Web/Drupal Developer, Internet Marketer
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Current
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- Web Developer at Javelin Direct
- Past
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- Interactive Developer at LevelTen Design
- Student Developer at Krannert School of Management
- Marketing at Exeltech
- Education
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- Purdue University
- Connections
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Chris Ruppel’s Summary
Chris Ruppel is a web developer focusing on Internet Marketing, with years of experience juggling web programming, user interface design, information architecture, information visualization, heuristics, usability, and accessibility on the web.
This blend of technological and artistic skills allows him to produce functional, attractive, search-friendly websites that generate traffic and revenue.
Current weapon of choice is Drupal, which allows rapid development of useful, beautiful websites at a fraction of the cost of a big development company.
Chris Ruppel’s Specialties:
XHTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Photoshop, SEO, SEM, eCommerce, microformats
Chris Ruppel’s Experience
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Web Developer
Javelin Direct
(Public Company; OMC; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Web development for all sorts of campaigns, including websites, email campaigns, and web applications. Built applications for asset management across Omnicom's network of AT&T agencies.
Clients: AT&T U-verse, Mitsubishi, AllState, Merck, ING Direct -
Interactive Developer
LevelTen Design
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
January 2006 — December 2006 (1 year )
I was responsible for many aspects of development, from specs and wireframes to post-launch traffic analysis and SEO. I built dozens of websites singlehandedly (I don't design). I collaborated on many applications including ad impression & click tracking, traffic analysis for SEO, content management systems, blogs, and custom e-commerce solutions.
I worked with clients such as AT&T, Simon & Schuster, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Tektronix, and The Staubach Company -
Student Developer
Krannert School of Management
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
May 2005 — December 2005 (8 months)
Worked as a front-end web developer on the intranet Information Systems within the Krannert School of Management
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Marketing
Exeltech
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)
May 2001 — August 2003 (2 years 4 months)
I produced graphics for magazine advertisements, trade show booths, and the company website. Produced photoreal marketing animations and images. Maintained website content and developed advanced functionality for intranet use.
Chris Ruppel’s Education
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Purdue University
BS , Computer Graphics Technology, Computer Programming Technology , 2001 — 2005
