Myke Preuss

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Profile

UX Technologist at Universal Mind
Design | Vancouver, Canada Area, CA

Summary

I enjoy solving problems. I create targeted & effective solutions. I strive for simplicity. I want to succeed. I like people. I focus on communication. I have a great attitude. I love what I do.
Specialties: Ideation, Digital Creative, Interface Development, Front-End Development, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Digital Strategy, User Experience Design, WordPress Design & Theme Development, Interactive Design.

Experience

  • May 2012 - Present
    UX Technologist / Universal Mind
    • Create prototypes of solutions in rich-internet technologies • Generate new and innovative UX design concepts • Listen and formulate solutions through observation • Understand common design patterns and how they are leveraged in production • Understand popular frameworks and how they are leveraged in production • Design and produce deliverable materials on time and with minimum supervision • Present design concepts and solutions in a clear and effective manner • Generate designs through information gathering, ideation and best practices • Participate in the testing of developed software. • Create and maintain documentation • Enhance the discussion of design focused thought and trends through participation in industry blogs, articles, and events • Collaborate effectively with team members and throughout the organization
  • Jan 2007 - Present
    Principal / Freelance Interactive Creative Development
    • Interactive ideation. • Concept & Strategy. • Front-end development • Mobile concepts & planning. • Mobile development. • Responsive coding. • HTML5 & CSS3. • jQuery & JS • 3rd party API integration
  • Dec 2011 - Present
    Sr. Interface Developer (Contract) / Blast Radius
    • Front-end development • Mobile development. • Cross platform testing. • Responsive coding. • HTML5 & CSS3. • jQuery & JS • 3rd party API integration
  • Nov 2010 - Present
    Developer / TAXI
    • Interactive ideation. • Mobile concepts & planning. • Create creative presentation decks. • Create interactive advertising banners. • Contribute to planning of interactive projects.
  • May 2010 - Present
    Creative Director / Pacwebco
    • Met with clients to understand needs. • Create unique solutions that solved needs of our clients. • Start planning, organization, and design language for projects. • Oversee creative and communication with Art Director • Established version control systems. • High-level development primarily using WordPress • Quality control
  • Aug 2009 - Present
    Interactive Director / MovieSet Inc.
    • Redeveloped MovieSet.com's blog. Both traffic and User commenting increased by focusing on simplicity & legibility. • Redesigned & developed MovieSet.com's Corporate site. • Identify and develop new business & technology options. • Incorporated MovieSet.com's Twitter feed site-wide. • Integrated Google Custom Search for MovieSet.com. • Wrote clean and compliant XHTML/CSS within the JAVA Wicket Framework. • Used the JQuery Javascript library to create User Interface elements & effects. • Integrated Campaign Monitor Email service. • Designed & Developed email templates. • Created print collateral as well as interactive presentational material. • Created Requirements, Creative Brief, Information Architecture, and Wireframe documents.
  • Jun 2008 - Present
    Co-Owner - Creative/Technical Director / intermission* design
    • Business Development. • Client Relations. • Creating Quotes & Estimates. • Creating Requirements, Creative Brief, Information Architecture, and Wireframe documents. • Concepts, Creative, Ideas. • Design & Development. • Billing and Resource Management.

Education

  • 2006 - 2007
    Langara College
    Certificate in Electronic Media Program
  • 2005 - 2006
    Vancouver Community College
    Diploma in Music Composition Diploma / Minor Voice
  • 1999 - 2001
    Capilano University
    Certificate in Media Studies

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