Freelance Web Designer & Entrepreneur

I have transformed concepts into online, interactive reality; utilizing technical skills and problem solving abilities to assess end-user needs, develop solutions, and deliver revenue-enhancing, customer-focused web sites.

I have been designing and building web sites since 1999 and have received 15 web awards for design and usability. I've completed online projects for major brands such as Snickers, Honda, Reed Elsevier, IKON, Prevention, Men's Health, ELLE, Runner's World, and many more. I have completed more than 50 web sites and 200 other online projects.

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Creative Director at True Blue Media, LLC
September 2005 – Present

• Oversee the creation of wireframes, layouts, and designs for multiple clients and make sure the creative concepts are transformed into online, interactive reality.
• Provide overall creative leadership for the company and manage the creative team.
• Build positive environment for the development of highest quality creative output.
• Responsible for attraction, recruitment and retention of top creative talent.
• Represent the agency as senior creative officer to clients, management and industry.
• Oversee the design and development of websites and online advertising.
• Develop and implement search engine optimization strategies and web analytics for multiple clients.

User Interface Consultant at IKON Office Solutions
June 2004 – September 2005 (1 year 4 months)

Senior Online Producer at Rodale
November 2003 – June 2004 ( 8 months)

Online Designer/Producer at Rodale
November 2000 – October 2003 (3 years)

Advanced Flash MX Training
Noble Desktop, New York, NY
Winter 2003

Fundamentals of Application Development
Vignette, Vignette Village, TX
Spring 2001

B.S. Degree in Marketing
Penn State University, State College, PA
Graduated Spring 1999

“John is the UI designer everyone looks for - he understands what you want and executes it quickly and easily. He is professional while bringing good humor and an easy going approach to his projects.”
  - Matt Leopold, Online Marketing Manager


“John has excellent user interface skills and brought a tremendous level of professionalism to the IKON eChannel team. He is a pleasure to work with and is able to clearly articulate his UI design concepts. He is truly a teamplayer with initiative and most importantly can be counted on to get the job done and done right.”
  - Sherry Kozlowski, Manager, Online Marketing


“John was a valuable asset to me personally as Web Content Editor for IKON Office Solutions as well as for our entire eChannel team. If I had to describe John in one word it would be as a "professional." John is a dedicated team player who shows up every day to work. He works hard and gets the job done right. His good sense of humor and easy going attitude bring so much to his projects. It was a pleasure working with John and I hope to one day be in a position to do so again.”
  - Frank Iacono, Web Content Editor

Specialties:
Web Graphic Design, Usability Design, Usability Analysis & Testing, Project Management, XHTML/DHTML/CSS, Site Construction, Content Management Systems, Flash Development, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Search Engine Strategies, E-mail Campaigns

Advanced Computer & Technology Skills:
Microsoft Office Applications, XHTML, DHTML, Adobe Photoshop & ImageReady, CSS, JavaScript, Macromedia Deamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks, Web Analytics Tools, SEO Tools, FTP Applications, Adobe Illustrator, Joomla CMS, Microsoft Visio