Scott Zastrow OBJECTIVE
Edina, Minnesota 55436 Experienced professional seeking Front-end Developer
position to contribute to the design, development and
612-***-**** maintenance of world-class web applications.
Portfolio: EXPERTISE
scottzastrow.com
Email: Scott has experience working in a team alongside
*****@*******.** business analysts, code writers, and management and
marketing departments to produce quality time-sensitive
projects.
MANAGEMENT
Scott is able to prioritize and schedule multiple
projects with time-sensitive milestones and effectively
communicate and collaborate with others until those
tasks become project level achievements. Flexible
enough to be autonomously driven or guided by a defined
work flow or vision. Scott is driven by his problem
solving and analytical skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Scott has over 10 years of hands on experience
developing websites. Listed below is some of Scott's
core technical know-how.
Experience with HTML5, XHTML, CSS, Java Script, JQuery,
PHP, and Flash
Knowledge of SEO techniques using Robots.TXT,
Sitemap.XML, Meta Tag structure, Multi-Lingual Domain
Verification, and SEO Friendly URLs
Design, Develop, or Edit using Photoshop CS,
Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Golive and more.
Skilled with MS applications including MS Office,
Project, and basic to midlevel programming with MS
Excel.
Strong CPanel skills. Able to create, import, export
Mysql databases, setup sub-domains, email accounts and
some command line.
Self motivated to learn new skills quickly, and highly
adaptable to quick paced changing environments since
1997.
Capable of working alone or interfaced with a
multi-departmental work environment.
Able to set and communicate milestones, tasks and goals
through a project life cycle with marketing, code
writers and management.
REPUTATION
Cited by clients as always delivering cutting edge
technology and a creative vision, Scott has the natural
ability to quickly gain the trust and confidence of
people he works with. Here is what some of Scott's most
recent clients have to say; Testimonials
SUMMARY
Scott is ideal for positions that require a technical
yet creative mind.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Work
2009-Present
Position: Front-end Web Developer
Description: SEO enhancements, Setup Google Analytics
scripts and accounts, HTML upgrades to XHTML/CSS W3C
standards, CMS Template Design, and WordPress/Joomla
setup and consultation for new clients. Self promoted
through weekly blog that is automatically connected to
three social networks.
GS Motors, Minneapolis, MN
2006-2009
Position: Webmaster, Internet Specialist, content
manager
Note: GS Motors, previously USA Auto hired Scott on to
develop and maintain their Auto Dealer website.
Installed Joomla, modified the template, added a
Russian language pack and updated the auto inventory.
Description: Consultation and setup of Joomla based CMS
Scripts. Scott initially managed online inventory,
researched online resources and updated the overall
design of these company's websites.
NetSurf Wireless, Minneapolis, MN
2002-2006
Position: Founder, Owner, Operator, Web developer
Note: NetSurf Wireless operations have been taken over
by US Internet.
Description: As owner, and operator, Scott started a
partnership with NetNearU, an internet subscription
company, to form a new network in and around the
Minneapolis metro area. NetSurf provided subscription
based hotspots in Dinkytown, Stadium Village and
various local hotels.
CaDan Computers, Minneapolis, MN
2004-2005
Position: Web Developer, E-Commerce Consultant
Description: This position required maintenance of
ongoing websites as well as onsite consultation with
clients looking to upgrade their internet presence.
Work load was almost exclusively focused on e-commerce
websites using ASP.
RumJungle Media, Minneapolis, MN
1998, 2001-2004
Position: Video Editor, Webmaster, Field Technician
Description: During Scott's time working with
RumJungle, Scott re-designed their corporate website
twice, edited corporate videos, and went out on video
shoots as an audio technician for clients that included
CNN, FOX, ABC, and NBC.
EDUCATION
Minneapolis Community College
1996-1998
Film & Video Program
University of St. Thomas
1991-1995
BA, General Business