Professional Experience

• Jumpstreet Web Design, Blairsville, GA
• Web Developer/Owner, June 2005 – Present
• Concept design, server side set-up and scripting; hand coding all approved mock ups using modern scripting and programming techniques, which meet W3C standards of compliancy and strong adherence to accessibility guidelines. Expert level of experience using HTML & CSS
• Construct and manage concept drawings for team members and clients employing flow charts, storyboards, wireframes and style guides using static and/or interactive mockups of all site pages.
• Create models and prototypes, which establishes user interface design, CSS based layouts and color palette schemes using corporate approved design documentation.
• Develop Sitemaps, application models and page templates that meet the projects goals, user needs and industry standards.
• Implement the newly introduced HTML 5 specification and CSS3 when supported using Modernizer
• Maintain high level of understanding in new technologies, W3C Compliance, Accessibility Guidelines and White Hat SEO methods.
• Integrate technical considerations such as budgets, web design plan and equipment or performance requirements with strict adherence to legalities covering privacy and accessibility.
• Create structured file/folder server directories enabling organized and efficient loading of all pages.
• Assign various tasks to project personnel throughout programming and implementation stages of project.
• Proficient user of jQuery JavaScript library allowing successful manipulation of the Document Object Model
• Evaluate code to making sure it is valid, properly structured, compatible and meets industry standards while rendering consistently across all major browsers and platforms.
• Implement testing procedures utilizing various mainstream software applications and browsers in order to identify problems and correct issues or refer to appropriate personnel for correction while documenting all test plans and procedures employed.

• The Building and Design Group, Boca Raton, Fl.
• Project Manager/Superintendent, Jan 1992 – 2005
• Employ various workflow-tracking techniques that accurately track budgets, employee performance, tasks and cost overruns while documenting changes and billable extras to contracts.
• Work within a timeline while adhering to overall budget constraints.
• Adopted and conducted cost analysis and employee performance reports using Gantt chart evaluation and project management procedures to ensure smooth workflow operations and performance.
• Manage field operations on multiple projects utilizing a workforce of up to 30 personnel.

Education

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA.
• Associates of Science in Web Design and Interactive Media, June 2011
• Top Honor Graduate | CGPA 3.99

• Broward Community College – Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
• Architectural Design, 1992 – 1993

Certifications

Awards & Memberships

• John T. Barclay Memorial Scholarship, EDMC – Award $15,000
• Based on Community Involvement and Cumulative Grade Point Average

• National Technical Honor Society Member, Since 2011

Community Involvement

• "I Love a Parade", Art Created by Our Homeless Neighbors
• PowerPoint Presentation created and maintained for stakeholder benefit meetings