Resume

Technical Skills

Programming Skills and Proficiencies
HTML 5
JavaScript (including JQuery and other libraries)
PHP
MySQL
AJAX
Ruby on Rails
CSS 3.0
ActionScript 2.0 / 3.0


Server Technology Experience
Apache (configuring and installation on OSX; configuring virtual hosts for domains / subdomains on UNIX boxes)
MySQL (configuring and installation on OSX)
FTP (configuring with pureftpd on UNIX)

API / Customization Experience
Flickr
Twitter
PayPal
Zappos
Ebay
Amazon SAS
Google Maps
Wordpress



General Skills, Practices and Proficiencies
Version Control with SVN, GIT
Configuring Apache (Virtual Hosts, etc)
DNS / web hosting setup
HTTP / HTTPS / Certificates
Encoding Video for streaming or progressive download
Implementing and integrating video into websites using Flash or HTML5 / JavaScript
Writing content for websites
Developing proposals and site audits

Experience

February 2010 - Present. 88 Brand Partners. Chicago, IL. Senior Interactive Developer.
Builds and maintained PHP/MySQL and Wordpress-based sites, configured Apache web servers on both UNIX and MacOSX boxes, developed a web-based FTP client for client use. Built Rich Media executions in Adobe Flash. Built self-sufficient email blast tool for a private event. Most recently, developed entire rebranding of company website (http://www.88brandpartners.com/) and launch microsite (http://capturing.88brandpartners.com). Handled most, if not all, digital aspects of advertising (web development, maintenance, banner ad development) for Discover Card, NorthShore University Health System, First Internet Bank, and more.

March 2009 - February 2010. Visible, Inc. Chicago, IL. Web Developer.
Built and maintained PHP/MySQL sites. Worked on developing processes for a growing company. Lead developer and project manager on social media client.

March 2008 - July 2009. Lisa P. Maxwell, Inc. Chicago, IL. Web Developer.
Built and maintained a PHP/MySQL driven custom advertisement creator that interfaced with a 3rd party back end. Developed and maintained a streaming video corporate site featuring chat functionality in Flash. Consulted on web based projects. Ran everyday IT operations (email, computer set-up, maintenance, etc.)

May 2006 - March 2008. Infomercial.TV, Inc. Venice, CA. Web Developer.
Responsible for integrating design compositions into both static and dynamic functional websites. Integrating in-house E-Commerce system into sites. Designing single and multiple page E-Commerce sites with an emphasis on drawing the customer in. Implementing streaming video seemlessly into site designs. Minor video editing.

April 2004 - April 2006. Big Fish Communcations. Brookline, MA. Web designer and developer.
Responsible for the design, coding and overall maintenance of Flash, HTML/XHTML and PHP-Based websites. Prepared for and participated in sales meetings with potential clients by auditing existing sites and developing suggestions and proposals for redesign. Developed new initiatives in client relations and project management.

Education

DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Fall 2011
Ruby on Rails Certificate

The New England Institute of Art, Brookline, MA. Winter 2002 - Winter 2005.
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Design received December 2005. 3.8 Cumulative G.P.A. Recipient of Highest Honors award for graduating class. Participation in Web Casting extra curricular activities.

Eugene Lang College, New York, NY. Fall 2002.
Work towards Bachelor of Art in Creative Writing.

Boston University, Boston, MA. Fall 2000 - Spring 2002.
Work Towards Bachelor of Art in History.