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Management Information Systems
UX / Information Architect
[company name] is the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States.
Selected for a highly specialized position to establish a future vision and design framework for the vendor
platform. Developed a program roadmap for research, architecture, and detailed design activities.
Partnered with researchers, engineers, product managers, and senior leadership to manage requirements and align stakeholders to a common vision. Drove current state assessment to document all existing
process for ordering, shipping, invoicing, payments, analytics and support. Validated findings with stakeholders. Notable highlights:
- Reduced redundant pages and functionality by over 40%
- Improved efficiency of user tasks and workflow by nearly 60%
- Successfully implemented streamlined information architecture and navigation models which created a 35%
- Developed patter library and design guidelines reducing project startup time by 80 hours
- Designed "sharable" components that were scalable and reusable across future projects
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Telecommunications
Master of Arts
Lead Information Architect/product Manager
Developed two e-Commerce related products and a News Management System. The primary liaison between the business units, technology and vendors, responsibilities included creation and maintenance of product roadmaps, business models/budgets, content taxonomies and system architectures.
- Member of the Microsoft TAP program for Commerce Server 2007 and one of the first clients in the world to take a site live on the new platform.
- Developed content taxonomies for various systems including eCommerce, News Management and Direct Marketing web-based applications.
- Developed and instituted industry-leading News Management System, generating $1 million annual service revenue for 7 years.
- Facilitated period of organizational growth, expanding team from 2 to 15 staff members, and developing 4 new products from ground up in 6 years.
- Managed online shopping portal for direct response products; invested $150,000 dollars over 5 years and realized $1.5 million revenue.
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Information Architect
Supervised user experience research, handling over 10,000 site feedback comments on a quarterly basis, and discovered 25% of user feedback dealt with broken sign in processes. Results of research directly contributed to the repair of sign-in process which increased percentage of returning members and improved customer retention overall
- Facilitated market research and field usability tests
- Maintained interactive prototype wireframes and mobile wireframes
- Contributed to deliverables such as presentations, prototypes, style guide comps, flow digrams, process flows, specifications and design patterns to promote overall clarity and consistency
- Defined requirements and standards of user interface by creating user scenarios, personas, user stories, in addition to documenting use cases, requirements and interaction patterns
- Trained three employees
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Computer Science
Manager, Enterprise Information Architecture
Managed and coordinated activities of Information Architecture and Database Administration teams. Defined and implemented Data Management Methodology, based on data principles, standards and best practices. Oversaw Enterprise Information strategy, Data Management functions and Database Administration activities. Provided definition of Information Architecture goals and strategic direction for structured data, unstructured data and integration. Supervised team resources, technologies and projects while defining Information Architecture, Information model and Information Services taxonomy to support Enterprise Architecture and business requirements.
- Defined governance policies supporting Information Architecture components and led projects related to Data Architecture, performance, server migrations, software upgrades, data purge and archive, and application development.
- Implemented metrics-based Application Performance Management Methodology and deployed CA's Application Management software.
- Introduced and implemented Master Data Management and Information Life-Cycle Management concepts into enterprise framework.
- Initiated and defined Data Architecture, Database Administration and ETL standards, increasing quality and consistency of corporate data environments.
- Designed and implemented logical and physical data models to support enterprise data requirements and implemented numerous physical SQL 2000 databases.
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Computer Science And Mathematics
Technology Management
Consultant Information Architect
Provided expertise our clients in Enterprise Information Management with an emphasis on data analysis, data architecture and data quality.
- Developed business, logical and technical data architectures, including data models, data quality plans and functional data processes as well as assist in milestone planning and project execution.
- Translated business requirements into sound technical design.
- Supervised other project team members as well as mentor clients and fellow team members in data architecture principles and best practices.
- Led multidisciplinary team of 14 developers, designers, testers working on multiple projects simultaneously for New York Transit Authority Data Conversion (ETL) Project.
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Master of Business Administration
Lead Data Analyst/information Architect - AVP
Researched, implemented and administered various data management tools and techniques to streamline the services of the Enterprise Data Management Group.
