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 Nintendo, Nickelodeon, PBS, Nokia and Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer). 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 w/ high honors