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Biography

George Mason University - Graphic Arts

User Experience Design Specialist at Idexcel
Information Technology & Services
Brant
Nesbitt, MA
Ashburn, Virginia
Partner with key stakeholders on sprints for data-driven experiences primarily focused on user-centered design and measurable results while maintaining brand integrity.

Experience

  • George Mason University

    Adjunct Professor

    School of Art, Graphic Design
    Art & Visual Technology 217 - Introduction to Web Design
    Art & Visual Technology 180 - New Media in the Creative Arts

  • Sizmek

    Creative Ad Designer

    Established a rapid, cloud-based design process workflow employing UX and usability best practices to concept and design new ad formats, homepage takeover executions and rich media ad campaigns optimized for smartphone, tablet and desktop devices. Campaigns featured major consumer brands such as Coca-Cola, Lexus, L'Oreal, Ford, Best Buy and Toyota.

  • Sizmek

    Manager, Interactive Design & Project Lead, Creative Innovation Team

    Project Manager and Interactive Design Manager who oversees a friendly, highly motivated and productive group of Interactive Designers by employing a rapid, cloud-based design process workflow for expedited turnaround times. Our primary focus on branding, user experience (UX) and usability best practices is used to concept and design new ad formats, ads using dynamic creative optimization (DCO), homepage takeover executions and rich media ad campaigns optimized for smartphone, tablet and desktop devices.

  • Idexcel

    User Experience Design Specialist

    Brant worked at Idexcel as a User Experience Design Specialist

  • MilliporeSigma

    Interactive Designer

    Design templates and work with other designers on staff to help police and maintain our corporate
    branding while working with project and marketing managers to design, storyboard and produce electronic direct mail, customized animations, interactive presentations, landing pages, third party web advertisements, website graphics, direct mailing
    materials (such as flyers, brochures, carrier sheets, business reply cards or “BRCs”), posters, trade show booth panels, magazine advertisements, illustrations and campaigns.

  • Friends of Chernobyl Centers U.S.

    Volunteer Interactive/Web Designer

    Volunteer Web design, brand development, web site traffic growth through print and web campaigns.

Education

  • George Mason University

    Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Graphic Design
    Interactive and Graphic Design with an emphasis on Mobile, Web and Brand Management. Nationally accredited by NASAD.

  • Winner: 2014 George Mason University Technical Innovation Challenge


    Collaborate with team members from complementary disciplines, such as Applied Information Technology, to form an innovative startup company complete with a working prototype, business model and brand guidelines.

  • George Mason University

    Adjunct Professor


    School of Art, Graphic Design Art & Visual Technology 217 - Introduction to Web Design Art & Visual Technology 180 - New Media in the Creative Arts

  • Northern Michigan University

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

    Graphic Communications

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Certificate

    Web Design & Development

Publications

  • Video’s shift to long-form necessitates flexible, cross-device ad content

    Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) UK

    Looking at the shift of video, In today’s fragmented media landscape, brands are forced to compete with user’s shifting attention spans and a desire for added value. We discuss behavior as consumers are savvier than ever, especially when it comes to verticals that have more extensive and detailed purchase funnels. Our goal as advertisers is to plan for context and media to ensure the proper experience across all devices to boost conversion rates.

Positions

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • IDUG Boston

    Steering Committe Member: Interactive/Web Design and Promotions

    In the process of meeting with steering committee members to discuss wireframes and content for our chapter's site. Announce upcoming events and respond to inquiries through use of social media.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,36734722)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • IDUG Boston

    Steering Committe Member: Interactive/Web Design and Promotions

    In the process of meeting with steering committee members to discuss wireframes and content for our chapter's site. Announce upcoming events and respond to inquiries through use of social media.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,36734722)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • IDUG Boston

    Steering Committe Member: Interactive/Web Design and Promotions

    In the process of meeting with steering committee members to discuss wireframes and content for our chapter's site. Announce upcoming events and respond to inquiries through use of social media.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,36734722)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • IDUG Boston

    Steering Committe Member: Interactive/Web Design and Promotions

    In the process of meeting with steering committee members to discuss wireframes and content for our chapter's site. Announce upcoming events and respond to inquiries through use of social media.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,36734722)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • IDUG Boston

    Steering Committe Member: Interactive/Web Design and Promotions

    In the process of meeting with steering committee members to discuss wireframes and content for our chapter's site. Announce upcoming events and respond to inquiries through use of social media.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,36734722)

  • Interaction Design Foundation

    Member

    Member and life-long learner.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,833176427)

  • NOVA UX (User Experience) Group

    Member and Participant

    Attend and participate in monthly meetings to stay on top of current UX/UI and design trends.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,324230359)

  • Adjunct Faculty Self-study Collaborative

    Self-study Contributor

    Represent the School of Art as one of only 20+ adjunct faculty members selected from colleges and disciplines across the university—chosen to share respective visions, practice as educators, and begin to design a self-study teacher research project. By participating in (transdisciplinary) critical friend teams, this program pushes adjunct faculty members to create personal-situated teaching inquiry to improve their students’ learning. (https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/cehd-supporting-adjunct-faculty)urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,1186238389)

  • IDUG Boston

    Steering Committe Member: Interactive/Web Design and Promotions

    In the process of meeting with steering committee members to discuss wireframes and content for our chapter's site. Announce upcoming events and respond to inquiries through use of social media.urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAFnYe4B1QxTKnAQgpPwSEZKfqqZ1oGj-c8,36734722)