Chris Burbridge

**** ******* **, ***** ****, CA 95065

831-***-****

jww8pn@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I want to work with a great, small team, producing amazing websites for well-funded clients.

I want an opportunity to use my years of experience as a programmer, CSS/HTML web standards coder, internet consultant—combined with really good interpersonal and communications skills—to help a company create great results for their clients.

SKILLS

Web Development

* Server-side development in PHP (LAMP), Perl, Visual Basic, ColdFusion

* jQuery (JavaScript) direct coding, plugins, etc.

* WordPress configuration, installation, and theme development (slicing, heavy coding,

full custom development)

* Linux system administration, configuration, and application installation

* SQL database development using MySQL

* E-commerce configuration and implementation, via Zen Cart, CS Cart

Web Design & Coding

* Thorough knowledge of HTML and CSS coding and design (CSS table-less, standards-based

layout); browser difference testing and refinement; semantic markup

* Strong knowledge of Photoshop

* High-quality website slicing (PSD to HTML, CSS, etc.)

* Graphic design and production theory, precision, and care

Software & Development Process

* Version control using git

* Build process automation using Ant, Phing

* Defect process management / project management, using Redmine, etc.

* Zendesk support ticketing

* Project management process and project scheduling

* Time management & tracking, using Harvest

* Favorite OSX tools: TextMate, CSS Edit, FireFox add-ons FireBug, PixelPerfect,

ScreenGrab

People Skills

* Great consulting and sales skills—listen, understand, and help develop the right-fit

solution that really serves the client (leading to a very high rate of customer

acquisition)

* Broadly able to translate customer needs into realistic outcomes and technical tasks

* Ability to assess and foresee potential issues on the horizon, and eliminate them

Server Admin & IT

* XML development (extensive XSLT transformations, Perl and XSH conversions, Ant build

process, and data model development using DTDs and Schemas)

* Web server provisioning, configuration, deployment (Apache, MySQL, *nix)

* Unix / Linux (vi, chmod, chown, awk, rsync, etc.)

Marketing

* aWeber email marketing

* AdWords account tracking

* Certified by Search Engine Academy in SEO (Advanced Search Engine Marketing)

EXPERIENCE

Chris Burbridge Web Design. Albuquerque, NM & Santa Cruz, CA (2005-present)

* Work one-on-one with small business owners (tech newbies) to help them craft successful

tech solutions; work with them throughout the process to keep them informed, “bought

in,” and see a successful outcome

* Work with designers to convert their designs into fully-implemented websites, including

dynamic front- and back-end functionality

* Assess and select open source software options

* Implement WordPress installations, developing fully custom themes, including extensive

functions.php coding, plugin implementation and modification, and development of CMS

features

* Design, comp, and develop websites using Photoshop, and implemented standards-compliant

CSS-based websites

* Install and configure Apache web servers, MySQL database implementations, 
email

services, etc.

* Develop custom shopping cart themes and installations in Zen Cart, CS Cart, and

Cartkeeper Gold

* Implement SEO strategies for small businesses

Autodesk. San Rafael, California (1994-95, 1997-99 and 2003-2007)

* Central to planning innovative HTML Help system for AutoCAD 2000

* Coded, implemented, and tested online Help for 8 products, using HTML and pre-HTML

hyptertext systems

* Helped in planning and design of 6 of these projects

* Developed VBA tool to convert large Help projects from WinHelp to HTML Help format

* Developed numerous automation tools using Perl

* Trained and supervised Help personnel and coordinated with development team

* Designed improved Help interface based on user feedback and research

* Created, documented, and implemented two-day company-wide online help training seminar

* Served as technical resource for company (including Help authors in other departments)

on all issues of Help development

* Wrote specifications and other documentation for localization, in-house style

guidelines, custom WordBasic tools, etc.

* Developed Cold Fusion-based Web interfaces for several databases (Internet- and

intranet-based)

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. Occidental, California (2001–2002)

* Initiated Web site update scoping and strategy

* Maintained Macintosh TCP/IP network

* Created informational graphic designs for catalog and signage

* Performed DNS and mail server administration

Ejemoni, Inc. (As Consultant). San Francisco, California (2000–2001)

* Worked closely with staff to develop Web-based, configurable defect tracking system,

using Perl CGI with MySQL back-end

WebSite Pros. San Francisco, California (2000)

* Developed internal Web-based project tracking software

* Documented internal system architectures

* Communicated inner workings of product to non-technical persons, serving as liaison

between programmers and non-programmers

* As lead designer/programmer on several features, helped project stakeholders clarify roles and needs using UML use case modeling

Site Design Online. San Francisco, California (1999–2000)

* Developed site architecture (technologies, process, etc.) for fledgling site design

company: Linux, MySQL, Perl (DBI, etc.), Apache

* Developed realty membership email notification system based on multiple user

preferences

WRQ. Seattle, Washington (1996–97)

* Created, maintained, and documented WordBasic tools for WinHelp applications: custom

format conversions, localization, etc.

* Developed and documented procedures for proofing, testing, and integrating localized

Help systems (German, French, and Japanese)

* Provided WinHelp training and assistance to localization and documentation groups

Stone Marraccini Patterson. San Francisco, California (1993–94)

* Researched, wrote, and edited company-wide style guide (WinHelp and print versions)

* Provided technical support for all aspects of computer installation, application use,

and optimization

* Programmed, designed, and implemented Access databases for company record tracking

Petersen Consulting. San Francisco, California (1991)

* Created display graphics, diagrams, and charts

* Installed and optimized company computer systems

Freelance Graphic Design. San Francisco, California (1990–93)

* Created instructional overheads, diagrams, forms, brochures, and other materials.

Clients included Anderson Consulting, Blyth Software, The HeartWork Group, PacBell

Directory, SeaFirst Bank

EDUCATION

BA in Modern Society and Social Thought, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1991

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