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Objective

To obtain a creative position which will allow me to utilize my skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, XHTML, CSS, and Flash to create innovative, accessible, usable, and aesthetically pleasing content for the web.

Skills

  • Proficient in standards-compliant web design coding XHTML and CSS without the use of a WYSIWYG HTML editor.
  • Experience with applying W3C standards to solve web accessibility/usability issues as outlined by validators such as Bobby.
  • Experience in getting around browser quirks in Internet Explorer 5+, Mozilla/Netscape/Firefox, and Opera to comply with standards-based design.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe InDesign.
  • Proficient in creating web pages in Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Familiarity with Macromedia Flash MX and Macromedia Director MX.
  • Proficient in ASP, JavaScript, VBScript, and SQL programming.
  • Familiarity with C and PHP programming languages.

Work Experience

Freelance Web Designer
Houston, TX
October 2004-Present
  • Overhauled website for the Alpha Lambda Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, converting it into a community website.
  • Utilized open-source CMS software named Xaraya to implement community features (member registration, message board participation, news/event/photo submission, article comments, administrative moderation).
  • Created a mockup of the website in Adobe Photoshop, which was then sliced apart to fit into standards-compliant XHTML/CSS templates.
  • Utilized Xaraya's template language (Blocklayout) and PHP code to alter Xaraya's default theme to fit the XHTML/CSS templates I created from Photoshop mockups.
  • Altered default Xaraya's BBCode implementation to produce valid and semantic XHTML output.
  • Currently managing and editing content submissions from members.
Student Programmer
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Computing and Information Services — Open Access Labs
March 2002-July 2004
  • Designed and programmed website using HTML, ASP, JavaScript, and Microsoft Access to allow lab staff to easily manage informational documents for lab customers.
  • Developed website using HTML, CSS, ASP, and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 that allows lab staff to manage equipment, staff, and classroom information for various Texas A&M computer labs.
Intern
Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston TX
High Availability Systems Engineering
June 2000-August 2000, December 2000-August 2001
  • Developed an intranet website using ASP and JavaScript to allow systems engineers to share documentation with other Compaq employees.
  • Configured and tested F200 and F500 clustered server configurations in Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition and Windows 2000 Advanced Server environments on Compaq hardware.
Lab Assistant
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Computing and Information Services — Open Access Labs
September 1998-December 2000
  • Assisted customers with troubleshooting a variety of issues, including network, logon, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Adobe Photoshop, Netscape Navigator, UNIX, FTP, Telnet, HTML, and printing issues.
  • Performed routine maintenance on several Xerox high-speed black and white laser printers, including replacing toner, managing print queues, monitoring lubricant levels, and clearing paper jams.
  • Created a series of 7 handouts on the subject of using Texas A&M computing services to build and store web pages for customers.
  • Served as one of several student leaders, in charge of overseeing the lab (opening and closing, supervising student workers) when full-time staff took their breaks, and particularly on weekends when full-time staff had their days off.

Activities & Organizations

Telecommunications Chairperson
National Society of Black Engineers — Region V
May 2000-April 2001
  • Redesigned the Region V website using tools such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, Cascading Style Sheets, Adobe Photoshop, and Macromedia Director.
  • Updated the website with new information from committee chairs, executives, and Region V chapters.
  • Communicated monthly with Telecommunications Chairpersons from Region V chapters; assisted them with technical and procedural issues.
  • Actively participated in conference planning, setting goals and initiatives, and carrying out said goals and initiatives for Region V.
Vice President
National Society of Black Engineers — Texas A&M University Chapter
April 1999-May 2000
  • Oversaw committees and ensured that each committee performed its duties effectively and efficiently.
  • Ensured a consistent level of communication between the Texas A&M NSBE chapter and the national and regional NSBE offices.
  • Planned and participated in various community service activities.
Telecommunications Committee Chair
National Society of Black Engineers — Texas A&M University Chapter
May 1998-April 1999
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, HTML, and JavaScript to redesign the Texas A&M NSBE website.
  • Maintained the website by adding updates from committee chairs and executive board members.
  • Planned and participated in various community service activities.
Website Coordinator
Student Government Association Technology Team — Texas A&M University
September 1998-May 1999
  • Used Jasc’s Paint Shop Pro, HTML, and JavaScript to redesign, maintain, and update the SGA website.
  • Assisted SGA committees with setting up webages and e-mail accounts on UNIX.
  • Also assisted in computer maintenance.
Public Relations Chair
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated — Alpha Lambda Alpha Chapter
August 2000-July 2004
  • Created fliers for chapter events.
  • Updated and maintained chapter website.
  • Planned and participated in various community service activities.

Education

American Intercontinental University Online — Atlanta, GA
BFA degree in Visual Communications received July 2004.
Final GPA: 3.46
Texas A&M University — College Station, TX
Coursework in mathematics (calculus, logic, probability, combinatorics, differential equations), computer programming, physics, and psychology (sensation, perception, cognitive processes)