Resume

Leslie O. - Front-End Developer

Summary

Experienced web designer seeking to incorporate expertise with usability and accessibility in a fast-paced setting with an innovative development team.

Experience

Web Developer / User Interface
ComSci - Iselin, NJ; 2007 to 2010
As part of the development team, programmed in-house web-based software for Telephone/IT corporate billing. Used PHP, MS SQL, Javascript, AJAX, HTML and CSS.

Developed features to enhance user interface while not crowding application
Optimized core javascript code to use more efficient javascript libraries
Implemented css-based interface, menu, and buttons
Reduced dependency on images saving maintenance time and bandwidth
Assisted with re-branding of the company
Maintained corporate website and cleaned up HTML/CSS code

Web Developer/User Interface
Sircon - Okemos, MI; 2005 to 2006
Worked with the development team to convert legal forms into electronic documents via in-house web-based software for Insurance sellers. Used XML, HTML and CSS.

Integrated XML with PDFs to create dynamic online legal forms
Solved formatting and usability issues of web application
Brainstormed layouts and designs with development team
Maintained documents for a web application

Web Designer
Arctic Ecology Laboratory - East Lansing, MI; 2001 to 2006
Served as the primary web developer/designer, working with lab personnel and other international Arctic researchers to create content-driven websites. Used HTML, CSS, ASP and Access.

Developed three large websites while facing multiple deadlines
Framed website and collaborated with international team
Presented website demo at an international conference for organization approval
Edited professional correspondences and documents

Web Designer
Mountain Media - Saratoga Springs, NY; 1999 to 2000
As part of the design team for this start-up, developed a custom content management system for E-commerce websites. Used HTML, CSS, Cold-Fusion and Javascript.

Designed and maintained E-commerce stores and information-based websites
Created logos, brochures, and advertisements
Consulted regularly with clients concerning updates and maintenance of websites
Communicated directly with new clients to conceptualize project ideas and developments
Produced and edited original copy for the web

Expertise

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, AJAX
MS SQL, MySQL, MS Access
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks
Complete knowledge of browser compatibility, web standards, usability, and accessibility
Wordpress
Web marketing via social networks

Formal Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication
Michigan State University
Graduated May 2004 with Honors and a cumulative GPA of 3.6

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