JESSIE GOOD

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computer skills

1. Expert with Photoshop, Flash, 3D Studio Max, HTML, Dreamweaver
2. Experienced with After Effects, Freehand, Infini-D. JavaScript, dHTML, XML, CSS, Access
3. Knowledge of Director, Sound Forge, FrontPage

freelance medical illustration projects

1. Illustrated anatomical and medical device and procedure content for LopoSonix fundraising presentations (during which they raised over 26M). 2003-2004
2. Medical Illustrator for Medical Genetics Department, UW (PT). Illustrations and PowerPoint presentations were used in lectures including regular classes, seminars and a key note speech, and published in medical journals. January 2003 – December 2003
3. Illustrated medical and scientific content for Rexagen. Illustrations and PPT presentations were used in fundraising and patent applications. 2002 – 2003
4. Animated and re-worked medical tutorials in Flash. The tutorials were used in a CD and web classes for aviation professionals. Marocom Media Group, 2002
5. Created 3d Medical Illustrations for slides, posters and a brochure which were shown at a world conference of heart specialists. Immunex, 2000-2001.

medical illustration
& new media experience

Media Developer, Microsoft Learning
December 2003-Current

1. Managed graphics pass for PowerPoint slides to insure that they meet our graphic standards, managing vendors and coordinating with internal staff
   1. Act as graphics contact person for MS ILT
   2. Worked on ILT PowerPoint decks for 21 courses (as of 8/04)
   3. Worked in a small team to give our ILT PPT guidelines a graphics pass, to make it easier for authors and graphics vendors to use and understand. I also created a new guideline/template for the introduction module, so that the course introductions would be in line with our guidelines.
2. Act as resource for four MS groups (MS Cert, ILT, eLearning and MS Press)
3. Worked with the Cert team to develop a process for creating graphics. This is a task that the Content Development Managers started a few years ago and then dropped; When I started they had no process for creating graphics, and no graphics resource. There is now a defined process in their help tool
   1. I attended an Item Writer Workshops (Cert) to give a Visio lesson to their technical writers, and used the information I gathered to develop a tutorial guide for the writers
   2. I worked with a Cert Content Development Editor (CDE) to create a unified Visio template which links two new stencils, so that there is now one clean and clear place to go for graphics templates.
   3. I worked on a small team with a Cert Content Development Manager and a Technical Editor to define what a graphics pass would consist of (amount of time allotted in the schedule and tasks involved), document this information and roll it out to the group
   4. Made a successful graphics pass on 4 exams (as of 8/04)
4. Act as resource for animation creation. Created one 10 minute Flash animation (as of 8/04)

Media Author (Contractor), Microsoft Interactive Training
August 2000 - June 2001

1. Designed UI for E-Commerce site
2. Created prototypes for new look and functionality of tutorial products, Flash
3. Optimized graphics for the web, Flash and Freehand
4. Created icons and graphics, Photoshop, Freehand and Flash

Medical Illustrator, MTS Tutor, University of Washington
February - August 2000 

1. Managed content for “Merck Mycology Tutor” medical educational CD
2. Worked with a doctor to accurately story-board, model and animate medical concepts
3. Re-designed user interfaces layouts for medical educational web site
4. Created medical animations and illustrations for the web and for educational CD
5. Prepared slides, x-ray images, and MRI images for the web and CD

Artist Intern, Dynamix (part of Sierra)
Fall and Winter 1999

1. Designed user interface layouts for interactive internet computer game, Photoshop
2. Created texture maps, 3D Studio Max
3. Modeled low polygon 3D objects to be added to real-time objects for hardware specific rendering, 3D Studio Max
4. Created hundreds of interface elements for online game, Photoshop

Multimedia Intern, Digital Authoring Services
Summer 1999 

1. Worked with a team to produce a promotional DVD
2. Designed departmental masthead, Infini-D
3. Creating MPEG1, MPEG2, Quick Time, and gif files for the intranet and for DVD, After Effects and Avid MCXpress
4. Designed interfaces, buttons, images, and high quality MPEG2 video segments, Photoshop, After Effects and Sound Forge
5. Produced Quick Time Virtual Reality tour of department for use on promotional interactive DVD/CD

research & advocacy

Research Study Assistant,University of Washington
January 2002 – December 2003

1. Survey design layout
2. Create figures and graphs for publication
3. Web site design and development (http://staff.washington.edu/~painstdy/)
4. Developed database for study; Data entry
5. Provided support for a Research Studies

Health and Housing Advocate, Alvord-Taylor, Inc.
May 1998 – May 1999 

1. Provided case management and personal assistance to adults with developmental disabilities
2. Acted as liaison between clients and county officials, doctors and others
3. Participated in the hiring committee by defining hiring criteria, interviewing, and decision-making
4. Instructed trainees in complying with departmental policies, as well as state and federal regulations regarding record keeping, finding and accessing community and governmental resources, and providing personal assistance
5. Dispensed medication and maintained drug accountability records

Research Study Coordinator, University of Arizona Medical Center
October 1997 – March 1998

1. Managed a clinical research study in such a way as to meet the goals and objectives specified by the study
2. Performed interviews, acted as an initial contact for human subjects, screened prospective subjects to determine eligibility
3. Assisted in the collection of, and held ownership of the labeling, transporting and tracking of biological specimens
4. Maintained laboratory logs and patient records; prepared progress reports
5. Trained and supervised new employee.

Research Study Assistant, Volunteer, University of Oregon Psychology Department
June 1996 – July 1997 

1. Worked in support of behavioral sciences research study involving human subjects
2. Served as initial contact for study participants and information source for participants, new staff, and working team
3. Recruited and screened prospective participants to determine eligibility according to research protocol entrance criteria
4. Informed participants and members of the public about the studies
5. Operated ECG monitors and recorded EEG data
6. Supervised and trained peers

Laboratory Assistant, University of Oregon Neurobiology Department
August 1995 – July 1997

1. Assisted in the maintenance of zebra fish facilities
2. Assisted researchers by collecting zebra fish eggs, counting cells to determine age
3. Trained and supervised peers

education 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Oregon, August 1997 

Fine Art, Pacific Northwest College of Art, 1989 - 1991