Well here is just about everything you could ever want to know about me and my skill sets, education and work history.  If you’re another web design firm looking to sub-contact work, I am always interested.

SUMMARY OF SKILL SETS

Software Background

Used Extensively:

• Windows XP / Vista / 7
• Microsoft Office
• PageMaker / Photoshop
• WSFTP / FileZilla
• Dreamweaver / Flash
• Firefox / IE / Safari / Chrome

Working knowledge:

• InDesign / Illustrator
• ImageReady / Fireworks

Minimal Exposure:

• Director / Freehand

Web-Based Software

Used Extensively:

• HTML / XHTML / CSS
• PHP / MYSQL
• CPANEL / WHM
• PhpMyAdmin, Plesk
• Media embedding: avi, mov, mp3, mp4, wmv, wav
• YouTube Video Integration

Working knowledge:

• JavaScript
• XML / Pearl / ASP / ColdFusion
• SharePoint

Open-Source Applications

Used Extensively:

• WordPress
• Joomla / Mambo
• OsCommerce, ZenCart
• CMS Made Simple
• DNS & domain name mgmt.

Working knowledge:

• PhpBB
• Megento Commerce

Typing: 60 wpm

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Aquent (2009 to present)
Web Designer – Contractor

I provide web design and development services to clients of Aquent including CSU Global and E-College (Pearson) on an as needed basis.

My current assignment is creating online courses for CSU Global, the online division of Colorado State University.  This is a detail-oriented project inputting course information into a web-based system (Blackboard) as well as taking content provided by CSU in Microsoft Word documents and converting the materials to XHTML and CSS.  With each course I am tasked with finding appropriate graphics in various online media libraries, the embedding of Flash, YouTube videos and PowerPoint presentations, and creating layouts for each course which will provide a dynamic and exciting learning environment for the students.

I also developed a workflow tracking document to make completing each course easier and reduce errors for myself and other contractors.

Fireball Creative / Imaginative Media Group (2008 to present)
Web Designer & Developer – Contractor

I provide a variety of graphic design and web development related services depending on the needs of the client.  Projects have varied greatly including: simple business card websites, logo creation, online databases, and sophisticated e-commerce stores.

Projects generally follow the pattern of providing a Photoshop rendering of design possibilities, followed by converting the approved design into a web standards compliant (WC3) website built using CSS and XHTML.  I have also been provided artwork by clients to turn into a website.

Several projects have also included the use or manipulation of PHP, ASP, Coldfusion and MYSQL.

Some of the more interesting projects I’ve built include:

• http://www.cprinc.biz – uses CSS based dropdown menu for fast loading and better SEO
• http://www.jbklandscape.com – JavaScript accordion navigation menu
• http://www.ronwilsoncreationscapes.com – uses Flash, OsCommerce shopping cart

Pixel Wonders, LLC (2001 to present)
Web Designer & Developer

Provide web design consulting and development services to small and mid-sized businesses.  Meet with clients, provide feedback on existing website, make suggestions for improvements or replacement, create mock-ups, develop a standard compliant website from approved design, and thoroughly test new project for bugs and usability.

I also provide Webserver, hosting, DNS and domain name management services.

I have created a variety of projects for various industries over the years.  Some of these include:

• http://www.mycbf.org – uses Flash, embedded Google calendar, JavaScript menu, CSS rollovers
• http://www.dentist4kidz.net – developed in WordPress, content slider, videos, blog
• http://www.buyweaver.com – OsCommerce shopping cart, CSS navigation menu, live chat

OppenheimerFunds, Inc (2004 – 2009)
Instructor, Instructional Designer, Intranet Website Developer

I created several employee oriented internal websites in XHTML and CSS in order to promote events, encourage training and growth, and for important announcements.  I was instrumental in the instructional design of several courses using various forms of media including PowerPoint, Captivate, and printed materials.  Made presentations to various sized groups in different venues.  I was also an instructor for new hire phone representative teaching them how to use various software applications, phone equipment, soft selling skills and customer service.

Wyoming Network (2002 – 2007)
Web Designer – Employee/Contractor

I worked with a small team of designers building websites for small businesses.  Incorporated the use of Flash, XHMTL and CSS and ensured all development work was standards compliant (W3C).

After working for a year I left to move to Denver, but continued doing contract work creating new designs, which upon approval I would build out into XHML, CSS templates.

Quantum Networking Solutions, Inc. (2000 – 2001)
Web Team Manager & Business Development

I wore many hats including managing a small team of web designers and meeting with potential and existing clients for the purpose of selling web related services.  Learned a great deal about web design, DNS, and hosting while working here.

EDUCATION

• Arapahoe Community College – General Education, Littleton, CO
• University of Northern Colorado – Business Management, Greeley, CO
• Mountain States Employers Council – Instructional Design, Denver, CO