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Got IA?

Let me tell you about my background and special skill set in Information Architecture, User Experience Design, and Project Management. I am looking for an appropriate match—for a full-time, permanent employment situation as an Information Architect, User Experience Designer, and Project Manager—or in a related field.

Because I accomplished my undergraduate work in Information Architecture and Design, I did additional work at the graduate level, including two graduate-level degrees in Information Architecture.

My graduate degrees are in Information Architecture, Navigational Systems, Project Management, and Design (my education also extends in to Product Design, Technical & Professional Writing).

I can provide your organization with high-quality Information Architecture, User Experience Design, and Project Management skills.



Portfolios Demonstrate IA, UXD, PM & Design Skills

Hard-copy portfolios demonstrate Information Architect, User Experience Designer, and Project Management skills, including: extensive IA, UXD, PM Case Studies, IA Website Audits, IA Usability Testing Plans, Reports, Navigational Systems, and Heuristic Evaluations.

Projects from real-world work experiences provided solid foundational skills, working in the professional arena.

Satisfied clients gave several letters of high recommendations.

Because they were satisfied and pleased with my performance on the job, doing Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Project Management (Hard-Copy Portfolios 1-5; Binders 1-5 shown below at bottom of Web page).



Card Sorting

Another way to collect data about end users and their requirements is doing Card Sorting (see Figure 1 below that shows what Card Sorting looks like during a session with end users). To ascertain what end users need for their Website; then do Card Sorting.



card sorting

Figure 1



Hard-Copy Portfolios

Information Architect, PM, Corporate Training
Portfolios 1-2


1. Portfolio 1, TOC, Information Architecture, PM.pdf
2. Portfolio 1, Binder 1, Annotated, IA, PM Projects.pdf



3. Portfolio 2, TOC, Information Architecture, PM, CT.pdf
4. Portfolio 2, Binder 2, Annotated, IA, PM, CT Projects.pdf



Information Architect, PM, Corporate Training
Online Portfolios 1-2


5. Deliverables 1, Online Information Architecture, PM
6. Deliverables 2, Online Information Architecture, PM, CT



Technical & Professional Writing

Portfolio 3


7. Portfolio 3, TOC, Technical and Professional Writing.pdf
8. Portfolio 3, Online Technical and Professional Writing



Hard-Copy Portfolios

IA Heuristic Evaluations
Portfolio 4

Annotations, Nos. 1-6.pdf

1. IA 15 Websites, Critique.pdf
2. IA Website, Critique.pdf
3. IA Interface, Critique.pdf
4. IA Usability, Critique.pdf
5. IA Heuristic Evaluations.pdf
6. IA Usability Testing.pdf



Hard-Copy Portfolios

IA Current Trends
Portfolio 5


Annotations, Nos. 7-12.pdf

7. IA MAEd, The IA Model.pdf
8. IA White Paper, The IA Model.pdf
9. IA MAEd, Online IA Tutorial
10. IA MAEd, IA MAIA, IA Reviews
11. IA MAIA, The NS Model.pdf
12. IA MAEd, IA Card Sorting.pdf



Hard-Copy Portfolios

Graphic Design & Typography


Drawing Portfolio 1
Graphic Design Portfolios 1-2


1. Portfolio 1, TOC, CCA Drawing.pdf
2. Portfolio 1, TOC, Graphic Design.pdf
3. Portfolio 2, TOC, Graphic Design.pdf
4. Online Graphic Design



Hard-Copy Portfolios—
Demonstrate IA, UXD, PM Skills


Information Architecture
User Experience Design
Project Management
Corporate Training
Technical Writing



Theses Reports about IA & DesignIA MAIA & IA MAEd



Subject Matter Focus

Information Architecture,
Navigational Systems,
Interaction Design,
User Experience Design,
Website Audits,
Digital Product Audits,
IA, PM Design Plan Reports,
Usability Testing,
Heuristic Evaluations, and
Cognitive Walkthroughs.



Other IA, UXD, PM Components

IA, IXD, PM Case Studies,
IA, IXD Website Audits,
User-Centered Design,
Interface Design,
Graphic Design,
Typography,
Art Direction, and
Website Design and Management.



Current IA, UXD, PM Trends

Current Trends in Information Architecture—The IA Model,
Current Trends in Navigational Systems—The NS Model,
Current Trends in Instructional Design—The ADDIE Model,
Sense Making and Wayfinding,
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and
Computer Programming for Website.



Web 2.0 Social Networking

Web 2.0 for Social Networking,
Video-Sharing on Websites,
Twitter,
Facebook,
Wikis,
Blogs, and
Folksonomies.



