Experience
Download ResumeFront-End Developer/Visual Designer (contract)
Red Privet, Harrisburg, PA
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
Web Designer
Synapse Marketing Solutions, Lancaster, PA
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
Regional Web Designer
York Newspaper Company, York, PA
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
Multiple positions showing advancement
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hunt Valley, MD,
2004 - 2008Lead Corporate Web Developer
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
Corporate Web Developer
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
Graphic Designer
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
Multimedia Designer
MeetingMatrix International, Inc.
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
Freelance/Contract Work
- Tags2Go
- NetCo Dance Company
- Culhane's Steak and Seafood
- Markel Health Performance
- JPL Creative
- Better Hearing Aid Center
- PASFAA
- Mark Usciak Photography
- Katie Cocco Confections
- Construction Concepts Group
- Stambaugh Ness P.C.
- Hoffman Mergers
- Suite Entertainment
- Deer Ridge Gifts
- Harman Construction
- Pennsylvania Messenger Solutions
- Harvey's Rent-All
- York City Ice Arena
- Local Sports Hangout
Volunteer Work
- Life Changes Boutique
- Dine Out South-Central PA
Education
Harrisburg Area Community College, Virtual Campus
- Web Development coursework
- GPA: 4.0
- Dean's List Academic Year 2010-2011
Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts, York, PA (now known as The Art Institute of York Pennsylvania)
- Associate Degree in Specialized Technology 1999
- Major: Multimedia Design
- GPA: 3.0