Resume
Carla Voorhees
+1 202 320 3368
carla@carlavoorhees.com
“I am an analytical thinker, operations nut, designer, and strategist who aims to make the world a better place through user centered design, sustainable choices, and strategic vision.”
Experience:
Anerian, LLC: Washington, DC | November 2009-February 2010
Consulting Intern
- Assisted with the development of consulting models and frameworks in the fields of Service Innovation, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
- Created graphics for client presentations, using Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Powerpoint
- Planned a seminar on Service Innovation, including website, marketing materials, online registration and budgetary considerations
U.S. Agency for International Development,
Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs: Washington, DC | Summer 2009
Legislative and Public Affairs Intern
- Developed internal and external communications while working closely with the Design Director and colleagues the agency’s Strategic Communications Group with representatives from all bureaus.
- Projects included an Agency Protocol Manual, a world map of USAID missions, an HTML e-mail to recruit staff for Afghanistan, and assisted with an overhaul of the bureau’s intranet site.
TRAFFIQ, Inc.: Vienna, VA | 2007–2008
Product Manager (non-title basis) / Designer / HTML Developer
- Performed the duties of a Product Manager starting in January 2008.
- Developed new feature sets for an online advertising RFP service based on competitive analysis and customer feedback.
- Worked collaboratively to document requirements for the software development team.
- Interacted with an off-shore development team using the Agile development method.
- Coded web pages and created graphics for a proprietary web application, using input from team members, management and users.
Selected Projects:
The Thread Union: Kinkos for Clothing
- An on-demand clothing production facility, focused on ethically producing slow fashion. Initially conceived as an incubator for small and independent fashion designers, The Thread Union’s business model fluctuated before finally settling on the intersection between the present and future in fashion. Financial analysis and pro-forma P&L statements guided decision making on business activities and ultimately shaped the final business model.
Leap… Imagination in Learning: Not-for-profit Board Model Analysis
- Leap… Imagination in Learning is an educational not-for-profit based in San Francisco. Working with their board and additional resources, a business model representation was created and analysis of their board structure undertaken. Final deliverable included recommendations on future board recruitment, and an online toolkit covering topics related to their operations and mission.
Education:
California College of the Arts: San Francisco, CA | 2008–2010
MBA in Design Strategy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Troy, NY | 2003–2007
B.S. Electronic Media, Arts and Communication, May 2007
Minor: Community & Health Psychology
Certificate: Visual Communication Design
Corvinus University: Budapest, Hungary | Summer 2006
Study Abroad Program—American Institute for Foreign Study
Relevant Course: International Marketing
Charles University: Prague, Czech Republic | Spring 2005
Study Abroad Program—American Institute for Foreign Study
Relevant Course: European Art & Architecture
Skills:
Product/Program Development:
- Competitive Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting
- Market Research
- Prototyping
- Information Architecture
Management:
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Planning
- Project Management
- Organization
- Coaching
Software:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Microsoft Office Suite
Systems:
- Windows
- Mac OS X