Matthew D. Brandenburg
***********.*@*******.*** 815-***-****
*** **** **** *** **, New York, NY 10028
Objective
To obtain a position as a web designer in a creative and progressive environment utilizing my web
development, design, and multimedia experience.
Education
Baker University Online Dec 2008 Jan 2010
Major: Web Development
Capella University Online June 2007 May 2008
Major: Software Architecture/ Web Applications
Relevant Coursework: Java, Project Management, Human Computer Interaction
Bachelor of Arts April 2006
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Journalism Minor: Imaging
Relevant Coursework: Design and Electronic Publishing, Multimedia and Video Production
Professional Experience
The New York Academy of Medicine New York, NY
Web Content Producer May 2008 present
Code and format articles and features utilizing HTML
Clean and edit photos with Photoshop for website
Collaborate with all divisions to promote events on the website and with email campaigns
Analyze website stats to determine high traffic pages and problem pages
Read website stats for sister websites and minisites
Build interactive features on the site with Flash, HTML, Photoshop and JavaScript
Lead website redesign committee
Update stories, videos, pictures, and news on NYAM.org
Partner with third party web content management system and developers to manager and expand
the website
NorthWest News Group Crystal Lake, IL
Online Content Editor May 2006 May 2008
Format, update and code stories and photos for multiple online news sites
Write and produce daily news webcast
Manage part time web editors
Develop, video tape, edit with Final Cut Pro and post videos for feature online stories
Create interactive multimedia web pages using PHP, Flash, XML, Photoshop and SQL
Communicate needs and changes to web content management system
Waldenbooks Kalamazoo, MI
Assistant Manager Oct 2000 May 2006
Hire and train new employees
Direct community outreach for store relations
Special Skills
Proficient in: (X)HTML, XML, PHP, AJAX, CSS, Java Script, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Adobe Creative Suite CS3
and CS4, PageMaker, Quark, Final Cut Pro, Actionscript, and MySQL languages, and ftp programs. Also experienced
with PCs and Macs.
Awards
As a member of the Northwest News Group multimedia division our department received 1st place for multimedia
initiative, 2nd for best site architecture and overall design, 2nd for best local community initiative, and 3rd place for best
reader interactivity from Suburban Newspapers of America in 2007.
Matthew D. Brandenburg
***********.*@*******.*** 815-***-****
References
Malini Doddamani
Director, Media Relations
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
307 SH DH, 3620 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mike Weiler
Managing Editor for Interactive Media
NorthWest News Group
7717 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Donna Liptrot
Manager
Waldenbooks
6650 S. Westnedge, Portage, MI 49024
Ray Bauer
Field Researcher for Mediabase/ Clear Channel
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783