SKILLS
X/HTML
CSS
PHP
ASP
JSP
Java
ActionScript
JavaScript
Django
Jinja
Python
C/C++
SQL/Oracle
Access
MySQL
SVN / Mercurial
Photoshop
Illustrator
Flash
Fireworks
Acrobat
Dreamweaver
InDesign
Lightroom
Movable Type
WordPress
TypePad
SubscriberMail
Solaris
UNIX
Macintosh
Windows
EXPERIENCE
Curse.com / Curse, Inc., San Francisco, CA.
Frontend Web Developer
8/07 – Present
Freelance / Contract
New Media Designer
3/02 – Present
- Conception and creation of corporate branding, logo and stationery design, website design and programming as well as maintenance and hosting
- Lead art direction and assist development team with end–user perspective in mind to deliver the simplest, most intuitive user experience
- Optimize search engine ranking and advertising to successfully increase website traffic
- Work directly with clients, managing projects from initial concept development through production and implementation
- Clientele includes: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Illuminous Enterprises, CU Survey, SiteChatter, No Limit Nation, Underground Denim, Nelson–Rigg, Verona Street, Rhythm Natives, Society Media Corporation, RCS Merchants, Broadcast ITV, The Creative Group, Taproot Foundation
Military.com / Monster Worldwide, Inc., San Francisco, CA.
Web Engineer
4/05 – 8/07
- Improve lead conversion, page traffic, and time-spent-per-visit by implementing great user experiences and information architecture
- Conceive and design new website channels that promote different aspects of Military service (ranging from benefits, education, family lifestyle, etc.)
- Architect an efficient front-end framework based on guidelines
- Provide on-going real-time operational support in all engineering functional areas
- Develop and provide support for Military.com blogs in Movable Type and TypePad publishing platforms
Palisades Holdings, LLC, Aliso Viejo, CA.
Graphic Artist / Web Designer
7/03 – 9/04
- Maintained and provided ongoing design of the corporate website, proxy sites, promos, advertisement banners, and seasonal publications
- Performed both independently and as part of strategic marketing team, recommending design solutions for successful new product introduction
- Communicated and consulted with application developers and marketers to provide quality media designs and products
- Improved marketing materials which enhanced product effectiveness
- Gained strong understanding of rendering differences between different platforms/browsers and web design constraints
- Demonstrated knowledge of IT infrastructure and how it effects front–end applications
The Village, Universal City, CA.
System Developer
5/03 – 7/03
- Planned and managed computer system overhaul to increase business efficiency and revenue
- Provided user support when common computer–related problems arise
- Assessed the e–commerce website’s form and functionality to provide the company a claim in the online market
TLC Transportation Staffing, Inc., Santa Ana, CA.
Program Coordinator
12/02 – 3/03
- Consulted job seekers on employment opportunities within the company
- Managed preliminary procedures of employment for applicants throughout the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego
- Acted as a liaison between the area supervisors, store managers, and employees
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine. B.S., Computer Engineering, September 2002.
Relevant Classes: Data Structures, System Programming, Compilers & Interpreters, File & Database Management, Digital Imaging, Multimedia Arts
Future of Web Apps Conference, San Francisco, September 2006.
@Media Conference, San Francisco, May 2007.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.