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Quality Control Analyst

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:45:17 Z

Perform analysis of business and functional requirements
Write and maintain test plans, test procedures and results and execute test cases for application releases
Co-ordinate with project managers to ensure alignment of testing strategy with the project's quality goals and resources
Co-ordinate with development team members in reproducing & resolving outstanding issues
Consult with clients on the nature of their information systems needs
Review and conduct quality assurance on computer system capabilities, workflow and user interaction with systems designed for audiences with varying technical skills and backgrounds
Analyze 3rd party software to support internal company needs as well as client business needs to evaluate quality or performance
Define system requirements, evaluate how changes in conditions, operations & environment will affect outcomes
Ensure quality of the software applications, specifically on the company's system by implementing testing procedures
Participate in all testing activities to meet overall software release goals, designing test cases to requirements & generating traceability coverage to test plans, and developing automation test scripts and test tools

Controller

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:49:22 Z

Manage basic finances of the company including preparation of invoices, timely collection of receivables, payments of accounts payable, bank reconciliations, etc.
Maintains vendor and customer relations to facilitate contract negotiations and payments
Issue timely and complete financial statements to management and third parties on a monthly basis
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual review by external accountants
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics, as requested
Provide financial analyses as needed, including cash and revenue forecasts
Assist in monitoring project budgets and resource allocation
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Coordinate with external tax accountants to comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Manage the administration and processing of employee benefits, including health and life insurance
Manage office administrative functions, as needed
Assist in improving operational efficiencies in the company

Information Architect, User Experience Professional

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:40:54 Z

Assisting in defining project scope with the ability and flexibility to realistically scale efforts according to clients' financial considerations.

Conducting discovery meeting to determine business requirements and constraints.

Performing usability and competitive analyses as well as authoring related documentation.

Providing ongoing usability analysis and strategic recommendations to clients in a consultative role.

Conducting user and stakeholder interviews and workshops and authoring findings and recommendations.

Developing comprehensive content inventories and sitemaps that capture all granular content.

Developing comprehensive tagging taxonomies.

Creating detailed (but not "designed") wireframes for both information rich sites as well as complex functionality.

Authoring use cases to inform functional requirements and user interactions.

Developing usability test plans / scenarios and wire prototypes, implementing testing, and authoring related documentation.

Technical Lead

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:18:01 Z

Develop high quality, engaging web and mobile applications
Communicate and execute on complex development tasks under tight deadlines
Manage developers in integrated teams with ease and efficiency
Respond to client feedback with precision and insight across a variety of industries
Produce quality software in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Work with Designers, Information Architects, Analysts, and Project Managers on comprehensive website solutions to produce websites with fluid layouts and user interfaces

Java Web Developer

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:18:01 Z

Deliver end-to-end solutions consisting of component-based, services-oriented applications written in Java and using complementary products
Work closely with engineers and user interface designers to identify fast creative solutions
Work with current development team on mid to large size projects by estimating and implementing distributed software architectures and solutions using Java and related technologies
Gather business requirements and work independently to design, implement, test, and maintain solutions
Maintain good working relationships with project team members, internal customers and external service vendors
Perform other duties as requested by project managers and/or managers

Account Director, Digital Producer

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:18:01 Z

• Manage digital projects including strategy, user experience, creative and the entire lifecycle of development
• Manage all UX/IA, Technical, Creative and Quality Control resources on assigned projects
• Manage projects to on time, on budget completion
• Ensure projects reflect client’s expectations and achieve client’s business objectives
• Handle all client facing communications effectively and efficiently
• Handle all internal communications to team and management team regarding assigned projects
• Acute attention to detail on all facets of the project development lifecycle
• Conduct social media research and outreach in conjunction with social media strategy team
• Succeed and thrive with little supervision

agencyQ Takes Top International Emerging Media Awards

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z

Washington, D.C.- agencyQ is starting 2013 off with a bang! The Summit International Awards have recognized agencyQ as leaders in Emerging Media for their work with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (OOS) and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).

agencyQ is Moving!

