Jason C. Hughes (404) 345-3073 • www.incorporeal.net Summary of Qualifications - Extensive experience working in the Information Technology and Graphic Design fields.
- Experience in marketing, including conception, client collaboration, production and design.
- Excellent communication skills and understanding of business requirements to provide effective solutions.
Work History Senior Web Manager
AT&T Southeast (GA)
2006 - Present - Lead technical developer to transition from legacy technologies, including cross-browser, multi-platform CSS table-less sites and build high volume consumer web applications using object oriented programming practices.
- Developed system architecture to allow multiple designs within a single portal on current infrastructure.
- Managed team in the implementation of multiple portal redesigns and launches.
- Provided wireframes and visual compositions and integrate new technologies on new and existing platforms based on business and technical requirements.
- Maintained content with proprietary content management system built on C++, using CSS, HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, XML/XSL, and graphic creation in Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash.
- Defined Portal Style Guide for content and UI consistencies that adhere to company brand.
- Trained team on XHTML/CSS, JavaScript and graphics software with classroom led instruction, written tutorials, video screencasts, and maintained training portal.
- Wrote monthly editorial content.
- Sites: www.att.net, elportal.att.net, www.att.com/intellectualproperty
Language Instructor
GEOS (Japan)
2005 – 2006 Koori Town Board of Education (Japan)
2004 – 2005 - Created English lessons for foreign language and taught 20 classes per week for online and classroom environments.
- Organized public and private cultural activities with the school administration and community leaders.
- Documented and reported bugs for online training system.
- Coordinated with Project Manager through Release Candidate.
- Collaborated with Japanese instructors to effectively "team-teach" classes
Graphic Designer II
Coastal Carolina University (SC)
2001 – 2004 - Designed projects for print, web and video, including logos, collateral, newsletters, annual reports, newspapers, magazines, ads, brochures, posters, television openings, Internet and Intranet sites.
- Produced quality typography with high standards on type face selection, kerning, leading and readability.
- Handled all phases of production, including electronic preparation of files, proofing blue lines, color keys and press matches, and conducting press checks.
- Oversaw bidding, art direction, photo shoots, vendor contact, and client consultation.
- Researched and implemented new software and hardware upgrades for Mac and PC.
- Extensive use of software: Quark, Adobe CS2 Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Freehand.
- Site: www.coastal.edu
Application Developer
Aaron Rents, Inc. (GA)
2000 – 2001 - Designed and branded web sites, main pages, menu systems, user interfaces, including logos, identities, and landing pages based on usability practices.
- Structured full web sites, templates, and developed guidelines and schemas for each company division (database driven).
- Coded in ASP, HTML/XHTML, XML/XSLT and JavaScript.
- Gained experience with e-Commerce, databases, ASP, CGI, SSI, XML/XSLT, MS Site Server, SQL Server and Java Integration.
- Integrated dynamic media in page design: Flash, Quicktime, Streaming Media.
Freelance Experience Graphic Designer
Grand Strand APNA (SC) - Designed annual conference brochure.
- Maintained conference information on client site.
- Collaborated with client.
Technical Director
Stray Cat Design Group (SC) - Designed projects in web and video, including, Internet sites, banners, and DVD stills.
- Maintained all client sites built in Flash and HTML.
- Trained employees on new technologies including hardware and software.
- Technical consultant to bridge gap from designers to clients.
Graphic Designer
CASE (SC) - Produced and designed direct marketing postcards and brochures.
- Designed conference book.
Web Designer
Neel and Robinson (SC) - Developed, designed and produced corporate Web site.
- Collaborated with client.
Web Designer
Kaplan Communications (GA) - Prepared artwork and color corrected photography for web.
- Designed web sites, menu systems and UIs.
- Collaborated with designers and other professionals.
Graphic Designer
MARTA (GA) - Designed motion graphics for broadcast training video.
- Assisted in set and prop design.
- Collaborated with the director, producer, lighting director and other professionals.
Web Designer
Iron-Works, Intl. (GA) - Sole designer for catalogue based Web site.
- Collaborated with the client.
Producer/Videographer
FCP/USA Productions (GA) - Procured equipment for production shoots.
- Designed graphics for broadcast and assisted in editing.
- Collaborated with directors, producers and other professionals.
Professional Recognition -
2005 CASE Award Award of Excellence Editorial Design – "Public Engagement" -
2004 CASE Award Special Merit Award Film and Video – "Waites Island" -
2003 CASE Award Special Merit Award Tabloids and Newsletters – "Pathways" Newsletter Skills - Acrobat
- After Effects
- Alias Maya
- Avid
- Dreamweaver
- Fireworks
- Flash
- Illustrator
- ImageReady
- InDesign
- Macintosh OS X
- MS Office
- MS Project
- PhotoShop
- PowerPoint
- Premiere
- QuickTime
- Quark Xpress
- Win XP/Vista/7
- Zbrush
- HTML/XHTML
- Japanese
- JavaScript
Education -
Alias Maya Training
Certificate Completion 2003 3D Modeling and Animation Renaissance Center
Dickson, TN -
Master's of Arts
Graduated 2000 Information Technology American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA -
Bachelor's of Fine Arts
Graduated 1999 Visual Communications
Multimedia American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GA 4430 Tilly Mill Rd Unit 306 • Atlanta • Georgia • 30360
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