Resumé

A Myriad of Skills and Experiences

See below for a listing of my skills, experience, and education. While I feel I have additional qualities not necessarily listed on a resume, such as my speed and reliability, the below resume captures the basic experience I bring to the table. Alternately, you may download the full resume (PDF).

Skills

An asterisk (*) indicates basic level of skills/understanding. The number in parentheses indicates years of experience.

Software (PC & Mac)

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Quark XPress
  • Microsoft Office
  • Netbeans/Aptana/Visual Studio IDE

Languages

  • X/HTML (10)
  • CSS (5)
  • MySQL (2)
  • JavaScript (5)
  • DOM Scripting (2)
  • AJAX/JS Libraries (2)
  • PHP (4)
  • Ruby on Rails* (1)
  • ASP.NET* (1)
  • VB.NET* (1)

Other

  • 508 and Web Accessibility
  • Blogging/Wordpress
  • Copy editing
  • CMS
  • Cross-browser Compatibility
  • Digital SLR Photography
  • ERD using UML
  • FTP
  • Image Manipulation
  • Information Architecture
  • Networking (LAN, WAN)
  • Photoshop Comps to HTML
  • Podcasting
  • Prepress Techniques
  • Relational DMS
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Semantic Web
  • Unix/Permissions
  • Usability Analysis
  • Video Capture
  • W3C Web Standards
  • Web Analytics
  • Web Marketing Analysis
  • Web Statistics

Experience

Web Developer | Old City Web Services [07/2008 - present]
  • Full-cycle creation of sites, from concepting to delivery.
  • Utilization and interpretation of client input into effective design solutions.
  • Worked to ensure standards compliance, including Section 508 and W3C XHTML standards.
  • Maintenance of optimum search engine optimization through best coding practices.
  • Maintenance of quality work while managing upwards of 20 simultaneous projects.
Division Web Developer | Florida Department of Agriculture [01/2007 - 05/2008]
  • Worked with the Division of Marketing to maintain, create, and update pages for their websites.
  • Ensured standards compliance (Section 508 and W3C XHTML) across nearly 20 sites.
  • Responsible for over 3000 pages of content.
  • Produced standards-compliant web sites from self-created Photoshop comps.
  • Administrated mailing lists; tracked web statistics and analytics using WebTrends 8.0.
Graphic Artist | Lifetouch Church Directories [06/2005 - 01/2007]
  • Responsible for client meetings and customer service, design concepting and execution using Adobe CS, proofing, and packaging designs for press in a deadline-based environment.
  • Invaluable experience in design, customer service, and working in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Awarded second place in company-wide Winter 2005 design competition.
Freelance Designer | Multiple Clients [06/2001 - 01/2007]
  • Utilized knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete multiple design projects for clients, from concepting to completion.
  • Gained experience in customer service and meeting deadlines while building additional web and print skills.

Education

Master of Science in Library and Information Studies | Florida State University
  • Concentration: Information Architecture and Technology
  • Specializations: Technology and Networking, Web Design
  • Relevant Courses: Database Management Systems, Usability Analysis, Website Development and Administration, Advanced Web Applications, Introduction to Data Networks, Network Administration, Introduction to Information Architecture, Information Organization, Management of Information Organizations.
  • Other information: Graduated in Summer 2008 with 4.0 GPA. Program accredited by the ALA
Bachelor of Science in Communication | Florida State University
  • Concentration: Advertising with a minor in Business
  • Relevant Courses: Creative Strategy I, Creative Strategy II, Desktop Multimedia, Principles of Advertising, Media Planning, Basic Marketing Concepts, Advanced Computer Literacy, Mass Media Law