Design System

IRA RABINOWITZ

**** ****** * ****: 718-***-****

Brooklyn, NY 11230 ******@*****.***

PROFILE

* An experienced IT professional with diverse business and technological expertise.

* Expertise in web design, graphic design, cross-browser design.

* Able to deliver projects on time and work effectively under pressure and deadlines.

* In-depth knowledge of banking, brokerage and accounting systems.

* Bring strong project management skills and supervising experience.

* Proven ability to clearly convey information and work collaboratively with others.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Internet: (X)HTML, CSS, XML, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, AJAX, ActionScript, MySQL,

Drupal/Ubercart, Joomla/Virtuemart, WordPress, osCommerce, X-Cart, Google Webmaster Tools.

Technology: MS Office, Adobe CS5 (Dreamweaver/Photoshop/Flash/ Fireworks), Windows (all),

OS X, ios, Linux

Browsers: IE 6-9, Firefox, Safari, Chrome

Other Programming Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic, PowerBuilder.

Databases: SQL Server, Sybase, MySql, Oracle, Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Topps Corporation, Web Designer & Consultant, New York, NY 3/12 – 5/12

* Designed and programed custom WordPress website to promote iPhone/iPad apps.

* Custom jQuery animation and video routines.

* Designed and programmed custom versions of the web site to work with iPhone and iPad.

* Interfaced website to Twitter and Facebook.

Alloy Entertainment, Web Designer & Consultant, New York, NY 1/12 – 2/12

* Designed and programed custom WordPress plugins using PHP, MySql, HTML, JavaScript and jQuery.

* WordPress plugin and templates to enhance NextGEN Gallery plugin.

* WordPress plugin utilizing oEmbed and AJAX to load and update videos in real time.

* Completed assignment that was estimated to take 6-8 weeks in 4 weeks.

CDM - Cline Davis & Mann, Web Designer & Consultant, NY, NY 5/11 – 6/11

* Designed and coded an in house educational website for Novartis to teach staff about the drug Belatacept.

* Converted 100 screens of Photoshop artwork and layout into HTML/CSS.

* Created graphic animations and audio playback using jQuery.

* Ensure website works properly in all major browsers including IE 6-9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera.

* Assist with linking educational website to SCORM Compliant LMS

Queens Library, Web Designer & Consultant, Jamacia, NY 2/11 – 5/11

* Work with team designing and testing new website for Queens Library.

* Edit design and CSS to ensure it works properly in all major browsers including IE 6-9,

Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera.

* Modify CSS and apply special styles to make design compatible with all browsers.

* Design custom Drupal modules using PHP, MySql, HTML, JavaScript and jQuery.

* Perform code review to clean up PHP code.

* Edit design to ensure it follows style guides.

Web Expert Design, Web Designer & Consultant, Brooklyn, NY 2/01 - Present

Projects include:

Keter Judaica – e-commerce website

Technologies: X-Cart, MySql, PHP, XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Photoshop

* Installed and configured X-Cart shopping cart.

* Custom designed theme using Photoshop, CSS and Smarty template system.

* Made modifications to PHP and CSS to change how products are displayed.

* Designed custom front page.

* Created banner rotator using JavaScript and jQuery.

* Created custom dropdown menus using CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.

Galpaz Music – Online music store selling CDs DVDs and downloads of Jewish and Israeli music.

Technologies: Drupal, Ubercart, MySql, PHP, XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, Flash, Photoshop

* Installed and configured Drupal CMS and Ubercart.

* Wrote custom Drupal module to interface with flash media player to play streaming audio.

* Modified several Drupal modules to handle music downloading and streaming.

* Created custom graphics.

* Modified MySql database to store music product information.

* Wrote Ajax shopping cart using jQuery.

* Wrote Ajax front end to display product on front page to allow users to purchase from a popup box.

* Wrote custom product feed application to allow bulk insert and update of products.

Mikes Dinettes – Catalog website for furniture store.

Technologies: Joomla, VirtuMart, MySql, PHP, XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Flash, Photoshop

* Installed and configured Joomla CMS and VirtueMart .

* Designed logo in Photoshop and Illusatrator.

* Designer custom theme in Photoshop. Sliced theme and installed in Joomla.

* Designed custom Flash animations to display products.

* Installed photo catalog and configured it to work with Joomla.

