J o e   Y i n g l i n g
Catonsville, MD 21228
joe@word-of-mouse.com
www.word-of-mouse.com

s k i l l s

  • Experienced designer. 10 years of professional graphic design experience, 6 years of professional web design experience. Can build a web site that is a unified work of art.
  • HTML expert. Experienced in tactical coding tradeoffs, newest coding proposals, code validation, predicting problems.
  • Web architect. Can develop a successful web strategy and the interface design to implement it. Can combine content, navigational structure, speed and aesthetics into an integrated experience.
  • Usability believer. A true believer in end-user centered design and development.
  • Leader and teacher. Able to lead and mentor a group of 6 web designers/developers.
  • Strong communication skills and able to work closely within a team of designers, developers, and business leaders.
  • Experienced at handling web design issues like web-safe colors, cross-platform concerns, CSS, image optimization etc.
  • Experienced at hand-coding HTML in Notepad, Pico and VI, proficient with Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev and Allaire Homesite; knowledgeable in developing ASP and ColdFusion applications; familiar with SQL, DOM, XML and XSL.
  • Good organizational skills in terms of web site architecture, navigation and user-interface issues; proficient at utilizing site quality control software like SiteSweeper.
  • Knowledgeable of web marketing issues like search engine strategies, site promotion tools; proficient at using Webtrends to generate web campaign report.
  • Experienced with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-Paint, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Freehand.
  • Proficient at Windows 95 & 98, Windows NT; familiar with UNIX, MS-DOS, MAC OS.
  • Familiar the Waterfall and Rational Unified software development processes.

e x p e r i e n c e

Senior Web Designer
Aerotek, Inc.
November 1996 – December 1999
  • Management of creative design, development, test and implementation of both internet and intranet web projects for independently operated divisions.
  • Design and maintain multiple internet websites, each of which may target multiple audiences.
    www.thingamajob.com – Creative and information design, graphics and animation creation, HTML and JavaScript
  • Design and maintain Intranet; develop web applications using Netscape Application Builder.
  • Web marketing tailed to prompt business growth and enhance corporate branding.
  • Plan and consult strategically on web design for the business unit based on overall trends.
  • Mentor junior web designers, teach colleagues web design fundamentals and strategies
  • Completed Netscape Application Server NAS Boot Camp (July 1999)
  • Completed System Development Life Cycle Training (June 1999)
  • Attended Web Design and Development 98 & 97

Freelance Websites

www.word-of-mouse.com
www.marinerschurch.com
www.sigmaalphatech.com
www.custommotorcycleworks.com
www.casualtunes.com
www.wlcmd.org

more examples available upon request

Graphic Designer / Internal Communications Coordinator
 United Parcel Service, Information Services
May 1994 – November 1996

  • Managed UPS IS internal communications
  • Designed, coded and architected company multi-department intranet
  • Designed company newsletter, magazine, brochures and posters
  • Designed Windows-based commercial software interface and packaging
  • Designed UPS Engineering Board of Directors Report>
  • Created technical illustrations for software documentation
  • Created 35mm slide and electronic presentations
  • Organized and taught MS PowerPoint class to executive and administrative personnel
  • Acted as liaison between outside vendors and UPS for graphics products and services

Imaging Research Intern
Imaging Research Center (IRC), UMBC
September 1993 – May 1994

  • Created 3D models and animations using Wavefront software
  • Edited ½" and ¾" video

Cartographer
United Parcel Service, Information Services
September 1989 – May 1994

  • Built graphical, road network database to support UPS and commercial applications
  • Created region based book and wall maps to support UPS operations and planning

e d u c a t i o n

Bachelors of Arts: VPA - Imaging and Digital Arts
 University of Maryland, Baltimore County
May 1994, Major GPA 3.5

  • Computer-based fine art, graphic design and animation
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • Film and video

h o n o r s  /  a w a r d s

  • Team Aerotek Award (1998)
  • UPS Olympic Quality Recognition Program (1996)
  • UPS PRIDE Award (1993)
  • Bryce Brown Memorial Scholarship (1989)
  • Baltimore County Gifted and Talented Art Program (1987-89)