MICHAEL VALENTINE
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Ridgefield, CT 06877 ******************@*****.***
WEB DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING
University of Pittsburgh Graduate in Information Science
SKILLS:
Proficient with front end web development languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Experience with web scripting languages, notably PHP with mySQL as a backend
datasource.
Two year background in building websites in both an academic and corporate environment,
as well as freelance design work.
EXPERIENCE:
Summer 2009: Interned as a web developer for the web division of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer and affiliated area newspapers. Was integral in a small team of developers working
with salespersons and marketing to create web content for newspaper clients. Work focused
on web advertising/marketing of local events and businesses.
Team lead for various digital projects (game design, web design, programming in Java/SQL)
for both academic and personal pursuits.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Information Science
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MICHAEL VALENTINE
GPA: 3.41 Cumulative GPA
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Honors: Dean’s list (4 semesters)
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Coursework Foundation Design, User Centered Design, Intermediate
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Highlights: Web Design, Web Programming, Java Programming for
Information Science Majors (I & II)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Completed Digital Media Academy classes at Stanford University in the summer of 2005
for 3d graphics and modeling.
Worked independently on numerous modification projects for various games; focused in
level design and audio editing.
Created a daily RSS talk radio podcast as a capstone internship in the Spring of 2006.
Responsibilities included content writing, performance, and general editing.
PERSONAL GOALS:
Master my skills in PHP and become proficient in additional server side programming
languages and techniques.
Become proficient with new technologies (HTML5 / CSS3) and be ready to exploit them
as they become increasingly relevant to commercial web design in the future.
MICHAEL VALENTINE
Work with an intelligent and creative team of developers.
Get hands on experience learning the process behind creating successful internet
advertising campaigns.
References and Portfolio Available Upon Request