Objective:
Web Designer/Developer with strong background in visual arts and programming.
Looking for creative challenges and opportunities for growth with a leading
web-based company in the Los Angeles area.
Education:
- University of California, San Diego, B.A., March 2005
- Major in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM)
- Minor in Management Science (MS)
- GPA of 3.5/4.0
Skills:
- Programming/Scripting:
- XHTML, CSS, PHP, Development with Java, JSPs, Java Servlets, MySQL, Database Architecture, JavaScript.
- Imaging Software:
- Photoshop, Director with Lingo, Flash, Illustrator.
- Proficient in:
- Linux Administration and Windows Operating System.
Experience:
2005 to Present
MARCOA Publishing, Inc., San Diego, CA
Webmaster (August 2006 to Present)
- Promoted to Webmaster, responsible for managing two web developers and overseeing production for all company websites. Duties included taking a hands-on role in the visual design, hand coding standards compliant XHTML/CSS, outlining database architecture, interface design for internal admin tools needed for site maintenance, and system administrator for the Linux servers that host our websites and databases.
- Working closely with company Vice Presidents and Sales Managers to develop a web advertising strategy to integrate with the existing sales model.
- Brainstorming and implementing ideas to automate internal processes for all departments to increase company productivity and efficiency.
Web Designer (March 2005 to August 2006)
- Responsible for the User Interface design and front-end development for 5 real estate websites that were successfully launched ahead of an aggressive deadline. Provided site maintenance and customer support for users and hub office managers.
2004
Cal- (IT)² Undergraduate Research Scholar, University of California, San Diego
- Development of an incremental version of C5’s DEM Tool. Dem Tool is a Digital Elevation Model browser, file visualization, data export and processing utility.
- Converted the existing desktop application to a Java Applet that can be loaded in a client browser and access a collection of DEM files across the internet.
- Created new user interface and added network/telecommunications features to the existing code base.
1999-2000
Charlotte Russe, Thousand Oaks, California
- Counter Supervisor - Promoted twice within 6-month span based on positive working attitude, strong self-motivation, and solid organizational skills. My responsibilities included the management and training of cashiers and sales employees.
Major Courses taken from University of California, San Diego include:
Computer Software and Imaging:
- Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Java
- Digital Imaging: Image and Interactivity
- Digital Media: Time, Movement, and Sound
- Musical Acoustics
- Computer Programming for the Arts
- Electronic Technologies
Business Classes:
- Micro/ Macro Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Econometrics
- Financial Investments
- Corporate Finance
Art Classes:
- Fundamentals of 2D design, Fundamentals of 3D design
- Fundamentals of Drawing, Drawing and Composition, Life Drawing
- History of Art and Technology, Formations of Modern Art
- History of Art: Prehistoric to Modern, History of Asian Art