Michael McLean http://www.synefx.com/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

● Knowledgeable of HCI (Human Computer Interaction) framework and navigation practices. ● Proven involvement in corporate marketing campaign design & theory for mobile, print and Internet. ● Adapt to new software and technologies easily and comfortably. ● Ability to work efficiently with team members and clients offering effective solutions.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

The Art Institute of Dallas, TX – USA 09/1998 ● Associate's Degree in Computer Animation

Collin County, TX – USA Summer I 2005 ● 3D Animation Alias Maya

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Benefit Harbor, Dallas TX 06\2011 – 7/2013 Senior Web /UI Designer

● Design graphics and layout templates for client websites. ● Design and implement site functionality and interactivity for client websites. ● Evaluate current processes and structures, advise Senior Management on product improvements. ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript, JQuery Illustrator, Eclipse, JEE and Dreamweaver.

Traxxas, Plano TX 03/2011 – 05/2011 Graphic Designer

● Design graphics for website, including event banners for events, new products and news. ● Design website corporate race-team support venture. ● Evaluate current processes and structures, advise Senior Management on improvements. ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Illustrator and Dreamweaver on MAC

Noctusoft, Keller TX 01/2011 – 05/2011 Graphic Web Designer

● Design layouts and templates for small to medium business websites. ● Design and build Noctusoft corporate website. ● Create marketing materials and ad campaigns to attract new customers. ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript Illustrator and Dreamweaver on PC.

HD Vest, Las Colinas, TX 05/2010 – 12/2010 Flash Developer - Instructional Design

● Involved in converting Wells Fargo training courses over to HD Vest using an existing Flash wrapper modifying the existing ActionScript to work with the HD Vest LMS and creating new eCourses for HD Vest Advisors from storyboards provided by Instructional Designers. ● Create companywide tutorials and FAQs for technical and design processes. ● Manage each eCourse from development to production. ● Train inexperienced Flash developers. ● Used Flash, Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript Fireworks, Illustrator and Sony Vegas on PC.

Resident Check (www.residentcheck.com), Dallas, TX 03/2008 – 05/2009 Marketing and Communication Specialist

● Design marketing materials for tradeshows, magazine ads, client proposals and internal events. ● Design and built corporate website. ● Manage tradeshow materials and booth; including shipping materials, corresponding with the convention centers and show attendees. ● Implement an online form for salespeople to access and enter data associated with the tradeshows; demographic and trend reporting, show attendance, special needs and problems associated with each show. ● Design and write training materials for employees, using Flash and Captivate. ● Design and write product promotions in communications material in support of new product launches. ● Create supporting collateral pieces, design marketing plans, creating and implementing communication programs that promote the organization and its products. ● Maintain competitive, watch/analysis and identify new competitors, maintain industry best practices and new technologies, write press releases. ● Write articles for industry publications, product/tech surveys, create presentations for industry conferences; identify speaking opportunities for executives, coordinate update of sales support collateral, develop and produce white papers, design marketing brochures, review, edit, and write site copy. ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript Illustrator and Dreamweaver

Scott and Scott LLP (http://www.scottandscottllp.com), Dallas, TX 04/2008 – 03/2008 Web Designer

● Worked with IT Director to design and build the new corporate website. ● Designed in Dreamweaver for .Net environment. Layouts concepted in Fireworks. Both on PC.

Heritage Web Solutions (www.hwsinet.com) 09/2007 – 03/2008 Web Designer / Flash Animator

● This contract involved developing good customer relations while managing and designing their website and its content. ● By working remotely with associates at the home office, I correspond through email and notes in a content management system called HELM (HLM) to keep the account managers up to date as to the progress and integrity of the customer relations that exist. ● Flash animations, banners, navigational systems and other enhancements, such as PHP functions, database creation, image galleries, blogs, forms and newsletters are sold and created using templates, pre- made scripts or with original artwork created by me. ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript Illustrator and Dreamweaver

Market News First (www.mn1.com), Dallas, TX 03/2007 – 09/2007 Multimedia Specialist/Video Editor

● Support MN1 website, including site design, banner ads, RSS Feeds updating the site to dynamic usability; exploring new development with FLEX, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, DHTML, XML and RSS feeds. Conceptualize and build a more user-friendly interface allowing for manageable windows, user- defined layouts and content. ● Maintain website’s streaming function using Windows Media Streaming for live broadcast. ● Maintain website look and feel, while developing a new streaming avenue, using Flash Streaming Server. ● Conceptualize and create 30-60 second video commercial ads for various sponsors aired during live broadcast. ● Develop processes for more efficient production – creating online and hardcopy work order submission forms, implementing a company-wide procedure for work order requests and design procedures. ● Design and create flagship media site with a $20 million development project. ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript Illustrator and Dreamweaver on PC

Comedy Defensive Driving School, Dallas, TX 06/2006 – 03/2007 Multimedia Designer/Video Producer/Animator

● Project Management and Art Director in charge of design and construction of 6-hour online course. ● Design and develop dynamic driving conditions, including environmental elements to create real world conditions and physics, using 2D animation and Action Script 2.0 in Flash. ● Development of an online real-time game for the course.

Cat Studios, Dallas, TX 08/2005 – 06/2006 Senior Editor/Creative Director/Video Production Specialist ● Design and develop post-production effects in client productions. ● Promoted from senior editor to Creative Director within 2 months; including a technical director role. ● Manage 8 people within 3 teams (4 flash animators, 2 3D modelers 1 editor and 1 intern), creating 3D and 2D animation, stop-motion animation, and live-action segments. ● Work directly with clients, studio executives, acting talent and agency film crews, including production schedules, talent, A/V equipment, lighting and sets.