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

We are excited to announce that agency Q will now be located at 1825 K Street NW in downtown Washington, DC. This move to 1825 K Street is driven by agencyQ's relentless pursuit of better serving our clients, our partners and our team members.

agencyQ is Sponsoring UXCamp DC 2013

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is sponsoring UXCamp DC 2013! Join agencyQ and fellow UX practitioners for a day filled with multiple streams of talks, presentations and activities about interaction design, user research, information architecture, accessibility and other UX topics.

EPiServer Partners with agencyQ, National Down Syndrome Society for Website Redesign

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z

CHICAGO, IL (December 4, 2012)–EPiServer, the world's fastest growing provider of platforms that drive online engagement and business results for end customers, today announced their involvement in the redesign of the National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) website.

Steve Marino Joins agencyQ as Chief Operating Officer

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z

Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2012)–agencyQ, a leading digital agency based in Washington, DC announced today that Steve Marino has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created global role, in partnership with Sean Breen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer and Bob Poulin, President and Chief Strategy Officer.

November 13th DC Sitecore User Group Meetup

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z

Join us on Tuesday, November 13th for an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by discussions lead by Sitecore professionals, and a question and answer session.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Website Wins Pinnacle Award

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

Washington, DC − agencyQ is pleased to announce that the National Cherry Blossom Festival has been honored with a gold Pinnacle Award. The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) awarded the National Cherry Blossom Festival with a gold award for the Best Event Website for www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.

agencyQ Partners with Coveo

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is pleased to announce its partnership with Coveo. Coveo transforms companies’ ability to gain Insight from diverse and overwhelming amounts of unstructured and structured data, whether it exists behind the firewall, in the cloud, or in social media.

We're Attending the Sitecore Symposium Conference

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

Q is sending members of our team to the Sitecore Symposium conference. The conference will be held from October 22 – 24, 2012 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

National Down Syndrome Society

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:07:00 Z

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. NDSS came to agencyQ with an outdated site design and content, and the site layout and Information Architecture prohibited NDSS users from effectively accessing subpages and content. Q worked with NDSS to redevelop both the design and Content Management System (CMS) behind NDSS.org. The redesigned NDSS site features interactive elements in a modern layout and design, with easily accessible content in user-friendly navigation that promotes and educates users about the organization and mission.

FairWinds Partners

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:08:54 Z

Facing an outdated online presence and seeking a way to deliver content to a more divergent audience, FairWinds Partners selected agencyQ to re-energize its web presence.

agencyQ Partners with the National Down Syndrome Society to Redesign Website

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z

Washington, D.C. (September 6, 2012) – The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) unveiled its new website designed by agencyQ, featuring a refreshed layout and design, a streamlined navigation and interactive features that include clinic and affiliate maps and one-click e-newsletter registration.

Join Q at the UX and Mobile Creatives Kickoff Meeting

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z

On Tuesday, September 25, Q will be holding a UX and Mobile Creatives Kickoff Meetup.

See you at the Digital East Conference

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z

On October 2, Q will join hundreds of Digital executives, senior marketers, entrepreneurs, web strategists, bloggers, and investors at the Third Annual Digital East Conference for expert content on opportunities and trends created by the latest in web innovation.

Progressive Policy Institute

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:40:04 Z

Progressive Policy Institute selected agencyQ to enhance their existing web presence. By focusing the website around the company’s brand and creating user-friendly page and subpage navigation, Q worked closely with PPI to establish a website that streamlined the editorial process on the backend and improve overall brand awareness and user experience on the front end.

August 7th DC Sitecore User Group Event

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:30:00 Z

Join agencyQ and Sitecore on Tuesday, August 7th for our DC Sitecore User Group, featuring Sitecore’s CTO, John West. The evening will begin with hors d'oeuvres and networking, followed by a presentation and question and answer session.

