Resume of Ciming Mei: Web Specialist, Multimedia Designer and Developerin Houston, TX

Multimedia Designer & Developer

Unique background in information management and multimedia design/development, with ten years of professional experience in each field.
Expertise in user interface design and interactive media in a variety of formats, including information architecture, marketing, graphic design, and multimedia integration for web sites, intranet, or stand-alone presentations.
Project management skills from start to finish, including bidding, scheduling, coordination, and training. Ability to work well with clients and under deadlines. Successful in securing projects through repeat clients and referrals.
Excellent communication skills. Self-motivated. Well organized. Attentive to details. Able to work well with team members and under pressure.
Proficiency with major tools used in multimedia design and production (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere, AfterEffects, etc.). Ability to learn new tools quickly.
Skilled in Flash animation and motion graphics. Skilled in web programming using XHTML, CSS, XML, Flash animation/ActionScript, basic JavaScript, and Coldfusion.
Working knowledge on search engine optimization and search engine marketing, WC3 standards, accessibility, site analysis and testing.
Professional quality photography and creative digital imaging.

Career Highlights

2007-
Freelance Web Specialist, Multimedia Designer and Developer based in Houston, Texas.

Recent web site: Speaking of Women's Health (KUED-TV, 2007)

2001 - 2006
Multimedia Designer and Developer, Media Solutions, Office of Information Technology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Designed and developed web sites, intranet applications, interactive e-learning modules, and marketing presentations. Managed the University's web search engine and served as the consultant for campus-wide webmasters on search engine optimization. Completed photo assignments as needed, including photographing 2002 Winter Olympics and campus activities.

Sample web sites:

Center on Aging, University of Utah (2006)
Web design and development.
University of Utah Trademarks and Licensing (2006)
Photography, web design and development.
Indian Education, Utah State Office of Education (2006)
Development of interactive posters using Zoomify. Coordination with teachers, Native American group, and Utah Education Network.
George and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation (2005)
Flash animation, photo montage, web design and development.
University of Utah screensavers (2001-2005)
Concept and design, vector graphics, Flash animation, conversion to cross-platform installers.

1998-2001
Multimedia Designer and Developer, KUED-TV (PBS affiliated with University of Utah), Salt Lake City, UT
Designed and developed online companions to KUED documentaries and PBS national campaigns. Partnered with producers, writers, and managers on various projects to promote KUED programs and community outreach.

KUED-TV documentary web sites:

Becoming American: The Chinese Experience (2003)
Content development, community outreach, web design and development.
Skull Valley: Radioactive Waste and the American West (2001)
The Great Salt Lake: America's Legacy of Wetlands (2001)
Teenage Sex and Fatherhood: Nathan's Story (2001)

Web site design and development for KUED sites listed above.

1995-1998
Information Specialist and Graphic Designer, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Designed and developed user interface and graphics for award-winning CD-ROMs and their web companions.

Instructional design (CD-ROMs and web sites):

Utah Collections Multimedia Encyclopedia (1995-1998)
User interface design, graphic design, database design and indexing
Professionals Ready for Educational Partnerships (1998-1999)
User interface design, graphic design, web development

Other Experience

1989 - 1995
Serials/Multimedia Librarian, Northeastern University Library, Boston, MA
Responsible for cataloging and classifying serials, audio/video materials, computer files, using OCLC bibliographic utility with Library of Congress standards. Participated in the library's automation committee to bring the card catalog online through strategic planning and conversion. Planned and managed various projects. Trained and supervised assistants and student workers.

Education

MS in Library and Information Science
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

BA in English
Fudan University, Shanghai, China

Reference

Virlene Norton
Web Manager
Media Solutions, University of Utah
101 S. Wasatch Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 585-6098
vnorton@media.utah.edu

Paul Burrows
Media Integration Manager
Media Solutions, University of Utah
101 S. Wasatch Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-7908
pburrows@media.utah.edu