Pasquale J. Festa | Information Architecture & Graphic Design
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Pasquale J. Festa | Information Architecture & Graphic Design m: 2608 Oak Crest Ave. Austin, TX 78704 | p: 512.903.4131 | e: [email protected] SUMMARYExtensive experience in Information Architecture and Graphic Design in both team-oriented and solo-freelance envi- ronments. A design philosophy focused on the creation of user-centered interfaces. Successful completion of project management duties on multiple website redesign projects. Skilled knowledge in artifact creation including, but not lim- ited to, information blueprints, composition wireframes, and hi- and lo-res mock-ups. Conducted discovery phase user research. Graphic Design experience in the governmental, corporate, and entertainment sectors for both print and web publication. EXPERIENCE EDUCATION 2006-Present | tracing.is.drawing design Information Architect & Graphic Designer - Freelance Accomplishments: Worked closely with clients to assess project goals, timelines, and budgets. Conceptualized website architectures including production of design process artifacts including blueprints, wireframes, mock-ups, and content inventories. Recruited, hired, and managed web developers for individual projects. Designed graphic and visual mate- rials for print and web publication. 2007-Present | Texas State Law Library Electronic Services Assistant Accomplishments: Conceptualized and designed Cold-Fusion patron record database organization model and user in- terface. Authored software reference manuals and employee work process guides. Created digital graphics for internal web applications. Designed layouts for agency forms, brochures, and correspondence materials. 2007-2009 | University of Texas at Austin: School of Information MSIS, Information Studies - Information Architecture & Design 1999-2003 | Vassar College BA, Art History - Modern Architecture & Design History gh ef PROFICIENCY Processes | Information Architecture with a focus on the Research, Design, Blueprinting, Wireframing, Prototyping and Evaluation phases with extensive attention to organizational model design. Tools | Adobe suite including PS, ID, AI, and DW. Omnigraffle & MS Visio. Intaglio. Gimp. Mozilla KompoZer & MS Frontpage. Knowledge of CSS/XHTML/XML. Project Management applications including Box, Basecamp and Open- Proj. Cataloging and Database systems including SirsiWorkflows and FileMakerPro. Expert level competencies with the MS-Office suite. COURSEWORK Information Organization & Retrieval | Designed organizational framework to predict crossword puzzle difficulties based solely on grid structure and clue data. Marketing and Advertising | Researched, designed, and submitted a 3-prong marketing plan for iSchool advertise- ment currently under consideration for implementation. Understanding & Servicing Users | Conducted user research and need evaluations to aid in revising EZ-Connect Tele- communication’s business and information practices. Information Architecture & Design | Conducted user research, created blueprints, wire-frames, and high-definition mock-ups, and acted as project manager for a website redesign for the Texas Library Association. AWARDS Magna Cum Laude. National Scholars Honor Society. 2008. Bonnie Grober Memorial Academic Excellence Award. University of Texas at Austin, School of Information. 2007. Social Justice Fellowship Award. Rural and Migrant Ministry Youth Arts Group Fellowship. 2002.
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Pasquale J. Festa | Information Architecture & Graphic Design m: 2608 Oak Crest Ave. Austin, TX 78704 | p: 512.903.4131 | e: [email protected]
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2006-Present | tracing.is.drawing designInformation Architect & Graphic Designer - FreelanceAccomplishments: Worked closely with clients to assess project goals, timelines, and budgets. Conceptualized website architectures including production of design process artifacts including blueprints, wireframes, mock-ups, and content inventories. Recruited, hired, and managed web developers for individual projects. Designed graphic and visual mate-rials for print and web publication.
2007-Present | Texas State Law LibraryElectronic Services AssistantAccomplishments: Conceptualized and designed Cold-Fusion patron record database organization model and user in-terface. Authored software reference manuals and employee work process guides. Created digital graphics for internal web applications. Designed layouts for agency forms, brochures, and correspondence materials.
2007-2009 | University of Texas at Austin: School of InformationMSIS, Information Studies - Information Architecture & Design
1999-2003 | Vassar CollegeBA, Art History - Modern Architecture & Design History
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Evaluation phases with extensive attention to organizational model design.
Tools | Adobe suite including PS, ID, AI, and DW. Omnigraffle & MS Visio. Intaglio. Gimp. Mozilla KompoZer & MS Frontpage. Knowledge of CSS/XHTML/XML. Project Management applications including Box, Basecamp and Open-Proj. Cataloging and Database systems including SirsiWorkflows and FileMakerPro. Expert level competencies with theMS-Office suite.
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RK Information Organization & Retrieval | Designed organizational framework to predict crossword puzzle difficulties
based solely on grid structure and clue data.Marketing and Advertising | Researched, designed, and submitted a 3-prong marketing plan for iSchool advertise-ment currently under consideration for implementation.Understanding & Servicing Users | Conducted user research and need evaluations to aid in revising EZ-Connect Tele-communication’s business and information practices.Information Architecture & Design | Conducted user research, created blueprints, wire-frames, and high-definition mock-ups, and acted as project manager for a website redesign for the Texas Library Association.
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DS Magna Cum Laude. National Scholars Honor Society. 2008.
Bonnie Grober Memorial Academic Excellence Award. University of Texas at Austin, School of Information. 2007.Social Justice Fellowship Award. Rural and Migrant Ministry Youth Arts Group Fellowship. 2002.
