Alex Christensen is a web developer and designer with over 10 years of experience developing websites for clients. He has worked as a programmer for UC Davis Medical Center, as the owner of his own design firm DesignsByAC, as lead web developer and marketing director for Folsom Psychiatry Associates, and as a web design intern for Digital Gear Inc. He has skills in front-end web development, web design, ecommerce, programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL, and tools like Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and WordPress. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Web Design and Interactive Media from The Art Institute of California.
1. ALEX CHRISTENSEN
2731 River Plaza Dr.Apt. 161 Sacramento, CA95833
Alex@designsbyac.com 916-500-3309
http://www.DesignsByAC.com
EXPERIENCE UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER 02 / 2014 - Present
Programmer III- Web Developer
Under varying levels of supervision (i.e. at home, in the office, while traveling, etc.), work as an
individual contributor or as part of a development team in designing, coding, documenting and
programming web based applications and web pages. Responsible for ensuring data integrity and
adhering to secure coding practices to meet cyber safety standards.
DESIGNSBYAC 08 / 2011 - Present
Owner/ LeadWeb Developer
I would personally manage my own clients and respond to technical and non-technical support
questions and even go out of my way to help the client if I needed too without a problem. I
designed and developed websites as well as provided minor small business solutions such as
assisting them in setting up a PayPal account, Google AdSense account, UPS small business
services, business cards, stickers, etc. I also specialize in e-commerce design and development for
small to medium businesses.
FOLSOM PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATES 09 / 2013 - 02 / 2014
Lead Web Developer/ Marketing Director
I managed projects ranging from the design and development of the company’s website to
maintaining the company’s newsletter, analytics, ad campaigns through google, bing, and yahoo as
well as the design of print materials such as business cards, tri-fold brochures, and full size pamphlets.
Some other miscellaneous duties included but are not limited to are network support, staff training on
applications, and I.T. support.
DIGITAL GEAR INC. 05 / 2012 - 03 / 2013
Web Design Intern
Discussed with clients over the phone and met in-person to discuss and consult about their website;
updated client websites with new content and development changes; kept up with tasks and
managed time appropriately daily; built websites from mockup through full development stages;
designed responsive websites; helped train new interns as well as client; and worked as a team with
other designers & developers.
SKILLS Front End Web Development, Web Design, Ecommerce Design, Ecommerce Site Development,
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Media Queries, SEO, WordPress, WordPress
Theme Development, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Teamsite, Responsive Design,
Responsive Development, Photography, DSLR Cameras, and Customer Service.
EDUCATION THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA- SACRAMENTO, CA
Bachelor of Science (BAS) , Web Design & Interactive Media
2011 - 2015
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE- LAFAYETTE, IN
General studies , Networking
2010 - 2011