SKYE SANT Finding a Job Project Strengths Assessment My.docx

SKYE SANT
Finding a Job Project:
Strengths Assessment
My strongest trait that I can bring to any business is my ability
to collaborate. I
actively search for touchstones with the people within my
working sphere
despite traditional differences that might separate collaborators
working
toward a common goal. This will allow me to succeed in what I
believe has
become an increasingly team-based business model. I
communicate clearly
and as shown through my work as chairwoman of the University
of
Colorado’s student government Public Relations department I
am selfmotivated,
responsible, and I am a leader who consciously forges strong
relationships with a wide variety of people. I am equally at
home speaking at
conferences, classes, seminars or before government
legislatures.

Secondly I have a practiced creativity. I am innately a creative
person but I
believe that, like a second language, without practicing my
creativity I will not
be able to keep current with my contemporaries or expand my
own vision. I
routinely produce and show my artwork in galleries in Denver
and I am an
active performing artist. As the owner of a small digital design
business I
innovate, explore, and use all the tools available to me - in
many cases this
includes traditional forms and methods of art. I am well versed
in the
sculpture of wood, metals and mixed media as well as
traditional handdeveloped
photographic processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a
wide
variety of mediums including conte, charcoal, watercolor and
pencil.
Finally I am strong in technical skills across a wide range of
software
programs. These include print design applications such as
Microsoft Office

(Word, Power Point, Excel), Adobe InDesign, Open Office and
Adobe
Acrobat, and other graphic applications in the Adobe Suite
(Photoshop,
Illustrator). I also know the digital design and movie making
applications in the
Adobe Suite CS5; AfterEffects, DVD Studio Pro, iDVD, Bridge,
Quicktime,
RealPlayer, DVD Player ,Final Cut Pro, and iMovie. I can edit
and create in
sound applications such as Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand and
can
program websites using Wordpress, iWeb, FlashCS4 (and
ActionScript),
FrontPage, HTML4, and CSS.
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SKYE SANT
Job Requirements
TITLES: User Interface Designer; Experience Designer;
Interaction Designer;
Information Architect; Social Interaction Designer; Interface

Designer; User
Experience Designer; Interactive Systems Engineer and Kinetic
User Interface
Designer.
METHODOLOGIES: Candidate should be able to apply various
methodologies of creating user interfaces including design
research, research
analysis and concept generation, visualization, wireframing,
envisioning
multiple design solutions, and affective processes in interaction
design. To a
lesser extent, the candidate may be involved in prototype and
usability
testing, implementation and system testing.
FIELDS: Interaction may be found in many areas including
software
interfaces, (business) information systems, internet, physical
products,
environments, services, and systems which may combine several
of these.
SKILLS: Because of the wide breadth of field of these
applications, the
candidate should know something of graphic design,

programming,
information architecture, cognitive psychology, user testing,
lab-based
research methods, instructional design and product design. All
applicable
software programs as well as traditional art methods and
materials should be
mastered.
The Candidate should have strong collaboration and
communication skills as
well as proficient organizational skills in the area of
documentation. The
candidate must be comfortable with the process behind
producing scenarios, �
navigational structures, sitemaps, user flows, screen designs,
interaction
models, functional templates and prototypes.
GOALS: The candidate should assure that the experience layers
(structure,
behavior, presentation, and voice and tone) remain connected
and under a
fresh and unified experience point of view that is based on
customer needs

and goals (an iterative, user-centered design approach).
The candidate must also be comfortable leading a design team
through the
design process as well as evangelizing for consumers and
driving culture
change. There should be strong skills in the ability to have a
sustained
attention to detail and innovation from concept to
implementation.
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SKYE SANT
Company Profiles
INTERNATIONAL:
Frog design is a free-thinking company that enphasises insight,
technology, inspiring and impact within a client-centered
approach. The
process this company uses to design products mirrors my own:
analysis leads to insight which becomes ideas which in turn
becomes
reality. Frog concentrates on looking at real people and how
they

