Educational Studies

University of California, Berkeley
Graphic & Interactive Design Program

San Francisco State University
Multimedia Studies Program

City College of San Francisco
Film Production

Berkshire Community College
Theater Arts

Competencies

Content Development
Guidelines Writing
HTML/CSS Implementation
Information Architecture
Information Design
Project Management
Screen Design
Task Analysis
Training & Tutorials
User/Industry Research & Analysis

Tools

Acrobat
BB-Edit
Dreamweaver
Flash
Illustrator
ImageReady
Microsoft Office
Photoshop

Scripting Languages

CSS
HTML/XHTML
JavaScript
 

 

Kathleen Donahue Resume (.pdf)

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Kathleen Donahue

Interface Designer and Visual Media Artist

Ova Works San Francisco, CA 2003–Present

Develop the visual direction, architectural and interaction models for websites, Intranets, and web and software applications using design best practices and methodologies. Create strategic solutions and develop client content to enhance the user experience for online and print media. Lead digital design and technical teams in the development of creative and interactive solutions for online educational and business products.

Client projects include visual and UI design of a Flex/Flash-based web application for eBay, Inc.; printer hardware/software user interface/experience research for Epson Corporation; website and Intranet design, content development, report and graph information design, and marketing collateral for University of California Office of the President; and website template design and content development for Apple, Inc.’s Online Learning Interchange.

User-Interface Designer/Analyst

Aaron Marcus and Associates, Inc. Emeryville, CA 2000–2003

Multi-disciplined design role required creative, analytical, and technical expertise for translating business requirements into functional, user-friendly interfaces, interaction flows, navigations, graphic elements, and overall look and feel.

Client projects included the development and design of company intranets, web applications, web portals, handheld device programs, heuristic evaluations and reports for Visa U.S.A.; GUI redesign of critical reporting systems for NetIQ; and human factors research and analysis for computerized car functionality for BMW.

Systems Administrator

Korn/Ferry International San Francisco, CA 1996–2000

Regional administrator for hardware and software implementation and maintenance for 60+ Windows 95/NT workstations, telephone systems, voicemail systems, video conferencing units, and all other equipment used by corporate and home-site offices, and their subsidiary, Futurestep.com. Assisted in the development of training materials, and conducted training sessions for on-going group, one-on-one, and online end-user instruction for the operation of 20+ software programs, various computer hardware devices, and additional office equipment.

 

 

Other ventures:

Film & Video Director and Producer

Photographer

Ski Instructor