David Allen
Program Manager
West Lafayette, IN, USA *Movement*
The world around us is constantly changing. Whether it is that new gadget that we just bought, which is now obsolete, or it is how age can influence our life; change is happening - the clock is moving forward.
The western culture has been described as a constantly moving society. This can be attributed to the impact of the media as it informs, updates or addresses the people instantly; there is movement, change is everywhere. Through films, television and the Internet one can see the underlying stories that reflect the culture that embodies our society. Everything in our society feeds into the story that ultimately defines us as a unique culture.
Movement, time, and process have always fascinated me, and the idea of societal or individual evolution has influenced my work greatly. In my artwork I strive to explore the concept of change through printed images, animations and interactive experiences that convey this idea. Digital media provides a unique level of accessibility to the public at large – this being a rather revolutionary means of art that is part of the constantly changing force we are exposed to every day.
The world around us is constantly changing. Whether it is that new gadget that we just bought, which is now obsolete, or it is how age can influence our life; change is happening - the clock is moving forward.
The western culture has been described as a constantly moving society. This can be attributed to the impact of the media as it informs, updates or addresses the people instantly; there is movement, change is everywhere. Through films, television and the Internet one can see the underlying stories that reflect the culture that embodies our society. Everything in our society feeds into the story that ultimately defines us as a unique culture.
Movement, time, and process have always fascinated me, and the idea of societal or individual evolution has influenced my work greatly. In my artwork I strive to explore the concept of change through printed images, animations and interactive experiences that convey this idea. Digital media provides a unique level of accessibility to the public at large – this being a rather revolutionary means of art that is part of the constantly changing force we are exposed to every day.
Work Experience
Purdue University, Marketing Communications
Program Manager
October 2020
- Present
Indiana, United States
Purdue University, Marketing And Media
Senior Project Manager, Web Development
- Lead project teams to define scope of work for client needs
- Manage project life cycle for the development of university web sites
- Create production schedules to keep projects on track with benchmark dates
- Create and manage web site assets for design, copy writing and development
- Manage content strategy and search engine optimization for web sites where needed
- Oversee the creation and finalization of web projects in Cascade content management system
- Quality control - verify web site content, design, HTML/CSS, graphics, analytics and accessibility
- Manage the creation of in house and client training resources
- Supervise interns in the development of web applications, web sites and digital marketing materials
- Identify outsourcing partners for web development and manage workflow with such partners
- Liaison with Information Technology at Purdue to setup web services and research enterprise services
- Develop and refine digital team operational processes to optimize workflow
- Manage project life cycle for the development of university web sites
- Create production schedules to keep projects on track with benchmark dates
- Create and manage web site assets for design, copy writing and development
- Manage content strategy and search engine optimization for web sites where needed
- Oversee the creation and finalization of web projects in Cascade content management system
- Quality control - verify web site content, design, HTML/CSS, graphics, analytics and accessibility
- Manage the creation of in house and client training resources
- Supervise interns in the development of web applications, web sites and digital marketing materials
- Identify outsourcing partners for web development and manage workflow with such partners
- Liaison with Information Technology at Purdue to setup web services and research enterprise services
- Develop and refine digital team operational processes to optimize workflow
October 2014
- September 2020
Indiana, United States
Purdue University, Marketing And Media
Senior Web Designer-Producer
- Oversee the creation and finalization of websites produced for clients of Purdue Marketing and Media
- Create individual site production schedules and ensure that the project teams are on track with benchmark dates
- Gather and package assets for site developers
- Create site assets and handle site design where needed
- Website quality control
- Help implement and utilize analytics for site improvements
- Manage interns in the development of web sites and electronic marketing materials
- Create individual site production schedules and ensure that the project teams are on track with benchmark dates
- Gather and package assets for site developers
- Create site assets and handle site design where needed
- Website quality control
- Help implement and utilize analytics for site improvements
- Manage interns in the development of web sites and electronic marketing materials
July 2012
- October 2014
Indiana, United States
David M. Allen - Media Design
Owner/Developer
Projects include interactive media production, animation, print design, illustration, web design, branding, and digital video editing. Handle all aspects of contract-based business, including: customer service, business development, accounting, and training.
Recent Clients include: Purdue University, Pathways To Performance, Inc., Campus Guild Consulting, Inc., and Nauman, Desmond & Associates
Recent Clients include: Purdue University, Pathways To Performance, Inc., Campus Guild Consulting, Inc., and Nauman, Desmond & Associates
April 2009
- January 2014
Indiana, United States
Information Technology At Purdue
Educational Technologist, Teaching and Learning Initiatives
- Collaborate with faculty on course development projects in areas such as web development, interactive media development, instructional design, and evaluation of instructional outcomes
- Provide professional services to faculty and staff supporting the teaching and learning mission of the university
- Investigate emerging technologies for use with instruction at the university
- Conduct consultations with faculty, staff, and students.
- Promote services through the design of digital marketing materials, blogging and social media
- Supervise student trainers in the preparation and implementation of custom instructional workshops (2011 - 2012)
- Supervise student developers in the design and implementation of instructional tools and applications for the university (2009 - 2011)
- Provide professional services to faculty and staff supporting the teaching and learning mission of the university
- Investigate emerging technologies for use with instruction at the university
- Conduct consultations with faculty, staff, and students.
- Promote services through the design of digital marketing materials, blogging and social media
- Supervise student trainers in the preparation and implementation of custom instructional workshops (2011 - 2012)
- Supervise student developers in the design and implementation of instructional tools and applications for the university (2009 - 2011)
July 2009
- July 2012
Indiana, United States
Purdue University, School Of Pharmacy
Director, Multimedia Resources Center
- Design and develop interactive instructional media for publication on CD-ROM and the internet
- Create research-based scientific illustrations and animations for publication
- Implement and instruct training workshops to assist faculty, staff, and students in the preparation and creation of presentations and print publications.
- Graphic design and publication of brochures, booklets, and DVDs for recruitment and School related promotional events
- Identify and pursue research funding opportunities for the development of instructional media
- Manage student workers in the creation of computer-based instructional media
- Instruct Pharm.D. and Nursing students in the use of multimedia equipment
- Chair, Multimedia Recruitment Materials Task Force (2007-2009)
- Design, develop, and manage the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences multimedia instructional computer facility (1998-2005)
- Design and manage School of Pharmacy world-wide-web presence (1996-1999)
- Create research-based scientific illustrations and animations for publication
- Implement and instruct training workshops to assist faculty, staff, and students in the preparation and creation of presentations and print publications.
- Graphic design and publication of brochures, booklets, and DVDs for recruitment and School related promotional events
- Identify and pursue research funding opportunities for the development of instructional media
- Manage student workers in the creation of computer-based instructional media
- Instruct Pharm.D. and Nursing students in the use of multimedia equipment
- Chair, Multimedia Recruitment Materials Task Force (2007-2009)
- Design, develop, and manage the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences multimedia instructional computer facility (1998-2005)
- Design and manage School of Pharmacy world-wide-web presence (1996-1999)
July 2006
- June 2009
Indiana, United States
The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh/Online
Adjunct Faculty
- Instruct 5.5 week online courses: Illustration, Digital Illustration and Digital Image Manipulation
- Evaluate student work in course related projects and assignments
- Advise students in professional career development
- Evaluate student work in course related projects and assignments
- Advise students in professional career development
May 2005
- December 2007
Pennsylvania, United States
School Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue University
Instructional Media Designer
- Design and develop interactive instructional media for publication on CD-ROM and the internet
- Design, develop, and manage School of Pharmacy world-wide-web presence
- Instruct training workshops on multimedia application development
- Identify research funding opportunities for instructional media development
- Design, develop, and manage School of Pharmacy world-wide-web presence
- Instruct training workshops on multimedia application development
- Identify research funding opportunities for instructional media development
July 1992
- July 1996
Indiana, United States
Education
Purdue University
Master of Arts - MA, Fine Art and 3D Animation
Concentration in digital aesthetic with 3D computer animation and modeling.
• "Growth of Society," Digital Imagery. Honorable Mention Award, Festival of Interactive Digital Environments, Arts and Storytelling, April 26, 2003
• "Invasion," Digital Animation. Honorable Mention Award, Festival of Interactive Digital Environments, Arts and Storytelling, April 26, 2003
• "Invasion," Digital Animation. First Prize Award, First Annual DLC iMovie Contest, April 3, 2003
• "Elemental Worlds," Graduate Thesis Exhibition. Feb. 24-28, 2003
• "Growth of Society," Digital Imagery. Honorable Mention Award, Festival of Interactive Digital Environments, Arts and Storytelling, April 26, 2003
• "Invasion," Digital Animation. Honorable Mention Award, Festival of Interactive Digital Environments, Arts and Storytelling, April 26, 2003
• "Invasion," Digital Animation. First Prize Award, First Annual DLC iMovie Contest, April 3, 2003
• "Elemental Worlds," Graduate Thesis Exhibition. Feb. 24-28, 2003
August 1998
- May 2003
Indiana, United States
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fine Art and Design
Concentration in graphic design and drawing.
• "New World Order," Digital Imagery. SIGGRAPH S.P.A.C.E. Competition, premiere at McCormick Place, Chicago IL. Various venues July 1, 1992 to July 1, 1993
• President, Delta Phi Delta Fine Art Club 1990-92
• "Collage 332," Intaglio Print. First Prize Award, Delta Phi Delta Fine Art Student Show, April 1992
• "New World Order," Digital Imagery. SIGGRAPH S.P.A.C.E. Competition, premiere at McCormick Place, Chicago IL. Various venues July 1, 1992 to July 1, 1993
• President, Delta Phi Delta Fine Art Club 1990-92
• "Collage 332," Intaglio Print. First Prize Award, Delta Phi Delta Fine Art Student Show, April 1992
August 1987
- May 1992
Indiana, United States
Purdue University
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Technical Graphics
Concentration in technical drawing and illustration.
• Treasurer, Computer Graphics Society 1990-91
• "Orange Crush Can" Acrylic Painting. Best of Show, Computer Graphics Society Student Show, February 1990
• Treasurer, Computer Graphics Society 1990-91
• "Orange Crush Can" Acrylic Painting. Best of Show, Computer Graphics Society Student Show, February 1990
August 1987
- May 1992
Indiana, United States
Awards
The Academy Of Interactive & Visual Arts - 14th Annual Davey Awards
Silver Award - Feature Categories-Best Home Page
2018
The Academy Of Interactive & Visual Arts - 12th Annual W3 Awards
W3 Silver Award - General Website, Marketing
2017
International Academy Of The Visual Arts - 11th Annual W3 Awards
W3 Silver Award - Health Microsite
2016
The American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana
Silver ADDY Award - Online/Interactive, Websites, Consumer
2015
The North American Association Of Summer Sessions
Creative and Innovative Award, Marketing Strategies (more than 7500)
2014
The American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana
Best in Show ADDY Award - Electronic: Out-of-Home, Interior Animation
2013
The American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana
Silver ADDY Award - Advertising Campaign
2013
The American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana
Silver ADDY Award , Advertising campaign
2012
Festival Of Interactive Digital Environments, Arts And Storytelling
Digital Imagery - Honorable Mention Award
2003
DLC IMovie Contest
Digital Animation - First Prize Award.
2003
Purdue University
Multimedia Instructional Development Grant
1998
South Bend Memorial Hospital
Digital Imagery - First Prize Award
1998
Skills
Acrobat,
Black Board,
Confluence,
CSS,
Director,
Dreamweaver,
Flash,
Html/xhtml,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
JavaScript,
Lightwave 3D,
MAYA,
Photoshop,
Project Management,