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Information Architect Specialist Profile Let me assist you by creating user-centered design and user experience design implementations that work right for your end users. Design research and brainstorming events—experience that adds value to your organization. Designing products with built-in affordances and a variety of deliverables. Résumé Cover Letter.pdf Résumé.pdf Interview Process.pdf IA, UXD, PM Credentials Quotes-References References.pdf LinkedIn LinkedIn-IAI Group IA Skills.pdf IA Services.pdf IA Promotional.pdf IA Coursework.pdf IA Experience.pdf IA Expert-Research Skills Hard-Copy Portfolios How to Use IA Website Interview Binder: It provides pertinent in-depth details and Curriculum Vitae (CV), annotations, synopsis of portfolios and projects, and proof of coursework (College and University Transcripts are available upon request); numerous letters of recommendations and proof of University degrees. Summary of Qualifications With years of professional experience, developing successful Information Architect concepts and deliverables: A Qualified Information Architect, User Experience Designer, Project Manager: IA, UXD, PM Credentials in Information Architecture, Project Management, and Design. Understanding Full Information Architecture Cycle, Using The IA Model: 1. Design Research, 2. Conceptual Generation, 3. User Scenarios, 4. Wire Frame Mockups, 5. Prototyping, 6. Usability Testing, 7. Implementation, 8. System Testing. Computing Technology Skills: Macintosh and Windows OS, computing technology skills using Visio, OmniGraffle, Inspiration, Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, BBEdit; basic computer programming. Technical & Professional Writing Experience: Doing Information Architecture design research, needs assessments, competitive analysis, case studies, including usability testing questionnaires and extensive reports. Using The IA Model The IA Model—a systematic approach—is comprised of eight steps: 1. Design Research, 2. Concept Generation, 3. User Scenarios, 4. Wire Frame Mockups, 5. Prototyping, 6. Usability Testing, 7. Implementation, and 8. System Testing. IA Process IA Resources IA Blog Navigation—Getting Around Tools for analyzing navigation systems: Tier comparison, Task flow comparison, and Navigation components tracker. Navigation system components: Global, Local, Faceted search, Breadcrumbs, Utility, Related links, Social filters, Quick links, Site map/index, Process/linear, Pagination, and Tag clouds. Navigation patterns and behavior: Tabs, Vertical links, Filmstrip, Accordion, Standard hyperlinking, Landing pages, Sub-navigation bars, Drop-down and “mega” drop-down menus, Fly-out and “mega” fly-out menus, and Cascading menus. Computing Technology— Languages & Skills Knowledge of: Computer Science Programming HTML DHTML CSS AJAX JavaScript Java UNIX Apache Applications Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign Dreamweaver Photoshop ImageReady Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat Distiller Other Applications QuarkXPress FreeHand GoLive, BBEdit, Flash, FTP Podcasting, iMovie, GarageBand, Web 2.0 MS Office, MS Project, OmniPlan, OmniGraffle FrameMaker Visio Information Architect Specialist    |    User Experience Designer Education IA MAEd Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Project Management, Corporate Training, Technical & Professional Writing, Design IA Certifications; IA TPW Certification / BATPW IA MAEd—Synopsis IA MAEd—The IA Model IA MAEd—Online IA Tutorial Excellent IA, UXD Reviews Equivalent to 60-Unit Program San Francisco State University IA MAIA Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Navigational Systems, User Experience Design, Project Management, Graphic Design & Typography IA Certifications; IA ID&T Certification / IA Internet Design & Technology / Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Web Design, Project Management IA MAIA—Synopsis IA MAIA—The NS Model IA MAIA—Online NS Tutorial Excellent IA, UXD Reviews Equivalent to 60-Unit Program San Francisco State University The Multimedia Studies Program IA BAIA & BFA Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Project Management, Graphic Design & Typography San Francisco State University California College of Arts (Selected Classes) Geschichte der Schule für Gestaltung Basel IA Mentoring Worked successfully with Protégés, as a Mentor, through the The Information Architecture Institute (IAI) organization; http://iainstitute.org. Steven Heitman’s Information Architect Excellent Review For Steven Heitman, Information Architect “Steven has made a serious, thorough study of Information Architecture, experience design, and usability. He applies his past experience in related fields intelligently and has worked hard to develop his expertise in his chosen field. As Steven’s mentor through the IA Institute, I have been impressed by his dedication and tireless efforts to improve and grow as a designer of user experiences.” Reviewed by Mr. Christian Crumlish Director of Technology The Information Architecture Institute http://iainstitute.org Christian Crumlish July 2008 Contact If you desire to schedule an interview, contact me at my email to set up an appointment (email is the best way to contact me). top   |   portfolio   |   how to use Website Copyright ©—2007-2012 All rights reserved Last updated: August 1, 2010 Steven Heitman IA Design & Usability Information Architect User Experience Designer Project Manager