Q Sponsoring MobileUXCamp DC 2012

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:11:00 Z

agencyQ is sponsoring MobileUXCamp DC 2012. This intimate and exclusive event attracts a variety of talented individuals. From mobile enthusiasts to developers and entrepreneurs, many creative minds will collaborate to discuss the rapidly expanding future of the user experience.

Partners in Preservation

Tue, 29 May 2012 21:29:00 Z

A long time client, NTHP reached out to agencyQ to upgrade the voting application we produced last year. This year, our focus was to improve the user experience and optimize the application for mobile devices. Some primary objectives were to enable users to vote more quickly and seamlessly, prevent bias toward individual sites, allow users to vote without a Facebook account, maintain controls to ensure users can only vote once per day, and increase encouragement for users to share their vote and the application itself.

agencyQ Wins Three 2012 Communicator Awards

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:29:00 Z

Washington, D.C. (May 3, 2012) – agencyQ, a digital strategy and marketing agency, has been recognized by the International Academy of the Visual arts and awarded three Communicator Awards. The Communicator Awards receives thousands of entries from across the US and around the world.

Office of Science - Mobile

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:02:44 Z

Office of Science asked Q to help expand their digital presence into the mobile space, positioning them as a cutting-edge, technical government agency. Specifically, Q was tasked with extending the agency website’s current Sitecore implementation infrastructure and content structure to minimize content redundancy and additional content migration effort; crafting an intuitive information architecture (IA) and engaging user experience (UX) to facilitate easy content consumption on-the-go; and providing mobile-optimized access to all pages from the standard website.

agencyQ Selected as Webby Awards Winner

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:08:00 Z

Washington, D.C. – agencyQ, a Washington, DC based digital strategy and marketing agency, announced that it has won a Webby Award as an Official Honoree in the Green Category. The Award recognizes agencyQ for being in the top 10% of 10,000 entries submitted to the 16^th Annual Webby Awards.

2012 Sitecore Specialization in CRM Award

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z

Washington, D.C. – agencyQ, a Washington, DC based digital marketing agency, has been awarded a “Specialization in CRM” as part of the new Sitecore partner specialization program.

February 2012 Newsletter | CLASP Refresh Launches, JoJo teaches at the Pratt Institute, Movember Fundraiser, Sean Hosts Sitecore Webinar

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z

In the February 2012 issue of "Q News" we look at what Q has been up to over the past few months. This includes the CLASP website refresh launch, JoJo teaches at the Pratt Institute, Movember fundraiser and Sean hosts Sitecore webinar.

The Collaborative Labeling & Appliance Standards Program

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:51:27 Z

CLASP came to Q with a dated site design and platform that didn’t allow for further expansion. Q was challenged to implement a solution that would allow CLASP to better manage content.

agencyQ Wins Six Interactive Marketing and Design Awards

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z

Washington, D.C. – agencyQ, a digital marketing agency, announced today that it recently captured six coveted awards for work in 2011.

Q Partners with Silverpop to Offer Enhanced Email Marketing Services

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is pleased to announce its partnership with Silverpop^TM, the only marketing technology provider with advanced solutions in email marketing and marketing automation.

agencyQ Wins 2011 Davey Award for the U.S. DOE Office of Science Website Redesign

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ, a Washington, DC based digital marketing agency, announced that it has been awarded a Silver Davey Award in the government category for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (SC) website redesign.

agencyQ Partners with Cloud Leader Brightcove to offer Video and Mobile HTML5 Content Solutions

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ announced its partnership with Brightcove to offer its market leading video platform and the innovative HTML5 AppCloud mobile delivery platforms.

