Izac Ross

--EDUCATION--

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Anticipated Graduation June 2011 [2006-Present] Major Service and Product Design, Minors Interaction Design and Industrial Design, Dean’s List since Fall 2007

--EXPERIENCE--

Diffusion of Innovation Dashboard, National Science Foundation sponsored project, Perceptual & Cognitive Human Factors, SCAD, Savannah, GA [Fall 2008]

• Managed team of six to create a project vision and service architecture
• Designed scenarios and wireframes for interaction with multi-touch based mobile platforms • Facilitated client communication with design team & presented all deliverables

INTERACTION DESIGN INTERN, AptMedia, Inc, Silver Spring, MD Created documentation and visual designs of interactive dynamic kiosks and websites [June-Aug. 2008]

• Facilitated contextual inquiry sessions
• Aided in the development of firm strategy and rebranding • Worked with developers to ensure product quality • Participated in client meetings

LEAD ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT, TechLD.net, LLC, Washington, DC [2003-2007]

• Provided assistive technology solutions and advocacy to the Washington DC metro area • Developed and delivered workshops and conference presentations for education and assistive technology professionals
• Advisor and consultant to grants, assistive technology manufacturers, and K-12 through post-secondary educational institutions

INTERN, Orthospot, Inc., Intern, Rockville, MD [June-Oct. 2004]
• Developed intuitive interface for a palm-based orthopedic ordering and inventory management solution • Designed customer surveys for feedback on proposed product changes • Revised final product design interface, gained management approval

--SELECTED PUBLISHED WORKS--

The EDUCATE Model: Effective Delivery of Universal Curricula via Assistive Technology for k-12 Education [March 2006]

• California State University Northridge’s Annual International Conference “Technology and Persons with Disabilities”

Conventional Location of Web Navigation May Not be Optimal for Users [Nov. 3, 2005]

• Published Poster Session, World Usability Day, New England