
Web Designer, Front-End Developer, and Web Standards Advocate
Cincinnati Area

Web Designer, Front-End Developer, and Web Standards Advocate
Cincinnati Area
I am a seasoned professional with experience in web design, web development, website optimization, and marketing.
In my career, I have provided accessible web design and development services for national clients, niche market industries and small business using standards-compliant coding practices.
Web design, CSS, (x)HTML, JavaScript (jQuery and MooTools), Photoshop, mobile web development, Content Management Systems (Magento, Joomla, Wordpress), PHP, SEO, XSLT
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
(Online Media industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
Provide dynamic web design for small businesses, outdoor, and adventure travel industry using a range of PHP Content Manangement Systems and E-commerce platforms and progressive enhancements through the MooTools JavaScript framework.
Manage SEO campaign for competitive marketplace, generating organic links and bolstering site traffic.
Author articles for a web design and development blog helping individual businesses see the "big picture" on creating an effective web presence.
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2008 — January 2009 (5 months)
Created websites for desktop and mobile devices.
Acted as subject matter expert for email marketing and Content Management Systems.
Performed front-end development using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
November 2005 — August 2008 (2 years 10 months)
Developed and tested user interfaces for web applications critical to corporate strategy and business growth initiatives.
Implemented websites into a .NET Content Management System using standards-compliant HMTL and CSS generating recurring revenue.
Created a front-end framework which cut website coding time by 33%.
Provided ongoing training for staff on topics such as web standards and development techniques.
(Retail industry)
July 1996 — November 2005 (9 years 5 months)
Grew business by 25% in areas including retail, repair, rental, installation, and online sales.
Implemented performance-based incentive program for sales staff.
(Broadcast Media industry)
September 2004 — February 2005 (6 months)
Responsible for generation of Non-traditional Revenue (NTR) through sales of streaming media advertisements.
Acted as a consultant for the sale of new media advertising.
BFA , Electronic Media , 1999 — 2004
Areas of study included web technology, digital audio, video production, and broadcast
1995 — 1999
web standards, web development, website optimization, travel, fishing, cooking, football, baseball, photography, web design, environmental conservation, marketing, SEO, social media, social networking, skiing, boxing, yoga, sumi-e painting, music