MICHAEL LARIVIERE

*** ***** ****

Woodlawn, ON, K0A 3M0

Phone: 613-***-****

LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/larivieremichael

Personal Website: org4peace.org/michael

Email: acrbkt@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT:

December 2015 – Present

Freelance Developer & Designer

Client: Wilson Investments, Renfrew

• Developed a Wordpress based website for a land development company

in Renfrew, On. http://www.huntergate.ca

• Created an HTML/JS/SVG based plugin for the website

• Performed custom CSS redesign of the site.

• Created promotional materials for print and web.

163 Woods Road, Woodlawn ON 613-***-**** acrbkt@r.postjobfree.com

April 2006 – July 2014

Senior Media Designer and Developer

Vubiz Ltd.(E-learning service provider)

• Researched, designed and co-developed an HTML5/CSS based front-end

user interface to replace an old obsolete Flash-based user interface for

mobile devices.

• Created a WYSIWYG interface for a content management system in

HTML, CSS and jQuery to improve end-user editing and publishing

efficiency and reduce customer calls to tech support team.

• Worked from wire-frames, storyboards, Photoshop mockups to create

interactive e-learning content

• Created Flash/ActionScript based activities, games and assessments that

reinforce learning.

• Participated in weekly scrums and brainstorming sessions

• At times engaged in paired programming practices and worked with

backend ASP and Flex developers

• Provided design talents to media team for the creation of HTML/CSS

based landing pages, print brochures, newsletters, email campaigns and

various other marketing materials

March 2010 – Present (volunteer)

Director of Web Development

Org4peace International Helpers: org4peace.org

• Representative on the board of directors

• Take care of any technical web related duties including Wordpress virus

and malware removal, Wordpress updates, and MySQL database

backups.

• Modified CSS/HTML Wordpress template of website to match branding of

the organization.

• Aid in the planning and coordination of promotional and fundraising

events

May 2003 – September 2005

Lead Designer, Front-End Developer

Recursive Design Inc.

• Contributed to the development of flash based website/presentation CMS

named “Raconteur”, that would output content in Flash presentations,

HTML/CSS websites, and various printed formats

• Participated in paired programming practices, working with back-end

Java developers to connect front-end elements

• Designed the front-end interface for Raconteur in Flash/ActionScript as

well as HTML/CSS, and provided guidance to the back-end programmers

about how certain aspects of the interface were intended to function

• Designed and maintained HTML/CSS and Flash front-ends of client

websites built with Recursive Design’s proprietary CMS.

January 2000 - October 2002

Media Designer/Developer

Digital Simulation Laboratory, Canadian Federal Government

• Was part of a government pilot project that assessed the safety of

government buildings after the events of 9/11. Virtual Reality 3D

renderings were created of government buildings and their vulnerability

to terrorist attacks were assessed. I created the complex HTML/CSS and

Flash based interfaces that encapsulated and showcased the 3D

renderings

• Team recipient of the 2002 Real Property Services Assistant Deputy

Minister’s Award for Innovation, “Awarded to those who have

embraced the Real Property Services vision with an innovative, creative

and resourceful approach to their work.”

EDUCATION:

RECENT ONLINE TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

Lynda.com

Part-time January 2014 to July 2014

Full-time July 2014 to February 2016

• PHP with MySQL Essential Training

• AJAX Crash Course by SitePoint

• Responsive Design Fundamentals

• Applied Responsive Design

• JavaScript: Enhancing the DOM

• JavaScript Essential Training

• jQuery Data with AJAX

• HTML5 First Look

• CSS with LESS and Sass

• Git & GitHub Essential Training

• Ruby on Rails 4 Essential Training

• JavaScript and AJAX

• JavaScript for Web Designers

• Up and Running with AngularJS

Web Design, Development & Maintenance Certificate

Humber College

Etobicoke, Ontario 2003

Internetworking Technician Program (MCP, CNA)

Genesys Computer Training,

Lindsay, Ontario 2008

Obtained Novell CNA (Certified Novell Administrator) certification

Obtained Microsoft WindowsNT MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) certification

REFERENCES:

Christopher Bowen

Technical Solutions Architect, Exchange Solutions

Email: acrbkt@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 416-***-****

Michelle Ross

Financial/Accounting Manager, M. Wilson Home Developments Ltd.

Email: acrbkt@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 613-***-****

Anne McCourt

Instructional Designer/Project Manager, Vubiz Ltd.

Email: acrbkt@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: (email to set up call)

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