EDUCATION
BFA in Visual Communications
2009, The Illinois Institute of Arts, Chicago, IL
BS in Fine Arts
2003, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Programming:
Expert in HTML & CSS with strong background in jQuery, HTML 5, CSS3 & front-end developer experience in updating, maintaining and optimizing XML, JavaScript, PHP & ASP.net
Programs:
TextMate, Notepad++, Visual Source Safe, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Mamp Pro, Photoshop, Alibre, Corel Painter, FontLab Studio, Google Earth Pro, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Parallels, QuarkXPress & Sketch Up
EXPERIENCE
Front-end Developer
NASDAQ.com | Rockville, MD, 2011 – Current
+Consolidate code, files & processes associated with faster page load speed, quicker editing & easier transfer of dynamic content to the page using Notepad++ & VSS for .NET
+Plan UI/UX on new & updated sections of the site, developing & optimizing our style guide in unison using Photoshop, Notepad++ & VSS in languages XHTML, HTML 5, CSS, CSS3, JQuery, JavaScript, C# for .NET
+Develop .NET master pages (.master), controls (.ascx), include files (.inc) & new navigation catering to faster production time, SEO, & site-wide optimization using Photoshop, Notepad++ & VSS in languages XHTML, HTML 5, CSS,CSS3, JQuery, JavaScript, C#
*Results thus far: +300K daily unique users, +1k global ranking, x4 increased production time
Web Design, Development, Advisor
BlkDv | Chicago, IL, 2010 – 2011
+Worked directly with owners establishing and maintaining web based content including websites, eBlasts & online marketing tools
+Design and implement websites from start to finish according to clients specifications using CMS, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, WordPress & developed programming tools
+Advised design/development teams on action plans & troubleshooting
+Brainstormed re-designs focusing on page load speed & user function
Graphic/Web Designer
Raintrade | Lake Bluff, IL, 2008 – 2010
+Designed page layouts & 3-D product illustrations focusing on new products, deals & search tools using Alibre, Dreamweaver, Illustrator & Photoshop
+Developed eBlasts in Dreamweaver increasing sales & enhancing customer relationships
+Created print ads, brochures & mailers utilizing Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop
Contract | Freelance
+Client list with specific samples will be provided upon request
+References will be provided upon Request