behave and act accordingly. Frog’s multidisciplinary process
works across a broad spectrum of industries which will offer me
a more
fluid experience working with multiple accounts using different
methodologies – no boredom there. Being an international
company
may give me the opportunity to travel or live abroad.
David Merkoski, Executive Creative Director
[ apply online ]
job of interaction designer in Amsterdam
NATIONAL:
Big Spaceship is a quirky and innovative company which looks
to be
involved in the newest up-and-coming technology and social
practices
– the website is half resume and half blog. They value
relationships with
their clients and I would be a good fit within this framework. I
believe
this is a good approach to design: At the core of our philosophy
is this:

everyone is creative. That's why we're organized into cross-
disciplinary
teams. By bringing all of our knowledge to bear from the onset
of a
project, we arrive at innovative, actionable solutions.
Headquartered in
NYC, with Big Spaceship I could live in a city that I love.
TYSON DAMMAN, ART DIRECTOR
[online apply]
job of visual designer, in NY
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Ideo is a large company that has a wide variety of teams in
their
company. The philosophy of the user interaction team includes a
statement I can get behind: We follow the IDEO methodology
with a
particular emphasis on brainstorming and prototyping. We
create
physical computing models, software, convergent mobile
design, and
time-based user experiences. We work closely with engineering
and

communication design teams to create integrated brand
experiences.
Working for an established business will give stability while
still offering
challenges to my creativity. The ‘postcard’ area of the website
tells me
that they value a curious disposition and makes me feel that I
may be
comfortable at this company.
To whom it may (see research for job requirements),
[apply online]
Job in Interaction Design in Palo Alto CA
R/GA Is very focused on digital technology, leading-edge
motion
graphics, live-action film, and video production - and this is
exactly the
focus I’m interested in. I think that a company like this would
be a good
fit for someone like myself who is constantly pushing
themselves to
innovate while keeping the user front-and-center in their mind. I
like that
this company has some very large and impressive clients that

would be
exciting to work for.
Chloe Gottlieb, VP, Executive Creative Director, Interaction
Design [via
linkedin]
[online application]
Job of Interaction designer, in Buenos Aires (Argentina) [speak
eng
and Spanish]
LOCAL:
Cypher13 makes fun and inspirational work in a WIDE variety
of fields
and methods. They incorporate play into their design and that’s
very
attractive. They have an interesting approach to interact with
clients and �
they don’t discourage geekiness – which would certainly be a
plus, for
me. The studio tour is whimsical and beautiful and I would
enjoy
working in that office. They are involved in the community and
they

incorporate outside hobbies and this makes for a good
work/business
balance. Lastly, this is a local company.
Lucian Föhr [via party]
[apply in person]
job: general creative Denver CO
Mondo Robot is a small company located in Boulder, CO. They
do a
lot of ID and website work. The company is mostly men and I
think it
would be fun to try to work in this environment – I get along
well with
men and I like increasing diversity while providing an excellent
example
of solid skill. The gentleman seem to have a good sense of
humor and
appreciate a healthy ego – both of which I have. This company
is local
and would only be a 30 minute drive.
To Whom It May Concern:
[apply online]
job: Interactive Media Designer Boulder CO

Carbon8 is a very small and new company headed by my friend
Mark
Mitton. They do a majority of work on website design and
corporate
branding. The design work is done in-house and the coding is
sent to
Vietnam. I would like working in a small company where I will
have the
opportunity to work both in design and with actual clients right
away.
Knowing the people in the company is a nice plus: I know that I
can
have fun and work well with everyone.
Mark Mitton [friend]
[apply in person]
job: general creative (interaction design) Denver, CO �
[BIG SPACESHIP: NATIONAL]
Skyeline Designs
6940 E. Girard Ave #402
Denver, CO 80224
September 15th, 2010

