Resumé of Professional Work

Objective

To obtain a position that utilizes my design skills in creating and/or strengthening a web or traditional media presence

Employment History

User Interface Engineer/Web DesignerAutoTrader Classics, Atlanta GAMay 08 - Sept 08
  • Created page templates and modules using XHTML, CSS, JSF, and Javascript
  • Restructured existing mark-up for CSS and SEO purposes
  • Consulted with design firm on page elements and end user design
  • Sliced and optimized page compositions using Adobe Photoshop and implemented them using CSS
Skills/Tools used: XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, Eclipse, JBoss, Apache, JSF, Richfaces
Web DesignerCBS Radio Digital Media Group, Atlanta GAOct 06 - May 08
  • Held a major role in the visual design and maintenance of AutoScoop.com, a large-scale national website
  • Structured the XHTML , CSS, and back-end integration for AutoScoop.com and other websites focusing on ease of use and appeal
  • Set design guidelines, standards, and scope for various projects
  • Created promotion driven micro-sites and banners for CBS advertising customers
  • Instituted and implemented UI elements with XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript(jQuery)
  • Skinned existing site to recreate the look and feel of other linked sites
  • Produced digital and hard copy sales materials, including Power-point and PDF documents
Skills/Tools used: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, TAL, Photoshop, Illustrator, Eclipse, Flash, Dreamweaver, EditPlus
Web DesignerInterland/Web.com, Atlanta GAMarch 05 - Sept 06
  • Designed and coded websites for client specific needs using XHTML and CSS
  • Consulted with clients to create the most appealing site possible
  • Optimized client websites for better SEO
  • Created custom and unique templates within the Site Builder framework using XTHML and CSS
  • Created custom Flash pieces for client websites
  • Developed new products/features implemented in Site Builder using Flash
Skills/Tools used: HTML, XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, ActionScript
DNS SpecialistInterland/Web.com, Atlanta GAApril 02 - March 05
  • Resolved domain renewal, registration, and DNS issues
  • Oversaw purchasing domain related services
  • Corresponded with domain registrars and other departments to resolve billing and technical domain issues
Skills/Tools used: Knowledge of the Domain Registration/Renewal Process

Technology/Languages

XHTML, CSS, XML
JavaScript /jQuery, MooTools
(basic), PHP, ActionScript, TAL

Programs

PhotoShop CS2, Illustrator CS2, ImageReady CS2, Flash 8 (PC/Mac)
Eclipse (including Version Control), Tortoise SVN
Dreamweaver
After Effects, Blender 3D
Microsoft Office (Including PowerPoint)

Education

Art Institute of Atlanta
Graduated 2000; Associate of Arts