:: Skills

Programming:

Front-end web programming: HTML, xHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, PHP, XML/XSL, LAMP, publishing/blogging and CMS tools: WordPress, Expression Engine, Movable Type, and custom systems

Writing:

Copy Writing, Editorial Support, Technical Writing

Operating Systems:

Macintosh, PC, Unix

Software:

Code editors like BBEdit, Dreamweaver, imaging software like Photoshop, Image Ready and Flash, ssh, telnet, putty, sftp/ftp clients

Interpersonal:

Leadership, Training, Coordination, Planning, Presentation

:: Experience

Freelance Web Developer

May 2007–Present

Web development (xHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, YUI, AJAX, JSP) and support of websites, podcasts and email communications for clients including American Express, The New York Times, IBM, Virgin Mobile, Pfizer/Spiriva.

Web Developer, Digitas Inc.

March 2006–May 2007

Web development (xHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, YUI, AJAX, JSP) and support of websites, podcasts and email communications for clients including American Express, The New York Times, IBM, Virgin Mobile, Pfizer/Spiriva.

Lead Integrator, Inertia Beverage Group Inc.

May 2005–Present

Front-end web development (xHTML, CSS, JSP, XML, XSL) create and integrate client sites into custom e-commerce and publishing tool for dozens of wineries, including Windsor Vineyards, Rex Goliath, Beringer and the Wine Tasting Network.

Freelance Web Developer, Technical Writer and Copy Editor

January 2004–May 2005

HTML, xHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, Java, ASP, PHP, XML/XSL, LAMP, technical writing and copy-editing. Clients include TheSmokingGun.com, updating the Citigroup Wintel Engineering intranet to web standards, along with technical writing for Citigroup’s internal security engineering web administration software, National Geographic’s Adventure magazine online and copy-editing mrtandme.com.

Web Programmer, NationalGeographic.com

November 1999–December 2003

Developed and modified code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl/CGI), commissioned applications (Perl/CGI, XML, Oracle/SQL), performed integration and modifications. Coordinated on and off-site development teams on large scale projects, made provisions of technical specifications for user interface, multimedia, and backend. Acted as committee chair for Web Standards and the establishment of best practices.

Web Coordinator & Asset Acquisitions, National Geographic Studios

April 1998–October 1999

Supervised and coordinated editorial content and programming CD-ROMs: The Complete National Geographic, National Geographic Maps, Geobee and Trip Planner. Performed copy-editing, photo editing, rights acquisition and research. Built FMPro asset database. Performed quality assurance and usability testing.

Production Coordinator: Technigraphix, Inc.

February 1997–April 1998

Quality assurance on first run off the press. Tracked and developed production schedule. Created price quotes and work order contracts.

:: Education

  • CMIS 140 (C++) / University of Maryland University College 2001
  • CGI Scripting with Perl, Advanced Perl: Database Driven Websites / Westlake Internet Training 2001
  • JavaScript / Westlake Internet Training 2000
  • Multimedia Web Design / George Washington University CCE 1999
  • Bachelor of Arts, English, Writing / George Mason University 1996

:: References

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