Resume of Timothy J. Christensen
christensen.timothy(a)gmail.com
timmychristensen.com
Objective
Dedicated and talented web/interaction designer seeking the role of web design/development professional, looking for a position involving web design, software development, and/or technical writing.
Education
Work Experience
April 2011 – Current
- Web Developer designing and creating web experience for King of the Web.
- Performs front-end development tasks.
- Environment: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Photoshop
April 2010 – April 2011
- Senior Web Developer creating web solutions for Lexus dealerships.
- Performed front-end development tasks as part of the Professional Services team.
- Developed a framework around Omniture web analytics for capturing visitor information.
- Fixed CSS layout and JavaScript bugs across entire range of popular web browsers for desktop and mobile devices.
- Environment: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, Java, Photoshop
January 2010 – April 2010
- Web Developer designing and creating tools for Lemonwords.com.
- Performed layout and design work including mock-ups, wireframes and comps.
- Implemented designs according to specifications.
- Fixed CSS layout and JavaScript bugs across entire range of popular web browsers.
- Environment: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Photoshop
April 2008 – December 2009
- Front-end Web Engineer working as part of the development team.
- Designed, developed and maintained websites for SEOmoz.org.
- Performed preliminary layout and design work including mock-ups, wireframes and comps.
- Fixed CSS layout and JavaScript bugs across entire range of popular web browsers.
- Conducted usability interviews with stakeholders and user group representatives.
- Environment: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, CakePHP, Ruby on Rails, jQuery, Prototype, Photoshop
June 2006 – April 2008
- Application Programmer/Designer working as part of the development team.
- Developed, designed and maintained websites for Coalfire and its partners.
- Designed and built prototypes for conference presentations and public demonstrations.
- Illustrated logos and images for use in corporate brand identity.
- Environment: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, ASP.NET, Silverlight, Photoshop, Illustrator
June 2005 – September 2005
- Tested as part of the Perfect Dark Zero project.
- Aided in the composition of the Perfect Dark Zero strategy guide.
Web Design:
Expertise with products found in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and Fireworks).Front-end Web Development:
High level of experience with standards compliant HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX as well as other web technologies and tools used in the creation of web-based applications.Interactive Design:
Knowledge of techniques for assessing the need for technology, specifying the system design and involving users in the design process.Search Engine Optimization:
Basic understand of techniques and best practices for on-page search engine optimization including search ranking factors, keyword usage and keyword targeting.Databases and Computer Networking:
High level of experience with search engines and data indexing, SQL queries and data definition commands, and basic understanding of Microsoft Server 2003 and other distributive computing software.