Hope Johnson: art, design, photography

 


education

Master of Library and Information Science (2008)
Concentration in Information Architecture & Technology
Florida State University, College of Information

Bachelor of Design (1998)
University of Florida, School of Architecture


skills

Microsoft: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Adobe: Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PageMaker, Acrobat
HTML/XHTML and CSS
Basic JavaScript and XML
Integrated Library Systems (ALEPH, LUIS), Library OPAC
Electronic Databases (subject specializations: architecture, art/art history, library science, education)
Blackboard Learning System (e-learning environment)
Interested in user-centered design, web standards, and database design
Social networking (Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, del.icio.us…), Instant messaging (iChat, Skype…)
PC and MAC platforms
digital and 35mm photography


work experience

◦ Responsible for all phases of graphic design projects from initial consultation to publication
◦ Projects included website design/production, brochures, posters, scientific illustration and diagrams
◦ Digital photography and photo manipulation
◦ Created a digital image library (with Flickr) to house and provide access to the Department’s images
◦ Hired, trained and supervised student assistants; assigned special projects and monitored their work
◦ Responsible for graphics component of the 4-volume Encyclopedia of Entomology, 2nd edition:
· Organized and color-corrected thousands of images and illustrations for Encyclopedia figures
· Designed and laid out 128 color plates, each representing a different insect family

◦ Managed the slide collection (of approx. 300,000 slides) as well as slide production activities:
· Worked closely with faculty and grad students on slide collection development
· Photographed images onto slide film with a copy stand; oversaw slide binding operations
· Performed original cataloging of images using library cataloging standards; labeled slides
· Conducted research on problem slides and re-labeled with correct information
◦ Provided detailed reference assistance to all patrons (faculty, students and community members)
◦ Assisted patrons with circulation procedures for slides and related equipment
◦ Trained and supervised student assistants; assigned special projects and monitored their work
◦ Conducted group library tours for new undergrads and more personalized sessions for grad students
◦ Reorganized the slide collection and updated drawer labels to improve usability for patrons and staff
◦ Led space-planning & furniture layout efforts for the move into a new Visual Resources Center space

◦ Serials collection management (of approx. 400 current subscriptions), which included the following:
· Check-in of new periodical issues; processed claims and backorders
· Resolved bibliographic issues, such as title changes, cessations, new publications, etc.
· Provided detailed periodicals reference assistance to patrons
· Participated in a University-wide Serials Committee; attended regular meetings
· Coordinated with co-workers in binding, preservation, and shelving duties
· Completely overhauled and maintained the current periodicals display area
· Streamlined serials processing procedures by creating and maintaining detailed spreadsheets
◦ Provided general art/architecture reference assistance, as well as circulation assistance to patrons
◦ Handled issues that arose during migration of records into the new integrated library system
◦ Assisted in processing course reserve materials

◦ Branding strategy, design and production of all promotional materials for the organization:
· Letterhead, business cards, newsletters, brochures, forms, posters, postcards, press releases
◦ Web site design and production
◦ Organized community events such as art shows, auctions, and public meetings

◦ Computer drafting and assembly of design and construction documents
◦ Furniture and cabinetry detailing
◦ Kitchen and bath design, spec appliances and fixtures
◦ Site measurements and computer drafting of as-built drawings

◦ Computer drafting and assembly of design and construction documents
◦ Designed logos and letterhead for clients
◦ Organized and maintained materials library


memberships

American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
American Library Association (ALA)
Information Architecture Institute (IAI)


additional training

Information Technology Certification in Web Development (from the University of Florida)


memberships

Brian Kenworthy, Senior Associate
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects, Los Angeles
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