Dear Tyson,
It was wonderful seeing you last week at Dive. The rest of the
evening
was quiet; after you left they started playing disco and we all
left to go
to Santiagos for drinks instead. See you next week at Turn!
Thank you for the opportunity to send you my resume for the
position
of visual designer in the New York office. We talked about my
software
proficiencies and my work experience, but just before you left
you
mentioned that you were looking for a creative innovator who
practiced
their art and had strong traditional illustration skills, too. You’ll
be
interested to know that I routinely produce and show my
artwork in
galleries in Denver and I am an active performing artist. As the
owner of
a small digital design business I innovate, explore, and use all
the tools
available to me - in many cases this includes traditional forms

and
methods of art. I am well versed in the sculpture of wood,
metals and
mixed media as well as traditional hand-developed photographic
processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a wide variety of
mediums
including conte, charcoal, watercolor and pencil.
I feel sure that I would be an excellent addition to the team as
the visual
designer. I can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or by
email to
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Skye Sant
Owner, Skyeline Designs
Enclosures (2) �
[CYPHER13: LOCAL]
Skyeline Designs
Denver, CO 80224

Dear Lucian,
It was very nice to meet you at the McDougal’s party last
Thursday.
Here is the article I illustrated for Forbes; as you can see, it’s
not your
usual magazine layout!
I would love to be considered for your Denver team. We talked
about
my software proficiencies and my work experience, but just
before I left
you mentioned that you were looking for a creative innovator
who
practiced their art and had strong traditional art skills, too.
You’ll be
interested to know that I routinely produce and show my
artwork in
galleries in Denver and I am an active performing artist. As the
owner of
a small digital design business I innovate, explore, and use all
the tools
available to me - in many cases this includes traditional forms
and

methods of art. I am well versed in the sculpture of wood,
metals and
mixed media as well as traditional hand-developed photographic
processes. I delight in rendering illustration in a wide variety of
mediums
including conte, charcoal, watercolor and pencil. I feel these
skills make
me an excellent choice to round out the team.
I’ll see you for the BBQ on the 25th, but until then I can be
reached at
my office at 720 201 2045 or by email to [email protected]
Sincerely,
Skye Sant
Enclosures (2) �
[FROG DESIGN; INTERNATIONAL]
Skyeline Designs
Denver, CO 80224

Dear David,
It was wonderful seeing you and your wife last week in the
Hamptons.
The rest of the evening was quiet; after you left they brought in
the
regular pianist and he started playing standard piano-bar songs.
He
wasn’t nearly as good as you were.
Thank you for the opportunity to send you my resume for the
position
of Interaction Designer in Amsterdam. We talked about my
software
proficiencies and my work experience, but just before you left
you
mentioned that you were looking for a leader who was a strong
collaborator with excellent public speaking skills. As shown
through my
work as chairwoman of the University of Colorado’s student
government Public Relations department I am self-motivated,
responsible, and I am a leader who consciously forges strong
relationships with a wide variety of people. I actively search for
touchstones within my working sphere despite traditional

differences
that might separate collaborators working toward a common
goal. This
allows me to succeed in what I believe has become an
increasingly
team-based business model. I communicate clearly and I am
equally at
home speaking at conferences, classes, seminars or before
government legislatures.
Thank you for considering me for the position of Interaction
Designer. I
can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or by email to
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Skye Sant
Enclosures (2) �
[R/GA: INTERNATIONAL]
Skyeline Designs

Denver, CO 80224
Dear Chloe,
I’m so glad that you found an excellent site for the MacGuire
party – I
don’t think we could have looked at one more location on
Wednesday!
Thank you for your help in planning this charity event with me.
I will be happy to be considered for the position of Interaction
Designer
in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We talked about my software
proficiencies
and my work experience, but just before you left you mentioned
that
you were looking for a creative innovator who practiced their
art and
had strong traditional illustration skills, too. You’ll be
interested to know
that I routinely produce and show my artwork in galleries in
Denver and
I am an active performing artist. As the owner of a small digital
design
business I innovate, explore, and use all the tools available to

me - in
many cases this includes traditional forms and methods of art. I
am well
versed in the sculpture of wood, metals and mixed media as well
as
traditional hand-developed photographic processes. I delight in
rendering illustration in a wide variety of mediums including
conte,
charcoal, watercolor and pencil. As a bonus, I speak passable
Spanish!
I feel sure that I would be an excellent addition to the design
team in
Buenos Aires. I can be reached at my office at 720 201 2045 or
by
email to [email protected]
Sincerely,
Skye Sant
Enclosures (2) �
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Assessment, and Job Requirements

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