- Developed an architecture framework to model the Information Architecture providing a road map to all the information identifying redundancy and integration opportunities.
- Identified the System of Records for reference and master data that support the Customer Data Warehouse.
- Incorporate ETL tools to load master customer data into the Customer Data Warehouse.
- Created the Technical Architecture Group (TAG) which was the first successful effort to discuss and share technology knowledge within an architectural context across the IT environment.
- Trained and mentored Data Analysts using data modeling tools and techniques
- Supported ETL tools for the corporate Customer Data Warehouse
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Information Architect
Designed, built, and maintained public corporate website, adapting the look and feel from existing marketing
materials
- Designed and launched a new service brand, including logo, printed materials, print and outdoor advertising.
- Articulated a new corporate positioning and branding strategy
- Designed the UI look-and-feel for online web-applications
- Developed and administered the corporate Intranet
- Created numerous marketing and presentation materials intended for potential investors.
- Conducted primary and secondary research related to the usability of web-prototypes, business-model viability, and brand positioning in target markets
- Acted as a resource on new web technologies for the rest of the development team.
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Strategic Communication And Spanish
Information Architect and Lead Developer
- Served as information architect and lead developer for the [company name] Website Redesign project
- Worked with internal and external audiences to identify a new website taxonomy, governance and a new Content Management System
- Created initial design concept and conducted usability tests to improve user interface and navigation
- Developed and integrated website with Kentico CMS
- Website received many public accolades and two awards
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Studio Fine Arts
Senior Information Architect/ Interaction Designer, Manager
Collaborated with Project Management and Development, and Executive teams to institute best practice of human computer interaction, usability, information architecture while meeting user and business goals.
- Recommended creative design strategies, ideas and products for the user profile to build the reunion.com brand and business.
- Created logic flow charts as well as footprints to insure the correct mapping of the application flow.
- Analyzed and translate website metric findings into design improvements.
- Planned, organized and managed resources in multiple product iterations to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
- Designed and incorporated UI specifications that effectively communicated a strong product brand.
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Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Architect
Designed interfaces for Internet browsers (IE and Netscape), wireless devices, (WAP enabled phones, PALM handhelds, and Blackberry pagers), and voice recognition applications (Voice Genie and Tellme)
- Created site blueprints, flowcharts, and user interface prototypes. Modified user interfaces based on feedback from user testing and clients
- Prepared functional specifications and other necessary documentations
- Performed usability test on wireless applications across various devices
- Conducted Usability sessions using silent observation and Cognitive Walkthroughs
- Performed quality assurance on all components of in-house developed software, including regression test, load bearing test, normal testing and boundary testing
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Management Information Systems
Information Technology
Business Information Architect
Managed data mart updates and maintenance projects specific to the Development Office.
- Served on a team to create a central standards document to ensure data quality for the university's ERP product.
- Defined requirements, managed projects, coded deliverables and tested for all departmental reporting needs.
- Provided leadership in converting business unit requirements into technical specifications.
- Maintained the Cognos Upfront web reporting tool for the department.
- Composed and updated technical documentation used by staff for training and reference purposes.
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Information Systems Management, E-commerce & Internet Technologies
Sr. Information Architect
Collaborated with product, business analysis, visual design, and technology to create new information architecture
- Created repeatable interaction design patterns, including layout grids, content structures, and UI controls, based on current trends, best practices, usability findings, and input from product, visual design, and technology
- Designed intuitive interfaces that enhance, as well as simplify, the user experience for advertising auction marketplace
- Developed storyboards, mood boards, site maps, interaction models, and wireframes
- Articulated and presented design decisions to project teams and stakeholders
- Collaborated with visual design to create detailed UI style guides and specifications
- Hand-coded production-ready prototypes
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English, Technical Communication
Information Architect
- Updated a hard copy reference documentation set and designed new online help
- Served as company editor for marketing and Web documents
- Developed documentation standards for future online and hard copy production and distribution
- Performed QA testing and reported bugs to development team
- Contributed to user interface and design issue decisions
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Natural Sciences
Science Writing
Lead Information Architect
- Developed architecture and design standards for the first global website for Ernst and Young.
