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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Interactive Specialist with over five years extensive experience in Web-based Application Design, Development and Maintenance. Primary responsibility is managing and maintaining complex Websites running on a variety of platforms. Additional responsibilities include managing multiple clients' requirements, on a day-to-day and per project basis. Creative, organized individual with strong ability to problem solve via design and technology, meet deadlines and work well in a team environment offline or on.
- HTML, XHTML – 5+ years experience. Ability to hand code complex pages using text editors (preferred), WSYWIGs such as Dreamweaver and web-based content editors. Adhere to W3C web standards in accordance with accessibility guidelines.
- DHTML – 5+ years experience. Ability to create cross-platform, interactive navigation and content display using DHTML.
- User Interface Design and Accessibility – Adhere to W3C.org accessibility guidelines. My focus is the User Experience, or how the user experiences the end product.
- Javascript – 5+ years experience. Platform detection, form validation, navigational menus, and other client-side scripting for improved usability and user feedback.
- CSS – 5+ years experience. Excellent page display, navigational schemes and site management using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
- Database Management – 1.5 year experience. MySQL. Manage existing databases, create new databases using MySQL 5+ for java-based, proprietary Content Management System (CMS).
- JSP– 1.5 year experience. Manage existing Website built in JSP, some ASP and PHP.
- Web and Application Servers – 5+ years experience. Apache, Tomcat (primary) and IIS.
- Graphic Design and Web App Software – Photoshop, Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, Interarchy FTP client, BBEdit.
- Operating Systems–Mac OS X.3.5 (Unix FreeBSD 5), Windows XP
- Other Software –Terminal - bash and tcsh shells.
EXPERIENCE
METAPHOR STUDIO Cincinnati, Ohio – 9/03-10/04 - Contractor from 10/04-present
Interactive Specialist
Install and manage proprietary Content Management Systems that empowers Clients, with only basic computer skills, to manage their Websites.
Design layout for Web Interface, HTML emails and marketing/promotion web banners.
Create client specific data-driven Websites that are visually consistent with a graphic design concept approved by the client.
Create websites adhering to W3c.org guidelines for accessibility, utilize
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSP scripted pages and MySQL database running
on Apache/Tomcat.
Build and maintain Client Websites using 3rd party software Miva Merchant e-commerce solution, and Moveable Type Blog software. Have worked with MSSQL and ASP on IIS for tompeters.com. Other Website projects include an Online training workshop and proprietary CMS tool - both built in Java, JSPs and MySQL..
- Work with Graphic Designers to create usable, aesthetic Websites. Create all other interior pages, banners, navigation scheme and any other design element needed for headers, usability and flash files.
- Flash Production – Movies, banner ads, etc.
- Document technical processes, write requirements, feature and scope documents, write estimates for technical aspects of SOWs and RFP responses.
- Troubleshoot issues as they occur, query/manage databases, provide support, and manage Client expectation.
- Create Site Maps and Wireframes to illustrate concepts, website flow and usability.
- Brainstorm Web-based solutions for clients.
- Research and recommend 3rd party Web-based applications.
- Train users on proprietary, web-based CMS solution.
RGI DESIGN Cincinnati, Ohio - 3/01-9/03
Web Production Specialist
- Built, managed and maintained Client Websites on an ongoing basis. B2B sites for Mid-size manufacturers running Java/XML CMS solutions.
- Work with Interface designers to create usable, aesthetic Web sites.
- Document processes, write requirements, feature and scope documents, write estimates for technical aspects of projects, SOWs and RFP responses.
- Create Wireframes to illustrate concepts, website flow and usability.
- Troubleshoot issues, provide support and manage Client expectation.
- Technical Liaison between Sales, Client and Developer.
- Brainstorm Web-based solutions for clients.
- Train users on proprietary, web-based CMS solution.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
RIDE FOR A CURE WEBSITE – Two year event that was live from 2002-2004
Webmaster, Design and Maintenance
Design and maintain fund raising Website benefiting the Komen Foundation, organized by
the Buffalo Girls of Northern Kentucky.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Web Review 2000, San Francisco - 2000
Week long intensive Web technology training with industry gurus such as Eric Meyers, CSS,
Jeffrey Zeldman, A List Apart, Molly E. Holzschlag, XHTML.
Art Academy of Cincinnati - 108 credits toward BFA 1997