Howdy

I'm a web designer at World Concern living in Seattle, WA. I strive to design clean, functional standards based websites with an exceptional attention to details. I also enjoy taking pictures as well. Have a look at my work and if you have any questions or need a website, please drop me a line.

Resume

Education

B.A. Art & Design
w/ an emphasis in New Media

Western Washington University
2003-2007
Bellingham, WA

Skills

Media

Web
  • UI Design
  • Web Standards
  • XHTML/CSS
  • CSS Frameworks
  • Wire Framing
  • Sitemaps
  • User Experience
  • Information Architecture
  • Javascript (familiar)
Print
  • Typography
  • Branding
  • Posters
  • Collateral
Photo
  • Digital
  • Post Processing
  • Black & White

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Bridge

Web Development

TextMate, CSSEdit, Transmit (ftp client) Coda, Versions (svn), Google Analytics

Video & Photo

Final Cut Studio, Aperture, iPhoto

Word Processing

Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Pages Keynote, Numbers, Google Docs

Operating Systems

Mac OSX, Windows XP/Vista

Experience

Web Designer & Strategist

World Concern
October 2009 - Present
Seattle, WA

Currently working as the web designer for World Concern an international humanitarian non profit based out of Seattle serving in 24 of the hardest countries targeting the most vulnerable peoples. I design and develop new campaigns as well as curate the site and maintain World Concern's web presence in meaningful manner online.

Product Designer

Microsoft (via Aquent)
Dynamics CRM UX Team
April 2009 — June 2009
Bellevue, WA

Designed the internal CRM UX team Sharepoint portal site, responsible for site IA and visual design. Redesigned the Dynamics CRM Resource Center and provided code templates while working with all parties involved to create a desirable solution that would meet users’ needs as well stakeholders requirements.

Web Designer

YOUbeQB
July 2008 — November 2008
Kirkland, WA

Contracted for YOUbeQB as a part of a small, agile team. Responsible for site redesign to improve the user experience, information architecture, and site accessibility as well. Upgraded existing code base to make it more robust and scalable.

Creative Developer

iLink Systems
June 2007 — March 2008
Bellevue, WA

Worked as a front-end designer/developer focusing on clean, accessible user experiences. Problem solved for clients by designing engaging and usable sites while working with development teams to create complete and finished products.

Web Developer

Western Washington University
April 2007 — June 2007
Bellingham, WA

Produced semantically hand coded XHTML/CSS templates for Academic Advising. Responsible for site redesign with an attention to information architecture and usability while employing best practices.

Freelance Designer

Various Clients
June 2007 — Present
Seattle, WA

Created a variety of logos, web sites, and posters for individuals and companies - primarily for small businesses and non-profits in the greater Seattle area.

Photolab Technician

Western Washington University
September 2004 — March 2007
Bellingham, WA

Maintained and mixed chemistry for the wet lab and developing rooms. Also provided technical assistance in printing methods and development issues for photography students.

Activities

Mentor

Youth In Focus
September 2008 — Present
Seattle, WA

I interact with urban youth to help them learn photography by helping students with technical and compositional matters, as well as printing and darkroom concepts.

Attendee

Web Directions North
February 2007, February 2008
Vancouver, BC

Attended WDN, a design conference led by industry experts and learned to utilize the most current best practices, design standards, and development trends.

References

Available Upon Request

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contact

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work. Please email me at josephrlee@gmail.com or give me a ring at 360.201.7575. Here is a PDF version of my resume and check out my Linkedin profile and follow me on twitter. Have a nice day, ciao.