Elena Drozd

skills

Stong foundation in computer applications, complemented by excellent knowledge of current design and animation trends. Outstanding coding skills. Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ActionScript 3, high proficiency with all Adobe CC Design, Web and Video motion production and editing tools, such as Animate CC, Photoshop, IlluStator, After Effects, Premier, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Air. Working knowledge of 3D application such as Blender and 3d Max.. Vast experience with CSS transitions/animations, WebGL, Canvas, and JavaScript-driven animations. Expert on high performance in-browser graphics, especially on SVG animations for games, prototypes, demos developing. Affection for experimenting, learning and using new technologies for VR, AR, Leap Motion. Excellent analytical/troubleshooting skills.

Experience

Over 10 years of experience in HTML/JavaScript/Flash design and programming; having worked in a variety of fields including Advertising, TV, New Media and Marketing, developing Rich Internet and Desktop applications, games, prototypes and demos using CSS transitions, SVG animations, JavaScript and JavaScript animation libraries such as Greensock, AnimateJS, Three.js, p5.js. High level of expertise on preparing video files for rich media, including audio and video editing and optimization. Practical experience with Git version control tools and Third Party Vendors such as Flite, Sizmek, DoubleClick.

awards

• Elena's Flash Portfolio Site has been included in “Taschen’s 1000 Favorite Websites” edition.
• American Library Association Award for interactive set “Discover Bach!”
  

clients

2017 - current. Freelance Interactive Developer.
Mammoth Advertising, 36 E 20th St, New York, NY
Craft, 622 Third Avenue, New York, NY
FCB Health, 100 W 33th St, New York, NY
Bannerboy, Brooklyn, NY
Display Ad campaigns, Multimedia development, Big Screen presentations and applications.

2011 - 2017. Production Developer
Grey Advertising, 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY
HTML5, Javascript and Flash programming. Display ads campagns, Multitouch Display Presentations, Facebook and Instagram applications, games.

2007 - 2011. Freelance Flash Developer
Rapp Collins, 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Cline, Davis and Mann, 200 Varick St., New York, NY
Media Storm/MAUDE, 170 Varick St., New York, NY
Euro RSCG Life, 200 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Draftfcb, 100 W 33 St., New York, NY
CondeNast, 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Euro RSCG 4D, 350 Hudson St., New York, NY
Radical Media, 435 Hudson St., New York, NY
Thirteen WNET, New York, NY
Grey Advertising, 777 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Flash programming for Rich Media campaigns, application for Facebook, Tablet PC applications.

2006 - 2007. Flash Developer
Klipmart(Doubleclick), 2 Park Av, New York, NY
Flash programming for Rich Media advertising campaigns, reperesenting FOX, WB, HBO, Disney, SonyPictures, IBM.

2002 - 2006. Freelance Flash Developer
Studio Mobile, 36 West 37 St., New York, NY
Art and Music Games, Amherst, MA
Multimedia Design, Flash animation and programming for Interactive educational games.
Paul Miller/DJ Spooky and Shadow/Instinct Records, 26 W17 St, New York, NY
Promotional Mini-Site. Art direction, Flash animation and programming, sound design.
4Kids Entertainment ink, 59 east 23 St., New York, NY
ash animation and actionscripting for FOX TV websites representing: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultimate Muscle, Fighting Foodons, Ultraman, Stargate shows.

education

1998 - 2002 - Pratt Institute, New York, NY
Digital Design and Interactive Media.