Stuart Maxwell

Information architect. Taxonomist. Decent fellow.

I'm currently a Senior Product Manager at REI, where I work on navigation systems and site structure. For more about my work responsibilities and history, see my LinkedIn page.

I’m also active in the IA community; I organized World IA Day Seattle in 2015 and 2016, was the West Coast Regional Director for World IA Day 2017, and was Co-Chair of IA Summit 2018.

I occasionally teach an information architecture class at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle.

You can email me, follow my microblog, or see my latest photos on Flickr.

Work Experience

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Information Architect/User Experience Designer2011–presentConsultantSeattle, WA

  • Designed a metadata schema and developed a metadata application profile following the Dublin Core Application Profile Guidelines.
  • Researched and wrote user experience design standards.
  • Improved search and navigation by researching, recommending, and implementing improvements to site taxonomy.
  • Assisted in development of content management plan; conducted content inventory.
 

Technical Communications Manager2007–2011Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.Seattle, WA

  • Managed a team of 18 IT, word processing, technical editing, GIS, and graphics professionals supporting 100 busy engineers and scientists as they produced over 400 documents a year, from 2-page memos to 500-page manuals and reports.
  • Designed and implemented intranet site and company website.
  • Developed procedures, designed processes, and documented workflows.
  • Project managed a $600,000 office remodel project, including planning, logistics, and communication for moving 100 employees in four phases over 14 weeks.
  • Managed an annual IT budget of approximately $400,000.
  • Delivered occasional internal presentations on a variety of technology and information management topics.
 

Support Specialist2005–2007Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.Seattle, WA

  • Assisted with contract review, contract compliance, invoice review, and progress reporting.
  • Created graphics for technical reports and for marketing, including vicinity maps, sampling location maps, cut sheets, logos, and posters.
 

Information Architect and Historian 2003–2005TheLouvertureProject.orgSeattle, WA

  • Designed, and implemented a MediaWiki site about the Haitian revolution of 1791–1804.
  • Researched and developed original content, structured and organized information, and guided outside contributors.
 

Office Manager2001–2003LYV Enterprises, Inc. Bellevue, WA

  • Managed the office, supported the sales manager, and provided customer service to students.
 

General Manager1999–2000Impact Entertainment GroupOrlando, FL

  • Wrote, directed, and produced custom corporate entertainment and educational events.
  • Consulted to event planners on casting, logistics, and event development.
 

Director of Corporate Entertainment1997–1999SAK Theatre CompanyOrlando, FL

  • Conceived, wrote, directed, and produced customized events for numerous corporate clients.
  • Generated repeat business by exceeding client expectations while working within a limited budget.
  • Participated in regular strategic planning sessions to direct the artistic and operational aims of the company.
 

Performer, Group lead, Workshop Leader, Writer, Director1994–1999
Walt Disney WorldOrlando, FL

  • Acted in several Equity principal stage roles.
  • Developed original comedic theatrical material.
  • Developed and delivered improv and team building workshops for cast members and visiting performers.
  • Wrote and directed a corporate entertainment production for Disney Business Productions.
 

Performer, Casting Consultant, Workshop Leader1991–2000
Universal OrlandoOrlando, FL

  • Acted in multiple principal stage roles at the Universal Orlando theme park.
  • Conducted improvisation auditions for the theme park.
  • Developed and delivered improv and team building workshops for employees.
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