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.
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I enjoy
solving problems.
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I create
targeted
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effective
solutions.
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I strive for
simplicity.
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I want to
succeed.
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I like
people.
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I focus on
communication.
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I have a
great attitude.
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I love
what I do.
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- EXPERIENCE
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Myke Preuss UX Technologist - Vancouver (Remote) BC, 2012 - Ongoing
- 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.
Myke Preuss Sr. Interface Developer (Contract) - Vancouver BC, 2011 - 2012
- Front-end development
- Mobile development.
- Cross platform testing.
- Responsive coding.
- HTML5 & CSS3.
Myke Preuss Developer - Vancouver BC, 2010 - 2011
- Interactive ideation.
- Mobile concepts & planning.
- Create creative presentation decks.
- Create interactive advertising banners.
- Contribute to planning of interactive projects.
Myke Preuss Creative/Technical Director - Vancouver BC, 2010
- 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.
Myke Preuss Interactive Director - Vancouver BC, 2009—2010
- 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.
Myke Preuss Owner - Creative/Interactive Director - Vancouver BC, 2008—2009
- 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.
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- EDUCATION
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Electronic Media Design
Langara College - Vancouver BC, Canada
Music Composition
Vancouver Community College - Vancouver BC, Canada
Media Studies
Capilano University - North Vancouver BC, Canada
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- SKILLS &
TRAINING
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- Digital Strategy
- Interactive design & development
- User experience/information design & development
- Print design
- Typography
- Silkscreening
- Brand strategy
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimization
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- PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
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- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Digital Strategy
- Project Management
- Client relations & presentation skills
- Time & budget management
- Resource management
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- COMPUTER
SKILLS
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- Adobe Creative Suite
- Coda
- Transmit
- Omni Graffle
- Reason
- Garage Band
- Sequel Pro
- MAMP Pro
- Parallels
- iWork
- Microsoft Office
- ScreenFlow
- Stuffit
- Tweetdeck
- Hootsuite
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- COMPUTER
LANGUAGES
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- HTML/HTML5
- CSS/CSS3
- Javascript/jQuery
- PHP
- GIT
- SVN
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- HOBBIES
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- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Biking
- Softball
- Craft Beer
- Wine
- Film
- Reading
- Woodworking
- Gardening
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- REFERENCES
- See below
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Brands I've worked on:
Agencies I've worked for: