Resume
Coding
CSS
HTML
Java
JavaScript
JSON
PHP
SQL
Design
Graphic Design
Information Architecture
Information Design
Interaction Design
Photography
Prototyping
User Experience
User Interface Design
Visual Design
Wireframing
Research
Competitive Analysis
Content Strategy
Data Analysis
Personas & Scenarios
Project Management
Usability Testing
User Research
Tools
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Axure RP
Inkscape
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Tableau
nw[at]nathanielwilliams.info
Education
Bachelor of Science in Informatics | University of Washington - Seattle, WA
September 2010 - June 2014
Experience
Freelance Designer & Strategist | Self-Employment - Lynnwood, WA
January 2015 - Present
Freelance work for multiple projects, including content strategy, graphic design, information design, user experience, and photography. Created a logo and website for a proposed organization. Collected and updated data for infographic updates. Photographed youth football events.
User Interface Developer | DriveDecisions - Seattle, WA
November 2014 - January 2015
Advanced the development of DRiVE, an online application used for viewing combined data on a map. Added and modified data layers for improved understanding using SQL, GeoServer, and Google Earth. Improved DRiVE’s user interface including menus and legends using JavaScript and JSON. Ensured compatibility on Windows and Mac OS, and on different web browsers. Determined and prioritized tasks for improving DRiVE with coworkers, and tracked tasks and technical issues using GitHub.
Marketing and Software Testing Intern | Zipwhip - Seattle, WA
June 2013 - August 2013
Evaluated web marketing methods for effectiveness, including retargeting ads and A/B testing for landing pages. Provided content for social media presences, and designed initial web advertisements for ad campaigns. Tested desktop and web applications on different operating systems and web browsers for quality assurance.
Photographer | JAMK Photography - Everett, WA
November 2009 - September 2010
Photographed youth sports events including American football, arena football, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee. Collected order forms and organized players for team and individual photos.
Self-Employed Photographer | Wackycat Photo - Lynnwood, WA
August 2008 - September 2010
Photographed WESCO Junior Football League and Edmonds Cyclones events. Designed a digital yearbook for the Edmonds Cyclones. Photographed youth sports events for JAMK Photography.
Projects
Whitelist - Informatics Capstone
January 2014 - June 2014
An application which utilizes a secondary phone number to only allow calls and text messages from pre-approved phone numbers. Served as the project manager and as a researcher. Performed user surveys, facilitated user testing, and created user personas and user flows. Analyzed wireframes and prototypes, and determined product branding with group members.
Reel Grrls Content Strategy Report - Informatics Content Strategy Course
January 2013 – March 2013
A report involving an analysis of a non-profit organization’s website, and recommendations to improve their website content and layout. Analyzed and inventoried website pages and social media presences. Created a user persona based on a group interview with a stakeholder. Performed a competitive analysis with websites of five similar organizations using relevant heuristics. Evaluated and ranked webpage elements based on priority to the user.