SUMMARY Versatile UCLA graduate seeking to fill a position as an entry-level web developer or web designer with Flash animation capabilities. Knowledgeable in HTML (hand-coding), CSS, and web usability standards and accessibility; also proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 3 (e.g. Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash).
WORK EXPERIENCE JIPPIDY.COM -- Los Angeles, CA (internet startup) 2008-Present Co-Founder / Project Manager Assumed a project management role in the development of the overall website in terms of both function and design. • Managed web programmers and graphic designers. • Principal person in charge with communicating all technical requirements to our web development team. • Provided major contributions to all SEO and online marketing efforts.
FREELANCE WEB DEVELOPER + WEBMASTER -- Los Angeles, CA 2007-Present Developed websites from their conception, programming, and eventual launch; maintained web hosting accounts, domain names, and updated websites for various clients. • Built websites from the ground up that were consistent with the client's business/organizational needs • Managed domain names, hosting, ftp, and email accounts • Acquired proficiency in installing and modifying open-source technologies and applications (e.g. Joomla, MySQL, PHP, osCommerce) • Updated existing websites and helped troubleshoot HTML and PHP source codes • Recent projects include: http://www.4focusgraphics.com/ http://www.jippidy.com http://www.exitodoors.com http://samovar.sc55.com http://www.sj-beauty.com
4FOCUSFX.COM PRINTING + GRAPHICS -- Los Angeles, CA 2005-Present Owner / Founder Built a web-based, full-service, printing company that also provides basic graphic design services for small-to-medium-sized organizations; supervised a majority of the graphic design projects that were contracted out. • Created initial versions of the company website using Dreamweaver web-authoring software; implemented the osCommerce shopping cart solution, and integrated Paypal payment processing capabilities • Increased sales by developing online and local marketing campaigns targeting artists, graphic designers, and new businesses • Designed and proofed print-ready artwork for various clients • Acquired expert knowledge of the retail printing industry (both offset and thermographic)
PROPHECY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP -- Los Angeles, CA 2003-2005 Los Angeles-Regional Director of Marketing and Promotions, Part-Time Managed promotional teams targeting the gen X-Y demographic (14-28 year olds). • Developed marketing campaigns using online social networks like MySpace and Friendster to promote and market different events • Consistently helped secure hundreds of attendees to various events throughout the city, resulting in nearly sold-out/capacity crowds each time
ADDITIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCES Working knowledge of ActionScript 3 (AS3) and the creation of Flash animations; also, knowledgeable in the customization of open-source / Content Management Systems (CMS's) such as Joomla. Proficient in both Mac and Windows environments, hardware and software.
EDUCATION University of Denver, Colorado (DU) M.A.S., Information and Communications Technology (ICT) June 2008 • Concentration: Web Design and Development
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) B.A., Sociology June 2005
Coursework includes: Website Design and Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Database Design and Programming, XML Applications Development, Flash CS3 and Actionscript 3.0, Project Management.
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