Experience

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Front-End Developer/Visual Designer (contract)

September 2013 - February 2014

Developing front-end coding for client websites
- Use of HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery
- Responsive design/development using media queries
- Cross-browser and legacy Internet Explorer support with Progressive Enhancement

March 2012 - September 2013

Designing, front-end coding and maintenance for client websites
- Semantic markup for well-formed pages that are search engine friendly
- Use of CSS3 and HTML5 to take advantage of emerging technologies
- Cross-browser compatibility using JavaScript, behaviors and/or Progressive Enhancement
Mobile Web design using responsive design
Slideshows, animation and other effects using jQuery

June 2008 - November 2011

Awarded for excellent service for internal and external customers 2011
Designed and maintained websites for Media News Group's Pennsylvania newspapers
Social Media branding
- Used of FBML and third-party applications to run contests and marketing campaigns on Facebook
- Used background image and logo optimization for Twitter sites
Used WordPress and MovableType to design and administer Blogs for newspapers
Worked as Design lead on site redesigns and new sites
- Used Thumbnail sketches, Photoshop mock-ups for concept work then converted to HTML and CSS
- Worked with editorial department to develop site map and navigation
Attended regular meetings with other staff members to discuss new and ongoing web projects
Designed, optimized and trafficked static and Flash banner ads
- Optimize standard graphical ads with Photoshop
- Used Flash and JavaScript to create expandable and animated banner ads
Set up web-based video players for live streaming video and Brightcove video management

2004 - 2008

February 2008 - May 2008

Assisted in training and management of interns and newer team members
Coordinated site redesigns, updates and web projects between Television stations and Corporate Web Department
Used Flash and XML files to stream video
Used XML and PERL to edit content management system

September 2006 - February 2008

Maintained web sites for more than 50 Television stations
- Content featured news, video, contests and programming info
- Used JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XHTML, PERL and Flash technologies to build sites
Managed of banner ad system for advertisers
Managed of company intranet, featuring all of the company's departments
Led redesign effort for the company's corporate website featuring investor relations, career opportunities and information on all of the company's facets
- Used Photoshop mock-ups, then converted to HTML and CSS

May 2004 - September 2006

Designed print ads for monthly Direct Mail piece using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
Conceptualized and designed internal and sales materials
Volunteered to create and implement layout of the company's Annual Report using InDesign
Worked with other designers and various sales representatives to assure customer satisfaction in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced team environment

October 1999 - April 2004

Designed websites using HTML, Dreamweaver and Flash
- Created and optimized graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Used Dreamweaver and HTML to create and update pages
- Used Flash for animated product promotions and site intros
Created Product Installation CD and Multimedia Presentations using Director
- Added titles to video clips with After Effects
- Created interactive user interface with Director's behaviors
- Added software screen shots, video and audio files using Director
Print design projects
- Created Logo Designs in Illustrator
- Designed corporate stationary using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Created Illustrations using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Designed large-scale exhibit graphics in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Created brochure and product guide layouts using Quark XPress
Produced copy for brochures, website, product guide and other sales materials