Gene Cowan Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Northern, Virginia, United States

Established creative agency providing services for web design, branding and corporate identity, copywriting and marketing support, video graphics, tradeshow design, user experience and app UI, and print design and production. Clients range from corporate, government, and retail to entertainment, associations, and non-profits.> Co-founded the successful DC Shorts Film Festival, designed and implemented the brand, produced motion graphics, and created the technical infrastructure for automated playback of screenings in disparate locations. > The Mouseaddict™ app for iOS has delighted and assisted more than a million Disneyland Resort guests.

Silicon Valley, Ca

Feature Specification- Devised and created original app feature specs, as well as continual refinement and feature additions.Interaction Design- Design direction of iOS app flow, visual interface elements, and user experience.- Wireframing, specification, and design of app features.Design and Art Direction- Design, branding, and creation of art assets for iOS apps. Web- Design, coding, and maintenance of app websites. Communications and Marketing- Copywriting and design of marketing and support materials.

Greater Omaha Area

Lead creative for the West Healthcare Practice, responsible for design of marketing assets including demand generation, sales enablement, strategic opportunity support and PR through mobile, print, responsive web, tradeshows, presentations, and video. Provided creative support for West subsidiary companies in the heathcare space, including HealthAdvocate and Televox. Lead UX and design for Health Advocate’s relaunched member experience, creating a unified platform via responsive web and mobile app. Worked to implement new West branding and provided templates and design elements for the healthcare space.> The world’s top retailer chose West as its retail pharmacy communications partner with the Director of Health and Wellness reporting, “The West Healthcare Practice marketing video won you this deal.” > Health Advocate received an award from the Digital Health Awards for its online member experience.

Video Design- Creation of annual title graphics and associated interstitials- Production of commercials and other broadcast mediaPresentation Mastering- Editing and mastering of submitted films for projectionTechnical - Creation of automated, high definition, Mac-based presentation system- Maintenance of online film screener submission system

San Francisco Bay Area

As senior designer for the global networking product manufacturer’s North American executive headquarters, designed and implemented corporate identity and brand services for more than 20 countries, including print, web, video, and product design. Complete redesign, specification and oversight of custom content management system, coding, and maintenance of more than two dozen global corporate web sites for North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Provided creative direction and brand policing for marketing and design staff around the world. > Worked with architects to design furnishings, signage, wayfinding system, architectural layout and finishes of customer showroom for new company headquarters building.

San Jose, Ca

Design, code, and maintain websites, including complete interface design for both desktop and mobile platforms. Advise on system specifications and UI for programmers. Design, layout and produce all marketing collateral.Write marketing collateral.Design and implement product branding programs.Initiate, design and implement customer support website.Design and produce customer support videos in both DVD and Flash formats.

Campbell, Ca

Analyze email, websites and domains to determine compliance with both federal and corporate policy in order to block undesirable messages through use of Barracuda filter products. Specify and design improvements to filtering software interfaces both for functionality and end-user GUI. Supervise team of analysts, design and implement training curriculum, and oversee team performance to eliminate false positives.

Silver Spring, Md

As creative director for the nation’s largest association of civics educators, responsible for design and layout of major industry periodicals, creation and implementation of NCSS logo and brand, creation and maintenance of web and internet services, design of annual educational conference, from booth structures to marketing communications. Provided editorial and proofreading support for publications, and authored articles and other content. Planned and executed events such as keynotes, tours, and clinics; obtained sponsorships and fostered ongoing relationships with major companies and organizations; and devised logistics for events, registration, exhibits, sessions.> With a concentrated campaign of redesigning and reinvigorating association periodicals and conferences, membership rose by nearly 100% within five years and attracted a younger, more dynamic demographic.