Interactive Art Director, CORT Business Services
Austin, Texas Area
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- Interactive Art Director of Product Development at CORT
- Past
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- Web Services Manager at University of Texas at Austin
- Art Director at Motivatemedia.com (Self-employed)
- Webmaster at University of Texas at Austin
- Web Designer at University of Texas at Austin
- Director of E-Commerce/ Lead Developer, Designer at Corvette Palace
- Education
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- University of North Texas
- JJ Pearce
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Matthew Cunningham’s Summary
- Over 8 Years Web Design Experience using industry standard tools
- 7 Years Experience in User Interface Design and Testing
- 7 Years Experience in Graphic Design Concepts
- 3 Years Experience as Lead Web Designer
- Real World Experience with SEO, SEM and SMM
- Certified Project Manager, University of Texas Austin /APMI
- Certified Supervisor, University of Texas Austin
- Expert in Large Scale Web Management and Content Management Systems
- Project Management
- Budgeting Requirements
- Extensive Training in Federal Section 508 Compliancy
- Authorize to Handle FERPA and other High Security Data
Matthew Cunningham’s Specialties:
Expert in the design and delivery of cost effective, high-performance web applications and solutions to address complex business problems. Extensive qualification in all facets of project life cycle, from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual design through documentation, implementation, user training and enhancement. Strong design and technical background with a proven ability to build and manage creative, highly skilled, diverse teams.
Matthew Cunningham’s Experience
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Interactive Art Director of Product Development
CORT
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Furniture industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Define the graphic identity, user interface, and interactive experience for websites, web applications, and interactive features for the company's diverse portfolio of Websites and services.
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Web Services Manager
University of Texas at Austin
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
February 2006 — January 2008 (2 years)
Managed Web developers, graphic designers and content editors for the College of Liberal Arts. Managed over 70 Websites and many administrative applications used by faculty, staff and students.
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Art Director
Motivatemedia.com (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Internet industry)
January 2007 — December 2007 (1 year)
Social Media Marketing expert
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Webmaster
University of Texas at Austin
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Internet industry)
December 2004 — June 2005 (7 months)
Webmaster for Technology Resources for Employee and Campus Services (TRECS).
Responsible for over all design and Web direction for TRECS.
Manage new development within the TRECS Web portfolio (design and development).
Manage new and current projects and assigning work flows.
Report to Associate Director for TRECS Technical Development.
Design, develop and maintained 27 Websites.
Increased revenue generating sites productivity by 20% within one year of being live. -
Web Designer
University of Texas at Austin
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
April 2004 — October 2004 (7 months)
Designed, developed and maintained Web pages under Technology Resources for Employee and Campus Services (TRECS) department for the University of Texas Austin.
Lead interface designer for ground breaking Web development sites.
Extensive training in ADA Web accessibilities and Website development.
Worked 27 Websites under TRECS portfolio for University.
Developed relations with departments to help maintain “up to date” Web pages.
Consulted on many other university projects concerning department
branding, logo design and overall department look and feel.
Set up and maintained Apache/MySQL/PHP Web servers on local
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Director of E-Commerce/ Lead Developer, Designer
Corvette Palace
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
April 2003 — April 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Design, implement, and re-configure Website for internet sales of vehicles.
Increased Website revenue 50% through e-commerce marketing tactics.
Design graphic portrait for client’s persona.
Implemented “Message Board” to enhance Websites functionality.
Provide online marketing solutions based on business’ model, full cycle.
Advanced PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, CSS and HTML use in Website implementation.
Increased overall site integrity and visibility from 600 hits a day to 1500.
Manage all internet accounts and pay sites.
Set up internet business plan.
Hire new employees.
Optimize Website use for search engine ranking.
Maintain virtual Web server and intranet for Corvette Palace, LAMP.
Developed new display concepts and techniques for all vehicles.
Matthew Cunningham’s Education
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University of North Texas
BA , Art , 1996 — 2001
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JJ Pearce
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Matthew Cunningham’s Interests:
Web Development, UXD, PHP, Flash, CSS and Web Standards
Matthew Cunningham’s Groups:
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Semantic Web Austin -
UNT College of Visual Arts + Design Communication Design Alumni Group
Matthew Cunningham’s Contact Settings
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