Resume

SPECIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

6+ years proven web development experience: DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, XML, XSD, XSL, XSLT, PHP & MySQL

Strict, standards-compliant, pixel-perfect, cross-browser compatible web production with SEO awareness

Optimized, exclusively hand-coded, table-less, unobtrusive front- & back-end development

Developed full-featured mobile web applications using streamlined JavaScript not reliant on frameworks

Experience with version control systems, a variety of development teams & meeting timely deadlines

Broad development environment experience (workstations & servers) on Linux, Mac OS X & Windows

Hard-working, fast paced team player with strong decision making & outstanding problem solving skills

Proven productivity through remote, independent contractor positions & fast 110 WPM typing capability

Independent and team-based complete project experience with elaborate client feedback patience

Graphic design & artistic experience including Photoshop & Illustrator expertise

Diverse experience with professional audio & video production (Adobe Premiere)

Moderate experience with Python, Perl, JSP, Java, C, C++ & Oracle

EDUCATIONMount Mercy College (3.70 GPA), Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I graduate May 2010 with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, double majoring in computer science and computer information systems with a minor in art.

AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONSMount Mercy College

Student Government Association technology director
Hosted web development session at leadership getaway
Freshman computer science award

Dean’s list 6 semesters
Technology committee member
Excellence award for honors course

Primary Education: 4 Years of Perfect Attendance, 3 Years National Honor Society, President's Award for Academic Excellence & Science Fair Best Display.

WORK HISTORY & REFERENCESMy previous work history and references are available by request. I have developed and continue developing large-scale web projects for the companies listed below. All company projects listed represent at least 60 hours of my development time. Electronic Arts refers to at least three distinct, large projects. Private work is available on my Portfolio.

Acura

California Pizza Kitchen

Electronic Arts

Extraco Banks

Ford

Jack in the Box

Kampgrounds of America

Email me ben (at) thenunemakers.com for more information.