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Chris Laue

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My current status is:

Working contract. Estimated time : 4 months.

Interested in the following opportunities.

Full time front end development opportunities.

Opportunities in BC, full time, front end.

Current extracurricular interests.

Diving into

Reading Secrets of the JavaScript Ninja by John Resig

Listening to Greenwood Rhythm Coalition s new 10

Slowly getting some stuff together for my code sample section, could be a while though with my current work situation.

E: *****.****@*****.***

Chris Laue is a front end developer currently working out of Toronto. Chris s primary focus is front end development, blending HTML/CSS and JavaScript as needed to bring designers mocks to life. Currently seeking contract opportunities and/or full-time work.

Professional Profile

Chris has been working in the interactive industry for 9 years. His focus is primarily front end development with emphasis on well structured HTML, clean CSS, and JavaScript.

A solid, goal driven attitude and a flexible team member, Chris has a get it done right approach that is flexible with timelines and client needs that yields solid results.

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Scripting

HTML

(advanced, 9 years)

DHTML

(advanced, 9 years)

javaScript

(advanced, 9 years)

AJAX / XHR

(intermediate, 4 years)

XML

(intermediate, 4 years)

PHP

(low intermediate, 3 years)

mySQL

(low intermediate, 3 years)

JSP

(low intermediate, 3 years)

JSTL

(low intermediate, 3 years)

ASP

(low intermediate, 3 years)

MS SQL server

(low intermediate, 3 years)

Employment History

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CanWest Broadcasting september 2009 current

senior web developer

Primarily working on video player functionality using jQuery. Video player itself is a Flash video player, work I am involved with is components such as play lists and search features.

Blast Radius april 2009 july 2009

senior interface developer

(contract

)

LexisNexis

senior interface developer

Wrote technical specifications related to front end requirements.

Developed and documented XHTML/CSS templates for integration with clients CMS (Interwoven)

Developed and documented dynamic elements using jQuery (1.3.2) as required by design.

Provided support to the client during their integration process

Sapient Canadaoctober

2007 febuary 2009interactive developer

Scripps Networks

interactive developer

Worked closely with off shore technology team to assist in the integration of templates and back end application.

Used a peer programming approach to develop the front end application using jQuery (1.2)

Implemented front end change requests as they emerged from client discussion.

Developed XHTML/CSS components as dictated by design flats.

Sport Chalet

interactive developer

Developed and documented XHTML/CSS templates for integration with client's CMS (MarketLive)

Developed and documented dynamic elements using prototype (1.6) as required by design.

Worked closely with design team to determine what could be implemented given MarketLive's restrictions.

Great West Life

interactive developer

Wrote technical specifications related to front end requirements.

Developed and documented XHTML/CSS templates for integration with client's back end application.

Developed and documented dynamic elements using prototype (1.5) as required by design.

Bain

interactive developer

Site recieved Best User Experience at MITX (2008)

Defined and developed XHTML/CSS templates for integration with client's back end application

Sony

interactive developer

Developed and documented XHTML/CSS templates for integration with clients CMS (Interwoven)

Developed and documented dynamic elements using jQuery (1.2) as required by design.

Reworked several templates previously built to solve several integration issues as identified by the clients technology team.

Scotia Bank

interactive developer

Assisted in the development of XHTML/CSS templates for integration with client's application.

Developed and documented dynamic elements using MooTools as required by design.

Citibank

interactive developer

Developed and documented XHTML/CSS templates for CitiFinancial (Peurto Rico)

Wrote custom javascript to accomodate dynamic elements as dictated by design and IA.

Critical Mass march 2006 october 2007 / march 2005 june 2005

web developer

Citibank

web developer

Developed and documented XHTML/CSS for templates to be used within the client's CMS (TeamSite)

Worked closely with client's technology lead during implementation to work around issues defined by the existing CMSset up.

Spent time familiarizing the client's web development team in JavaScript and CSS and template structure(s) to transition maintenance work.

Dell

web developer

Integrated a pre-built configurator for the client's Japanese division (Tranlation provided, re-purposing the client's exisiting configurator)

Wrote custom JavaScript for additional features as requested by the client.

Provided documentation around customizations.

Hyatt Vacation Club

web developer

Developed XHTML/CSS templates to integrate with an ATG driven application.

Wrote custom JavaScript for enhancing usability experience where required.

Fourth Wall Media july 2005 march 2006

web developer

Hilton Canada

web developer

Developed XHTML/CSS pages for microsites relating to promotions and special events.

Performed maintenance tasks such as updating content, on-going bug fixes.

Nokia

web developer

Developed XHTML/CSS for summer promotion/tour microsite.

Wrote back end using PHP for basic content management/administration and contest entry/mailing list management.

Visa

web developer

Developed XHTML/CSS pages for internal conference registration.

Wrote back end using PHP for managing conference times and registrants.

Onestop Media

web developer

Performed routine maintenance such as content changes.

Developed additional XHTML/CSS pages to integrate with existing site as needs arose.

Implemented design changes when branding was changed.

Swiss Herbal Remedies

web developer

Developed XHTML/CSS templates to consume data provided by back end application.

Wrote backend using PHP/MySQL to store clients product catalog/details.

Canadian Call Processing december 2002 august 2004

web developer / programmer

Built micro sites to support promotions run by clients using Canadian Call Processing's services. Built small applications to support statistics reporting for clients and internally for Canadian call processing.

Career Station september 2002 december 2002

web developer (volunteer)

Assisted in moving static site to a more dynamic ASP driven site, developed rudimentary content management system and administrative panel, developed user sign up and tracking for in house services Career Station offered.

3D Visit april 2001 august 2002

web developer / programmer

Worked with consulting agency that redesigned the company's look and feel by integrating designs provided into a application developed by 3D Visit. Developed a system using XHR and Visual Basic to provide clients with thier pages on CD (spidering dynamic content and saving it locally).

LinkClicks november 2000 april 2001

web developer

Maintained custom built content management system, provided user support by fixing issues as reported by users, built new features as identified by company management. Developed a system to detect and display discrepancies in existing data compared with updates sent in by clients.

Education

Applied Information Technology Degree

ITI College

Audio Engineering Certificate

Trebas Institute

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