OBJECTIVE
Creative web designer looking for his niche here in Malmö (preferrably). Hard working and willing to learn, sociable, but can also operate alone if required.EDUCATION
St. John's University, Jamaica, NY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, January 2000
Minor in Business
Cumulative Index 3.2 / 4.0
New York Real Estate School, Floral Park, NY
Completed classes necessary for licensing exam, August 2002Passed in-class examination and NY State examination and acquired NY Real Estate license.
Education Direct, Online
Completed PC Technician Online course, July 2002SKILLS
Dreamweaver, Homesite, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop, HTML/CSS (Hardcoder)MS Office software and WordPerfect Office Suite software
Build, reconfigure and upgrade PC systems
Awards/Certificates
- St. Vincent De Paul Academic Scholarship, 1997-1999
- Dean's List, 1996 (St. John’s University)
- Academic All Star (Soccer), 1996 (St. John’s University)
- Member of NCAA Division I National Championship Men's Soccer Team, 1996 (St. John’s University)
EXPERIENCE
Cablevision, Long Island, New York
3/2007 - 10/2007
Web Producer
- Coded layout of new pages for addition to the site
- Maintained/Updated code, images and content on a daily basis
- Implemented structured CSS style sheets
- Edited (on a small scale) Macromedia Flash 8 movies
Grey Interactive (G2), New York
Freelance Front End Web Developer
1/2006 - 1/2007
- Was responsible for hand-coding email and page templates
- Modified graphics for implementation into page design and layout (using Photoshop and Image Ready)
- Assisted with quality assurance for various projects
- Worked closely with the graphic, editorial and quality assurance departments to launch projects on schedule
DLD Studio / Blueprints Media
Co-Founder of DLD Studio / Partnership with Blueprints MediaFreelance Website Designer
1/2005 - Present
- Design Flash-based, custom-designed websites
- Design pure HTML/CSS-based designed website
- Provide monthly modifications and updates
- Design and implement custom-designed websites for various clients
- Portfolio
All Nations Realty - Kew Gardens, New York
Licensed Real Estate Agent
1/2005 - 12/2006
- Recruited potential associates for sales positions
- Licensed to offer real estate properties in the state of Florida
- Handled customer prospecting and booking of appointments
- Provided customer service to potential buyers, including:
- Presenting real estate opportunity with in-office presentations
- Accompanying potential buyers to and from Florida
- Maintaining customer satisfaction at every stage of transaction
- Selected for advanced training for potential management position
Parts and Polish Motoring Accessories - Great Neck, New York
Website Designer/Sales
1/2002 - 12/2004
- Salesperson/Installer/Web Master
- Designed and implemented company website, for online sales and information
- Sold and installed high-end aftermarket automobile performance parts and accessories
Data Conversion Laboratory, Jamaica, New York
Programmer
6/1999 - 11/2001
- Designed and implemented programming specifications in a timely, and proficient manner
- Employed systematic, detail-oriented and analytical skills in examining DTDs and preparing detailed program designs
- Worked closely with Director of Research and Development, Project Managers, Data Analysts, Editors and Production personnel as part of project teams
- Provided effective technical solutions to meet client requirements
- Edited and parsed complex SGML and HTML documents
- Proofread and corrected converted medical journals and books
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
I deejay/remix as well when I have the time. Currently on the house party/wedding reception/small lounge deejay circuit.Web: Dj Leroy West (constantly under construction)