OBJECTIVE:

Seasoned, results oriented web professional with 12 years of progressive experience encompassing web solution development and project management seeks a challenging Web Manager/Designer/Developer position in the metro Richmond area

SUMMARY:

• Skilled in HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Dynamic HTML (DHTML), JavaScript, AJAX, PERL/ Confidential, Server Side Includes (SSI), Flash ActionScript, XML, PHP, MySQL, in corporation of multimedia elements into websites, template based database driven web sites and browser specific extensions
• Long time hand - coder, but also very comfortable using DreamWeaver and similar WYSIWYG editors
• Comfortable working knowledge of ASP, InterwovenPERL (IW PERL), ColdFusion, and VBScript
• Requirements gathering and analysis; determining project scope and level-of-effort; authoring and maintaining project plans, functional design documents and other project documentation
• In depth knowledge of the full web life cycle, constraints of the web as a medium, information architecture; and browser, platform and usability issues including Section 508 compliance
• Well versed in managing concurrent projects through all life-cycle phases - requirements gathering through post-launch maintenance; while ensuring milestones and requirements are met
• Experience conducting usability exercises, designing screen mockups, and developing QA test cases based on project requirements
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, and to extend those new skills to practical applications
• Graphics creation, modification of existing graphics, origination of multimedia elements - Flash, advanced animations in PowerPoint (with audio), Macromedia Breeze, RoboDemo, and animated GIFs
• Experience with web content management systems (CMS)
• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: HTML/XHTML, DHTML, JavaScript, AJAX, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Confidential /PERL, Flash ActionScript, XML, PHP, MySQL, and comfortable working with ASP, InterwovenPERL (IW PERL), VBScript, and ColdFusion

Applications: HomeSite, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, ImageReady, Fireworks, Flash, Breeze, WavePad, Office Suite, Access, Visio, Project, FrontPage, Visual Source Safe, Acrobat Suite, Illustrator, RoboDemo, Director, Camtasia, Bugzilla, and working knowledge of AOL Proprietary Tools - RainMan & VPD

Platforms: Windows (XP, Win2000, NT, 95/98, PWS and basic IIS), Apache, Mac, Unix / Linux

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Richmond VA

UI Designer - Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop various user interface/web page prototypes for the new SCC homepage, Clerk's office and eCommerce project
• Identify and develop the new navigational scheme, and various interactive items
• Develop functional prototypes of various pages - coded with XHTML, AJAX, and CSS
• Author various design and technical documents for the UI

Confidential, Colonial Heights, VA

Sole Proprietor,

Responsibilities:

• Manage my own photography and web design/development home-based business
• Both sites use PHP, XHTML, CSS, Flash, XML, and AJAX

Confidential, Richmond VA

Project Manager - Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Worked with various lines of business to develop different types of email campaigns
• Managed the workflow process for email campaigns - from creative development through QA testing and launch

Confidential, Richmond VA

Project Manager,

Responsibilities:

• Contributed technical expertise as a member of the committee that developed the revised official web standards for the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Developed prototype interactive features and investigated new technologies for inclusion in the redesign of the Commonwealth of Virginia official web site, Confidential
• Managed the redesign for the “2008 Best of the Web” award winning Commonwealth of Virginia official web site, Confidential
• Managed a variety of web related projects for various Commonwealth of Virginia agencies and departments

Confidential, Richmond VA

Media/Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed online training courses for Circuit City Firedog technicians utilizing Macromedia Breeze and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Developed an online testing center, using ASP, for the administration of post-course tests to technicians
• Audio recording and editing, synchronizing audio with each training course, and image creation for the training courses

Confidential, Fairfax VA

Webmaster

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed the new Admissions website, created new content, designed of new site navigation and directory structure, utilized of JavaScript for various interactive items, created new graphical elements, and edited existing content
• Designed and developed targeted HTML email invitations and announcements for various functions, including creation of all graphical elements
• Investigated new technologies for inclusion in the website

Confidential, Reston VA

Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Modifications and reprogramming of existing PERL/ Confidential files for both the group intra-net and website, utilizing Interwoven PERL
• Developed a PERL based intake process management tool that was integrated with the group intra-net
• Designed and developed Flash promotional pieces, including using advanced Flash ActionScripting
• CMS template modification using InterwovenPERL

Confidential, Herndon VA

Senior Web Developer - Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed and tested of a 6 course CBT/WBT suite comprised of 36 modules (over 500 pages total)
• Utilized advanced JavaScript, DHMTL, and Flash ActionScripting for review quizzes, navigation, and various features
• Worked with Instructional Designers to develop Macromedia RoboDemo simulations
• Researched security aspects of the Macromedia Flash Player and JavaScript Cookie usage

Confidential, Fairfax VA

Web Site Producer

Responsibilities:

• Managed the development and production phases for the major redesign of the NCCANI web site
• Secured and coordinated resources, scheduled and tracked all web site work requests, performed QA/QC and Section 508 testing, assisted with coding tasks as needed, and oversaw the deployment of updated/new pages and database updates to the web sites

Confidential,Dulles VA

Channel Producer - Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Managed 12+ projects for the Sports, Entertainment and Music Channels including the Music Channel redesign, and the new Sports Channel main page for the AOL 8.0 launch
• Collaborated with channel product managers and other groups within AOL on project requirements
• Managed several cross-department production teams of 3 - 10 people

Confidential, Chantilly VA

Sr. Web Developer & Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed, and oversaw development, maintenance and hosting of approximately 60 client websites, offline product demos, the corporate intra-net site, and public web site
• Member of the GUI development team responsible for the development and maintenance of ORCC's retail and business online banking products
• Managed a team of 3 - 10 people, including developers, graphic artists and outside consultants

Confidential, Rock Hill, SC

Director

Responsibilities:

• Developed various interactive elements and websites for the electronic magazine (ezines) sites
• Designed and developed the redesigned WHNI corporate web site and physician portal prototype web site
• Oversaw all design and production aspects of WHNI’s electronic magazine (ezine) websites
• Managed a group of 6 contractors

Confidential, McLean, VA

Web Developer/Team Leader

Responsibilities:

• Website design and development for FDIC’s vast corporate intra-net and public web site; including assistance in content development/editing, and graphical element creation
• Reviewed various COTS software packages for usage by FDIC web teams
• Developed and conducted several workshops on various web related topics