government health agencies. Some Javascript and jQuery used. Created logos, flyers, and brand guidelines for CICDIM umbrella projects. Utilized Axure prototyping tool to provide mock-ups for government-required documentation. Familiar with video creation and editing using Camtasia and Adobe Premiere.

Designed concepts and executed visual projects for the Marketing Department. Focus was on creating a compelling concept that conveyed a message through a distinctive marriage of graphics and content. Designed concepts for recruiting efforts. Rebranded corporate logo. Created styleguide, newsletters, ads, letter and stationary headers. Developed relationships with local vendors to produce large scale marketing material. Worked in Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, Flash, Actionscript 2.0, HTML, and CSS.

Worked with a team of designers, content writers, and developers to create and enhance a portal that allows the creation and maintenance of New Jersey businesses.

Iterations included but were not limited to adding industry types, licenses, and permit registrations. Personal responsibilities included discovery work, identifying workflow, creation of high-fidelity mock-ups, user research via TryMata, and iteration based on feedback.