Sample Resumes
Sample Web Developer Resume
Technology Summary
* Web programming: PHP, ColdFusion, ASP, including OO programming
* SQL Database programming: MySQL, SQL Server, MS Access
* HTML, XHTML, hand-coded: (TextPad, Eclipse, BBEdit, emacs, etc.)
* Client-side programming: JavaScript, AJAX, DHTML, DOM, YUI, jQuery
* CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) by hand
* Flash, ActionScript (including versions 2 & 3) (Flash work since 1999)
* Social software: WordPress, Drupal, Facebook App Development
* Original design & image editing: Photoshop, Imageready, Illustrator, GIMP
* Other languages: XML, VBScript, CFML, Java, C++, Perl
* Source control: CVS, SVN/Subversion, Visual SourceSafe
* Platforms: Linux, FreeBSD, Windows Server, Mac
* Webserver installation & configuration: Apache, Microsoft IIS
* Design for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Section 508 considerations
* Sound editing: SoundForge, Goldwave, Audacity, RealAudio Encoder
Employment History
Web Developer/Integrator March 2007-July 2008
Vivendi Games/Sierra Online, Los Angeles, CA
General programming and development on web sites supporting company's casual and mid-session games. Skills utilized include HTML, CSS, AJAX including jQuery and Yahoo YUI library, JavaScript, PHP Programming, Flash, Graphic Design, Apache configuration, Drupal including custom module development, UBB, Python Programming, and Facebook Application Development.
PHP Programmer January 2007-March 2007
Three Point Software/ProElite.com, Los Angeles, CA
Programming on social networking site. PHP Programming including OO, Smarty Templates; Client-side programming including AJAX (Prototype & Scriptaculous), JSON, TinyMCE integration, Flash Programming, and debugging.
Programmer/Analyst September 2006-January 2007
Electronic Clearing House, Inc, Camarillo, CA
Programming web applications, reporting software, ecommerce troubleshooting. Languages: ASP Programming using VBScript and JScript, SQL Server; PHP/MySQL; HTML/CSS.
Web Developer June 2006-September 2006
Laurel Springs School, (contract: Robert Half Technology), Ojai, CA
Maintenance, Bug-fixes and miscellaneous web programming on internal web applications written in ASP with SQL Server.
Web Developer November 2005-June 2006
Crawberts.com, Simi Valley, CA
Developed web applications and websites primarily in PHP/MySQL, utilizing my skillset of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
ETAP CharterLease
PHP/MySQL web application for timesharing of high-end yachts.
LET Network & Gordon Training
ASP to PHP conversion of existing database backed website.
Web Master February 2005-November 2005
Lagardere Active North America (Hachette Filipacchi Media)
Created and maintained websites in support of LANA’s products for mobile phones. Built websites from PhotoShop documents for maximum browser compatibility with all browsers and platforms. Created components in HTML, DHTML, and Flash optimized to encourage purchase. Audio editing and file management for hundreds of client-delivered audio files. WML template creation and validation. Other responsibilities include building "themes" using TrigBuilder for BREW applications. Other: unix system administration, webserver administration, SSL certificate installation, PHP flat-file search engine.
Marketing Evangelist February 2004-June 2005
LAMP Host, San Diego, CA
Sales and marketing for San Diego-based web hosting company. Brought in several large contracts for large scale hosting, including facilitating one web hosting company acquisition.
ColdFusion Web Developer February 2003-February 2004
FinancialAid.com (contract: Robert Half Technology), San Diego, CA
Programming on internal tools and public website of student loan consolidation service. Emphasis on standards-based HTML and CSS. ColdFusion component development including web services using SOAP interface. Worked with Art Director to optimize feel and provide richer client-side experiences using JavaScript on public-facing pages. Installed blogs for development team to help track progress on internal tools.
Freelance Web Developer June 2002-February 2003
Self-employed, San Diego, CA
Design and programming of a number of sites in partnership with freelance web designers. Emphasis on clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as a number of PHP and MySQL and ASP and Access database backed websites.
Senior Web Developer June 2000-May 2002
AVENCOM, LLC San Diego, CA
Integral member of expanding web development company. Key role in sales, web development, graphic design. Extensive client contact and communication
Developed multiple content management systems (typically ColdFusion with SQL Server). Participated in user interface design for websites, graphic design, Flash animation, and advanced DHTML programming. Server management and configuration for locally hosted (IIS) websites. Participated in research and discovery in support of responses to RFPs. Teaching and tutoring junior team members in 508 compliance, HTML, CSS, Flash, Photoshop, PHP. Clients included LightPointe, GiftBasketShoppe, Paul M Bowers Photography, Ron Roberts for Mayor, SANDAG, MTB Transitworks, AirMedia, BuckKnives.
Web Developer March 2000-May 2000
Bidland Systems, San Diego, CA
Engineering team member responsible for front-end HTML implementation and optimization for cross-platform, cross-browser facing sites.
Programming with proprietary BidlandScript internal scripting language.
Web Developer October 1999-March 2000
EduPoint.com
HTML and JavaScript template implementation for education-focused web portal/search engine. Programming in Mason template language (Perl-based) to turn visual design into discrete HTML and HTML/Mason include files. Manually maintained static company intranet Created "presentation" websites for use by sales staff.
Web Integrator February 1998-October 1999
Jamison/Gold Interactive, Marina del Rey, CA
Provided HTML programming, JavaScript coding, cross-browser testing and debugging, and graphics production for high-end entertainment and gaming related websites for web services firm. Clients included Disneyland.com, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Namco, Midway Games, Disney Home Video. Audio and video capture and editing for the web using After Effects and RealProducer authoring software.
Web and Graphic Designer August 1997-February 1998
ARCO Corporation (BCSI Contracting), Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for programming and maintaining Los Angeles-besed corporate intranet, conversion of internal documents including financial filing documents, organizational charts, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets. Created Perl CGI which was a "wizard" for helping managers determine worker classification as 1099 or regular employees.
Education
San Diego Community College District (2004-2005) 5 units Java Programming; 5 units C++ Programming; 16 units General Education SDCCD Center for Education & Technology, San Diego, CA (2000) Completed PHP/MySQL course Andrews Technology (2000) Completed Fast Track to ColdFusion UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA (1994-1996) Computer graphics seminars in graphic design, animation, illustration software Associate Degree in Respiratory Care 1990-1992Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, VA. Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award
Professional Organizations & Appearances
MacGathering (2006) Taught seminar on planning a successful website KPBS Radio Appearance (2003) Appearance on "These Days" as expert on "The Future of Web Design" KPBS Radio Appearance (2002) Appearance on "The Lounge" radio show as expert on blogging CNET Builder Live! (2000) Appeared on a panel discussing Section 508/ web accessibility WebSanDiego.org (1999-2006) Founded vibrant web developer group for San Diego including organizing and promoting in person formal and informal meetings. evolt.org admin (1999-2000) Served as an "admin" of international evolt.org web design community Web Standards Project (1999) Founding member Flash 2 Web Animation Book (1997) Color spread of my animations featured prominently
References
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Salary History
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