* Themed catalog using CSS and custom graphics.

* Worked with photographer to edit photos of products.

* Created directions page utilizing Google maps API.

* Trained users to update content.

* Created back links to promote site.

Silverstar International – Silver manufacturer and wholesaler. Catalog website, Graphic Design

Technologies: Joomla, MySql, PHP, XHTML, Photoshop, Flash, Corel Draw

* Installed and configured Joomla CMS and VirtueMart .

* Designed logo in Photoshop

* Installed photo catalog and configured it to work with Joomla.

* Themed catalog using CSS and custom graphics.

* Photographed products. Edited photos in photoshop.

* Designed offline CD to demo products.

* CD had product catalog and Flash intro and graphics.

* Trained users to update content.

* Designed layout for Baby Catalog using Corel draw.

Frank Brandt Bell and Intercom – Website and accounts receivable and job scheduling system.

Technologies: Joomla, MySql, PHP, XHTML, Flash, Photoshop , MS Access, VBA

* Installed and configured Joomla CMS and VirtueMart .

* Designed custom Flash animations to display products.

* Installed photo catalog and configured it to work with Joomla.

* Themed catalog using CSS and custom graphics.

* Designed and programmed custom in-house software to do accounts receivable, invoicing,

statements, aging reports, job scheduling, tracking reporting and installation and

maintenance recording using MS Access, MySql and VBA.

* Trained users to use accounting system and update content on the website.

Young Israel of Flatbush – Synagogue Website

Technologies: Joomla, MySql, PHP, XHTML, Photoshop

* Installed and configured Joomla CMS .

* Designer custom theme in Photoshop. Sliced theme and installed in Joomla.

* Site includes online streaming audio classes.

* Trained users to update content.

Zelda’s Art World – Catalog website for art supply store.

Technologies: Joomla, VirtuMart, MySql, PHP, XHTML, JavaScript, Photoshop

* Installed and configured Joomla CMS and VirtueMart .

* Designer custom theme in Photoshop. Sliced theme and installed in Joomla.

* Themed catalog using CSS and custom graphics.

* Worked with photographer to edit photos of products.

* Created directions page utilizing Google maps API.

* Trained users to update content.

HSBC, Consultant, New York, NY 6/00 - 1/01

* Wrote Sybase stored procedures and PowerBuilder 7 front end for foreign

currency rates precious metal prices and trading.

* Created feed programs to capture foreign currency precious metal prices from

Reuters and incorporate them into a Sybase Database in real time using C/C++.

Automatic Data Processing, Project Leader/Data Base Admin., Jersey City, NJ 1/98 – 4/00

* Led team of programmers in development of CIRS (Client Invoicing and Reporting System), a

$27 Million/Month billing system for invoicing brokerage clients.

* Wrote stored procedures and triggers. Developed/programmed feed programs to transfer

data from mainframe into database. Wrote routines to perform batch processing and FTP data

transfer and bulk copying of data.

* Discovered errors in process of loading VM SMF tapes that was rejecting 20-25% of NYP

billing, resulting in a savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

* Implemented automatic electronic archiving of invoices and contracts, utilizing OLE,

Adobe Acrobat and Optical Storage System that allowed users to discontinue manual

scanning thus saving several hours each week.

HSBC, Consultant, New York, NY 4/97 – 11/97

* Programmed reporting for the following categories: Interest Income/Expense,

Pending Trades, Financing Activity, Account Class Analysis, Fails, P & I, Pair Off,

Money Difference and Give Up Fee.

* Analyzed existing IMPACT reports, AS-400 and Sybase databases to determine

specifications for reports.

* Wrote foreign exchange trading system that utilized custom API to communicate

with Bloomberg to perform trade processing and allowed trades rejected by Bloomberg

to be amended and resubmitted for processing.

* Implemented security system for Trading Support System, coordinating with traders.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

C# Masters Program Certificate, SetFocus, LLC, Parsippany, NJ

Java 2 Training, NewAge Networks, New York, NY

Sybase Administration, Advanced PowerBuilder Programming, J2EE, Enterprise Java Beans, Sybase, New York, NY

Computer Programming & System Design Diploma Program, NYU School of Continuing Education, New York, NY

A.A.S., Data Processing, Kingsborough Community College, CUNY, Brooklyn, NY

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