User Experience Architect
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- User Experience Architect at Manifest Digital, Inc.
- Past
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- User Interface Designer, Internet Marketing Strategy at Walgreens Health Services
- Electronics Sales Associate at Virgin Mega Store Chicago
- Search Engine Optimization Consultant at Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc.
- User Experience Design, UI, Interaction, Multimedia Team Intern at Motorola
- Education
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- DePaul University
- St. Edward High School
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Christopher Ina’s Summary
I attended DePaul University and graduated in 2006, Majoring in Human-Computer Interaction and Minoring in Digital Cinema.
While attending DePaul, I completed a summer internship at Motorola. There I worked with members of the Consumer Experience Design Team (CXD) to create innovative user interface designs. This was an incredible experience for me and a great opportunity to learn more about the user centered design process.
After graduation, I worked for Walgreens Health Services developing user interfaces that would increase the use of self-service tools online, while decreasing call volume to support centers. I also assisted in the creation new digital collateral that would be used for transactions with members, as well as new marketing campaigns initiatives.
Currently, I am working with Manifest Digital as a member of the User Experience (UX) Team. I have had the good fortune of working with multiple clients in a variety of industries to define their goals and see them through to fruition.
Christopher Ina’s Specialties:
Language: MS Visual Basic, Java, HTML, Python, & SQL
Software: Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/GoLive/LiveMotion, Macromedia Flash MX/Dreamweaver, Avid Xpress Pro, Optimal Sort, Morae, SnagIt & MS Access/Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Visio
Christopher Ina’s Experience
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User Experience Architect
Manifest Digital, Inc.
(Design industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
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User Interface Designer, Internet Marketing Strategy
Walgreens Health Services
(Public Company; WAG; Retail industry)
July 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Part of a UI team responsible for making our website more user friendly. This was achieved by updating our website to conform to usability standards (ie. NN/g), 508 compliance, and certain consultant reports. I was also responsible for designing new self-service functionality and tools, making processes easier for the users. We were also on the brink of a redesign of certain sites that would give our site a more “modern” look and feel. The tools I used were: Adobe Photoshop (screenshots), MS Visio (workflows / wireframes), and MS Office (documentation).
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Electronics Sales Associate
Virgin Mega Store Chicago
(Retail industry)
October 2006 — July 2007 (10 months)
Responsible for electronic sales, displays, and demos to customers. Also, responsible for stock and display of game software and hardware. Provided excellent customer service.
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Search Engine Optimization Consultant
Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2006 — May 2006 (2 months)
Conducted research on search engine optimization methods.
Worked closely with Jeron's marketing department to create a list of keywords and phrases.
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User Experience Design, UI, Interaction, Multimedia Team Intern
Motorola
(Public Company; Telecommunications industry)
June 2005 — September 2005 (4 months)
Research into new UI design, wireframing, exploration of a new design space, assisted in feature development
Christopher Ina’s Education
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DePaul University
Bachelor of Science , Human Computer Interaction , 2002 — 2006
Graduated with Honors.
Minor in Digital Cinema.
Also studied Game Design and Development. -
St. Edward High School
1998 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- Edwardian Players, Student Council, Marching Band, and Peer Mediator.
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Christopher Ina’s Interests:
new toys (i.e. new/er technology), getting into a career, trend watching (it's much like watching t.v., but not really), traveling, the cinema, reading (surprisingly)
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