CAREER GOAL
Web Developer-Designer


SUMMARY
I am a success-driven, experienced web designer and developer.  I have an
outstanding record of managing multiple projects simultaneously through the full
project life cycle with little or no guidance.  I interact with clients to create
a modern online presence for their business. I have a passion for interface
design, usability engineering, and computer based training development.  My
military background has taught me to thrive on high-stress time-critical
situations.  I work extremely well alone and as a member of a team.


EDUCATION
B.S. Web Design and Interactive Media, Projected Graduation Date: September 
2008

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh  – GPA: 3.84
A.S. Computer Science, April 2006
Grantham University – GPA: 4.0

Certificate for Visual Information: Basic Video Production, March 1997
Defense Information School

SKILLS
Web Design:  Design and develop web sites. Utilize a combination of Adobe
Dreamweaver and hand coding to produce cross browser, accessible sites. Create
flow charts, design site navigation, and custom layouts. Adept at translating web
site terminology into client’s language. Skilled in creating CSS driven, W3C
XHTML Strict 1.0 compliant web sites. Thrive on perfecting my Internet projects
to fully function on all browsers.

Programming:  Versed in the following computer programming languages: HTML,
SHTML, XHTML, XML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AJAX, Java, Perl, C, C++,
C#, and continue to learn and utilize more.  Employ a combination of PHP and
MySQL to produce database driven, dynamic web sites.

Graphic Design:  Knowledge and talent in the area of graphic design.  Advanced
experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Image Ready and Adobe
Fireworks.  Produce prototypes, print designs, logos, custom artwork, and more.
Media.  Background in video production and photography allows me the skills
needed to incorporate highly interactive and visually stunning media into web
design productions.  Experienced with:  Adobe Premiere/After Effects /Audition,
Avid Media Composer, Adobe Flash/Director, and continue to learn more.  Integrate
professional quality photographs into my designs.

Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Utilize Microsoft
Project to assign, track, and report on project tasks and status. Familiar with
the phases of the Project Life Cycle and can produce appropriate documents for
each phase.
Computer.  Versed on Windows XP/Me/98/95 and Mac operating systems.  Advanced
skills with Microsoft Word/Access/Excel/PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Opera.

Usability Engineering:  Create User Interfaces using graphics software than
recreate as a web site interface.  Knowledgeable of usability best practices. 
Create user personnas.  Conduct user testing.


WORKING EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer
Adaptive Cyber Security Instruments
Nov 2008 – Present

Owner/Free Lance Web Designer and Developer
Ali’s Planet Web Design
Aug 2002 – Present

Video Production Specialist
United States Air Force 
Sept 1996 – Nov 2000

Photographer/Sales Associate
CPI Corp
Mar 1994 – Dec 1995

Excellent References and Portfolio Available Upon Request