To work with an innovative, excited, skilled team in a creative director role to create dynamic, appealing, functional, high-impact Web experiences.

Web Designer and Front-End Developer with 10 years professional experience. Have worked in the private and public sectors including higher education institutions and major corporations.

Currently working as a Principal Designer for a major Internet media corporation. Responsible for highly visible Web properties that garner millions of unique visitors each month.

Proficient with virtually all major Web technologies, expert in several, including CSS and XHTML.

Constantly pursuing professional development and expansion of my skill set and refining of current skill set.

9 years professional Web design / development experience.

Languages
Expert: (X)HTML, CSS;
Advanced: AJAX, DOM, JavaScript;
Competent: PHP, XML, XSLT;

Design Tools: Text editors, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, etc)

Database Platforms: Microsoft Access, MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL

Public Speaking, Teaching, Instruction, Presentation - At several university and non-profit related conferences and gatherings

Thorough knowledge of Web usability principles, WCAG Web accessibility guidelines (including Section 508), and W3C Web standards

Technical Writer, Problem Solver, Quick Thinker, Fast Learner, Outgoing.

Desiring God, Senior Web Manager, Ames, IA (Telecommute) (October 2009 - Present)

Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America

Student Government - (various administrative and leadership positions in the dorm system and student body.)

Martial Arts - Aiki-jujitsu, Kenjitsu , Tae Kwon Do

Musician - Singer, guitar, harmonica

Stonebrook Community Church - community service activities, mentoring of college students in career/personal/social/spiritual areas. Director of Music Ministries.

Accessibility, Section 508, CSS, Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, AJAX, PHP, XHTML, Usability