Development Developer
Resume:
To whom it may concern,
How do you do? I recently saw your ad online and I am sending along my
resume for consideration. I believe I am uniquely qualified for this
position.
I have a Master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and have
well over a decade of professional experience for such clients as:
* IBM;
* USGA;
* Hertz;
* KPMG;
* Prudential;
* Mercedes-Benz;
* AT&T;
* Viacom / MTV Networks;
* NBA;
* General Electric;
* Ernst & Young;
* Accenture;
* City of New York;
* Guardian Life;
* Mellon Financial;
* Schering-Plough, and;
* Cablevision,
among many others.
In addition, I have experience as a professor on the university level, as
well as developing educational materials in the corporate world.
My professional skill set includes all aspects of web/multimedia design,
development, and specifications on the senior manager level, including, but
not limited to:
* UI development for desktop and mobile devices with
HTML/DHTML/XHTML/CSS/Javascript (including with libraries/frameworks like
jQuery, Bootstrap, Backbone, etc.), as well as HTML5, CSS3, SASS, among
others;
* mobile application development in iOS, Android and Windows Mobile
platforms using PhoneGap and other tools;
* application-specific programming in Eclipse, Visual Studio .Net,
Dreamweaver and other IDEs in ASP.Net, JSP, PHP and other scripting
languages;
* digital video and audio development, directing, editing and production
skills for broadcast TV, streaming, IPTV, on-demand, DVD and other delivery
methods in MPEG-4, MP3, MPEG-2, Flash, QuickTime, AVI, Windows Media and
other codecs;
* all graphics software (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.);
* front-end RIA and multimedia development in Flash, Actionscript and Flex;
* general webmaster admin skills with several server (IIS, Windows Server,
Apache, etc.), portal and content management systems (WebSphere, Drupal,
Sharepoint, etc.);
* e-learning and online training design and development, and;
* technical writing, content editing, extensive workflow documentation, as
well as over two decades as a published writer and journalist.
Please review the links to my work available towards the end of my resume,
attached to this e-mail. I hope we will have the opportunity to discuss
employment with your firm soon. Thank you very much for your consideration.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Very truly yours,
James Keepnews
JAMES KEEPNEWS
Beacon, NY
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION
COLLEGE 1984-88
B.A., English
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 1995-98
M.F.A., Electronic Arts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
METAHARMONIC LLC (Formerly KEEPER CONSULTANCY) - Web / Multimedia
Consultant - 1995-Present
Created one-person consultancy for web and multimedia development.
Responsibilities include: web and application development across several
platforms; portal, content management system (CMS), webmaster/server
development and administration; interactive and multimedia programming;
streaming media development and server delivery administration; digital
audio/video production and direction; print and online graphic design; e-
learning development; and technical and editorial content writing.
Sample breakdown of past clients and services:
Gartner (Sept. 2014-present) - Responsive development for leading IT
research and advisory firm, using HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery,
Bootstrap, Photoshop, Apache, Maven and other tools in a Java application
environment.
US Golf Association (Oct. 2013-July 2014) - Creating mobile application for
national sports governing body, using HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery
Mobile, PhoneGap, XCode, AJAX, JSON, Photoshop, ASP.Net and other languages
and tools.
IBM (May-Sept. 2013) - Doing advanced HTML5 audio leveraging Web Audio API
and other browser-based multimedia and webpage development for IBM Research
in Linux and Windows using PHP, HTML5/CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, AJAX, XML,
Apache, Audacity, Photoshop and other languages and tools.
CDMi (Jan.-May 2013) - Building out websites for multiple uses of Acthar
medication. Responsive web development using HTML5, CSS3 / SASS, Jade,
Compass, jQuery, multiple video codecs (MP4, Ogg, etc.), particularly
focused on mobile and other modern browsers over legacy like IE 6.
Creative Music Foundation (Nov. 2012-present) - volunteer webmaster and
site administrator for creativemusicfoundation.org, website for the
renowned Woodstock-based cross-disciplinary cultural and educational
organization. Using MODX content management, assembling digital media
archives for streaming media, pictures, publications and other materials in
HTML5, CSS3, MPEG-4, MP3 and Photoshop.
Hertz (Aug.-Dec. 2012) - robust, responsive design UI development in
Java/MVC application environment using IBM Rational IDE for HTML5, JSP,
CSS3 (SASS implementation), Compass, Javascript with jQuery, Backbone.js,
Photoshop and other tools for desktop and mobile devices.
