
Director of Creative Technology at Jacobson Rost
Greater Chicago Area

Director of Creative Technology at Jacobson Rost
Greater Chicago Area
Passionate and talented director of creative technology with over ten years experience designing and developing cutting-edge interactive media. Lead many successful online deployments for big brands and fortune 500 companies.
Exhibits positive energy, hands-on professional, problem solver, with a successful record of user friendly design. Experience in Flash development, web development, and user interface design; using the most current technologies including Adobe Flash, actionScript, HTML, CSS, javaScript, Ajax, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Expert in (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash ActionScript. Design and illustrate using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightwave 3D. Create motion graphics and animation with After Effects, Motion, and Lightwave 3D.
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2009 — Present (1 month)
Head the digital production branch for J/R. Work closely with Art Directors and Developers on creating rich interactive media. Many of the digital projects include websites, ad banners, iPhone apps, and most things digital.
(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)
March 2008 — October 2009 (1 year 8 months)
Code and maintain PEAK6 Retail sites (ONN.tv, WeSeed.com). Technologies used: XHTML, CSS, javaScript, and JSP. All sites are coded with web standards semantic markup using CSS layouts for flexibility and ease of maintenance. Sites are Search Engine Optimized and enhanced for accessibility. Work closely with business, developers, and designers to develop great looking and user centric websites. Translate all retail sites to multiple outlets including mobile devices such as the iPhone.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
March 2008 — June 2008 (4 months)
Designed, developed, and maintained websites from many different industries.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SHC; Retail industry)
October 2005 — February 2008 (2 years 5 months)
Code and maintain Sears family of sites. Technologies used: HTML, CSS, and javaScript. All sites are coded with web standards semantic markup using CSS layouts for flexibility and ease of maintenance.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 2005 — October 2005 (5 months)
Provided user computer support while, maintaining corporate website and developing children's website.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
2005 — June 2005 (less than a year)
Front-end developer for various client websites. Roles include: HTML, CSS, javaScript coder; Flash animator and developer; Motion Graphics designer using After Effects.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; FXH; Insurance industry)
August 2003 — February 2005 (1 year 7 months)
Develop CDROM presentations and manage some parts of the corporate website.
(Online Media industry)
2002 — 2005 (3 years )
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
August 2000 — September 2002 (2 years 2 months)
Website front-end developer, and Director and Flash programmer. Designed and developed various websites and interactive media for high profile clients.
(Privately Held; Design industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
Created CD-ROM presentations and websites.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Services industry)
July 1998 — July 1999 (1 year 1 month)
Designed and developed website spotlights. Some of the websites I worked was featured in USA Today and was well recognized.
http://www.britannica.com/dinosaurs/
http://www.britannica.com/britishinvasion/
http://www.britannica.com/clockworks/
http://www.britannica.com/coasters/
Bachelor , Electronic Media , 1993 — 1998
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