Colin Bayer

Web Developer at Visible

Greater Chicago Area

Current
  • Web Developer at Visible
  • Freelance Designer & Developer at ColinBayer.com (Self-employed)
Past
Education
  • New England Institute of Art
  • Boston University
Connections
98 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Colin Bayer’s Summary

Front-end integrator, designer and back end programmer with a strong desire to improve in all areas. Fast and self-motivated learner. On the web-development side, well-versed in JavaScript, XHTML, PHP, CSS, MySQL, AJAX, JQuery and other JavaScript libraries, working knowledge with Rails, ColdFusion, ASP, and more. Good understanding of web technologies and server functionality, as well as strong familiarity of online marketing and e-commerce integration. Can take a site from the comp phases all the way through to integration and setting it live. Has worked with Microsoft Windows Server to set up DNS/IIS for websites, as well as Unix boxes. Works in Photoshop, Illustrator and has experience with editing video (AfterEffects and Final Cut Pro) as well as progressive download/streaming video on the web (Quicktime Streaming and Flash Video). Skilled with ActionScript 2.0 and Flash web design.

Attention recruiters: I will NOT respond to unsolicited job offers, especially if you're looking to hire for the suburbs.

Colin Bayer’s Specialties:

Web integration, e-commerce integration, SEO tecniques, web content, quick and efficient hand coding


Colin Bayer’s Experience

  • Web Developer

    Visible

    (Internet industry)

    March 2009Present (9 months)

    Responsible for development and management of web based projects. Responsibilities range from full-fledged PHP/MySql development, web server maintenance˛ delegating work amongst interns, and project management. Developed a free standing community site with e-commerce capabilities from the ground up.

  • Freelance Designer & Developer

    ColinBayer.com (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Design industry)

    January 2005Present (4 years 11 months)

    Design, Development of client websites with project sizes ranging from banner ads to full-fledged websites.

  • Web Developer

    Lisa P. Maxwell

    (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    March 2008July 2009 (1 year 5 months)

    Flash/PHP/MySQL/CSS/XHTML

  • web developer

    Lisa P. Maxwell

    (Internet industry)

    20082008 (less than a year)

  • Web Developer and Integrator

    Infomercial.TV

    (Online Media industry)

    May 2006March 2008 (1 year 11 months)

    Front end development of websites using XHTML, JavaScript, ColdFusion and Javascript. Integrating websites from design phase to implementation using SEO techniques and valid CSS and HTML code. Designing full websites or elements of established websites.

  • Web Developer

    Big Fish Communications

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    20042006 (2 years )

    Design and development of client websites from the ground up using XHTML, JavaScript, CSS. Oversaw interns in assisting of design and development. Participated in client sales calls and meetings.


Colin Bayer’s Education

  • New England Institute of Art

    20032005

  • Boston University

    History 20002002


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Colin Bayer’s Interests:

Apple computers, web development, graphic design, Wikipedia, cats, video games, big TVs, music

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