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Education
Master of Arts, Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunication
Bowling Green State University
- Video Specialization, Marketing Minor
- 3.89 Cumulative GPA, Magna Cum Laude and University Honors
- Senior Honor’s Thesis Project: The Impact of Digital Video Recording Technology on Television Advertising
Experience
Web Developer: 4/2016 – Present
Miles Partnership, Remote
- Develop highly customized, component-driven themes for Drupal 7 and Drupal 8
Front-End Designer/Developer: 11/2013 – 4/2016
Center for Educational Networking, Lansing, MI
- Develop highly customized themes for Drupal and WordPress using HTML, CSS, PHP, and Javascript/jQuery
- Collaborate with back-end developers using a git version control system and remote repository
- Research, implement, and consult on best practices for web standards and accessibility
- Create various design deliverables such as infographics and wireframes
- Improve Drupal functionality with custom modules as needed
- Consult on development needs during the planning phase of website projects
Co-owner, Green Kitchenware: 7/2012 – 12/2013
Brilliant Bees, LLC, East Lansing, MI
- Manage website operations and social presence
- Design and code modifications to the website design – using HTML, CSS, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Research new products and make purchase recommendations
Front-End Web Developer: 7/2010 – 11/2013
Center for Educational Networking, Lansing, MI
- Support, build, and maintain websites for Mandated Activities Projects (MAPs)
- Develop themes for a variety of platforms, including WordPress, Drupal, and Magento using a combination of HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript (mainly jQuery)
- Research and consult on best practices for web standards and accessibility
- Develop wireframes, design mockups, and documentation as-needed for various projects
- Create user documentation for content management systems
Lead Front-End Developer: 1/2008 – 7/2010
Spartan Internet Consulting Corporation, Lansing, MI
- Convert design mockups into valid, XTHML/CSS layouts that conform to W3C standards while ensuring cross-browser compatibility
- Work with the consulting, design and programming teams to maintain the integrity of designs throughout the implementation process
- Troubleshoot technical design issues on projects in all parts of the implementation process
- Design and developed complex user interface for a custom-built content management system
Freelance Front-End Developer: 11/2007 – 1/2008
Virtual University Design and Technology, East Lansing, MI
- Translated mockups for the MSU PPH Website into XHTML and CSS
- Integrated the design into the Expression Engine Content Management System
Student Developer: 8/2006 – 8/2007
Virtual University Design and Technology, East Lansing, MI
- Enhanced online course content in the ANGEL Learning Management System using HTML and CSS
- Used the Typo3 Content Management System to help maintain multiple websites
Teaching Assistant: 8/2005 – 8/2007
MSU Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media, East Lansing, MI
- Instructed digital media labs covering audio, video, web design, and lighting
- Assisted basic video production labs, providing training and technical expertise
ENG Operator / Studio Crew: 7/2004 – 8/2005
WTVG 13abc, Toledo, OH
- Operated the ENG truck, setting it up for live on-the-scene stories for weekend newscasts
- Operated three robotic studio cameras
- Occasionally worked as the Floor Director and Teleprompter Operator for newscasts
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS, including CSS frameworks and preprocessors
- Proficient in PHP, Javascript, and Git
- Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
- Ability to adapt skillset to work within a variety of content management systems, especially Drupal and WordPress