Resume
RENATA K PHILLIPPI
OBJECTIVE:
Looking for a User Experience Architect role, which utilizes my skills and background.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Information Architect experienced in all facets of the development life cycle, coordinating projects, & developing interactive media. Also, has experience with:
• E-commerce, Advertising, Corporate
• Wireframes, User Flows / Cases
• Client Facing
• Content Analysis & Taxonomies
• Applications, Mobile, CD, Web
• Game Design
• Business Analysis
• User Testing
TOOLS:
Mac OS, Win 2000, XP, Axure, Visio, Dreamweaver Flash, Director, Fireworks, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Acrobat, Final Cut Pro, MS Project, MS Office, Front Page, JavaScript, XML, HTML, PHP, mySQL, Action Script, AJAX
EXPERIENCE:
ADOBE SYSTEMS CONSULTING
Interaction Designer (Contract)
Feb – Apr 2010 – San Francisco, CA / Houston, Texas
• Consulted on location in Houston, Texas for an enterprise level B2B online application while working alongside Deloitte Touche
• Created better user experiences within the SAP/Flex framework
• Developed all appropriate documentation (wireframes, user flows, etc)
DESIGN BY CANDLELIGHT
Freelance Web Designer
Sept 1998–Apr 2010 – San Francisco, CA
• Coordinated design and development of various interactive and print projects
• Communicated with clients about business needs and requirements
• Developed project plans and deliverables to ensure deliverables met client specifications and deadlines
Clients: Fuzebox, Swirl Marketing, LaJust Sports, MCG LLC, Four Communications, Graphico New Media, LondonEye.com, Reed.co.uk, Cushman Wakefield, Register.com, Parsons Institute of Information Mapping, St. John’s Bread & Life, Second Stage Theatre
THE UX WORKSHOP
Interaction Designer/Business Analyst
July 2009 – Feb 2010 – San Francisco, CA
• Assisted with the redesign of the UX Workshop
• Developed Business Requirements and Competitive Audits to help define what the company is and is not and get all on the same page.
AKQA
Interaction Designer (Contract)
Sept 2009 – Present – San Francisco, CA
• Consulted on the Claire’s Holiday Secret Santa Game which utilized various platforms (web, Facebook, mobile, email, and Twitter) for maximum penetration
• Collaborated with a multifunctional team on the Visa Business Network’s online social media application for bi-monthly product updates
• Developed all appropriate documentation (wireframes, user flows, etc)
HUGE INC
Senior Interaction Designer (Contract)
May-July 2009 – New York, NY
• Responsible for the redesign of 2 international appliance company’s websites
• Developed all appropriate documentation (wireframes, user flows, etc)
• Designed and ran card sorting exercises to confirm navigation
• Collaborated with an international team
CBS INTERACTIVE / CNET
Interaction Designer (Contract)
Oct 2008-Feb 2009 – San Francisco, CA
• Led the UX design for CBSNews.com (live in April 2009)
• Championed good user experiences
• Assisted with the design of the TechTracker online application (live in April 2009)
• Participated in user testing
• Developed all appropriate documentation (wireframes, user flows, etc)
• Responsible for Heuristic and Competitive Analysis
• Assisted with the creation of the project plans
AKQA
Freelance User Experience Architect
July-Sept 2008 – London, UK
• Led the design of the user experience for Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food
• Made recommendations for the Sky Broadband CD user flow & business process flow
• Led development of the UX team intranet
PUBLICIS MODEM & DIALOG
Freelance Experience Designer
Feb–June 2008 – New York, NY
• Researched and developed competitive analysis for LG & Capgemini
• Created a taxonomy for Capgemini
• Proposed new site re-design for Capgemini
• Designed and developed wireframes for various projects for General Mills
• Assisted with the design of various American Express projects
COMEDY CENTRAL
Interaction Designer (Contract)
Jan–Mar 2008 – New York, NY
• Developed documentation and experience for ecommerce shop pages and Colbert full episode video player
HNW
Information Architect (Contract)
Aug–Nov 2007 – New York, NY
• Designed user experience for various client sites: Lord Abbett, Merrill Lynch, Sotheby’s, First Republic Bank
• Developed taxonomy, site map, and wireframes for the Lord Abbett Financial Advisors site
WUNDERMAN
Freelance Information Architect
July-Aug 2007 – New York, NY
• Designed brochure ware site for Nationwidesmartride.com
BLENDERBOX
Freelance Information Architect
June–July 2007 – New York, NY
• Designed user experience for Medialink.com and Mediaseed.tv
• Reviewed competitors for best practices across industry
• Developed relationships with clients to gain a deeper understanding of their business needs
PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
Business Analyst (Contract)
Jan–May 2007 – New York, NY
• Initiated and championed change program for the MFADT program
• Developed focus group and surveys
• Analyzed data and made recommendations
HEALTH BRIDGE
Information Architect
Sept 2006–May 2007 – New York, NY
• Developed and Designed Health Information Database
GAME LAB
Game Tester (Part-time)
Oct–Dec 2006 – New York, NY
• Reported bugs and areas of improvement to the game system, play and interface design for LEGO Fever, Downbeat, Mismanagement
REGISTER.COM
Information Architect (Contract)
May–Aug 2006 – New York, NY
• Designed UI for a WYSWIG application for small business
E2 CONSULTING GROUP
Freelance Interaction Designer
Jan–May 2006 – New York, NY
• Designed and developed corporate site
MTV INTERACTIVE
Game Designer (Part-time)
Jan-May 2005 – New York, NY
• Wrote game design documentation for mobile game, Samurai Love God
CISCO SYSTEMS
Project Coordinator (Contract)
May-July 2005 - San Jose, CA
• Coordinated communication across various teams within the organization worldwide; scheduled meetings and customer interviews
• Created architecture and layout of division intranet site and VOC database
WELLS FARGO BANK
Business Analyst (Contract)
March-Apr 2005 – San Francisco, CA
• Recommended improvements to assist with organization and management of documentation
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Business Analyst / Information Architect (Contract)
Oct 2004-Mar 2005 – San Francisco, CA
• Recommended improvements and modifications to workflow problems
• Documented new database features and functionality for pass off to development teams
• Researched and defined user goals and needs
• Developed prototype for the Chargemaster Database
STUDIO FX
Junior Web Designer
Sept 1997 – Sept 1998 – San Jose, CA
• Designed and developed of web sites for Gumby, Underdog, and other classic cartoon characters
• Developed online games for users to play
BOOK CONTRIBUTIONS:
2011 – PRACTICAL IA – Written By: Donna Spencer
This book will be a very practical book about information architecture and navigation design, set in the context of website and intranet design and redesign projects. If you’re a website designer, intranet manager or someone without much Information Architecture experience, this book will help you feel more confident about your process and decisions.
- Wrote a short paragraph about what skills I developed as a business analyst that have helped me as an information architect.
2009 – BUSINESS MODEL GENERATION: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers 
Business Model Generation is a practical, inspiring handbook for anyone striving to improve a business model or craft a new one. Business Model Generation will teach you powerful and practical innovation techniques used today by leading companies worldwide.
- Provided feedback and co-created the book with 470 others from 45 countries.
EDUCATION:
2007 – PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN– New York, NY
Masters of Fine Art, Design and Technology – Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
2000 – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO – San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Art, Media
Themocracy