JOHN HOANG
8724 Iron Horse Dr., Irving, TX 75063 / 817.891.7540 / johnh.me@gmail.com / www.johnhoang.me
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities in Web Design and Interactive Development that offers professional
growth and stability while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
EDUCATION
BFA Graphic Design, University of Texas Arlington, 2001 - 2005
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for Two Year Colleges
- Member of UTA Graphic Design Club
Sam Houston High School, 1997 - 2001
- Graduated with Honors
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Proficient in Actionscript 3, HTML, and CSS
- Knowledgeable in Javascript
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Experienced in delivering video content on the web
- Knowledgeable in current Social Media trends
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Web Designer, B2B Web Ventures, 2009 - Present
Lead designer on a team of 3. Develop content for 2 multi-million dollar e-commerce websites under the Beauty &
Hair Network. Continually work on improving the look and usability of websites. Collaborate with video department to
deliver product videos online.
- Updated the look and usability of wigs.com
- Designed online content for Jessica Simpson, Vivica Fox and Kathy Ireland beauty products
- Developed custom flash applications such as the video player
Owner, SHOGUN, 2009 - Present
1 of 4 owners of the streetwear / sneaker boutique and clothing brand located next to TCU. Shogun sells clothing from
Nike, Stussy and other vendors, as well an in-house brand. Marketing is conducted primarily through Social Media.
- Managed design and construction of retail store
- Designed and implemeted the brand’s website, apparel and collateral
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Interactive Developer, The Brand Hatchery, 2008 - 2009
Design and developed interactive websites focusing on programming in Actionscript 3. Involved in meeting with clients to
discuss design and function of site. Worked with Art Directors, Marketing and Copy to achieve the client’s goal. Managed
freelancers that assisted on a project.
- Developed websites for Corgan Associates and Corgan Medialab
- Designed and developed website for Jen Butters, Photographer Agent
Interactive Designer, Neiman Marcus Online, 2007 - 2008
Designed interactive pages using Flash/Actionscript, marketing emails, banners, and content for the website. Worked
with Marketing, Art Directors and Copy to deliver the Neiman Marcus brand.
- Created interactive pages for brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Diane von Furstenberg, Alice + Olivia, and Rachel Roy
- Assisted the Marketing Manager and Creative Director
Graphics / Web Designer, ASI Corp., 2006 - 2007
Designed company website, interactive flash, catalogues, ads, brochures, packaging and digital signage. Worked with
Marketing and managed outside vendors such as printers and advertisers.
- Redesigned website. Added flash functionality, bringing in extra ad revenue
- Assisted the Vice President of Marketing
Creative Designer, American Eurocopter, 2004 - 2006
Solo Designer that worked on tradeshow graphics, website layouts, promotional items, packaging, mailouts, photo
management, printing and worked with customers on helicopter paint schemes. Managed everything relating to
completion of projects including design, copy, marketing and vendors such as photographers and printers.
- Contributed graphics to U.S. Army proposal for the Light Utility Helicopter contract
- Designed helicopter paint scheme for Richard Childress Racing
- Assisted the Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Administrative Assistant, American Eurocopter, 2000 - 2004
Maintained paint emission data in MS Access, Material Safety Data Sheets, purchase requests and invoices.
- Assisted Director of Facilities
ACHIEVEMENTS
Work published in Semi-Permanent: Sydney/Auckland Edition Book of Art
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