As a web developer and designer I seek a position on an intelligent and creative team where I can continue to utilize and improve my skills.
EMPLOYMENT
Verizon Wireless, Schaumburg, Illinois
Senior Programmer Analyst - IT, 2011 - Present
Sapphire Technologies, Des Plaines, Illinois
Drupal Consultant for Verizon Wireless, 2009 - 2010
Gorilla, Chicago, Illinois
Applications Developer, 2008 - 2009
JEO.NET, Madison, Wisconsin
Vice President, 2007 - 2008
Web Designer and Developer, 1998 - 2008
Independent Contractor, Chicago/Elgin, Illinois
Web Designer and Developer, 2006 - 2009
EXPERIENCE
- Programming and Development:
- Worked extensively with Drupal CMS including:
- Building a Views/jQuery/Ajax driven RSS-style newsreader
- Creating and modifying customized modules, such as modules for JavaScript library management, granular cache clearing, and automatic client detection
- Thoroughly using the theme layer with override functions, preprocess functions, regions, templates, and custom themes
- Installing and configuring the software and databases
- Programmed Web-based applications in PHP including:
- Custom modules, templates, and development for a Fortune 50 company's Intranet serving over 90,000 employees
- Realty listing software with an automated IDX/MLS listings import
- Custom content management systems
- Extensive custom e-commerce work
- A PDF form population solution
- Campaign management software handling millions of voter records managed by hundreds of users
- Designed, built, and used relational databases in MySQL, MS SQL Server, mSQL, and Microsoft Access
- Installed open source solutions such as osCommerce and phpBB
- Created, customized, and installed modules for osCommerce
- Updated ColdFusion, .NET, and Magento sites
- Created dynamic Google Maps and implemented Google Analytics
- Client Interaction:
- Elicited requirements from internal stakeholders and teams
- Determined external clients' project needs, preferences, and specifications
- Collected logos, colors, slogans, and design ideas
- Identified and negotiated project options
- Wrote proposals estimating project time and price
- Created and presented design mock-ups for approval
- Solicited client feedback throughout the design and building process
- Instructed clients and teammates in new procedures, software, and technologies
- Set up client email and FTP accounts
- Solved problems with sites and systems for clients and colleagues
- Site Building:
- Coded and edited hundreds of Web pages and templates using HTML, JavaScript, and PHP
- Adopted Cascading Style Sheets for layout construction
- Tested and ensured multi-platform cross-browser compatibility of styles and functionality
- Created lightboxes, flyaway menus, rotating images, and other dynamic effects using jQuery and DHTML.
- Design and Layout:
- Redesigned the look and feel of Intranet site to align with an international company's major re-branding efforts
- Created clean and functional designs based on client needs, styles, colors, and/or pre-existing design elements
- Built sites and templates using others' designs
- Reworked existing designs for new layouts or formats
- Optimized Web pages to reduce HTTP requests, DOM elements, and page load
- Conformed to existing designs when adding or updating new sections and content
- Multimedia Creation and Editing:
- Designed original and modified existing graphic components including logos, icons, backgrounds, and animations
- Seamlessly merged, edited, and retouched digital photos
- Optimized images using CSS sprites and color reduction
- Created banner ads from scratch and adapted designs from print ads
- Constructed Flash animations timed to music
- Composed original music for Web sites
- Management and Maintenance:
- Managed company's daily operations during owner's absences
- Configured domain names, virtual hosting, .htaccess files, server settings, and email redirects in LAMP environment
- Created extensive software reference documentation for custom APIs, functions, and modules using Doxygen
- Trained team members on how to use and develop in Drupal
- Assisted other designers and developers with their projects
- Documented comprehensive site details for future management
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS
Web Development: Drupal, HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, XML, DHTML, ASP, ColdFusion, Eclipse, Firebug
Graphic/Video: Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady, GIMP, Bibble Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, MS Powerpoint, iMovie
Database: MySQL, MS SQL Server, mSQL, MS Access
Office/Publishing: MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Apps, MS Publisher, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe InDesign, MS Outlook, Eudora
Audio: Sound Forge, Cakewalk Pro Audio, Finale, Audacity, GarageBand, CoolEdit, ProTools, Sound Designer
Server: Apache, Linux, FTP, IIS, Memcache
EDUCATION
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
M.A. in Music Composition, July 1998
G.P.A.: 3.63/4.00
Society of Composers Incorporated (SCI)
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois
B.A. in Mathematics and Music, Cum Laude, May 1994
G.P.A.: 3.67/4.00
Phi Beta Kappa, Honor Fraternity
Pi Kappa Lambda, Music Honor Fraternity
Omicron Delta Kappa, Honor Fraternity
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Fraternity (Vice-president, 2 years; Member, 4 years)
Augustana Research Foundation's "Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award"
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