Paul David Jacobson

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An accomplished web designer and creative professional with over ten years of experience bridging the gap between design and technology. Experienced in leading/mentoring teams and managing work in web, mobile and new media applications with a proven track record in delivering on-time and on-budget. Specializing in custom solutions involving existing web properties as well as strategic planning for new projects. My work demonstrates creative interactive solutions, rich user experiences, simple usability, user-centered design and smart development.

Contact me with any inquires. - Paul Jacobson

Solutions & Results

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Experis & Manpower - Global Gateway

ManpowerGroup launched it's new professional brand, Experis, in 2011 and needed landing page that would serve both as a straight-forward gateway to the Experis country sites, yet also introduce the brand in a compelling manner. The solution was simple yet engaging. By introducing the company's main user segmentation through an interactive application of the brand's new visual campaign we were able to help define the Experis brand and get the user to where they wanted to go while providing targeted messaging upon redirect.

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ManpowerGroup - Re-brand Redesign

A re-branding project opened the door for a visual refresh. Through creative use of CSS, HTML and jQuery - I was able to design and develope a simple yet effective user-interface which was implemented with minimal impact to time and budget.

  • Roles:Creative/Art Direction, UX/Visual Design, Front-end Development
  • Tools:Photoshop, CSS, jQuery, jwPlayer
  • URL:www.manpowergroup.com
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World of Work Insights - iPad eReader App

ManpowerGroup needed a way of getting their vast array of white papers and industry knowledge into the hands of its Client, Employees and Industry Professionals. The solution was an iPad App with a simple yet compelling user experience. A basic Catalogue and Bookshelf concept was conceived together with stunning visuals that draw from the newly re-designed Manpower branch offices around the globe.

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The Human Age - Marketing Microsite

On January 26, 2011 in Davos Switzerland, ManpowerGroup's CEO, Jeff Joerres, announced a new era for the World of Work and the Global Business Community at large - The Human Age. The project called for a micro-site to launch the message and direct users to resources across the world.

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MyPath - Career Management Community, News and Resources

During the course of two years the site was analyzed and fine-tuned to attract and retain its users while making it easier to find the content they were looking for. In addition to user-centered design enhancements, the UI and UX was optimized for the technology it was built on - Jive SBS.

  • Roles:Creative/Art Direction, Visual/UX Design, Management of Front-End Development
  • Tools:Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Jive SBS Social CMS
  • URL:www.mypath.com (Off-line Examples)
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Axiom Property Management

  • Roles:Designer, Developer
  • Tools:Photoshop, HTML, CSS, SlideShowPro, ExpressionEngine CMS jQuery
  • URL:www.axiomproperties.com
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Versant Digital Marketing

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Wismarq Corporation

  • Roles:Designer, Developer
  • Tools:Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Flash, MooTools
  • URL:www.wismarq.com
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Central del Hogar

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OM Spain

  • Roles:Designer, Developer
  • Tools:Photoshop, HTML, CSS
  • URL:Off-line
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Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board

  • Roles:Designer, Developer
  • Tools:Photoshop, HTML, CSS
  • URL:www.hadenough.com
    (Off-line version)

Experience & Capabilities

Summary

An accomplished web designer and creative professional with over ten years of experience in designing, developing, leading/mentoring teams and managing work in web, mobile and new media applications with a proven track record in delivering on-time and on-budget. Specializing in custom solutions involving existing web properties as well as strategic planning for new projects.

Skills

  • Creative Thinking, Strategic Planning & Interactive Solutions
  • User-Centered UI/UX Design for Web and Mobile environments
  • Windows & Mac OS
  • Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesgin
  • HTML, DHTML, MXML, CSS, XSLT, XML
  • jQuery/Mootools/YUI Javascript Frameworks
  • Ektron CMS, Jive SBS, Wordpress, Expression Engine, Tridion
  • PHP, JSP & .NET Coding Environments
  • Google Analytics, Omniture & Crazy Egg implementation/tracking
  • Email Marketing & Template Creation with MailChimp
  • Visio, Axure, Basecamp

Experience

Senior Web Design Professional at ManpowerGroup

2/2008 – Present

  • :: Creative/Art direction, Team Lead & Resource Management
  • :: UI and UX Design for web and mobile environments
  • :: Brand development & Style Guide documentation
  • :: Front-end FLEX and JIVE design & development
  • :: Standards based XHTML/CSS development
  • :: jQuery/YUI javascript development
  • :: Sharepoint theme design/development
  • :: Agile SCRUM/Functional Team Lead
  • :: SEO & Analytics

Interactive Designer/Developer at Trivera Interactive

7/2007 – 2/2008

  • :: Technology planning and direction
  • :: Creative/Art direction & Quality Assurance
  • :: Project Lead on CMS platform adoption & implementation
  • :: User Interface/Interaction Development/Design
  • :: Standards based XHTML/CSS development
  • :: SEO & Analytics development
  • :: jQuery/Mootools javascript development
  • :: Project management & documentation

Interactive Designer/Developer at Versant

1/2007 – 7/2007

  • :: Web Interface & User Interaction Design
  • :: Project planning & Team Leading
  • :: Art direction & Graphic design
  • :: Ektron CMS development & client training
  • :: SEO & Analytics development
  • :: Standards based XHTML/CSS, jQuery/Mootools javascript development
  • :: Interactive Project Management & Client Services

Freelance Web Designer/Developer | www.pauldavidjacobson.com

2005 – 2008

  • :: Design/Technology Consulting
  • :: Creative Concept & Branding Development
  • :: Graphic, UI & IA Design
  • :: Planning, Design & Development of Web/Design Projects
  • :: Project Management & Client Services

Web Master/Systems Administrator | Operation Mobilization Spain

2003 – 2005

  • :: Creative Concept & Branding Development
  • :: Art Direction & Graphic/Web Design
  • :: Planning, purchasing & implementation of a Windows/Linux network
  • :: Systems Administration

Web Designer/Developer | Trivera Interactive

2000 – 2003

  • :: Creative Concept & Branding Development
  • :: Graphic Design, Web Graphic Optimization
  • :: HTML, DHTML, CSS, Javascript Development
  • :: Built templates to interface with MPERL, PHP, & ASP scripts
  • :: Flash visual design, animation, Action scripting
  • :: Project management

Multimedia Designer/Developer | Excel Communications, Inc.

1999 – 2000

  • :: IA, UI and Visual design for multimedia projects
  • :: Audio/Visual development for multimedia
  • :: Web site design & development
  • :: Multimedia Programming in Macromedia Director & Flash

Education

Advanced Certificate in Web Design & Front-end Development

Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI

1999 – 2000

 

A.A.S. in Visual Communications

Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI

1997 – 1999

Contact

Paul David Jacobson
929 N. Astor St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414.721.8728
E-mail: paul@pauldavidjacobson.com

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Paul David Jacobson
929 N. Astor St.
Milwaukee, WI
53202, USA
Phone: 1 (414) 721-8728
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