resume.jimreed.net
SUMMARY
 
I am a seasoned consultant, designer and creative director with a solid background in user experience, visual and motion design, also well versed in social media. I am passionate about developing creative strategies that map to business objectives and results.
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
 
5/2012 -
present		 Creative Director, User Experience — Self-employed
  • Work with agencies and clients to help brands connect with customers by creating engaging experiences.
12/2005 -
5/2012		 Associate Creative Director — Traction
  • Led cross-disciplinary creative teams in user experience projects and interactive advertising campaigns. Clients include Mint.com, Shutterfly, Adobe, TurboTax, Bank of America, Walmart, and Intuit.
  • Assisted in project management and budget tracking efforts to ensure accuracy of creative scope, schedule and budget.
6/2001 -
12/2005		 Creative Director — 8 Speed Multimedia
  • Founded and operated a successful multimedia services studio in San Francisco. Repeat clients included Brookstone, Visa, DHL Worldwide Express, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Western Union.
9/2000 -
6/2001		 Senior Designer — iXL
  • Led creative teams to create compelling online experiences and advertising campaigns for Virgin Atlantic Airways.
5/1999 -
8/2000		 Senior Designer — Organic
  • Directed design teams through the redesign of large e-commerce websites such as Macys.com and Textbooks.com.
EDUCATION
 
1994 M.F.A., Theater/Cinema — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
1991 B.A., English — Southern Illinois University at Carbondale