RESUME

Software
Experienced in Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Ultradev, Fireworks, After Effects, Swift 3d, AutoCAD, Plasma, Maya, 3d Studio Max, Adobe Audition, Soundforge and Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Technical
Developed projects using, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, JSON, JQuery, SOAP, Flex, Flash (Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0), XML, PHP, C++, SQL, Magento, IBM Websphere, GSI products, Amazon Web Services, Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress

Other
Familiar with computer hardware installation and troubleshooting, sound editing and production, and digital photography and hold interests in music creation, sociology, general mechanics, and general technology

K-Swiss Global Brands Westlake Village, CA
Manager of Web Applications and Development | IT 2016 – Present

• – Manage the development and maintenance of the KSGB Global Brands ecommerce websites.
• – Lead a team of technical experts responsible for the operation, performance and reliability of those sites
• – Implement best practices for development, deployment and maintenance of the entire web environment.
• – Lead contributor for the Executive Steering Committee, providing updates and strategic priorities for KSGB online.

K-Swiss Global Brands Westlake Village, CA
Senior Web Developer | IT 2015 – 2016

• – Hired, trained and managed the internal web team, created all associated processes for development
• – Worked closely with Marketing to support timely dissemination of all custom and regular campaigns
• – Built and launched Supra Footwear’s new site and supported the websites for 2 other global brands
• – Performed code reviews, testing and regular maintenance of all staging and production environments

Speedo USA Los Angeles, CA
Web Developer | E-Commerce 2011 – 2015

• – Built and post web content using HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript through the IBM Websphere CMS
• – Disseminated email marketing campaigns based on a/b testing, conversion rates and other metrics
• – Supported SpeedoUSA.com through 3 site redesigns and a major platform change
• – Used experience and technical skills to assist not only the department but the company at large

LEC Chicago, IL
Flash Developer / Web Programmer 2009 – 2010

• – Troubleshot issues and built new functionality for the Flash reservation system at Talbott Hotel
• – Edited existing and created new sites using the CMS Drupal
• – Created new HTML, CSS and Javascript pieces for internal use at GE
• – Corrected bugs in multiple incomplete essential projects pushing them live within established deadlines

Best Buy/Future Shop Canada Vancouver, BC
Web Developer 2009

• – Assimilated into existing workflows and codebase in under 2 weeks
• – Created CSS and HTML pages using Visual Studio in conjunction with Sharepoint
• – Worked with a team of front end consultants to modify and improve upon the new solution
• – Communicated directly with the client to assist in their understanding of the project

Oncall Interactive Chicago, IL
Web Developer 2007 – 2008

• – Created advanced Flash applications using Actionscript 3.0, PHP and the Google Maps API
• – Built custom applications used nationwide by Phillip Morris and the DOD
• – Developed in Actionscript, CSS, HTML and Javascript per the requests of clients

AIU Online Hoffman Estates, IL
Multimedia Production Specialist 2004 – 2006

• – Added never before seen graphic and multimedia elements to their development toolbox
• – Flash user interface chosen from 8 submitted to represent 1 of 3 major online colleges
• – Implemented previously unheard of coding and interface design standards
• – Created hundreds of supplementary learning activities for online education

Agency B Chicago, IL
Flash Developer 2004

• – Authored Flash presentations, interfaces, and other materials for Rustoleum, Absolut, and McDonalds
• – Created marketing and promotional pieces for VERB campaign (Sponsored by the CDC) shown on AOL
• – Designed internal media presentations for the Monogram Group, a Chicago based media firm

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Chicago, IL
Multimedia Developer 2002-2003

• – Increased awareness of online services through large scale animation and interactive software design
• – Designed the first version of a portal tutorial CD that is now used company wide and passed to clients
• – Received accolades from top-level corporate leaders for internal and external design work

University of Illinois in Chicago School of Architecture Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, May 8, 2004

Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL