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Lynn Cyr
Visual Designer
PO Box 7
Fort Kent, ME 04743
lynn@lynncyr.com
508.523.3956
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SUMMARY |
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I bring twelve years of experience to my role as a Visual Designer in the online arena. I focus my efforts on designing websites and web applications with a spotlight on usability. My broad range of design expertise spans many channels, including a strong concentration in corporate identity and branding. As a visual consultant, I have collaborated on many large projects, working with talented teams of artists, developers, usability experts and marketing professionals. Along with strong work ethics, I approach every project with the same attention and workflow, drawing on my creative talents and business experience to get the job done right.
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SOFT SKILLS |
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Designing online applications that are both visually compelling and easy to use
Creating and extending your brand to the online medium
Ability to translate client's objectives into solid visual concepts
Excellent listening skills and attention to detail
Superior client relationships
Strong Project Management and organization skills
Active industry involvement
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Freelance Visual Designer
1999-Present
- Designing graphical user interfaces for Knowledge Management systems, web applications and e-commerce websites for multiple Fortune 500 clients.
- Formulating unique online solutions and corporate identity materials for independent clients in various markets.
- Implementing branding Style Guides to assure a consistent look and feel throughout divisional websites.
- Working concurrently on multiple projects while maintaining solid time management skills.
- Collaborating with design studios in the creation of corporate identity materials and interactive websites.
- Responsible for all aspects of project development, from project scoping and estimating to storyboarding and final deployment.
- Working with web-based Project Sites to facilitate communication and design reviews with clients.
- Conducting reviews and meetings with clients.
- Creating site structures, HTML templates and naming conventions to be used by all website publishers.
- Producing demos, prototypes and storyboards of proposed creative concepts.
Senior Graphic Designer
Computer Sciences Corporation
Waltham, Massachusetts
1996-1999
- Designed dynamic websites and online applications for multiple Fortune 500 companies in collaboration with User Interface experts, Information Architects and Software Developers.
- Lead designer for the CSC corporate website and supervised team of developers to assure consistency throughout all online channels.
- On-site consultation with clients for design and development of information kiosks.
- Developed training materials to be used by publishing experts in the development of online materials.
- As a member of the CSC Onward Creative Steering Committee, assisted in the creation of company Web Standards and the mentoring of new employees.
- Developed Style Guides to streamline communications with cross-functional teams.
- Designed and deployed Flash applications for divisional intranets to be used as educational tools.
Freelance Web Designer
1995-1996
- Designed and deployed marketing websites for various small- to medium-sized businesses.
- Conducted presentations and meetings with clients to review design concepts.
- Managed website development through all stages, including estimate creation, project scoping, contract negotiation, and delivery of final product.
- Updated and maintained client websites on an ongoing basis.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS |
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Proficient in the use of PC and MAC platforms
Extensive knowledge of HTML 3.2 and CSS (hand coding)
Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken)
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EDUCATION |
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Enhancing Web Pages with JavaScript
1998 - Asymetrix Learning Systems
Needham, Massachusetts
Basic Macromedia Director
1997 - Asymetrix Learning Systems
Needham, Massachusetts
Graphic Design Certification
1995 - Dieppe Community College
New Brunswick, Canada
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