Tasha is a dynamic leader with proven quality assurance and project management experience including but not limited to: strategic
planning, operational efficiency, supervision and training, product creation and management, quality assurance, design control and process improvements. She possesses expertise in user needs analysis, usability testing, accessibility, requirements gathering, information
architecture, copywriting, content strategy, organic search engine optimization, user interface design, systems analysis, quality assurance and e-marketing. An analytical thinker, she consistently resolves ongoing usability issues and is often called upon to consult on problems
that have eluded resolution by others. Creative and design management experience includes diagrams, specifications, flowcharts, wireframes, demos and other various forms of technical and non technical documentation.
With superior project development, management skills and a deep understanding of the end-to-end project cycle Tasha is often responsible
for identifying the business of clients and stakeholders to help determine effective solutions. She has the ability to work independently or in
a team environment, has demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, and is detail-orientated, self-motivated and dependable. Her solid organizational and planning skills have earned her a reputation for gaining greater efficiencies from existing resources.
Portfolio Access: www.tashaluksa.com/Portfolio username: branding
password: advertising Work Experience AKQA: New York, May 2012 – August 2012 Interactive Consultant
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
HUGE: New York, February 2012 – April 2012
Interactive Consultant - XL Insurance (Consumer Site, Employee Portal)
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
Razorfish: New York, July 2011 – December 2011 Interactive Consultant
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
CDMiConnect: New York, February 2011 – July 2011 Interactive Consultant
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
Razorfish: New York, September 2010 – February 2011
Interactive Consultant - AXE, EMC, VivaKi
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
JWT: New York, July 2010 – August 2010
Interactive Consultant - Microsoft, Benadryl
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
Fox Mobile Group: New York, May 2010 – July 2010 Interactive Consultant
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
CDMiConnect: New York, January 2010 – April 2010 Interactive Consultant/UX Lead
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
Deutsch Inc: New York, December 2009
Interactive Consultant/UX Lead - PNC Microsite
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
BBDO: New York, November 2009
- AT&T Olympic Campaign / Samsung Mythic
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
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Tasha Luksa, Senior Interactive Consultant Content & Interactive Strategy, Information Architecture & Interaction Design, UX Planning & Project Management ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rapp: New York, September 2009 – November 2009
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
BBDO: New York, August 2009
Interactive Consultant - AT&T Christmas Gift Guide
Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy and Configuration Logic
Sarkissian Mason: New York, February 2009 – July 2009 Interactive Consultant
- Zappos.com, 6PM.com, Pathways to Housing, Zappos Couture
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
Digitas: Chicago, October 2008 – December 2008 Interactive Consultant
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
IP Pixel: Chicago, July 2008 – October 2008 Interactive Consultant
- Beyond February Microsite, Suaza Tres Generaciones Microsite, Oreo RFP, Pixel Portal
Project Planning, Brand Strategy, Information Architecture & User Experience, Content Strategy
Critical Mass: Chicago, April 2008 – July 2008 Interactive Consultant
- Moen.com Taxonomy and Guided Navigation Project Euro RSCG: Chicago, March 2008 – April 2008 Interactive Consultant
- Michelob.com Site Refresh Content Strategy, Potbelly.com Site Refresh IA and Strategy
Ogilvy One: Chicago, June 2007 – March 2008 Senior Content Strategist, Project Planning / Definition - Allstate.com Site Refresh, CDW Microsite The Royal Order of Experience Design: Chicago, June 2007 - March 2008
Senior Information Architect, Project Planning / Definition - Kohler Branding, Mozilla Redesign, Crate & Barrel Canada Sapient: Chicago, March 2007 to June 2007
Senior Associate (Information Architect)
- CDW Site Redesign, RFP Response Tribal DDB: Chicago, January 2007 to March 2007
- Robert W. Baird Financial Services Site Redesign VSA Partners: Chicago, September 2006 to November 2006
Information Architect and User Experience Strategist
- IBM, GE, BP, CHW, First Data, Cook Medical
(Involved in the in research, design and build of several microsites for Fortune 500 entities) Allstate: Chicago, February 2006 to August 2006
User Experience Architect - Web Application Devlin eBusiness Architects: Toronto (Canada), June 2005 to February 2006
- New Builds and Maintenance: Lexus/Toyota Canada, Ryerson University, Toronto Public Library Go Travel Direct / Fly Zoom: Ottawa (Canada), February 2005 to May 2005
- E-marketing and Site Maintenance: Go Travel Direct, Fly Zoom Magma Communications: Ottawa (Canada), February 2004 to November 2004
Project Coordinator / Junior Internet Architect
- New Builds and Maintenance: Go Travel Direct, Fly Zoom, CV Villa, Magma
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E-mail: [email protected] Personal Place and Date of Birth Academic Positions and Education 2012-present Associate Editor for the Americas, Synlett Member, Editorial Board, Organic Reactions Member, Editorial Board, electronic Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Department of Ch