Introduction
I have over 7 year’s experience as a Flash, HTML, Joomla designer/developer with a marketing focus and 10 years experience designing user interfaces. I am currently working full time as a Flash / Interactive Developer. I possess a strong development background with knowledge of all aspects of overseeing and developing projects including initial design, development, implementation, analytic tracking and user-support - primarily achieved using contemporary web and programming technologies.  I am very passionate about web development and marketing strategy.

Experience

TWO RIVERS MARKETING – Des Moines, IA
Flash / Interactive Developer, September 2010– Present
• Design/Develop Flash applications
• HTML email newsletter design and development
• Estimate project hours
• UI Design/Development
• iOS (iPhone and iPad) development

QA GRAPHICS – Ankeny, IA
Interactive Design Manager/Senior Developer, September 2008 – September 2010
• Overseeing the production process
• Design/Development of GUI interfaces
• Design/Develop Joomla! web sites
• Work closely with 3D developers in building interactive applications
• Ensuring that the production is cost effective
• Making sure that products are produced on time and are of excellent quality
• Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
• Identifying training needs
• Help develop new product offerings
• Manage other developers

FREELANCE WEB/INTERACTIVE CONSULTANT – Urbandale, IA
Web/Design/Marketing Consulting, July 2005 – Present
• Work with a wide range of companies marketing many diverse products and services
• Provide clients with analytic based design changes using Google Analytics (usually quarterly)
• Self manage projects and set and meet deadlines
• Handle all aspects of projects from initial contact to finished product
• Develop various Flash applications and games
• Design and develop websites on the Joomla platform

T8DESIGN – Cedar Falls, IA
Flash Developer, February 2004 – February 2008
• Work with graphic design team to produce animation storyboards, banner ads, and character-based animations
• Translate design concepts and illustrations into motion – in the timeline specified and on budget
• Experience with high volume, deadline-based projects
• Proactively manage client expectations including incorporating a product's look and feel into a site
• Maintain customer branding and image throughout entire project
• Accommodate client requests and find ways to make them work within design parameters
• Work with internal departments to ensure that projects are completed accurately and efficiently
• Build rapport with clients and attend to their issues and concerns
• Actively generate ideas and opportunities to add value to client-agency relationship
• Manage budget allocation on projects – including allocation of time and funds
• Recognize and anticipate changing events and conditions and develop solutions to these concerns
• Established internal protocol to increase efficiency and effective communication among other departments within the company

ENDUSTREAL SKATE & BIKE SKATEPARK/SKATE BMX SHOP – Cedar Falls, Iowa
Manager, May 2002 – October 2003
• Assisted with the development of the business plan and strategy for the only indoor bike and skate park in Eastern Iowa
• Successfully maintained and increased client base through marketing programs and promotions for the park
• Planned and managed on-site marketing events and demonstrations, including pre-event promotion
• Budgeted time, money and materials to ensure for an excellent park and clothing shop
• Maintained a safe and organized skate and bike park for local kids
• Managed a staff of 6

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER GROUP – Waverly, Iowa
Graphic Designer, February 2001 – May 2002
• Developed newspaper ads from client direction
• Executed client revisions in a timely and professional manner
• Worked under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborated with sales team to identify special sections for sales periods

Software
• Proficient in both Mac and PC
• Adobe – Flash Professional, ActionScript, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Captivate, After Effects
• Articulate
• Joomla! open source content management software
• Wordpress blog implementation/development
• Versioning Software – Tortoise SVN
• Microsoft – Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint
• 37Signals software - Basecamp and Backpack
• xCode