412.401.1132
aconnell@cmu.edu
4340 Saline Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
ANNE CONNELL
OBJECTIVE
Experienced interaction designer, usability analyst, instructor, systems administrator and 
web developer seeks a position that will enable me to utilize my problem solving, design 
process, usability analysis and programming skills in an environment that encourages 
both growth and responsibility.
SKILLS
Design of multimedia presentations and web sites electronically using Adobe CS4 
Design and Web Premiums on multiple platforms.  Knowledge and use of JavaScript, 
PERL, PHP, ASP, MySQL, XHTML, Flash, Flex and Eclipse. Adobe ACE Certification, 
Mac OS X Server Essentials and Windows 2003 Server Management.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2008Ðpresent, Interaction Designer, Carnegie Mellon-SEI-CERT-VTE
Contribute design direction for the Virtual Training Environment, including the vision 
for the user experience and interaction, as well as documentation, graphical elements, 
and general communication. Research and integrate design strategies, product 
specifications, and user expectations into product capabilities. Provide accessible, 
proactive, and communicative design support to multiple development efforts.

1997Ð2008, Technology Manager, Carnegie Mellon School of Design
Maintenance of three local area networks, three cluster facilities and support over 200+ 
users and 170+ machines on these networks as well as a log of software/hardware 
breakdowns; created a work response system for faculty, staff and graduate equipment; 
consultation on all computing purchases, hiring/management of student monitors; 
computer cluster budget monitoring; expertise in necessary computer modifications 
related to administrative computing; and provided assistance to faculty for digital 
projects. Performed under minimal supervision. Made daily purchases of data supplies, 
hardware and software. Hired all student computer 
consultants. Researched/recommended software/hardware purchases based on budgetary 
constraints, experience and research. Supervised undergraduate computer consultants and 
graduate assistants assigned to computing facilities. Taught two courses, "Practical Web 
Skills" and ÒIntroduction to Programming in Design". 


1996Ð1997, Executive Assistant, Carnegie Mellon School of Computer 
Science
Responsibilities include purchasing of software and hardware for two projects, support of 
two faculty, interaction with campus community, external visitors and 20+ students 
daily.  Administrative experience, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. 
Web design and maintenance for the Systems area and Coda and Odyssey Projects. 
EDUCATION
1999 -- 2006    Carnegie Mellon University	                                    
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Communication Design Track
2005 Ð 2009   Carnegie Mellon University
Masters in Human and Computer Interaction Institute, December 2009
INTERESTS
Classical Ballet and Modern Dance, Music, Sewing, Cooking, Drawing, Reading
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Digital Learning Tools, Interface and Interaction Design, Graduate Typography, 
Programming Usable Interfaces, HCI Methods & Lab, MHCI Capstone Project
AWARDS
Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts Citizenship Award, March 2006
Carnegie Mellon Computer Steering Committee, May 2007
Adobe Academic Achievement Awards Advisory Board, June 2007-Present

References available upon request