EDUCATION
Galvanize, Boulder, Colorado
Full-Stack Web Development Program, g8 cohort, April–Oct 2015
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
Coursework in Computer Science, Spring 2015
Boulder Digital Arts, Boulder, Colorado
UI/UX Certification, Aug 2012
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
M.A. in American Civilization/Material Culture
Masters Thesis: Contemporary American Pattern: Content and Symmetry Analysis
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
A.B. in Anthropology/Archeology with Honors
Graduated Magna cum Laude
Senior Honors Thesis: The Side Gallery House: an Analysis of Antiguan Folk Housing
SKILLS
Programming: JavaScript (ES6/ES2015), Node.js, the MEAN stack, Python, PHP, Semantic HTML, CSS/Sass, MongoDB, React, Vue.js, AngularJS
Data Visualization: D3.js, Highcharts
Rapid Prototyping: Observable, CodePen, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, draw.io
WEB DEVELOPMENT
niolabs
Developer, Jan 2016–Present Broomfield, CO
niolabs.com
Develop apps, visualizations, and real-time data analysis for nio, a Python-based, event-driven platform connecting the internet of things. Create style guides, dashboards, UI kits, and other modular designs.
CIRES
UX Developer, Dec 2015–Present Boulder, CO
Develop tools, sites, and documentation for users of Landlab, a tool for modeling earth surface processes.
Strength in Members
Web Developer, Nov 2015–Jan 2016 Boulder, CO
Developed travel planning application prototype for non-profit consultant.
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
UX Designer
jennyknuth.com, 2012–2015
Use strategic design thinking to make things work. Combine user research, content strategy, heuristic evaluation, information architecture, analytics, cognitive models, and visual signifiers to create products with an intuitive user interface. Communicate large amounts of information quickly via data visualization. Design that works is a lifelong passion, as is the pursuit of harmony between form and function. I currently apply these skills to web and mobile applications. See my app and web design portfolio at https://jennyknuth.com/portfolio.
Designer/Owner
TrueJune Design, 2008–present
Design and create a line of meticulously handcrafted jewelry for the active, outdoor market. I apply creative problem solving to all aspects of running a successful small business: needfinding; prototyping; product and package design and production; researching, testing, and sourcing materials; durability testing and quality control; photography; analytics and marketing; storage; display; sales; and customer service. See http://truejune.com for portfolio and blog.
Exhibit Designer/Coordinator
3:16, An Exhibit of Calligraphy; September 1989–December 1995
Researched, designed, wrote, produced, and managed, in collaboration with Herman Zapf and Donald Knuth, an NEA-supported traveling exhibition of contemporary, international calligraphy. Work included communication and collaboration with artists and type designers such as Herman Zapf, Sumner Stone, Andrzej Kot, David Kindersley, and Kris Holmes.
WRITING/EDITING EXPERIENCE
Environmental Resource Specialist
Labat Environmental, Inc.; 2006–2015
Teach scientists techniques for clear technical writing. Create style guides for each client to ensure consistent communication and efficient workflow. Format reports for compliance with NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) regulations. Research, write, and edit EISs (environmental impact statements) as part of a team.
Columnist
Holistic Parenting Magazine; 2013–2016
Author of “Try This!” a DIY column for a national, bi-monthly, natural-parenting magazine. Research, design, and create seasonal projects suitable for ages child to adult. With text and images, clearly and concisely explain how to make each project. Photograph and style each activity for print publication.
Writer
Freelance magazine writer; 2005–2016
Feature writer for national magazines. Contact me for clips or see LinkedIn profile for current links.
Editor
Freelance editor; 1996–2016
Craft writing to communicate clearly to the desired audience. Selected content that is useful, usable, and consistent. Organize content so that it can be easily and naturally accessed.
Reviewer
Cochrane Collaboration, Oxford, UK; 2000–2003
Worked as a member of the Collaborative Review Group in Pregnancy and Childbirth to review contributions to The Cochrane Library from a consumer (user) perspective.
Copyeditor
Putnam Investments, Communications Department, Boston, Massachusetts; Spring 1996–Fall 1997
Edited and proofed all company publications including educational booklets, monthly reports, newsletters, retirement planning brochures, advertisements, and financial documents. Emphasis on consistent communication via words and graphics.
Copyeditor
Stream International; Spring 1996
Edited 700-page guide to software products and services for international IT corporation.
Book Reviewer
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Computer Science Division, Reading, Massachusetts; 1991–1994
Commented on computer book manuscripts prior to publication as a user reviewer.
ANALYSIS/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Museum Archivist
Stanford University Museum of Art; Summer 1993
Cataloged ethnographic collections to comply with NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) regulations. Researched cataloging methods for a large collection of Native American artifacts. Archived print collections and researched contemporary printmakers.
Legal Researcher
Ulin, Dann & Lambe, Seattle, Washington; November 1989–June 1990
Researched and retrieved records for case histories, prepared materials for trials, briefs, and other presentations, and managed administrative tasks for a top-500 law firm.
Exhibit Researcher
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, Rhode Island; September 1988–January 1989
Researched Rhode Island industrial history and designed and compiled a database of 20,000 patented items for an exhibition about Rhode Island inventions.