Summary of Qualifications:

  • Web development expert with an eye for design and usability
  • SEO consultant specializing in organic approaches for durable results
  • A demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills
  • Creative thinker with excellent problem solving skills
  • Methodical worker with impeccable attention to detail

Web Skills:

Unobtrusive JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, XHTML, DHTML, JSON, AJAX, Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) Certified, Progressive Enhancement, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Flash

Software & Systems:

Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, WordPress, MS Visual Web Developer, MS Office Sharepoint Designer, Exact Target, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, Apple OS X, MS Windows Vista, MS Office

Professional Experience:

07/08-pres.

Web Developer; (a web development company); Indianapolis, IN

  • Developed XHTML and CSS for enterprise-level web applications built on the ASP.NET platform
  • Developed custom JavaScript solutions for sites utilizing jQuery library and plugins
  • Developed and skinned blogs built on WordPress
  • Developed custom email campaigns and templates through Exact Target, Constant Contact, and Campaign Monitor
  • Developed and implemented custom SEO strategies for a number of clients
  • Implemented client support requests for dozens of sites built in a variety of platforms
  • Used the subversion revision control system to manage code changes

01/05-07/08

Christianity Today International; Carol Stream, IL

Web Developer (10/07-07/08)

  • Designed and produced web sites for CTI and its partners utilizing XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a content management system
  • Strengthened usability and eliminated bugs in CTI’s websites
  • Developed blog templates for the Movable Type Publishing Platform

Marketing Designer (7/07-10/07), Associate Designer (7/06-7/07), Assistant Designer (1/05-7/06)

  • Created online and e-mail marketing materials to promote CTI’s magazines
  • Designed direct mail pieces including one, which delivered a 36% increase in response and a 29% increase in gross revenue over the control.
  • Directed design and management of customer care and marketing web pages
  • Commended for doubling output of previous designer
  • Achieved three promotions in less than three years

8/00-7/08

Freelance Web/Graphic Designer

  • Designed and launched websites for multiple organizations, and clients
  • Created logos for businesses and organizations
  • Developed blog templates for the Blogger platform

9/02-5/04

Marketing Coordinator; Taylor University Student Organization; Upland, IN

  • Organized marketing campaigns for student events
  • Implemented effective marketing strategies on a tight budget

6/03-8/03

Graphic Design Summer Intern; Held-Diedrich Marketing Communications; Indianapolis, IN

  • Assisted in development of logos and other marketing materials
  • Participated in concepting meetings

9/02-12/02

Macintosh Computer Lab Supervisor; Taylor University Art Department; Upland, IN

  • Guided students in using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Performed regular computer maintenance

6/01-8/01

Prepress Summer Intern; Transcript Press; Norman, OK

  • Quickly attained proficiency in using Quark Xpress for designing and preparing files for press
  • Investigated many aspects of the 4-color printing process

6/00-8/00

Illustration Summer Intern; Thomas-Bradley Illustration & Design; Gridley, IL

  • Quickly attained proficiency in using Abobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Produced technical and other types of illustrations in Adobe Illustrator

Education:

2004, BA Computer Graphic Arts (Computer Science & Fine Art); Taylor University; Upland, IN

Educational Achievements:

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List
  • Achieved superior rating on my senior thesis photography exhibit
  • Awarded a Certificate of Merit in Leadership