- Trained member firm site managers from over 40 countries.
- Produced monthly web analytics reports for stakeholders.
- Managed 3 Information Architects, 1 in Cleveland and 2 in London.
- Wrote user manual for content management system.
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Philosophy / Visual Communications
Information Architect / UI Designer
- Provided Information architecture for enterprise level web based comparison-shipping system;.
- Designed and programmed front end user interfaces. Supported marketing initiatives for executive sales team.
- Collaborated with team of IBM consultants to plan and build rewrite of php code to web sphere portal 6.0.
- Implemented a flexible template design from story boards utilizing portal concepts with skins.
- Managed and designed trade show booth and creative services for eBay Live 2006 Las Vegas, NV.
Information Architect Resume Success Stories
Information Architect Duties and Responsibilities
In designing and building the architecture of systems and technologies, Information Architects perform many tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core Information Architects duties and responsibilities.
Assess Sites Information Architects assess existing sites and systems to evaluate their usability, usefulness, visual design, content, and branding. They look for efficiency and evaluate what the user-experience is and where it might be improved/
Research and Interview to Gather Data Information Architects conduct stakeholder interviews and do research on users to determine requirements and inform interface design. They must work closely with the stakeholders to understand key requirements for a project, and may host behavioral trials to gather information on user-perspective.
Identify Opportunities for Improvement Based on an analysis of stakeholder requirements and user research, the Information Architect identifies opportunities to improve the user experience and build value. From a user-experience perspective, they come up with ideas and site planning strategies to meet clients' business needs.
Design Improvements The Information Architect develops a model or map to demonstrate design improvements to present their findings to stakeholders. They may use wireframes, user flows, scenarios, site maps or prototypes to communicate the design and recommendations to stakeholders.
Implement Site Improvements Information Architects collaborate with marketing, design, development, and account departments to implement their design strategies into sites and applications. They then monitor user-interaction with the changes and make refinements as needed.
Information Architect Skills
Creative and analytical thinkers, successful Information Architects revel in finding solutions to challenging problems and creating excellent user-interfaces. They work well as part of a team on collaborative projects. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are seeking Information Architect candidates with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Information Architects with these core skills. If you want to work as an Information Architect focus on the following.- Demonstrated experience in creating interfaces, large-scale websites, and applications.
- Understanding of user experience, web design and development processes, methods and principles
- Working Knowledge of Magento, Drupal, and WordPress platforms, Axure and Visio tools, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, web-based and mobile application programming and social media technologies
- Experience in business process improvement and knowledge of business intelligence tool-sets
- Experience developing or working with architectural concepts, strategies, roadmaps, reference architectures, architectural patterns, frameworks and principles
- Strong visualization skills with the ability to clearly communicate, in writing and orally
- Aware of current trends and new technologies in information architecture and design.
- Experience with team leadership
- Experience interacting with business and technology stakeholders
- Experience in data modeling
Information Architect Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as an Information Architect. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
UX Booth - Articles and recent updates on information architecture and User Experience.
ElegantHack - A blog by Christina Wodtke, a co-founder of the Information Architecture Institute with an impressive information architecture background.
Explaining Information Architecture - A quick and informative video from a veteran Information Architect on what the job exactly entails. On LinkedIn
Information Architect, IA - A group with over 5,000 members for discussing information Architecture issues or to find posted jobs.
User Experience - This group, with over 115,000 members, is for all those involved in designing and improving User Experiences, including Information Architects. Industry Groups
The Information Architecture Institute - The IA Institute has a huge digital resource library and links to find local IA communities near you.
Information Architecture Community Group - An online community where users can engage with other Information Architects on an online forum. Information Architect Books
Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond - The foremost guide on Information Architecture, this guide provides the concepts, methods, and techniques of digital design.
Ambient Findability: What We Find Changes Who We Become - This book dives into the concepts underlying Information Architecture and why it matter.
