Michelle Leonette

Current

• Senior Interactive Designer at Elliance, Inc.

Past

• Web Producer and Interactive Designer at Elliance
• Technical Support Specialist at Elliance

Education

• University of Pittsburgh
• Robert Morris University

Recommended

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Connections

41 connections

Industry

Design

Michelle Leonette’s Summary

Michelle is an interactive designer and front-end developer for the web, constructing persuasive narrative devices and award winning work. Her client list is numerous and includes American Healthcare Solutions, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, First Commonwealth Bank, Robert Morris University, Shady Lane School and Sophisticated Alloys to name a few.

Her award winning work has been recognized by the Webbys, Interactive Media Awards, Web Marketing Association Awards, Horizon Interactive Awards and the Davey Awards. Most recently her work for the Pittsburgh Glass Center was recognized for Best in Class Non-Profit by the Interactive Media Council for their Interactive Media Awards. She has also served as a Judge for the WMA Awards for several years.

She is an avid proponent of web standards and design excellence. Details are her mantra. She has just as much fun geeking out on learning new code as well as new artistic techniques.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and possesses a unique blend of creative, technical and analytical skills.

Most recent examples of work:
Serving Leaders :: www.serving-leaders.com
Sophisticated Alloys :: www.alloys.com
Shady Lane School :: www.shadylane.org
Pittsburgh Glass Center :: www.pittsburghglasscenter.org
Robert Morris University: MBA :: mba.rmu.edu
Pittsburgh Mercy :: www.pmhs.org

Michelle Leonette’s Specialties:

Better known in the industry as a web craftsman. Her skills combine several roles including information architecture, usability, user experience, web development, web design and brand strategy & marketing.

Michelle Leonette’s Experience

• Senior Interactive Designer

  Elliance, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  January 2005 — Present (5 years )

• Web Producer and Interactive Designer

  Elliance

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  January 2002 — November 2004 (2 years 11 months)

• Technical Support Specialist

  Elliance

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  January 2000 — January 2002 (2 years 1 month)

Michelle Leonette’s Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Arts , 1988 — 1993

  Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts dual degree in Business and Fine Arts. Minored in Japanese Studies focus on Art, History, Language and Culture.

• Robert Morris University

  Associates , 1985 — 1987

  Graduated with an Associates Degree in Business Administration.

Additional Information

Michelle Leonette’s Groups:

•    Interaction Design Association
•    An Event Apart
•    Green
•    Refresh Pittsburgh
•    Web Standards Design + Development

Michelle Leonette’s Honors:

2008 - WMA Web Awards - Manufacturing Standard of Excellence for Sophisticated Alloys Inc :: www.alloys.com

2008 - Interactive Media Awards - Best in Class in School for Shady Lane School :: www.shadylane.org

2008, 2007 and 2006 Web Marketing Association - Judge for WMA Web Awards

2008 - Horizon Interactive Awards - Bronze in Public Service/Non-Profit for Pittsburgh Glass Center :: www.pittsburghglasscenter.org

2008 Annual Webby Awards Official Honoree
Banking/Bill Paying: First Commonwealth Bank :: www.fcfbanking.com

2007 - Interactive Media Awards - Best in Class in NonProfit for Pittsburgh Glass Center :: www.pittsburghglasscenter.org

2005 - WMA Web Awards - Outstanding Web Site in Healthcare for Health Careers Futures :: www.hcfutures.org

2006 - Davey Award - Sliver in Financial Services for First Commonwealth Bank :: www.fcfbanking.com

2005 - Horizon Interactive Awards - Bronze in Entertainment for Month2Month

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