
Web Designer/Developer at StudentCity.com
Greater Boston Area

Web Designer/Developer at StudentCity.com
Greater Boston Area
Talented, innovative designer. Thorough, meticulous programmer. Excellent written & verbal communicator. Experienced problem-solver and entrepreneur. Interested in web-based design, development, or hybrid role.
• Expert in XHTML, CSS, W3C Standards, cross-browser compatibility
• Passionate about usability and web standards
• Experienced with Wordpress, jQuery, PHP/MySQL, Ajax
• Accomplished in social media/online marketing
• Well-versed in Search Engine Optimization techniques
• Skillful with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & Fireworks
CSS, Photoshop, Wordpress, Social media, SEO, jQuery
(Public Company; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)
At StudentCity, I am responsible for all website design, structure, and layout. I bridge the gap between a graphic artist and several programmers, using assets developed by both parties and presenting them on the web in a usable way. I am the sole designer of our High School division website, www.gradcity.com.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Design industry)
September 2002 — Present (6 years 11 months)
Freelance web design and development, including a full Content Management System, 100% custom designs, domain registration & hosting, and custom WordPress themes.
(Design industry)
2004 — 2004 (less than a year)
BA , Communication, Information Technology , 2002 — 2007
graphic & web design, CSS/XHTML, web programming & development, user interface design, usability theory, design convention.
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Theta Mu Foundation, UMass Amherst Alumni Association, Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps