Thomas O. Coleman
Objective:
To secure a design leadership position with an influential firm in the RIA market where I can use my extensive experience, broad skill set and personal enthusiasm to guide the User-Centric Design process and mentor junior designers.
Technical Skills:
OS: Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP. Macintosh OS 6.0.4 - 10.5.3,
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Freehand; Microsoft Office, Visio, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe, Content Management Server. Highly skilled in Web authoring software and technology, including HTML, XHTML, DHTML, AJAX, JavaScript, Shockwave, Java, C#, XML, XSL, CSS, ASP.NET and PHP/MySQL.
Soft Skills:
Motivated self-starter able to succeed working independently or as a team member. Excellent oral and written communicator, User-Centered Design practitioner, Mentor to junior team members.
Work Experience:THOMAS O. COLEMAN CREATIVE SERVICES, Aurora, IL Jan. 2008 - Present:
Independent Professional (Freelancer) - Specializing in Internet/Intranet and New Media solutions.
Clients Include: Method Engine, Hewitt Associates, Rush Children's Hospital, The National Restaurant Association and others. CCH, A WOLTERS KLUWER BUSINESS, Chicago, IL, September 2005 - January 2008:
Senior Interface Designer/Competency Lead - Responsible for design and implementation of interfaces for desktop and web applications for the firm. Including creation of wireframes, high and low-fidelity prototypes, graphic assets and technical documentation for all phases of design. Provided heuristic Usability evaluations and facilitated user testing. Provided estimates of resources required for project completion. Provided guidance and performance reviews for design discipline and direction for training of UI Designers.
THOMAS O. COLEMAN CREATIVE SERVICES, Aurora, IL Apr. 2001 - September 2005:
Independent Professional (Freelancer) - Specializing in Internet/Intranet and New Media solutions.
Clients Included: Accenture, D. R. Horton, Hewitt Associates, Sears Roebuck and Company.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN, Chicago, IL Aug. 1999 - Apr. 2001:
Senior Web Application Developer - Specializing in Internet/Intranet and New Media solutions.
Technology Coordinator - Responsible for planning, budgeting, procurement, and implementation of technology assets for Experience Design Group. Mentored junior members of Experience Design group. Coordinated training schedule for Experience Design group. Supervised creation and maintenance of database catalog of hardware and software assets of Experience Design group. Provided technical support to the Experience Design Group.
THOMAS O. COLEMAN CREATIVE SERVICES, Aurora, IL Aug. 1996 - Aug. 1999:
Independent Professional (Freelancer) - Specializing in Internet/Intranet and New Media solutions.
Clients included: Andersen Consulting Education, Chicago Faucets, Ingersoll Rand.
ANDERSEN CONSULTING, Northbrook, IL Feb. 1993 - Aug. 1996
Senior Graphic Designer - Responsible for design, creation and maintenance of computer generated artwork for the Firm. Designated Internet/New Media Competency Leader for Creative Services Group.
TELESLIDE, INC. DIV.OF MOTIVATION MEDIA, INC, Chicago, IL Feb. 1992 - Feb. 1993
Applications Specialist - Primarily responsible for Imaging Service for Downtown office.
Other responsibilities included: Technical Support Representative; Sales Support Representative;
Computer Graphic Designer/Artist.
AGS+R COMMUNICATIONS, Chicago, IL Jun. 1991 - Feb. 1992
Assistant Imaging Services Coordinator - Responsible for imaging, coordinating, scheduling and quality control of all imaging jobs for the computer graphics department. Other responsibilities included: Night Manager; Client Liaison; Technical Support Representative; Computer Graphic Artist.
GENIGRAPHICS CORPORATION, Oakbrook Terrace, IL Oct. 1988 - Jun. 1991
Senior Artist - Responsible for design, creation and maintenance of computer generated artwork for clients. Other responsibilities included: Account Executive; Shift Leader; Customer Service Representative; Art Director; Photographer.
Education:
HUMAN FACTORS, INTERNATIONAL, Chicago IL, Spring 2007
User-centered analysis and conceptual design
The science and art of effective Web and application design
Practical usability testing
Putting research into practice
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, Chicago, IL, Fall 2006
Course M2730 - Building Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 Solutions
LEARNING TREE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, Chicago, IL Spring 2006
Software Testing and Inspection Methods
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, Chicago, IL, Winter 2006
Course 3201 - Developing Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Web Applications
MACROMEDIA CELEBRITY TRAINING SERIES, Chicago, IL, Winter 2000
Advanced Macromedia Flash 5 ActionScript
SUN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Chicago, IL, Fall/Winter 2000
Certificate of Completion in the following courses:
SL110 - Java Programming Language for Non-Programmers
SL210 - Migrating to OO Programming with Java Technology
SL275 - Java Programming Language
SL285 - Java Language Workshop
OO226 - Object-Oriented Analysis and Design for Java Technology (UML)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, IL, Spring 2000
USC eCommerce: Business Strategies for the New Marketplace
GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK, Inc., Chicago, IL, Winter 1999
Introduction to XML
COMPUMASTER, Chicago, IL, Winter 1999
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Macintosh
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, Glen Ellyn, IL Fall 1980 - Spring 1982
Major in Mechanical Design/Drawing. Coursework included: Mechanical Drawing;
Machine Tool Technology; Mathematics.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, Chicago, IL Spring - Summer 1979
Majored in Fine Arts. Coursework included: Art History; 2-D Design; 3-D Design, Humanities.
Made Dean's List.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, IL Fall - Spring 1979
Majored in Fine Arts. Coursework included: 2-D Design; 3D Design; Life Drawing; Photography.
Certifications:
Human Factors International - Certified Usability Analyst # 2007-1319
Macromedia - Flash MX Designer
Recognition:
Human Factors International - Usability Analyst of the Month for September, 2007
Military Service:
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Feb. 1976 - Feb. 1979
0351 Anti-Tank Assault-Man. Honorable Discharge; Good Conduct Medal; Rifle Expert; Meritorious E-4 Corporal; Fire-Team Leader.
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