Résumé
Education
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
B.S. in Interactive Design and Media
Summary
Looking to use my skills and experience in responsive web design and front-end development to influence the standard and importance of mobile website usability. Transition into the workflow of a creative team while leading the way on small to large scale projects.
Experience
June 2014 - Present
Senior Front-End Developer | Web Designer, Philadelphia University, Office of Marketing and Public Relations
Philadelphia, PA
www.PhilaU.edu
Directly responsible for the majority of front-end development and web design across the Philadelphia University domain.
Trained and mentored teammates on the implementation and organization of templates and style-guides throughout our Content Management System.
Led large front-end projects to a timely and successful completion with the use of proper project management.
May 2010 - June 2014
Web Designer/Developer, Philadelphia University, Office of Marketing and Public Relations
Philadelphia, PA
www.PhilaU.edu
Pursued and implemented responsive design solutions for an increasingly growing mobile audience.
Routinely developed and evaluated code to insure compatibility across browsers and devices.
Led the design and development of several critical university websites which resulted in increased traffic and reduced bounce rates. (ie. Undergraduate Admissions for period 2.15.13 - 5.14.13 while compared to same period in 2012: 352% increase of total unique pageviews of the homepage. Decreased bounce rate from 29.82% to 1.6%.)
Utilized skills in animation from storyboarding, motion graphics to rendering.
May 2005 - August 2009
Intern/Draftsman, Michael Graeff Architect Inc.
Solebury Township, PA
Took part in the planning and production of schematic designs, design development, and construction documentation for small-scale/large-scale, residential and commercial projects while meeting key deadlines.
Created both 3D and 2D color presentations of proposed designs that were used during client and township meetings, and became an essential team member on multiple projects.
Skills
Software Packages
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
HTML Editors
Dreamweaver, Text Wrangler, Sharepoint, Notepad++
Video Editing/Motion Graphics
After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Quicktime Player
3D Modeling
AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Maya 2010
CMS
Hannon Hill Cascade Server, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal
Programing Languages
HTML/HTML 5, DHTML, XHTML, XML, CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, Jquery, Json, .asp, .aspx, .php, ActionScript 2.0-3.0, Processing
Other Skills
Responsive Web Design, Cross-browser compatibility, Agile Methodologies, Analytics, UX/UI Design
Awards
2013 WMA "Outstanding Website" Web Award (Philadelphia University: College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts)
2013 WMA "University Standard of Excellence" Web Award (Philadelphia University: Undergraduate Admissions)
2013 WMA "University Standard of Excellence" Web Award (Philadelphia University: Homepage)
Selected for 2013 Philadelphia Design Awards, AIGA Philadelphia (The Truth About Gangs in the Garden State Publication and Website)
2012 University and College Designers Association 42nd Annual Design Competition "Award of Excellence" (The Truth About Gangs in the Garden State Publication and Website)