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Dianne McKenzie, Executive Producer

Twenty five years of Business experience including Executive Producer, Web Architect, New Media Director, Creative Director, Director of Business Development, Marketing Director, Web Producer, Web Consultant, Designer, Artist, with Executive Management and Administrative functions.

Qualities:
Passionate about the Internet, challenged by the web environment, extremely creative, dynamic, self motivated and responsible with executive business administration qualities and production capabilities.

• Extensive knowledge of Internet technologies and methodologies for web development from a marketing, technical, and implementation perspective, with a reputation for being able to help others learn.
• Extremely competent in project management, time line implementation, budgeting, scheduling and experience estimating scope-of-project proposals.
• Strong presentation and listening skills with the ability to lead constructive design critiques and explain visual design concepts, Internet methodologies and new technologies to others.
• Formal design training & experience in the areas of: color theory, fine art, visual design, interior design, architecture, presentation - story boarding, advertising, and photography, with a deep understanding of information design.
• Developed a sense of equanimity and humor required for the web environment!

2011-2004 Comet Studios Art & Design Studio Santa Fe

Moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2004, for a change of pace, lifestyle change & to become a part time artist.

2008-1994 Comet Studios Web Design & Development Studio

Executive Producer, New Media Director: 14 years experience (56 years in Internet time) web design & development for corporations & business. Specializes in content development, visual design, information design, site architecture, online E-Commerce, branding / identity, web management and web promotion.

• Managed and oversaw the entire production of projects for clients and in-house work.
• Managed all designers, developers, content editors, and others working on your projects, both in the Information Communications and Information Services departments.

2002 – 2001 Adobe Systems, Contract work for "GoLive 6 Classroom in a Book"

Designed & developed training files, and wrote the Design Diagram Lesson, Dynamic Content Lesson, Web Design Overview Lesson, & the new Rollover Lesson. Consulted on the updates for all the lessons in the GL6 CIB.

2002 – 2001 Adobe Systems, Contract work

• Worked on the documentation for GoLive 6.0, "At A Glance", "New Feature Highlights", & "Reviewers Guide".
• Worked on the documentation for LiveMotion 2.0 "At A Glance", & "New Feature Highlights".
• Worked on the documentation for Web Collection "At A Glance", "FAQs", & "Reviewers Guide".

2000-1999 Lynda Weinman's Digital Art Center

Developed curriculum for the Lynda Weinman’s Digital Art Center. Developed lessons and training files for Photoshop, Imageready, GoLive.

• Lead teacher for Adobe GoLive & Web Design.
• Guest lecturer on Web Design related topics using GoLive.

1999-1998 EdgeMedia

Executive Producer and consultant for startup Internet Design firm. Responsibilities:

• Managed and oversaw the entire production of projects for clients and in-house work.
• Worked closely with the regional sales executives to communicate project and client needs with the designers and developers.
• Managed all designers, developers, content editors, and others working on your projects, both in the Information Communications and Information Services departments.
• Served as the liaison between the designers and creative side of each project and the information services department where technology is implemented and core code written for projects.
• Created, set, and implemented timelines, schedules, and launch dates for all projects based on provided deadlines, information and resources.
• Maintained and managed a balance between available resources (staffing, funding, etc.) to successfully deploy projects on time.
• Helped designers to create the strategy and architecture for Internet/Intranet/Web projects.
• Served as the point of contact for customer service on all client projects.
• Along with each clients’ account/sales executives, demonstrate and present all deliverables at deliverable time for each stage.

1997-1998 GaiaQuest

Cofounder and New Media Director for GaiaQuest, an environmentally conscious Internet startup company for consumer Information, Resources, Products and Services for ecological living, working, recreation and a sustainable future. Responsibilities:

• Content development
• Visual design, information design
• Site architecture
• Online E-Commerce
• Branding / identity
• User experience strategy
• Web management and web promotion

1997-1997 NETGET

Consultant to an Internet startup company specializing in E-Commerce. Responsibilities:

• Developed business strategies for Internet startup E-Commerce company
• Developed web content
• Conducted research & implemented usability testing for marketing, branding & identity
• Complete web development & design:
  visual design, information design / site architecture
• User Experience strategy
• Web site management

1998-1990 Comet Studios Architecture Consortium

Comet Studios Consortium of Professionals and resources specializing in Environmentally Conscious Architectural Planning and Design.

• Business Administrator: Developed and wrote contracts, project specification books and the Comet Studios Client Workbook.
• Architectural Designer: detail drafting / production design, assisted on 16 architectural projects.
• Project Director: Coordinated design, development and production of architectural projects.
• Creative Director: graphic design, advertising, promotion & desk top publishing.
• Architectural Renderer / Computer artist: architectural renderings and QuickTime Virtual reality movies.
• Interior Designer: Director of interior design, specified surfaces, appliances, & materials related to architectural design.

Architectural Commissions - 16 commissions to date with Comet Studios ranging from remodels, additions, custom residences, to commercial projects.