Paul is a visual designer with a background in illustration. He lives in Denver where he is passionate about helping designers build compelling content using their creativity and new technology. Whether it is using 3D printing, touch devices, or building cutting-edge user-friendly web and mobile experiences.

Paul also spends a lot of time on the road speaking about Creative Cloud but you can still catch him on Twitter: @paultrani

Work Experience

Adobe

• Principal Worldwide Creative Cloud Evangelist
• March 29, 2010 - Present

Responsible for showing designers and developers how to create amazing content for the web and mobile devices using the Creative Cloud.

Starz Entertainment

• Senior Interactive Designer / Interactive Design Manager
• June 2002 - March 26, 2010

Duties include leading a team of Interactive Designers/Developers in creating award-winning online experiences that promote the Starz brand and movie product. In this position I have been able to build a strong team that has executed many multi-million dollar online campaigns that promote Starz and are consistent across media (video, print, etc.). Some of the projects include:

• starz.com/spartacus
• starz.com/headcase
• starz.com/crash

Trilemetry

• Interactive Designer and Courseware Developer
• June 2002 - Present

Trilemetry specializes in high-end, custom online communications as well as development of courseware for Adobe. I have been an integral part of this group as their designer, developer and trainer. Courseware created:

• Flash 8 Advanced Design course
• Flex Getting Started Experience
• ColdFusion 8 Getting Started Experience
• An Introduction to Flash Builder
• Flash Cast

Projects:

• Arizona Interactive Map
• Bacardi Cocktail Recipe Book
• Neutrogena T/Gel

GT Alliance

• Adobe Certified Instructor
• June 2001 - March 2006

Instructor and courseware developer for GT Alliance delivering classroom-based courses in Denver as well as on-site for such companies as Doublclick, MDC Holdings, Los Alamos National Labratory, Carmichael Lynch, and Martin Williams. Average instructor rating is 4.7 out of 5.

Adobe Certified Courses:

• Flash Advanced Design
• Flash MX 2004 Rich Media Development
• Flash 8 Rich Content Creation
• Design Techniques with Flash
• Macromedia Flash 8 ActionScript
• Flash Application Development
• Flash Video Development
• Dreamweaver Website Development
• Fast Track to Adobe Photoshop

Moxie Media Group

• Interactive Designer/Developer
• February 2000 - June 2002

Responsible for the design and development of web sites, CD ROMs, DVDs, and broadcast animation. Responsibilities include all aspects of production including concept, design, animation, and programming. Partial client list include: Arcadis, Hallmark Channel, Invesco Funds, Lucent Technologies, Qwest, Sprint, and Western Union.

Company 39

• Interactive Designer
• November 1998 - February 2000

Responsible for the design and development of web sites for civil engineering clients. Responsibilities include all facets of the project such as visual identity, HTML, ActionScript, JavaScript, illustration and Flash animation.