KPMG (Dec. 2011-June 2012) - doing UI themeing, skinning and development in
.Net for Big 4 firm. Developing cross-browser ASP.Net, HTML, CSS and
Javascript using Visual Studio, Photoshop, jQuery framework, Telerik
components, mobile site development with HTML5, CSS3, Sencha Touch and
Ext.js frameworks and other tools.
Prudential (Nov. 2010-June 2011) - UI developer of Law, Compliance and
Business Ethics division of major multi-national insurance and financial
corporation. Template building and content development in Lotus Web Content
Management (WCM) driven by WebSphere Portal. Developing wireframes/UAT for
UIs and interactive interfaces in ASP.Net, HTML, Javascript (including
jQuery framework) and CSS in Dreamweaver and Visual Studio 2010. Graphic
development in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Mercedes-Benz (August-Oct. 2010) - doing iPad and other mobile, interactive
development for fall release of new model year. Working in HTML5, CSS3,
Javascript with Webkit library, and other Web 2.0 languages/libraries in
Xcode, PhoneGap, jQuery with jQTouch plug-in, Sencha Touch, BBEdit, and
graphic development in Photoshop for touch-interactive UIs for native
iPad/iPhone apps. Limited Objective-C and Flash work.
NorthPoint Solutions (April 2010-August 2010) - assisted in UI development
for menshealth.com re-design and re-progamming for the Drupal CMS.
Developed code elements and graphics for individual node widgets in
Dreamweaver (PHP/HTML/CSS/Javascript) and Photoshop, as well as running
MAMP server locally and administration using PHP MyAdmin.
Ernst & Young (October 2009 - March 2010) - UI and prototype multimedia
developer for renowned multinational. Developing interfaces for internal
web applications driven by both .Net and WebSphere Portal, separately.
Participating in the development of wireframes/UAT and extensive XML schema
as well as data pulls for UI web delivery. Coding and elements developed in
Dreamweaver (HTML/ASP.Net/Javascript/CSS), Photoshop and other tools,
running in .Net Server, IIS and WebSphere, locally and on enterprise
intranets and extranets. Limited Flex development.
Inside Business TV (June 2009 - June 2010) - lead developer and designer
for start-up IPTV streaming video financial news network. Designed and
developed all aspects of web presence, including logos, branding, video
credit sequences, registration with search engines, cross-browser coding,
and all other associated duties. Website and elements developed using Adobe
CS4 tools (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) for traditional and
mobile interfaces in HTML, DHTML, Javascript, CSS. Video produced using
Flash with Actionscript 3, MPEG-4 video developed in Adobe Premiere and
After Effects, among many other tools.
AT&T / Accenture (Sept. 2008-Feb. 2009) - working on a Flash video
initiative within AT&T, brought in by Accenture as a third-party to assist
major software upgrades. Developed video applications using Flash and Flex
with Actionscript 3, MPEG-4 video, Flash Media Server 3, XML and other
metadata, JSP development in Eclipse, graphics with Photoshop and
Illustrator, among other duties. Limited documentation and tech writing.
New York City Housing Authority (Feb.-Sept. 2008) - lead UI developer for
internal web application, intranet and internet sites for largest public
housing agency in the world. Designed and developed front-end interfaces in
HTML, DHTML, CSS and Javascript using Dreamweaver, Photoshop and other
tools. Administration and minor updates to content and interfaces once
incorporated into various portal and content management systems like Oracle
Portal and Interwoven Teamsite. Streaming media editing and development, as
well as multimedia using Flash and other tools.
Guardian Life (Sept. 2007-Dec. 2007) - project lead for guardianlife.com
and Guardian corporate intranet. Responsible for daily content updates and
development of new materials using Stellent (Oracle) content management
systems. Minor webmaster duties and server administration. Front-end
development in HTML, JSP, Javascript, XML, CSS and Flash using Dreamweaver,
Photoshop and Flash. Extensive search engine optimization work utilizing
Google webmaster tools and other third-party SEO software. Limited
technical writing and workflow documentation.
ExtendMedia (Dec. 2006-July 2007) - field systems engineer for software
company offering digital media content management and delivery platform.
Administrate and set up Linux systems running JBoss and MySQL, XML and
transformations using XSLT, as well as Windows Server systems running
Windows Media Encoder, DRM and other services. Front-end development for
traditional and mobile interfaces in HTML, JSP, Javascript and Flash using
Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. Limited technical writing and SOW
specifications.
