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Neal Cross

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On this project i combined several things i enjoyed with the desire to learn PHP, PayPal api, MySQL. I had designed and built my own computer desk. i then learn that the second most searched term on Google at the time was "computer desk" with "iPod" as the first. I felt it was time to share my design without giving it away.

It made just enough money for several years to pay for itself and a few books before the iPad and iPhone killed users dream of the home office. What came out of the project that was far more valuable was the experience of seeing how users behave and learning skills that i was able to use to help ipi.net help TravelZoo to publish travel deals to banner ads using my PHP knowledge and later used my PayPal knowledge to help Prism Technologies create a sponsorship purchase portal for the events industry.

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Neal Cross

VanAlder

On this project i combined several things i enjoyed with the desire to learn PHP, PayPal api, MySQL. I had designed and built my own computer desk. i then learn that the second most searched term on Google at the time was "computer desk" with "iPod" as the first. I felt it was time to share my design without giving it away.

It made just enough money for several years to pay for itself and a few books before the iPad and iPhone killed users dream of the home office. What came out of the project that was far more valuable was the experience of seeing how users behave and learning skills that i was able to use to help ipi.net help TravelZoo to publish travel deals to banner ads using my PHP knowledge and later used my PayPal knowledge to help Prism Technologies create a sponsorship purchase portal for the events industry.

Work Experience

UX Designer & Researcher | Intellinet Consulting, FPT Software.

8/2017 - current (6 years +), Atlanta Georgia
Responsibilities
Accomplishments

Freelance

1/2016 - 8/2017, Duluth Georgia
  • Designed Logos, T-Shirts and websites for various clients.
  • UX/UI Design Engineer | Tripwire, Inc.

    2/2013 - 1/2016 (3 years), Alpharetta Georgia
    Responsibilities
    Accomplishments

    Creative Director | Prism Technologies, Inc.

    2/2007 - 2/2013 (6 years), Norcross Georgia
    Responsibilities
    Accomplishments

    Senior Designer | Interactive Planet, Inc. (ipi.net)

    5/2004 - 2/2007 (2 years 9 months), Atlanta Georgia
    Responsibilities
    Accomplishments

    Graphic Designer/Webmaster | Q1 Labs, Inc.

    9/2002 - 2/2004 (1 years 5 months), Atlanta Georgia

    Worked closely with marketing team to design and develop q1labs.com from concept through completion and on deadline. Designed and maintained company intranet. Created Flash interactive software demos to be viewed from the website. Developed consistent brand identity throughout all print and electronic media. Created newsletter template and sent out email blasts using Vertical Response.

    Graphic Designer | PaySys International, Inc.

    11/1999 - 5/2002 (3 years), Norcross Georgia

    Designed, developed and maintained internal and external websites through two re-brandings; Delos Payment Systems and CoreCard Software. Worked closely with marketing and software development team on PowerPoint and HTML software product demos. Named "HTML Lead" by product development team.

    Graphic Designer | Fleur-De-Lys Textiles

    5/1999 - 11/1999 (7 months), Norcross Georgia

    Worked on developing company identity. Designed packaging for bed sheets and towels. Designed layouts for encyclopedia project.

    Graphic Design Intern | Willow Marketing

    8/1998 - 1/1999, Indianapolis, IN

    Created logos and illustrations for various clients. Participated in group brainstorming discussions. General assistance to designers: style sheet setup, scanning, presentation boards and mockups.

    Education

    5/1999 Ball State University, Fine Art Graphic Design, Muncie, IN

    Bachelor's Degree

    Awards

    At Tripwire, in 2014, i was given the "INSPIRE-IT ON FIRE!" award for team contributions.

    Prism won two second place awards for design and content at the 2012 Digital Signage Expo for a traveling exhibition on green architecture created for Museum of Design Atlanta. I designed and directed the content development of the 8 large interactive touch screens in the exhibit.