Kenn [email protected] @KennShrader www.LinkedIn.com/in/KennShrader IA/UX Principal, AzH Consulting Services Shrader Art Director of Publications & Exhibits, Smithsonian Institution Experience Timeline Art Director, Pace Communications Continuing Education Evaluator & Trainer, McGraw Hill CEC Managed illustration & photographic submissions; oversaw daily design & production of monthly B2B magazine. Administered adult education courses in word processing and DTP. 1989 - 1992 1994 - 1995 Pre-Consultative Visual Communications Experience Bachelors of Fine Arts Major in Visual Communications, Minors in Journalism & Graphic Arts Newspaper Photojournalist Awards Included: North Carolina Press Photographer of the Year (NCPPA) First Place; Spot News (NCPPA) First Place; Sports National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Honorable Mention; Fashion Publication Graphic Designer Clients Included: National Geographic Society Book Division Essex House Publishing National Rifle Association Mid-Atlantic Design Group 1992 - 1994 Photography & Graphic Arts Instructor, Alamance Community College Taught desktop publishing (DTP) techniques & film photography including darkroom methodology. Directed and implemented the visual communication strategy for the educational display of folk art and cultural traditions at the world's largest museum complex. Responsibilities included research, design, and implementation of print, exhibit, and Web materials and identifying assets for reuse across exhibitions. Developed methods and processes to execute similar exhibitions across the Institution, as well as with multiple federal and local government and national organizations. 1996 - 1999 Producer, Training Content & Delivery, Thomas J. Piwowar & Associates Identified training criteria and objectives for emerging technologies. Developed, implemented and evaluated relevant instructional materials. Instructed diverse client base and provided telephone and onsite consultation. Other duties included conception and production of marketing materials, including research and development of Internet publishing and World Wide Web products. 2 recommendations available upon request Owner and principal IA and UX consultant focused on the User- Centered Design process in support of “One Web Best Practices.” counseled clients in implemented usability/ accessibility design as a fundamental part of the solution design lifecycle. Work with business and technical teams in an Agile development environment to formulate, establish and document the navigation, functional and non-functional user interface requirements for multiple in-house Web applications. Primary focus is on usability solution design and user testing for health care supply chain services across the enterprise. 2007 - 2010 2010 - Present 2 recommendations available upon request 1995 - 1996 Senior User Experience Architect, Premier Healthcare Alliance 2 recommendations available upon request 2003 Owner & Proprietor, Azalea House B&B 2000 - 2007 Senior Consultant, IBM Global Services Worked independently and in consultation with subject matter experts on public sector engagements (health care, education, government). Responsibilities included defining strategic business and user objectives as they pertain to Web and interactive products. Conducted and supervised multiplatform usability and accessibility testing. Performed duties within HIPPA and Medicare/Medicaid regulations as appropriate. In conjunction with project managers and development teams, worked to ensure proper solution design implementation across project. Notable Projects Included: -American Red Cross Client Self Registration Website (part of Hurricane Katrina Gulf Coast Disaster Response). -FEMA Multihazard Information Platform Web Application (work resulted in patent listing for information architecture work product). -Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Member Portal. -U.S. Mint Online Catalog electronic branding and website redesign (work referenced in the book, "The Design of Sites Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a CustomerCentered Web Experience"). 4 recommendations available upon request 3 recommendations available upon request Awards Included: Most Romantic Inn in the Southeast Best Breakfast in the Southeast " 704.953.0185 Technology needs to be nicer to people I Believe: As an interaction designer and user experience team lead, I will work as an advocate for the user. I use my expertise to map and revise end-users’ needs with business goals. My focus also includes accessibility consulting and design for web application development. I will use my diverse experience and skills to make a positive impact for the business—and ultimately for the community we serve. "
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