JEFF CADE
281-***-**** ( ****.****@*****.***
PROFILE: WEB DESIGNER
~ Creative Web Designer with Superior Skills in Visual and Interactive
Design Principles ~
A talented individual with a firm understanding of website design and
development. Mastery of HTML, CSS, PHP, jquery, mySQL, and the ability to
write clean, structured code. An expert writing and designing web pages
that are easy to access and visually effective. A background incorporating
visually compelling Internet, print and online marketing collateral which
effectively promote corporate brands and drive profitability.
Technology Skills
Software: HTML(5), CSS(3), Twitter Bootstrap, Adobe Creative Suite, FTP,
MySQL, MySQL Workbench, PHP, PHPMyAdmin, FireBug, Acrobat Professional,
Adobe Bridge, Webhost Manager and Cpanel. Wire framing using Axure,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, JavaScript (JQuery),
Web 2.0 interfaces: Google Analytics, Survey Monkey, Constant Contact, Big
Commerce and Salesforce.
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, IOS
Development and Design Experience
Additech - houston, tx
Lead Web Designer/Developer 2013 - present
Additech designs, builds and operates a unique at-the-pump automobile
engine maintenance system.
> Did a ground up redesign of the companies website giving it a more
modern look and feel while being responsive for mobile devices using the
Twitter Bootstrap framework.
> Converted their current internal portal from ASP/SQL to a more user
friendly PHP/SQL.
> Created a tracking and report tool for installations out in the field
using PHP/SQL.
> Created an internal tool for our marketing department which allowed
them to create, edit and assign run dates to advertising campaigns
that were being sent out into the field.
smith & associates LLC. - houston, tx
Web Developer 2011 - 2013
Smith and Associates provides procurement and supply chain services to
electronics manufacturers. ServerMonkey is an umbrella company of Smith and
its business focus is refurbishing servers and other computer hardware.
In charge of website updates, additions and enhancements for Smith &
Associates websites and ServerMonkey. Compile, configure and maintain
Apache, MySQL, PHP, and other Linux packages. Establish HTML emails for
various company announcements. Create assets for Smith & Associates
secondary companies, which include charts, printed banners, web banners and
email signatures. Resolve and monitor security problems and issues with add-
on tools. Using Axure, a wire framing tool, create layouts for the Smith
Intranet and participate in the creation of live wireframes using the Axure
internal tools. Incorporate search engine optimization strategies using
Link Assistant, a third party tool.
> Designed LDAP tool which allows the Human Resources department to
populate new hire information into the LDAP database so that it can be
displayed on the company Intranet pages. The tool also includes a search
function that makes it easier to search for a user instead of having to
scroll through the database. In addition, Human Resources can now enter
information, which was not previously being captured.
> Produced a presentation tool for the 70+ global sales team to utilize in
designing customized sales presentations, eliminating the previous
requirement of each sales person requesting a personalized presentation.
The presentation tool incorporates a jQuery based accordion to complete
client specific information. The script combines the front page, the
body of the presentation and the back page into a single PDF document
for them to download. The tool has greatly improved efficiency and
reduced turnaround time to the customer.
> Member of an implementation team migrating Server Monkey from the Big
Commerce platform to Magento.
Created and integrated code "blocks" into the page, including the front
page, navigation menu, contact form and buy back form. Currently
gathering requirements for the design piece of the new platform.
> Constructed a tracking tool for new sales employees. The tool records,
counts, and provides outcomes of sales
calls. Current focus is on the implementation of a reporting function
for hiring managers to quickly review the
progress of new hires.
> Filmed and edited training videos for the operations department which
are currently being used as training videos for new hire training.
Edited an additional video that was submitted to Houston's Greenovation
Project (City Hall), which was highly complimented and played an
integral role in Smith's award for the most 'green' changes.
> Demonstrated skills to create print pieces including signage and pop up
banners.
LeTourneau Technologies INC. - houston, tx
Web Designer 2011
LeTourneau specializes in the design, manufacture, implementation and use
of advanced technologies for forestry, mining, and steel markets.
Updated and maintained the corporate website. Primary focus was
establishing LeTourneau's presence at the 2011 Offshore Technology
Conference (OTC). Designed daily print ads for the OTC magazine, and
promotional items for the exhibit booth including, luggage tags, a
demonstration video and a CD cover.
> Implemented several websites enhancements including; adding a company
history timeline, creating new pages and cleaning up the previous code.
> Launched a new internal website using SharePoint 2007 to share
information and guide the company toward a paperless environment.
FOOD & VINE TIME PRODUCTIONS CORP. - houston, tx
Freelance - Web / Graphic Designer 2011 - 2012
Food and Vine Time Productions produces Wine and Food Events and Festivals
around the Houston area.
Performed web design for two websites and updated three sites for upcoming
events. Maintained and updated the
MySQL database which supported these sites. Utilized design skills to
create Web banners and print collateral.
Contributed to social media advertising strategy, providing Facebook
content to highlight event features.
> Created event specific websites in support of two major events, Red Hot
Block Parties and the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival. The Brewmasters
Craft Beer Festival site was designed to be completely database driven
apart from the on page text. All vendors, brewers and restaurants are
stored in a MySQL database, allowing for easy storage of vendor
information for future events.
> Designed visually appealing banner ads, website updates, and email
blasts, billboards and collatoral for Food & Vine Time Events including
Brewmasters, Red Hot Block Parties, Wine & Food Week and the Haute
Wheels Food Truck Festival.
> Created numerous email blasts for upcoming events sent to a 9,000+
database.
rjc productions Corp. - katy, tx
Multi-Media Designer 2005 - 2011
Event producers of large-scale home, garden and women exhibitions.
Managed Internet presence for numerous consumer events. Independently
facilitated the creative process which
included website content with graphics, locating appropriate stock photos,
copy writing, logo creation, print ads, banner ads static and animated,
tickets, passes, brochures, show guides and email newsletters for a 9000+
reader base,
business cards, fax blasts, HTML emails, multipage show guides, billboards
and promotional videos. Communicated with multiple event vendors on
collaborative website advertising strategies.
> Established and maintained seven websites, which consistently resulted
in superior user experiences and effectively drew perspective
participants and attendees to the event. Configured websites on the web
server using Web Host Manager and CPANEL, created email accounts,
managed website updates, MySQL database creation and maintenance using
PHP Admin.
> Created an in-house task-tracking tool using MySQL and PHP, which
allowed for editing, and status updates of assigned tasks and ensured up-
to-date web presence for each event.
> Produced several videos for the websites to educate potential exhibitors
on the show as well as to advertise the show to potential attendees.
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Education
Sam Houston State University
Bachelors Degree