About

Paul Trani is a passionate 15 year veteran of the interactive design and development scene as well as a respected speaker nation-wide on all things Adobe.  Paul has spent many years as an Adobe Certified Instructor, courseware developer, and Lynda.com trainer.  He is also an Adobe Community Expert and Freelancer who contributes weekly through forums, blogs, and seminars, reaching thousands annually.  Using his degree in illustration, a background in Motion Graphics Design and solid knowledge of programming languages, Paul has created first-class projects for diverse clientele such as Bacardi, Neutrogena, Adobe, Best Buy, Hallmark Channel, Qwest, Western Union, Lucent Technologies, IBM, and Sprint.

When Paul is not inspiring the community through online or live events, he can be found at Starz Entertainment where he is leading a talented design department to creating multi-million dollar online experiences.

Starz Entertainment

• Senior Interactive Designer / Manager of Interactive Design
• June 2002 — Present

Currently 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 – Co-Creator
• Flex Getting Started Experience – Asset Creator
• ColdFusion 8 Getting Started Experience – Asset Creator
• An Introduction to Flash Builder – Asset Creator
• Flash Cast – Asset Creator

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 Flash Courses:

• Flash Advanced Design – Asset Creator
• 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

Adobe Certified Dreamweaver Courses:

• Dreamweaver Website Development

Adobe Photoshop Courses:

• Fast Track to Adobe Photoshop – 2-Day Coursebook. Writer, Creator, Publisher.

Moxie Media Group (formerly BVP Media)

• Interactive Designer/Developer
• February 2000 –June 2002

Responsible for the design and development of web sites, CD ROMs, DVD’s, 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 (a divison of Parsons Brinkerhoff)

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.

Edge Interactive

• Multimedia Designer/Developer
• July 1997- November 1998

Responsibilties include designing and creating solutions delivered via the Internet and CD-ROM. Worked directly with such clients as: Lucent Technologies, StorageTek, Kaiser Permanente, IBM, State of Colorado, and Cabela’s.

Interactive Television Network

• Motion Graphics Designer
• May 1995—June 1997

Created the visual identity of the entire network channel, which included the creation of network identity spots, commercials, trailers, bumpers, game introductions for such shows as: Interactive Jeopardy. Catchwords, Quick Play Trivia, Pro Team Dodgeball, Crosswords, Grid Lock, Stud Poker, Blackjack Masters, Press Your Luck and QB1.