MARCEL RAY
Interactive Development
info@marcelray.com | www.marcelray.com


SUMMARY

Exceptionally savvy, resourceful and detailed interactive technologist with a 
broad range of experience. Possess a strong understanding of object-oriented 
principles, in the scope of ActionScript 2 and 3, as well as a growing 
collection of design patterns. Currently focusing on Flex and Flash application 
development for devices.

An eager and active participant in all stages of a project cycle -- from 
creative brainstorming and needs assessment to design and development. 
Applauded by former coworkers for easy going and positive attitude, as well as 
for adding smiles and corny jokes to the office space.


EMPLOYMENT

Interactive Development Consultant
marcelray.com | Seattle, WA | Oct 2007 to Present
Independent Flex/Flash consultant and contractor for a span of clients and
projects including Adobe, Experience Music Project, Vulcan, The Seattle Aquarium
and The Seattle Foundation. Please refer to online portfolio for specific project
examples.

Flash Developer
Smashing Ideas, Inc. | Seattle, WA | Mar 2006 to Oct 2007
Member of respected Flash development team with high object-oriented coding 
standards. Built and contributed to high-visibility websites and games for 
clients including Disney Channel, Nintendo, Nickelodeon and Starbucks.

Flash Interface Developer
Eastman Kodak | Rochester, NY | Dec 2004 to Feb 2006
Member of an 8 person engineering team for the highly-anticipated Kodak 
EasyShare-One consumer digital camera with touchscreen Flash interface. Primary 
responsibilities included code and design optimization, localization management 
and brainstorming new interactions for upcoming UI releases.

Interactive Developer & Designer
Buck & Pulleyn | Pittsford, NY | Aug 2004 to Dec 2004
Responsible for the development and design of interactive campaigns within a 
regionally and nationally acclaimed advertising agency for clients including 
Kodak, Ithaca College and Corning Glass. Active participant in proposal 
writing, new business pitches, client meetings and brainstorming sessions.

Flash Media Producer/Developer
Element K | Rochester, NY | Oct 2003 to Jul 2004
Assisted instructional designers in the creation of Flash animations, layouts 
and graphics for clients including Microsoft and Cisco. Developed custom Flash 
components with rich user interfaces, resulting in greatly increased efficiency 
in specific production processes.


EDUCATION

B.S. in New Media/Information Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | May 2003