LATEOTT - Biography

Technically skilled and results-driven designer of mobile applications, web, video, and print graphics. Ten+ years of exemplary-rated performance in government, corporate and agency settings with proven success in the creation of innovative and revenue driving design solutions.

FULLTIME EXPERIENCE

Department of State, FSI — Arlington, VA — Goverment & eLearning
Creative Director/Graphics Team Lead, 6/10 - Present
Mentor a team of multimedia specialists; lead discussions on interactivity, animation and UX Design; determine cost estimates; implement processes to help streamline graphic production for eLearning course development; and track team's performance.
Key Results:

Developed cost effective content delivery solutions that adhered to 508 accessibility requirements, using a combination of HTML 5, Flash and Windows Media Player.
Strengthened communication and collaboration across development teams by creating process guides and leading design review sessions.
Streamlined the course development process and improved client relations through the introduction of high-level design direction discussions, visual storytelling, and mental modeling.
Formed the Mobile Initiative Team and contributed to the planning, research, design and infrastructure options; presented to department heads for FSI's new mLearning division.
Shaped the direction of FSI's long-term Distant Learning Program by spearheading immersive and Just-in-Time Learning projects.

Marriott International, Inc — Washington, DC — Travel & Hospitality company
Interactive Art Director / Designer / Developer, 6/08 - 6/10
Responsible for art direction and interactive design for Marriott's U.S. and international websites based on business and marketing strategy, customer feedback, usability testing, and industry research.
Key Results:

Lead designer and Flash developer for large scale initiatives, brand rejuvenation projects, and international marketing promotions.
Standardized the video delivery method for all Marriott brands and developed dynamic media players to streamline the maintenance process.
Provided documentation for user interface and rich media, including style guides and marketing placements that helped internal departments and external agencies stay on schedule, reducing maintenance efforts.
Managed relationships with external agencies and implemented advanced web technologies (e.g. Flex, SWFAddress, SWFObject) within a comprehensive and robust content management system. These efforts received praise from senior vice presidents and senior management.

InvestorPlace Media — Rockville, MD — Financial publishing company
Video Production Manager / Designer / Multimedia Specialist, 10/07 - 6/08
Managed the in-house video production department, which broadcasted 10+ two-hour sessions per week. Coordinated on-screen talent, editors, multi-camera support, teleprompters, audio setup, green screen, and lighting.
Key Results:

Created animations, motion graphics, and Graphic User Interfaces (GUIs) for interactive web applications.
Implemented standards for post-production, improving the overall quality of audio and video material.
Designed, developed, implemented and tested all aspects of user interfaces within a PHP based content management environment, using After Effects, Flash, CSS, JavaScript, and HTML.
Researched latest recording and editing equipment, and transformed the in-house production department into a state of the art multimedia studio.

Tamarian Carpets — Baltimore, MD — Interior design/home furnishings company
Multimedia Director/Designer/Developer, 1/02 - 9/04; 5/05 - 9/07
Designed and produced multimedia products and marcom collateral, including website, advertisements, vector/raster designs, CD-ROMs, packaging/labels, and print media for company and client publications.
Key Results:

Seamlessly managed production deadlines, customer/vendor relationships, and client design specifications, liaising between production managers based in Nepal and designers, sales reps, and retailers worldwide.
Led re-facing effort for company's website that enhanced user experience for individual buyers, interior designers, and store owners.
Created sales-driving, multimedia collateral (including photography and optimization of images for print/web delivery), cited as key to company's explosive growth.
Developed a secure, online digital library for designers, retailers, and sales reps, providing a cost saving, instant-access solution.
Saved $36K annually by bringing direct marketing functions in-house. Capitalized on capabilities of existing technologies to automate mailing list and distribution system.

Fast & Associates — Columbia, MD — Advertising Agency
Production Manager, 9/04 - 5/05

Produced multiple print publications (newspaper/magazine), offset/digital printing, and point-of-purchase (POP) displays.
Determined arrangement of artwork, photographs, styles, and fonts; reviewed proofs to ensure conformance to specifications; and held ultimate accountability for the accuracy and quality of all deliverables.
Excelled in creating flawless printed pieces for million-dollar accounts within tight timeliness and budgetary constraints.
Established strong vendor partner relationships, competitive rates, and schedules that elevated quality and turnaround time on deliverables.

Sagel & Associates — Baltimore, MD — Advertising Agency
Production Artist, 5/01 - 1/02

Created design themes, layouts, and graphics for marketing/collateral materials, e-commercials, videos, and corporate websites under extremely compressed deadlines.
Produced original, computer-generated artwork and assisted in production of print and promotional items.
Worked closely with key clients, consistently met deadlines and requirements, and routinely exceeded client and employer expectations with respect to quality, creativity, and turnaround time on deliverables.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Merrick Towle Communications — Washington, DC UX Designer, 5/10 - 8/10 Lead Interactive Designer and Flash Developer for the Eden Apartment Homes building tour project.
Bechtel — Frederick, MD Web Designer, 9/07 - 10/07 Designed and developed Bechtel's 30th anniversary website, international project proposals and provided technical and creative support to graphics department, editorial and management staff.
Walden University — Baltimore, MD UI/UX Designer, 08/05 - 3/06 Developed interactive Flash presentation, from start to finish, for university’s initiative that included streaming video and adaptations for hearing-impaired users. Completed project a full month ahead of deadline and to universal accolades. Worked with project team to produce an information architecture framework and dynamic content structure for rapid development and deployment.

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Designer's Toolbox:

Adobe Master Collection (After Effects, Flash, Premiere, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Soundbooth, Media Encoder, Captivate, Flash Catalyst); 3D Studio MAX; SketchUp; QuickTime Professional

Office: iWorks (Pages, Numbers, KeyNote); iLife (iPhoto, iMovie, GrageBand); MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio, Project)

Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ASP, JSP, PHP, XML/XSLT, SEO, Section 508 Compliance, AS2, AS3, Coda, Flex, iOS, Android

Systems: Windows, MAC, Linux

Social Media: WordPress, TypePad, Blogger, YouTube