MRU Holdings (July 2006-Dec. 2006) - served as webmaster for start-up
student loan company. Responsible for front-end development for Sharepoint,
.Net and other technologies in HTML, ASP, Javascript and CSS in Visual
Studio, Dreamweaver and other tools. Responsible for server administration
using IIS, Cold Fusion and other tools. Specific project management as
needed for different web properties owned by MRU.
Shop Studios (Nov. 2004-Dec. 2008) - on-call part-time senior developer,
webmaster, streaming media producer and all-around IT resource for premier
event and multimedia production house. Design, develop and maintain online
network websites and media portals documenting major Fortune 500 events and
original multimedia entertainment offerings, using HTML, DHTML, Javascript,
CSS, Flash and other languages, developing in Dreamweaver and other
packages. Audio and video production, directing, editing and encoding in
Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Sound Forge, Flash, Windows Media,
Quicktime, MPEG - 4 and other technologies. Remote server administration
and FTP using a variety of tools.
Consumer Reports (Apr. 2006-May. 2006) - short-term contract updating
product review websites for the noted consumer-oriented not-for-profit at
their testing facility in Yonkers, NY. Utilized DHTML, HTML, Javascript,
and CSS within Dreamweaver, Homesite and Frontpage.
Fund Development Services (Feb. 2006-Apr. 2006) - short-term contract
developing a hedge fund reporting application in Macromedia Flex 2.0.
Utilized Java, Javascript, Flash, JHTML and some AJAX technologies (for
remote messaging) within Eclipse, FlexBuilder, Dreamweaver and Apache
Tomcat.
Viacom (MTV Networks) (Nov. 2005-Jan. 2006) - front-end developer for MTV
Networks' broadband multimedia (Flash / streaming media) applications in
ATG Dynamo servlet environment and Interwoven Teamsite version control.
Primarily developing JHTML, CSS and Javascript in Macromedia Homesite, as
well as technical documentation for intranet Wiki reference platform.
Mellon Financial Corp. (Feb. 2005-Sept. 2005) - provided webmaster services
to Web Operations group for large financial organization. Developed pages
within Websphere Portal product, QuickPlace collaborative environment and
ILWWCM content management system, as well as HTML, DHTML, CSS, Javascript
and other languages. Responsible for administration for up to a thousand
customers and users of portal applications, within Mellon and as extranet
clients. Developed technical writing for application documentation, as well
as developing tutorials in Flash and other technologies.
National Basketball Association (Feb. 2004-Feb. 2005) - served as IT senior
manager for NBA TV. Responsible for on-air database, in-arena and broadcast
graphics functions, utilizing proprietary software, XML and Chyron
broadcast graphics machines. Technical writing and extensive documentation
of processes in Visio, Flash, HTML, Javascript and other technologies.
Maintained data channels for cable and satellite systems remotely utilizing
third-party software and database integration.
Schering-Plough (2002-2003) - providing web, streaming media and multimedia
development for the Schering-Plough Research Institute. Designing and
developing websites for S-P intranet, including synchronized multimedia
websites utilizing HTML/DHTML, Javascript, CSS and XML and streaming media
technologies. Creating video presentations for a variety of settings -- as
streams, DVD, CD-ROM, videotape and other media -- utilizing audio/video
hardware, edited with Premiere, After Effects and Sound Forge. Animation,
audio-video and graphics development for standards-compliant (SCORM etc.) e-
learning and other applications, utilizing Flash, Photoshop and
Illustrator, as well as several other packages. Technical writing on
applications for advanced users and administrators. Front-end development
and wireframes in above-mentioned technologies, as well as Java and .Net.
Cablevision (Oct.-Dec 2001) - contributed to cable provider's video-on-
demand initiative. Created MPEG files for on-demand viewing over Seachange
video servers. Created XML metafiles for incorporation into Cold Fusion
interfaces. Audio/video editing and development.
City of New York (Feb.-Sept. 2001) - contracted to assist the Department of
Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) with the roll-out of
the new NYC.gov portal and attendant intranet between City agencies. Built
a virtual tour of NYC.gov in Flash, HTML, DHTML and Javascript, utilizing
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver. Helped
develop infrastructure for dynamic website development using servlet-driven
XML templates. Technical writing, documenting intranet development process,
architecture and file standards. Coordinated with designers, programmers
and City department heads in the planning, implementing and ultimate
creation of web materials.
