Vince Greenfield Developer & Designer

Boasting an illustrious 15-year career at the intersection of design and development, I have seamlessly navigated dual roles within some of the most prestigious creative agencies in the DC area. My expertise lies in transforming visions into reality for companies and brands, while constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation through the adoption of avant-garde technologies. With a rare combination of aesthetic acumen and technical mastery, I am adept at delivering trailblazing solutions that position businesses at the vanguard of their industries. Your opportunity, coupled with my unique blend of skills, could usher in a new era of creative and technological excellence for your organization.

Skills

Programming

Javascript (Node, Vue, React, Three.js), PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS (SASS), Firebase, WordPress, Drupal, Responsive Design, Git, API Development, C++, C#, Processing

Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch, After Effects, Blender, Cinema 4D, Life Drawing, Color Theory, Storyboarding, Typography, Identity Design

Experience

Lead Product Engineer Yearly, Bethesda, MD

Oct 2022 — Current

  • Develop a user-friendly design application, focused on aiding organizations in the creation of digital reports
  • Integrated a modular system for seamless content insertion, enhancing productivity by simplifying the process for content creators
  • Successfully streamlined the design and layout process within the application, allowing content creators to focus primarily on their content
  • Pioneered a systematic approach for digital report creation, markedly improving the ease of use and efficiency for users
  • Provided ongoing support and updates for the design application, ensuring its continuous evolution in line with user needs and technological advancements

Creative Director Lucifer Design Studio, Arlington, VA

Nov 2018 — Current

  • Orchestrated the development and launch of distinctive brand identities, enhancing clients' modern presence while honoring their heritage
  • Engineered innovative digital tools and platforms, addressing gaming issues and streamlining digital report crafting
  • Created immersive digital experiences for showcasing real estate projects and stimulating engaging dialogues among online communities
  • Fostered individual and community brands by crafting unique aesthetics and accessible online store sites

Associate Creative Director
(promoted from Interactive Director/Front-End Web Developer)
Taoti Creative, Washington, DC

Aug 2016 — May 2022

  • Lead creative direction for Taoti's high-profile clients
  • Pitched new creative to partners and secured over $1.2 million in new business
  • Hosted internal workshops to educate our departments on new web technologies and possibilities
  • Established a framework for ambitious/eye-catching web design while honoring accessibility and compliance
  • Scoped new design and development projects

Interactive Director
(promoted from Sr. Frontend Developer & Designer)
Spark Experience, Bethesda, MD

Mar 2013 — Aug 2016

  • Built client websites and features with insights from UX research
  • Managed offshore developers in an effort to meet tight deadlines
  • Scoped design and development projects
  • Hosted internal workshops to educate our departments on new web technologies and possibilities
  • Developed the web presence for the various company products
  • Established a better company portfolio to drive new business
  • Developed usable solutions to solve common web experience challenges

Principal & Chief Developer Web Mobile Image, Gaithersburg, MD

Jul 2012 — Mar 2013

  • Co-Founded this web design and development firm that specializes in optimizing websites for mobile and tablet platforms
  • Responsible for web development, design and code, branding, strategic direction, delivery of services, and development of new business

UI Designer/Developer AxHill/VeteranCentral.com, Washington, DC

Feb 2011 — Jul 2012

  • Developed a state of the art web-based solution that continues to result in job placements and serve as an information hub for the veteran community
  • Crafted user interfaces and produced a Veteran-Friendly job-search portal and social community with the goal of increasing resiliency and reducing suicide within the veteran population
  • Lead a team of contract developers who worked successfully to deliver the startup's MVP under tight deadlines

Graphic & Web Designer Gaithersburg Book Festival, Gaithersburg, MD

Nov 2009 — Feb 2011

  • Created logo and branding of this large-scale cultural event
  • Designed advertisements for print and web
  • Developed a highly-effective and high-traffïc website with search-engine optimization — resulting in an organic 1st page Google ranking for "book festival"

Graphic Designer The Elegant Envelope, Gaithersburg, MD

Oct 2008 — Feb 2011

  • Assisted clients with sourcing effective typography for their formal invites and correspondence
  • Obtained strong grasp of cost-effective design for direct mail pieces — utilizing digital, offset, process and spot-color printing
  • Created exquisite artwork for invitations, brochures, business cards, logos, and stationery

Notable Clients

  • Bosley
  • Carnegie Science
  • DC Lottery
  • DC Water
  • Discovery Edu.
  • FCC.gov
  • German Marshall Fund
  • National Cathedral
  • Oklahoma University
  • Rovio (Angry Birds)
  • SiriusXM
  • Strayer University
  • The World Bank
  • United Nations (UN)
  • U.S. Botanic Garden
  • U.S. Capitol
  • U.S. Figure Skating
  • U.S. Telecom

Education

Computer Science Prince George's Community College Largo, MD

Spring 2007 — Spring 2009

Visual & Game Programming Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VA

Spring 2008 — Fall 2008

Electronics Engineering Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Fall 2005 — Spring 2006