Marcel Ray

Summary

Exceptionally savvy, resourceful and detailed interactive developer possessing a broad range of experience, with a particular emphasis in developing sites and applications in Flex and Flash. Also possess a strong knowledge of object-oriented principles in the scope of ActionScript of 2 and 3, as well a variety of design patterns, including MVC.

An active and eager participant in all stages of a project's cycle, from creative brainstorming and needs assessment, to its design and ultimate development. Contributed to award-winning projects for clients including Disney Channel, Starbucks and Eastman Kodak. Applauded by former coworkers for easy going and positive attitude, as well as for adding smiles and laughter to the office space.

Experience

Interactive Development Consultant

www.marcelray.com | Seattle, WA | Oct 2007 - Current (Full-Time)

  • Acting as lead Flex developer on a high-profile, video and media rich eLearning application built in Flex 3 using the Cairngorm framework. Worked closely with middleware/backend developers in integrating ASP.NET remoting services via FluorineFx.
  • Developed two mini ActionScript 2-based Flash games for Nick Jr.'s Wow Wow Wubbzy!. Both were well within budget and timeframe and a big hit with the client.
  • Other clients have included Cesar Millan, Inc.; WGBH PBS, Boston; and WTEN PBS, New York.
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Mid-Level Flash Developer

Smashing Ideas, Inc. | Seattle, WA | Mar 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Member of a highly respected and regarded Flash development team with high coding standards, working exclusively in object-oriented ActionScript 2.0.
  • Created sites and games—many configurable and/or fully localizable by XML—for clients including Disney Channel, Nintendo, Nickelodeon and Starbucks.
  • Worked within small project-specific teams, typically consisting of one developer, two designers and one producer/project manager.
  • Invited to, and actively participated in, an exclusive brainstorming session with one of the top three U.S. mobile carriers, ultimately leading to their choosing Smashing Ideas' mobile team as a partner to develop a standardized phone UI.

Flash Interface Developer

Eastman Kodak (Contractor) | Rochester, NY | Dec 2004 - Feb 2006

  • Member of an 8 person development team for the highly anticipated Kodak EasyShare-One consumer digital camera with touchscreen Flash interface.
  • Developed within an object-oriented, ActionScript 2.0 architecture based on the model-view-controller (MVC) design pattern.
  • Brainstormed and recommended new interaction techniques for forthcoming UI releases and camera models.

Interactive Developer & Designer

Buck & Pulleyn | Pittsford, NY | Aug 2004 - Nov 2004

  • Responsible for the development and design of interactive campaigns within a regionally and nationally acclaimed advertising agency for clients which included Kodak, Ithaca College and Corning Glass.
  • Actively participated in proposal writing, new business pitches, client meetings and brainstorming sessions.
  • Worked in small teams with limited supervision and tight deadlines.

Flash Media Producer/Developer

Element K | Rochester, NY | Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  • Assisted graphic and instructional designers in the creation of instructional Flash animations, layouts and graphics in a fast-paced production environment with strict deadlines. Clients included Microsoft and Cisco.
  • Developed and designed custom Flash components with rich user interfaces, resulting in greatly increased efficiency in specific production processes.
  • Developed internal PHP-based web application for quickly and easily browsing graphic assets.
  • Contributed custom animations, graphics and interactions for a large-scale, highly specialized e-learning course submitted for the Brandon Hall Instructional Design Award.

Education

B.S. in New Media: Information Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Conferred May 2003

  • Graduated at top of class, earning high honors with 3.7 GPA.