Using The IA Model

1. Design Research,
2. Concept Generation,
3. User Scenarios,
4. Wire Frame Mockups,
5. Prototyping,
6. Usability Testing,
7. Implementation, and
8. System Testing.

Brief Synopsis—The IA Model



Information Architecture,
Navigational Systems Theses Reports


1. IA MAIA, The NS Model.pdf (195 pp.)

An Online Tutorial for Digital-Media Designers [IAs] to Learn about Web Navigational Systems




2. IA MAEd, The IA Model.pdf (759 pp.)

An Online Tutorial for Instructional Designers [IAs] to Learn about Information Architecture




Online Information Architecture,
Navigational Systems Tutorials


Theses Reports also included an Instructional Design and Technical Writing components for each project.

Online Tutorials, Modules 1-8; The NS Model, The IA Model, for each report, including: Annotated Bibliography, Glossary, Syllabus.



1. IA MAIA Online Navigational Systems Tutorial



2. IA MAEd Online Information Architecture Tutorial




Publications

IA, NS Models & White Papers


1. The IA Model
2. White Paper, The IA Model.pdf

3. The NS Model
4. White Paper, The NS Model.pdf

5. White Paper, 21 Aspects of IA.pdf
6. White Paper, Internet—What is It?.pdf




Hard-Copy Portfolios

Portfolios 1-5


Binder 1


Information Architecture and IA Projects—IA Work Experience, IA Research, Project Management;

Case Studies, Website Audits, Usability Testing, Letters of Recommendations:

1. Portfolio 1, TOC, Information Architecture, PM.pdf
2. Portfolio 1, Information Architecture, PM.pdf (281 pp.)



Binder 2

Information Architecture, Project Management, Corporate Training;

ADDIE Model Reports, E-Learning, Usability Testing, IA Report on Interface Design, Website Audits, IA Use Case Scenario, Letters of Recommendations:

3. Portfolio 2, TOC, Information Architecture, PM, CT.pdf
4. Portfolio 2, Information Architecture, PM, CT.pdf (296 pp.)



Binder 3

Information Architecture, Project Management, Corporate Training, Technical Writing;

FrameMaker, Feasibility Study, SOP, Press Release, Informative Abstract, Executive Summary, White Paper, Press Kit, Tutorial, Usability Testing, Desktop Publishing, TPW Internship, Letter of Recommendation:

5. Portfolio 3, TOC, Technical and Professional Writing.pdf
6. Portfolio 3, Technical and Professional Writing.pdf (162 pp.)



Binder 4

An Online Tutorial for Digital-Media Designers [IAs] to Learn about Web Navigational Systems (IA MAIA Thesis Report); see Figure 2 below.

IA MAIA title page
Figure 2



IA MAIA—Annotation

Summary about the IA MAIA Thesis Report:

Navigational Systems and Information Architecture provide structure, and they are used within a Website, a Web page, and a subsite—to provide a clear path of navigation in which the end user may move about in cyberspace without getting lost. Web-based research revealed that the end user may find himself lost and may experience extreme bouts of puzzlement while online. The reason effective Navigational Systems and Information Architecture need to be designed for any Website….

The methodology that was used to research this Thesis Report on Information Architecture included: a review of Information Architecture related literature, field activities relevant to Information Architecture, exploration and review of fifteen online Websites (heuristic evaluations)…. The Model contains nine sections. The Model of Seven Commonly Used Navigational Systems relevant to Information Architecture….



7. Portfolio 4, TOC, IA MAIA, The NS Model.pdf
8. Portfolio 4, IA MAIA, The NS Model.pdf (195 pp.)




Binder 5

An Online Tutorial for Instructional Designers [IAs] to Learn about Information Architecture (IA MAEd Thesis Report); see Figure 3 below.

IA MAEd title page
Figure 3



IA MAEd—Annotation

Summary about the IA MAEd Thesis Report:

Since Information Architecture and user-centered design adds value, structure, and integrity to Websites, this online tutorial provides meaningful online learning experiences for learners that desire to learn about The IA Model. …understanding why a systematic approach increases the level of usability on Websites and user-centered design for digital design products—that makes: sense-making, findability, and wayfinding easier for learners.

…reviewed by Senior Information Architects, Director of User Experience, Technical Writer, Writer and Editor, and a Chief Executive Officer. …was assessed as accurate with regard to Information Architecture and Usability Testing. The IA Model contains eight sections, with detailed explanations about all the different components required for IA, UXD, PM projects.



9. Portfolio 5, TOC, IA MAEd, The IA Model.pdf
10. Portfolio 5, IA MAEd, The IA Model.pdf (759 pp.)



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IA Design & Usability
Information Architect
User Experience Designer
Project Manager