AMS (Sept.-Dec. 2000) - a contract creating front-end HTML screens for on-
line financial application. Webpages built in HTML, DHTML, Javascript and
integration with JSP servlet-driven webpages. Graphic development in
Photoshop and Fireworks.
Microcast (Dec. 1999-2000) - Created multimedia and graphics for streaming
media company. Duties include website design and development using
HTML/DHTML/Javascript in various authoring environments, Flash and
Shockwave; print and online graphic design using Photoshop, Illustrator,
Quark Xpress, Fireworks and Ulead WebRazor Pro, digital audio/video
production and direction using Premiere and After Effects, interactive
programming using Flash and Director and streaming media development in
Real Media, Windows Media and Quicktime, liaison with network providers
like Akamai and Cable and Wireless.
IBM (1999) - a contract for the software division. Web developer for
commerce product websites, using HTML, Javascript and CSS in HomeSite and
Dreamweaver, in conjunction with XML. Intranet and extranet forum
administrator and server admin using O'Reilly WebBoard. Developed graphics
for software products in Photoshop and Illustrator. Created marketing
materials and technical writing using Word, Flash, Director and Premiere. A
variety of multimedia services to the commerce team in all the above-
mentioned technologies.
Internet Broadcast Center (Aug.-Dec. 1998) - an assignment building the UN
General Assembly streaming media website. HTML/Javascript in Homesite and
Dreamweaver, graphics in Photoshop and streaming media development in
Premiere and RealProducer Pro.
FOCUS Interactive Technology (Sept. 1995-Dec. 1997) - CD-ROM authoring,
including for IEEE conference papers, web and graphic development for
multimedia development organization. Using HTML, DHTML, Perl, Adobe Acrobat
and graphical tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, text-
recognition in Acrobat and third-party software.
Other clients include General Electric, Agency.com, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, among many others.
WRPI-FM - Jazz & Public Relations Director - 1995-98
Served as jazz and public relations director for large community radio
station with three-state range. Coordinated all relevant releases and
playlists with hundreds of record labels. Liaison between community events
and radio station. Hosted several popular programs.
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - Producer, hOUR iEAR - 1995-96
Curated, produced and directed several episodes of the RPI Arts Department
(iEAR Studios) video art television program, hOUR iEAR, for two seasons.
Increased its distribution for a potential audience of one million viewers.
METAHARMONIC BALLROOM - Founder and President - 1993-95
Created not-for-profit 501(c)3 art presenter corporation. Responsible all
duties including event planning, advertising sales, graphic layout,
bookkeeping, press relations, corporate and artist liaison.
NORTHSTAR CORPORATE SERVICES - Paralegal Assistant - 1991-93
Drafting and filing of state documents. Created hundreds of corporations in
the US and overseas.
METROLAND MAGAZINE - Features Writer - 1990-98
Features writer and arts critic for upstate New York alternative
newsweekly. Created media critique column, Mediagnosis.
THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL - Administrative Assistant - 1989-90
Primary contact between faculty, administration, students and visiting
artists for Dance Division. Wrote and edited monthly newsletter. Event
planning including performance coordination and p.r. Video documentation of
performances. General administrative duties.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 1999-2001
Instructor for Introduction to Web Design and Introduction to Digital Audio
class. Teaching non-programmers fundamentals of HTML coding, graphic
design, animation, digital audio recording and development and bleeding-
edge technologies. All aspects of pedagogical function.
CAPITAL DISTRICT TEACHER CENTER - 1997
Training high school teachers in pedagogical techniques for teaching
electronic music in classrooms for further certification within school
system. Provided curriculum approaches, historical background and training
in MIDI and digital audio.
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - 1996-1997
Teaching assistant for Media Arts Studio (Electronic Music/Graphics
curriculum) and History of Jazz courses. All aspects of pedagogical
function, including development of curricula, lecturing, assigning of
projects and grading undergraduate students.
ON-LINE SAMPLES/REFERENCES
http://www.hertzentertainment.com/hes/
http://www.cinelease.com/hes/
http://www.acthar.com/
http://www.menshealth.com/
http://www.hiltonfamilyboston.com
http://www.creativemusicfoundation.org/
http://igottabreathe.com/
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/home/home.shtml
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/business/filming_locations.shtml
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/section8/section8.shtml
http://www.nyc.gov/html/misc/html/tour/index.html - (click on "Broadband"
for Flash and "Modem" for HTML)
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