Contact

Miranda Johnsen

Victoria, BC. V9A 2J1

miranda@mirandajohnsen.com

Summary of Qualifications

• Proven interface design and layout skills.
• Strong conceptualization skills.
• Extensive experience designing for database-driven dynamic interfaces.
• Expertise in implementing usable interfaces based on user requirements.
• Expert use of design and prototyping tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of XHTML & CSS.
• Javascript, ASP, Java and Apache Velocity development experience.
• Expert in assuring multiple browser support.
• Comfortable working in a Windows and Macintosh environment.

Software

Extensive knowledge and proffessional experience in these developer applications:

• Adobe Photoshop®
• Adobe Illustrator®
• Adobe InDesign®
• Adobe Acrobat Professional®
• Adobe Dreamweaver®
• Adobe Fireworks®
• Adobe Flash®
• QuarkXPress®
• Eclipse IDE
• TortoiseSVN
• Aptana IDE

Professional Experience

RealtyServer Systems

February 2004 - Present

Senior Creative Designer for a software company that offers complete Multiple Listing Service (MLS)® systems for offline, online and hand held devices.

Management

• Manage multiple critical deadlines at once.
• Supply art direction to two junior designers.
• Provide customer support.

Online

• Site Interface Design for all online products and marketing.
• XHTML, CSS, Javascript and Velocity Template programming.
• Ensure cross browser compatibility.
• Have been exposed to Java and have had some limited experience using it.
• Create and maintain template sets in XHTML & CSS that are functional for both printing and emailing for approximately 18 Real Estate Boards across North America. (approx 7,000,000 hits a month)

Offline

• Development and deployment of all print campaigns including Trade Show banners, Corporate Brochures & Business Cards.
• Data Input Forms for over half a dozen Real Estate Boards across North America.

Online Portfolio | Offline Portfolio

GiantInteractive

November 2002 - February 2004

Creative Designer at GiantInteractive, a fully integrated marketing solutions agency that offered a complete range of services, from innovative e-business solutions to integrated online/offline strategies.

Online

• Static & Dynamic Website development.
• HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP, SQL & Access Database.
• Interface Design with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks.
• Search Engine Optimization.

Offline

• Brand Development.
• Print Advertising Campaigns.
• Direct Mail.
• Corporate Brochures.

Online Portfolio

5 Star Accommodations

June 2001 - July 2002

Web Development & Graphic Design

• Print & website design & development.
• Information architecture/site implementation.
• HTML, Javascript, ASP & SQL.
• Search Engine Optimization.

EMJAY Web Design

June 2001 - 2007

Freelance Web Development & Graphic Design

• Print & website design & development.
• Information architecture/site implementation.
• HTML, Javascript, ASP & SQL, PHP & mySQL.
• Search Engine Optimization.

Education

Information Technology and Applied Systems (ITAS)

Digital Media Technology Diploma Program (2 year program)
Malaspina University College, Nanaimo BC
Earned Diploma May 2001

• Dealt with digital implementation on the web in a PC & Macintosh environment.
• Focused on standards compliant HTML & CSS, Javascript, ASP, IIS, SQL, Microsoft Access Database, XML & valid DTD’s, Flash & ActionScript.
• Web application development
• Interactive motion media (Flash & ActionScript)
• Digital video production (Final Cut Pro)
• Digital sound production & editing
• Networking overview, set up a virtual web site with Apache

Applied Graphic Design Diploma Program (2 year program)

Malaspina University College, Nanaimo BC
Earned Diploma May 2000

• Two-year program focusing on print media, the design process, production, Information architecture, time management, colour theory, photography and typography.
• Core programs utilized were QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.

Visual Arts

Malaspina University College, Nanaimo BC
1997 & 1998

• Drawing Courses
• Two Dimensional Design
• Three Dimensional Design
• Photography

References available on request