Front end web developer/designer

1. DAVID H. BLAKE
Hayward, CA • 650-669-4795 • david.blake@graphixdb.com
Portfolio • www.graphixdb.com
WEB DESIGNER
Front end web designer with a keen understanding of best practices, real-world business goals and how they apply to
websites. Utilize hands-on management techniques when leading team members - delegating duties as necessary to
increase productivity. Excel at working on projects of any size from small tasks to enterprise level sites; succeed in
team environments or individual settings requiring self-motivation and sound judgment.
KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES
User Interface Design (UI)
Front End Web Development
Graphic Design
Navigational Flows
Prototyping
Form Design & Processing
Project Management
SDLC Management
Quality Assurance
Requirements Gathering
Process Improvements
Content Management Systems
E-Mail Marketing & E-Commerce
Design Slicing (PSD to HTML)
Responsive Web Design
SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Adobe CQ5
Adobe Suite
Documentum Web Publisher
Eclipse IDE
SVN
SharePoint
HTML / XHTML
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Light JavaScript & jQuery
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Leverage knowledge of and experience with front end web design and development to create aesthetically pleasing
and functional websites that adhere to UI/UX principles and ensure a consistent and easily navigable user experience.
 Create visual design mockups, navigational flows, and functional prototypes for UI/UX elements
 Collaborate with creative team to convert PSDs into functional cross browser HTML/CSS code
 Coordinate with marketing partners to incorporate content in line with their branding standards
 Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to code user interface elements; recode elements using best practices
 Design the appearance and flow of forms to capture data from site visitors
 Integrate website content with site design to complete sites’ appearance and functionality
 Create landing and squeeze pages to boost conversion rates and allow for sophisticated testing
 Incorporate SEO principles to ensure sites have ability to rank highly in search engines
 Produce graphical elements for websites, landing pages, banners, and e-mail newsletters
 Ability to work on Agile projects
 Train co-workers on best practices for using HTML and CSS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Patelco Credit Union, Pleasanton, CA Front End Developer/Web Producer 2015-Present
 Develop front end functionality and incorporate graphic designs for financial institution public website
 Coordinate with marketing team to conceptualize, identify feasibility of, and implement desired content or functions
 Maintained project schedules and tasks through JIRA
 Create campaign-specific landing pages and email marketing pieces using Exact Target
 Contributed subject matter expertise and assisted in developing mobile application for IOS and Android devices

2. DAVID BLAKE
Cisco (through Experis US), San Jose, CA Project Manager/Web Producer 1/2015-4/2015
 Organized and led efforts to develop new web functionality; collaborated with developers and UX team
 Worked with stakeholders to identify requirements, estimate project scope, and create project specifications
 Created content and functionality using CQ5 and Documentum; verified compliance with company standards
 Performed QA for all new pages and content updates; edited content as necessary
Ariba, Sunnyvale, CA HTML/CSS Developer 11/2013-4/2014
 Assisted applications/platform team with resolving bugs and ensuring cross-browser compatibility
 Developed HTML/CSS for new widgets; updated existing code readability through semantic meaning
wizecommerce.com/nextag.com, San Mateo, CA Front End Web Developer / Designer 9/2010-10/2013
 Performed front end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
 Created graphic elements for use in emails, websites, and newsletters; converted PSDs into HTML/CSS
 Designed, developed, and regularly updated the Nextag weekly merchandise landing page
 Coded email newsletter for delivery to customers base using Silverpop Engage
 Used CSS code to redevelop the Nextag site - moving from a table layout to tableless CSS code
Solta Medical, Hayward, CA Contract Front End Developer / Designer 4/2010-8/2010
 Updated the content and appearance for solta.com, thermage.com, and fraxel.com
 Created UI design from mockups, navigational flows, and prototypes; created visual design mockups
 Designed page layouts, navigation structures, buttons, and icons to guide the user experience
 Incorporated marketing and informational content within the website while adhering to SEO principles
Electronic Arts, Redwood City, CA Contract Graphic Web Designer 10/2009-11/2009
 Designed and created banners for Sims 3 website and promotional material
 Created splash banners and Flash intros for Sims 3 website
 Conceptualized and produced final mockups of website appearance and flow
Bell Micro, San Jose, CA Web Developer/Producer 9/2007-2/2009
 Served as webmaster for bellmicro.com, nowdirect.com, and multiple intranet sites
 Created mockups using Photoshop; converted PSD mockups into web pages using HTML/CSS
 Merchandised and promoted computer electronics products through placement and design
 Oversaw the production, testing, and delivery of marketing emails to 70K+ customers using elabs
 Created email templates for vendors, marketing partners, OEMs, and VARs
 Migrated internal websites to Red Dot content management system
 Redesigned and developed the company’s President’s Club website
Fry’s Electronics, San Jose, CA Web/Graphic Designer 9/2002-6/2007
 Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver to design and code graphic elements
 Worked closely with San Jose SaberCats Arena Football Team to create promotional materials
 Collaborated with copywriters and editors to create content for client promotional materials
Additional experience as a Web/Graphic Design Instructor for Silicon Valley College from 2004-2006.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visualization, Silicon Valley College, Fremont, CA June 2003