Everyday Tools

  • Languages: CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery
  • Software: Adobe CS5, Chrome, Firefox, Sublime Text 2
  • Version Control: Git

Experience

Sep 2010 - Present

Senior UI Engineer

Centurion Medical Products
  • Environment: CSS, Git, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery
  • Developed Umbraco CMS solution to replace existing corporate website(s)
  • Migrated projects from Microsoft TFS 2010 to Git for more flexible version control
  • Designed new overall look and feel for all internal web-applications
  • Established static content server for CSS, images, and JavaScript for internal applications
  • Teaching myself: Objective-C, HTML5 canvas, local storage

Nov 2002 - Present

Web Developer & COO

Image Science Incorporated
  • Environment: CSS, Git, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Mercurial, MySQL, NodeJS, PHP, SVN
  • Founded and maintained company as creative outlet and learning experience
  • Published open source JavaScript library that enhances accessibility of session time-outs

Education

2006

Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media - BA

Michigan State University
  • Study Abroad - Post-modern Studies: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands
  • Extracurricular involvement: Broad International Business Forum, Center for Research & Professional Development, Global Business Club, Student Greenhouse Project

History

Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

Information Technologist

Michigan State University Academic Information Systems
  • Environment: ASP (classic), CSS, CVSNT, HTML 4/5, Java, JavaScript, SQL Server 2005
  • Supervised user experience design for Java development team
  • Adopted Agile development methodologies
  • Developed dynamic data entry user interface
  • Coauthor of browser stack standards and guidelines

Apr 2003 - Sep 2008

Information Technologist

Michigan State University International Business Center
  • Environment: AJAX, ASP (classic), CSS, JavaScript, SQL Server 2005, XHTML, XML, XSLT
Academy of International Business (http://aib.msu.edu)
  • Built event scheduling application for annual conference
  • Developed book review system
  • Designed collateral, following U.S. Postal guidelines
  • Revamped advertisement campaign
globalEDGE.msu.edu (http://globaledge.msu.edu)
  • Normalized multiple public databases into a single data warehouse
  • Wrote JavaScript form validation library
  • Implemented home-grown content management system (CMS)
  • Designed flexible non-destructive relational database for home-grown CMS
  • Created projects management system and bug tracker

Apr 2001 - Aug 2005

Landscape Designer/Owner

Aquamen Landscaping, White Lake, MI
  • Designed and installed landscapes and built structures
  • Collected accounts payable and purchased requisite supplies

Feb 2003 - Sep 2004

Landscaping Coordinator

Meridian Lawn Care & Snow Removal, Meridian Twp, MI
  • Collaborative design with customers
  • Purchased materials for landscapes in excess of $50,000

2002 - Apr 2003

Prep-Cook

Case Residence Hall Cafeteria Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
  • Prepared and served food - 2000 meals per day
  • Mentored 3 students per semester in proper food preparation

June 1999 - Jan 2002

Machinist

Cobra Enterprises, Madison Heights, MI
  • Streamlined production of multi-million dollar prototype manufacturing jobs
  • Modified machining techniques to reduce down time
  • Verified quality control specifications

Sep 1996 - Apr 1999

Store Manager

Video Giant, Sterling Heights, MI
  • Regulated inventory and reduced theft in 7 stores
  • Employee relations including: scheduling, hiring, and firing
  • Trained 40 employees each year

May 1996 - Aug 1996

Carpenter

Wheeler & Sons Construction, Independence Twp, MI
  • Basic structural framing in residential housing
  • Manual labor organizing building materials

Sep 1994 - May 1996

Swing Cook

Sweetwater’s Bistro, Keego Harbor, MI
  • Mediated service of an average of 900 meals per night
  • Adapted to work in high demand environments