CLINT BURGESS
Star, ID ****9
email: abp15t@r.postjobfree.com web portfolio: clintburgess.com
EDUCATION
Boise State University Boise, ID
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), May 1994
Named Top Ten Scholar
Magna cum Laude with Distinguished Honors
English major, Latin Language & Literature minor
EXPERIENCE
Independent Web Developer Star, ID
Web Communications, Programming and Design Jan 2009 Present
Provides corporate branding and marketing services. Offers business internal and external website design,
redesign, and search engine optimization services. Works with clients to design customer-facing company
communications and online marketing strategies. Develops online business applications, including
integration of the Google mapping API, online invoice applications, and relational databases. Designs
corporate communication and branding vehicles, including business cards, letterheads and PowerPoint
presentations.
MPC Corporation Nampa, ID
Web Producer, Web Copywriter Sept 2004 Dec 2008
Designed, developed, and updated web pages and online applications for both the external web site and
internal intranet. Integrated web strategies, positioning and messaging with corporate marketing
objectives. Managed corporate web search engine optimization efforts. Developed and implemented
corporate new media and social networking strategies. Ensured the company web site met Section 508
usability standards. Diagnosed and resolved errors related to site design and functionality. Created W3C-
compliant XHTML, CSS, Javascript, etc. from UI designs/mockups (esp. Photoshop .PSD files) and
system requirements. Updated front-end code from existing applications as they were modified to support
new releases. Validated & debugs presentation-layer issues across various common browsers/platforms.
Designed new or derivative UI designs based on client input or existing style guides. Implemented
Ajax/RIA effects with libraries such as mootools and jQuery. Optimized XHTML, CSS, and Javascript via
minimal markup, smart cascading, sprites, etc. Built and maintained rich applications within Adobe
Flash.
Axiom Creative Consulting, Inc. Boise, ID
Instructional Writer Sept 2001 May 2004
Designed and authored in-depth, interactive product training materials for Hewlett-Packard s (HP)
international sales force in PowerPoint and Adobe Flash. Helped develop promotional and marketing
materials for HP printing and imaging products.
MPC Corporation Nampa, ID
Marketing Manager, PR Manager, Advertising Copywriter Aug 1996 Jan 2001
As a Marketing Communications Manager, managed and maintained the company s international multi-
million dollar periodical and newspaper print advertising campaigns. Designed, developed and managed
direct mail programs, conducting ROI analysis. Managed highly-evolved, third-party co-operative
marketing campaigns with key industry partners, including Intel, Microsoft, nVidia and 3Com. As a Press
Relations manager, developed integrated press and public relations plan to meet corporate marketing
communication objectives; developed relationships with regional and national media representatives;
planned and organized national press tours. As an Advertising Copywriter, authored local and national
radio, newspaper and magazine ads and direct marketing materials, including postcards, brochures, and
product catalogs.
Jason Associates, LLC Idaho Falls, ID
Technical Writer, Multimedia Developer Aug 1995 Aug 1996
As a consultant to the Department of Energy (DOE), authored stakeholder involvement communications
materials. Assisted in consensus-building activities with stakeholder groups participating in the DOE
Citizen s Advisory Board for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Helped develop large-scale multimedia
applications for DOE as part of a public information sharing campaign for the INL. As a consultant,
assisted in the development of public relations planning for the Department of Energy's INL. Assisted on
the management team for the development of a major request for proposals effort for the DOE Richland
Operations Office at Hanford National Laboratory.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced marketing professional with extensive background in the development of corporate identity,
brand building and corporate communications.
Experienced press and public relations manager with background that includes developing relations with
local, regional and national media representatives and developing integrated press and public relations
plans.
Award-winning artist and creative writer. Twenty-five years experience in technical writing and technical
communications.
Over thirteen years experience in web communications, web site development, web-based social
marketing and website SEO improvement.
Expert web interface designer, digital designer, graphic artist and communications specialist. Expert-level
skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks. Experienced Flash designer and
programmer.
Experienced developer in CSS, HTML, DHTML and XHTML. Advanced Javascript/AJAX programmer,
including JQuery and mootools frameworks. Advanced XSL/XML programmer with extensive experience
with ASP, Linux, Apache, SQL, and PHP.