WCF Foundation

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:13:00 Z

In light of the first backslide of women in Congress in 30 years and the disturbing decrease in the number of women in state legislatures, WCF believed that drastic action was needed to get more women in leadership positions. As a result, the organization decided to change its name and refocus on confronting a key issue - the fact few women run for office. In anticipation of changing its name from WCF Foundation to She Should Run, the organization sought a more contemporary look and feel to reflect its evolving identity. In partnership with MTV Networks, WFC engaged Q to create a new site with a clean and simple design that effectively reflected the organization’s core mission and audience.

Q Co-Sponsoring November DC Sitecore User Group Meeting: Taking Marketing to the Next Level with Sitecore

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z

Join us on Wednesday, November 2 for a program on two of the hottest topics in the Sitecore world today - its acquisition of Pectora and the new Customer Engagement Platform.

Fall 2011 Newsletter | Facebook Makes Big Changes, NCBF Wins Prestigious Award, Why Daily Deals Must Evolve

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z

In the latest issue of "Q News" we discuss major changes to Facebook, a big win for a client and why location-based deals need to evolve.

Web Marketing Association Names National Cherry Blossom Festival Site Best Nonprofit Website

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is pleased to announce that the site for the National Cherry Blossom Festival has received the Web Marketing Association’s WebAward for “Best Nonprofit Website” for 2011. More than 2,000 entries from 45 countries were evaluated in 96 industry categories during this year's competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.

agencyQ Receives $1.6M Investment from Advantage Capital Partners

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z

Washington, D.C. – Advantage Capital Partners, a leading venture capital and small business finance firm, has invested $1.6 million in agencyQ, Inc., an interactive technology services firm based in Washington, D.C. The funds, raised in connection with the District’s Certified Capital Company (CAPCO) Program, will enable the company to continue to grow and create additional high-tech jobs in the D.C. area.

agencyQ Announces Partnership with EPiServer

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is pleased to announce its new partnership with EPiServer, the world's fastest growing provider of platforms that drive online engagement. This new partnership is part of Q’s strategic plan to continue to provide clients with a diverse range of nimble solutions to meet their technology needs.

Q Sponsoring MobileUXCamp DC

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is sponsoring the sold out MobileUXCamp DC 2011. At this exclusive event, mobile enthusiasts, explorers and professionals will collaborate to discuss the future of mobile.

Sitecore Publishes Case Study on Office of Science Project

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Z

Q partner Sitecore CMS has hlighlighted a case study for our Sitecore implementation for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science on its website.

Join us for the July Meeting of the D.C. Sitecore User Group!

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ is co-sponsoring the D.C. Sitecore User Group on July 13th. Participants can network with current Sitecore users, partners and experts, and learn ces to deployment and optimization of the Sitecore CMS and OMS platforms.

Spring/Summer 2011 | Q's New Design Portfolio, DOE Office of Science Launches and an Intro to the New GA

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z

In the latest issue of "Q News" check out our new design portfolio, Q's recent awards, a new site launch and our most recent thought leadership activities!

Tecumseh Products Company

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:58:00 Z

When Tecumseh engaged Q, the company was seeking an online brand that resonated across borders, sending a clear message that Tecumseh is a unified international organization. Tecumseh’s new website needed speak to multiple audiences – including potential and existing customers, partners, investors, employees and job prospects around the world – and serve as the hub for al arge volume of widely varied content.

CEO and Founder Sean Breen to be Featured on Leaders Portfolio Radio Show

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z

Leaders Portfolio with Dr. Rebecca Blacksmith, which airs on Washington DC’s WTNT talk radio, has just announced that Mr. Sean Breen, Founder, CEO, and Owner of agencyQ, will be a featured guest on this prestigious show.

The Communicator Awards Honors Q With Two Awards of Distinction

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z

agencyQ, an interactive marketing agency, was among the winners of The 2011 Communicator Awards announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts this week. Q was honored with two Awards of Distinction for the sites it designed for the Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) and the American College of Radiology’s Mammography Saves Lives initiative. With thousands of entries received from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for communications professionals.

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