Creative Group, Dallas, TX 09/2004 – 09/2005 Flash Programmer

● HTML Programming, Flash Animation and ActionScript Programming for clients such as Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Air Force, Apple iPod.

NWA - Northwest Airlines, Minneapolis, MN 03/2004 – 07/2004 Graphic Artist

● Standardized the graphical elements for the ICBT (internal computer based training) work environment for current and future designers – this included setting precedence for software requirements, text and graphic treatments, layout and design, as well as import and export procedures. ● Managed large-print projects for various departments throughout Northwest Airlines ● Audio recorded live in a whisper booth at the NWA training center. I used Sony recording software with professional mixing gear. ● It was necessary to monitor the quality of voice levels, tones and mannerisms during the recording. Afterwards, I used Sound Forge to mark and edit the audio into individual files to coincide with the ICBT training course material. ● Conceptualized user-friendly layouts for intranet, inter ● Used Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Javascript Illustrator and Dreamweaver on PC net and ICBT applications, utilizing standard HCI practices and focus group statistics

The Auto Connection/Lease-1, Plano, 09/2003 – 03/2004 Marketing/Promotions/Creative Director

● Designed, produced and managed three (3) websites and all national and international print material for low-end to high-end auto sales, brokering and leasing. My work was printed in the Dupont Registry and Billionaire Magazine.

C I Host, Bedford, 09/2002 – 09/2003 Custom Design Development Lead ● Brought in initially as production assistant to web development, I was awarded Custom Design and Design Development Team Lead, within thirty (30) days. ● Oversee website designs for five individuals. Manage creative content and interface structure to web standards. Regulate and optimize the design team to new technologies and software. Including A/V streaming. Assist in the creative and technological development of intermediate designers. ● Assist in the conceptualization and build of custom internet sites for various clients, ranging from simple informational sites to ecommerce sites, using Miva and C I Host custom shopping cart systems.

Verizon, Las Colinas, TX 08/2000 – 02/2001 Head Designer - Multimedia Specialist

● Worked with a group of contracted designers to conceptualize graphical and style standards for advanced software application. ● Utilized Human Factor Design and Focus Group data to develop a personal digital online helper for consumers. This included designing WAP interfaces and graphical content for all web site systems, working with ASP/Java developers for middle tier and backend integration. Utilizing HTML, JavaScript, XML for the transaction of data. ● Headed projects to create 2D and 3D motion graphics for video productions, web-based presentations and consumer advertisements for the application ● Assisted management in developing web strategies and applications of web-based communications; identifying technology options to meet the communications and business to consumer needs. Designed product layout and print materials for advertising of the application

Virtual Information Systems, Dallas, 11/1999 – 07/2000 Multimedia Specialist/Instructional Designer/Animator ● Work on a team of six developers for web design; Flash animation and ActionScript, Streaming Media Technologies, and 3D Animation. ● Develop a Flash driven CD based training ROM for Newbridge Networks Canada technicians; using 3D animation to illustrate their wireless broadband technology product service. ● Use Flash to develop an Internet based training application for a Nortel Networks phone system. ● Design several regional, national and international client web sites ranging from financial institutions, home theater entertainment and venture capital. ● Initiate the development of broadband streaming media technologies for online entertainment purposes. ● 3D modeling and animation of 90 second advertisement for MEC; to abstractly demonstrate their virtual process of credit card submissions and security on the Internet.

MenningerCare Systems, Dallas, TX 01/1997 – 06/1999 New Media Coordinator ● Responsible for Web Design and Development, Graphic Design, Video Production, and New Media marketing strategies. ● Create corporate branding, universal character icons, creating architecture diagrams for sales presentations, maintaining interface designs for product documentation. ● Design layouts to product functionality specifications. ● Design an interactive Intranet for the Information Technology department; giving remote counselors access to patient databases. ● Create printed materials for national distribution to promote insurance offerings, seminars and assistance programs. ● Work with department managers to develop and enhance e-commerce and informational sections of web site, graphical communications, multimedia presentations and motion graphics for video presentations. ● Develop an online help system to allow employees to access a FAQ answer database across the Intranet.

Synefx Design Studio, Dallas, TX www.synefx.com Owner / Creative Director /Multimedia Specialist ● Graphic design work involving the concept and development of client web sites, offset printing, digital printing, Flash animation, advertising design, email campaigns, database development, marketing and media management. ● Content development; A/V Streaming and RSS. Responsibilities included creative management as well as design and production for up to 5 sites at a time. Including database connectivity and merchant processing, developing several start-up and carry-over ecommerce functions. This also involved organizing protocols between company owners, third-party programmers, designers and account managers by setting up internal and external procedures for data, project and time tracking. ● Consistently work with company directors to develop online branding, content, site usability, functionality and marketing campaigns.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Multimedia Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Image-Ready, Streamline, Live- Motion, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver, RoboDemo/Captivate, Freehand

Developer Code: ActionScript 2.0, HTML 4, XHTML, DHTML, CSS 2-3, Flash Components, XML, JavaScript, JQuery

Video Production/Editing: Matrox DigiSuite, Final Cut Pro, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, After Effects

DVD Authoring: DVD Architect, DVD Studio Pro

Sound Production/Editing: Sound Forge, Acid Pro, QBase, Soundbooth, audio compression/codecs, Audition

3D Animation/Modeling: 3D Studio MAX, Maya, Swish, Vecta3d, Swift3D

Miscellaneous: Search Engine Optimization, Outlook, Outlook Express, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Visio Professional, Project, FrontPage, Payment Gateways/Merchant Accounts ASP/PHP Shopping Carts

Operating Systems: Windows, DOS/3.1/9x/2K/XP/Vista/Windows 7, Linux, Mac Structure (Mac OS) PDA, H/PC (Windows CE), Android