John Barrick

Current

• Owner at Way Cool Web Design LLC

Past

• Web Developer at Design Quest (Self-employed)
• Design Manager at Brook Group
• Macintosh Technician at PSC Systems, Inc.

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Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

Recommended

8 people have recommended John

Connections

52 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• My RSS feed

John Barrick’s Summary

Since 1997 I've created thousands of ads and web site designs for a wide assortment of clients and partners, including AOL, American Greetings, Ameritrade, AARP, Verisign, Verizon, and various Local, State and Federal Government agencies. With a focus on top-notch HTML/CSS code and targeted Search Engine Optimization (SEO). For large organizations and individuals, I've been involved in hundreds of Internet projects from proposal to launch. I have implemented several open source applications in PHP/MySQL, including Drupal CMS (Content Management System), WordPress and Joomla. I have provided Section 508 consulting and code on several government Web projects.

John Barrick’s Specialties:

HTML/CSS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Design, PHP/MySQL, Open Source, Drupal CMS, WordPress, Information Architecture, Section 508 Accessibility, Usability. In 2005 I had a CSS design accepted into CSS Zen Garden (http://CSSZenGarden.com/?cssfile=/130/130.css&page=1)

John Barrick’s Experience

• Owner

  Way Cool Web Design LLC

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

  May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  Web development: HTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Open Source implementation, WordPress, Drupal, Web Design, information Architecture, Section 508, Accessibility, Usability

• Web Developer

  Design Quest (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)

  January 1997 — May 2008 (11 years 5 months)

  Web development: HTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Open Source implementation, WordPress, Drupal, Web Design, information Architecture, Section 508, Accessibility, Usability

• Design Manager

  Brook Group

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

  January 2001 — May 2006 (5 years 5 months)

  Took the lead at this World Class web development company in developing graphics and HTML/CSS for internal and external clients and projects. Helped Project Manager define Project scope, and provided more direct contact with clients. Managed other creative employees, helping to increase their skill, knowledge and productivity, teaching them to manage time to become as proficient and efficient as possible. Responsible for implementation of Search Engine Optimization research (SEO),Section 508 Accessibility requirements as necessary, PHP/MySQL development, and assisting with Java Server Page (JSP) development of Brook Group’s Tacklebox Content Management System. Continued the general research required to remain knowledgeable about Internet technologies and standards. Clientele includes U.S. Government and Fortune 500 companies such as Office for Victims of Crime, Department of Energy (doe.gov),Office of Management and Budget (egov.gov), America Online, Verisign, AARP, and Ameritrade.

• Macintosh Technician

  PSC Systems, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Networking industry)

  April 1999 — November 2000 (1 year 8 months)

  Macintosh computer technician.

John Barrick’s Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Art 1987 — 1990

Additional Information

John Barrick’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• My RSS feed

John Barrick’s Honors:

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John Barrick’s Contact Settings

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