Daniel R. Lindstrom
daniel.r.lindstrom@gmail.com
SUMMARY
I’m an information architect and front-end web developer with more than ten years of experience developing web sites for corporate and non-profit audiences. I am a skilled problem solver, and enjoy learning new technologies. I work well as an individual contributor or as a part of a team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pearson Foundation
February 2007 – July 2010
Web Developer/Information Architect
- Provided architectural support, including navigation, information hierarchy and wire-frames for Pearson Foundation site redesign
- Managed website implementation for Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” campaign, including:
- Built and maintained book-selling site and managed fulfillment for over 100,000 books
- Built the Foundation’s companion site for the campaign
- Implemented Jumpstart’s redesigned corporate version of the site, including architectural documentation and support
- Built three versions of the International Youth Foundation’s “Passport to Success” website for programs in Mexico, India and a version for English-speaking countries; managed the translation process for lesson documents
- Managed the Foundation’s version of the Convio content management system for email campaigns, newsletters, donation forms and e-commerce, using a combination of HTML, CSS and pre-built components
The Kessler Group
September 2004 – February 2007
Information Architect
- Led team of information architects in creating documentation, from wireframes to technical specifications, for complete redesign of Providian’s Online Account Access website
- Created documentation and support for Kessler’s website redesign, including usability scripting and testing
- Mapped Washington Mutual’s Customer Support intranet for use in understanding how to streamline information and ease of use
- Built HTML prototype for Kessler’s "Client Area," an internal project documentation site, based on requirements gathering, site mapping, wireframes, and user feedback
Business for Social Responsibility
July 2001 – June 2002
Webmaster/Project Manager
- Maintained BSR.org website and intranet, using cold fusion and ASP
- Contributed to the project management of the redesigned public website
- Developed HTML style and procedure guidelines for editorial staff and hand-coded 1,000 HTML pages
- Edited and formatted word documents and forms for international use
Learning Network
March 1998 – April 2001
Market Producer, Professional Development (October 2000 – April 2001)
- Acted as project manager for the Professional Development channel of the Learning Network
- Gathered and documented requirements and functional specifications
- Wireframed future additions to the site
- Coordinated work between marketing, design and development departments
- Coordinated all launch activities, including acceptance testing
- Managed the flow of content between multiple parties
Producer, Daedalus Online (December 1999 – September 2000)
- Led project management and documentation for version 2 of Daedalus Online, a collaborative learning program for college English classes
- Oversaw project transfer, moving website between three different servers
- Coordinated with design and development departments
- Acted as lead contact for our clients, the Daedalus Group and the Central Media Group
- Developed and maintained Vignette Storyserver templates
- Oversaw day-of-launch activities, including troubleshooting and acceptance testing
Content Manager, Online Course Companion Websites (March 1999 – May 1999)
- Populated the "Online Course Companion" website series, which supplement college-level textbooks
- Coordinated flow of content with our clients, Benjamin Cummings and Addison Wesley Longman
- Managed HTML and quality assurance testing
SKILLS
Front-end: HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, some PHP
Software: Visio, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University 1998 – 1999
Creative Writing/English Major
Aegean Center for the Fine Arts Spring 1994
Intensive Writing Program
University of California, Los Angeles 1988 – 1991
English Literature
