Matt Heerema

Ames, IA

currently: Busy but listening

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What's your ideal role within an organization?

Creative Director, Design Director. Part manager, part designer, part idea man.

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Work history

AOL, Weblogs October 2006 to the present
Principal Designer

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How would you describe your time at AOL, Weblogs?

I am responsible for the creative direction of the "front end architecture" of our 40+ industry-leading blogs, including engadget.com, autoblog.com, joystiq.com, downloadsquad.com, tvsquad.com, and tuaw.com.

Specifically I am responsible for the brand identity design, graphical layout, user experience design, and front-end coding (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP) of our sites.

I also work with our network leads and ad sales team to direct, create, and implement the graphical and interface elements that are included in promotional efforts, ad campaigns, and UI / feature enhancements to our sites.... read more
Direct Steps Consulting September 2005 to the present
Creative Director

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How would you describe your time at Direct Steps Consulting?

End-to-end Web site development and support in a LAMP and Ruby-on-Rails environment. Business management, project management, marketing, sales, technical consulting and training.

Specific skills utilized: Web Standards based development in: CSS, XHTML, XML, AJAX, JavaScript. Graphic Design, Brand Identity Design, Accessibility/Usability Assessment, Search Engine Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, and Content Management... read more
Iowa State University Extension June 2003 to October 2006
Web Designer / Developer

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How would you describe your time at Iowa State University Exten...?

Responsible for creative direction of Iowa State University Extension's Web presence.

Graphic Design and Web-standards based development with a focus on usability and information architecture using CSS, XHTML, JavaScript, XML in a .NET C# Environment.
Webmaster

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How would you describe your time at Iowa State University - Thi...?

Web Design and Programming in a variety of platforms. Database design/management. Designing and maintaining Web-based class registration, event management systems.
Cramer Development May 2001 to December 2002
Web Designer / Developer

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How would you describe your time at Cramer Development?

Web Design and Programming in a variety of platforms, Database design/management, Computer consulting, Computer Network Management.
Iowa State University - I.D.E.A. Office November 1999 to August 2002
Webmaster / Systems Analyst

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How would you describe your time at Iowa State University - I.D...?

Web Design, Systems Troubleshooting, Database design/management. PC Support.

Education

Iowa State August 1998 to May 2003
Psychology

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