OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position in a dynamic company which fosters creative concept driven solutions, and will utilize my knowledge in Interaction/UX Design & Frontend Development.
SKILLS
X/HTML*
CSS*
JavaScript*
PHP*
ASP
JSP
Java
ActionScript
Django
Jinja
Python
C/C++
SQL/Oracle
Access
MySQL
SVN / Mercurial*
 

* Working familiarity
Photoshop*
Illustrator*
Flash
Fireworks
Acrobat
Dreamweaver
InDesign
Lightroom*
 
WordPress*
Movable Type
TypePad
SubscriberMail
CampaignMonitor
Axure
Git*
 
EXPERIENCE
Freelance / Contract
Interaction / UX Design, Frontend Development
3/2002 – Present
 
  • Conception and creation of corporate branding, logo and stationery design, website design and programming as well as maintenance and hosting
  • Lead art direction and assist development team with end–user perspective in mind to deliver the simplest, most intuitive user experience
  • Optimize search engine ranking and advertising to successfully increase website traffic
  • Work directly with clients, managing projects from initial concept development through production and implementation
  • Clientele includes: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Illuminous Enterprises, CU Survey, SiteChatter, No Limit Nation, Underground Denim, Nelson–Rigg, Verona Street, Rhythm Natives, Society Media Corporation, RCS Merchants, Broadcast ITV, The Creative Group, Taproot Foundation

Curse.com / Curse, Inc., San Francisco, CA.
Frontend Web Developer
8/2007 – 4/2010
 
  • Optimized site pages and lead forms for conversion through analytics, A/B testing, and SEO
  • Translated prototypes and PSD mocks into launch-ready, valid HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Collaborated with Design and Development teams to ensure design vision is maintained, final markup is standards compliant, and UI deliverables are completed on time
  • Coordinated with Product and Community managers to usher in Curse into the Social Media space with networks such as Facebook & Twitter

Military.com / Monster Worldwide, Inc., San Francisco, CA.
Web Engineer
4/2005 – 8/2007
 
  • Improved lead conversion, page traffic, and time-spent-per-visit by implementing great user experiences and information architecture
  • Conceived and designed new website channels that promote different aspects of Military service (ranging from benefits, education, family lifestyle, etc.)
  • Architect an efficient frontend framework based on guidelines
  • Provided on-going real-time operational support in all engineering functional areas
  • Developed and provided support for Military.com blogs in Movable Type and TypePad publishing platforms

Palisades Holdings, LLC, Aliso Viejo, CA.
Graphic Artist / Web Designer
7/2003 – 9/2004
 
  • Maintained and provided ongoing design of the corporate website, proxy sites, promos, advertisement banners, and seasonal publications
  • Performed both independently and as part of strategic marketing team, recommending design solutions for successful new product introduction
  • Communicated and consulted with application developers and marketers to provide quality media designs and products
  • Improved marketing materials which enhanced product effectiveness
  • Gained strong understanding of rendering differences between different platforms/browsers and web design constraints
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IT infrastructure and how it effects frontend applications
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine. B.S., Computer Engineering.

Relevant Classes: Data Structures, System Programming, Compilers & Interpreters, File & Database Management, Digital Imaging, Multimedia Arts


Future of Web Apps Conference, San Francisco, September 2006.
@Media Conference, San Francisco, May 2007.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.