Curriculum Vitae

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SUMMARY

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Experienced as a Web Developer and Web Producer specializing in internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n).  Highly satisfied in current full time position but open to part-time work.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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  • 4 years of web production/project management  (since ‘04)
  • 8 years of experience in web scripting  (since ‘01)
  • 12 years of website development, production, and maintenance (since ‘97)

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

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  • Programming and Scripting
    • Markup Languages: HTML (since ‘97), CSS (since ‘01), XML (since ‘05) and XHTML (since ‘05).
    • Scripting Languages: Perl (’01-’03), SSI (’01-’03), PHP (since ‘03), JavaScript (since ‘03), DHTML (since ‘03), ATG Dynamo/JHTML (since ‘08)
    • Database: MySQL (since ‘03)
    • Programming Languages: Java (’01-’03), Scheme (’00), Common LISP (’02), BASICA (’96-’97), C++ (’98-’99), C (’01)
  • Development Environment
    • HTML Editors: Dreamweaver CS3, HTML-Kit, Notepad++, Homesite 5, EditPlus, jEdit, Frontpage, Pico, Emac, Smultron
    • Java Template Engline: FreeMarker
    • Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Eclipse, Adobe Flex Builder
    • Build Automation Tool for Java Project Management: Apache Maven
    • Version Manager: PVCS version 6.7.00, CVS, Subclipse 1.4.2/SVN, Tortoise SVN
    • Network Protocol Software: Ipswitch WS_FTP, Absolute FTP, SSH Secure File Transfer Client, Fetch, Fugu, Total Commander, CuteFTP, FileZilla, SSH Secure Shell 3.2.9, PuTTY
    • X Server: Hummingbird Exceed
    • Enterprise Content Management System: Interwoven TeamSite
    • Operating Systems: Windows (3.0 to Vista), Mac, DOS, UNIX, LINUX, Solaris
  • Digital Media
    • Graphics Editing Software: Adobe Photoshop(5.5, 6.0, 7.0, CS, CS2, CS3) since ‘01, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, ACDSee, Image Composer, Paintbrush
    • Interactive Software: Flash (5.0, MX, 8.0, CS3, CS4) since ‘01, Actionscript (1.0, 2.0, 3.0)
    • FLV Encoding Software: Riva FLV Encoder 2
    • Digital Motion Graphics Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro (1.0, 2.0), Adobe After Effects (6.0), Windows Movie Maker
    • Digital Audio Editing Software: Adobe Audition 2.0, Sony Acid Pro 5.0
  • Web Applications
    • Questionnaire Creation: Cogix Viewflash 6 (since ‘09)
    • Business Applications for Online Advertising: Digital Impact, Post Future, Atlas
    • Reporting: Google Analytics, Omniture
  • Administrative Software
    • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio, Project

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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MTV NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL, VIACOM

Web Developer (Jan ‘08 – Present)

  • Web Programming: Requirements, Specification, Implementation, Testing, Documentation, Deployment, Maintenance
    • Europe Music Awards (EMA) Website [XML/FreeMarker (FTL)/JS/CSS/Eclipse/SVN/CMS/Maven]
      • Development: Frontend development of tentpole website using Proprietary Platform structured with Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern and configured via Project Object Model (POM).
      • I18n/L10n: Sites localized for 25 regions in 18 languages (EN, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, EL, HU, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RU, SV, TR, UA)
      • Production: Created CMS documentation. Assigned tasks. Inputted data to CMS. Tested site. Maintained Bug list.
    • MTV Movie Awards Website [JHTML/JS/CSS]
      • Development: Developed, internationalized and localized tentpole website with rotating promo, video playlists, and voting capabilities.
    • iCarly Teaser Page [JHTML/JS/CSS]
      • Development: Developed, internationalized and localized teaser website with video capabilities.
    • Artist Exclusive Websites for Talent and Music [JHTML/JS/CSS]
      • Development: Developed, internationalized and localized websites that include playing wma media and integrating a video player. Utilized internal CMS to generate registration forms.
      • I18n/L10n: Sites were localized for up to 29 regions in up to 17 languages (ZH, DK, NL, EN, FI, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO, NO, PL, PT, RO, RU, ES, TR).
    • Big Green Help Environmental ProSocial Initiative for Nickelodeon [Flash/AS2/AS3/Flex/Eclipse/SVN/Teamsite/XML/CSS/JHTML]
      • Development – Main Site: Modified a flash site for Big Green Help for multiple regions. Tweaked layout and buttons. Enabled reading text from XML for localization.
      • Development – Mini Games: Assisted in development, tested for QA and localized AS2 and AS3 flash games within the site (Avatar: The Last Airbender – Earth Healers, The Mighty B! Backhard Habitat Heroes, The Fairly OddParents! Energy Beat Breakdown, SpongeBob & Patrick: Dirty Bubble Busters)
      • I18n/L10n: Sites were localized for 21 regions in 16 languages  (EN SA, EN AU, EN SEA, EN IL, ES, ES LatAm, DK, DE,  NZ, FI, FR,  IT, JA, KO, NL, NO, PL, PT BR, PT, SV) 
    • Staying Alive Fight Against Aids ProSocial Website [PHP]
      • Developed site for Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday with video player, comment wall and newsletter registration.
    • Internal Website [PHP/MySQL]
      • Development: Initiated development project that serves as departmental resource on the intranet.  Includes directory of employees, calendar of events, task list, upload tool and database for projects.  Installed and utilized Wordpress for International Digital Media Content and MediaWiki for documentation.
    • Integrated Google Analytics tagging for page tracking, onclick events and external link reporting purposes. [JS]

UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT

Associate Web Producer for 3 Years (Oct ‘04 – Dec ‘07)

  • Web Programming: Developed JavaScript/PHP/MySQL scripts for company use.
    • Briefinator [PHP/MySQL/JS]
      • A tool for brand managers to submit their full website request briefs to website producers.
      • Includes 12 pages of forms with automated tasks such as calculating totals, form manipulation (adding/subtracting fields, changing parts of forms according to previous input), date validation, error checking, emailing updates and checking for approvals.
      • Uses cookies for logging in and separate views for each user according to their role in the project.
    • Request Ticketing Script [PHP/MySQL/JS]
      • Takes requests for Web Services, Media Burn Services and Video Services and adds it to a queue.
      • Script emails people who will then take requests from the queue.
    • Store Quarterly Email [PHP/MySQL]
      • Inputs text and outputs information in template.
      • HTML for store quarterly email is produced.
  • Web Development: Updated HTML, XML, Flash, JavaScript and PHP on websites via FTP and CMT.
  • Web Integrator: Main resource for integration of websites with online content management tool via PHP, XML and Flash.
  • Web Production: Produced websites, emails and banner ad campaigns. Integrated PHP for websites.
  • Email Campaign Management: Managed, integrated and launched email campaigns using Digital Impact and Post Future.
  • Ad Trafficking Manager: Assigned, placed and trafficked banner ads using Atlas.
  • Web Design: Designed loading screens, ubi.com banner, emails and websites.
  • Application Skinning – Production, Programming and design: Created graphics, programmed and produced skins for Xfire instant messenger.
  • Screensaver Developer: Designed and developed Myst V End of Ages screensaver used as contest prize for Mysterium.

LUCASARTS, LUCASFILM LTD.

Quality Assurance Project Tester for 3 Months (Jul ‘04 – Oct ‘04)

  • Verified and reported bugs in game software. Checked content, usability, performance and compatibility.
  • Evaluated gameplay/design and made suggestions to improve quality.
  • Provided clear and detailed reports.

Web Intern for 6 Months (Jan ‘04 – Jul ‘04)

  • Web Programmer: Developed JavaScript/Perl/PHP/MySQL scripts.
    • Insider Newsletter [php/mySQL]
      • Inputs text and outputs html and text versions of newsletter.
      • Accesses mySQL database for data input, output and modification.
      • Displays and allows upload of images.
    • Sitemap of LucasArts [php]
      • This script takes information from html source pages in www.lucasarts.com and displays a sitemap including all the links within each of the pages.
    • Spiders [perl]
      • Genre/Release Date Sort Spider – sorted IGN listing of games according to genre and release date.
      • IGN Review Links Spider – extracts news information and lists latest links to previews and features.
      • Mini Source/Links/View Spider – displays source code, site and all links within the site.
      • Sales Images Checker Spider – displays boxart and esrb images from multiple websites that sell product.
  • Web Developer: Created mini sites for events and special features on the website. Generated content for the LucasArts website and the monthly newsletter.
  • Web Design: Designed graphics for banner ads, collage header pieces and other images.
  • Web Producer: Produced concepts for website redesign and game product websites.

UC BERKELEY, WORKSTATION AND MICROCOMPUTING FACILITIES

Computer Consultant for 2.5 Years (Aug ‘01 – Dec ‘03)

  • Front-line computer assistance for Berkeley campus community
  • Taught and facilitated classes such as HTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash.
  • Project leader for the Website Development and Programming project team.
  • Created php and perl scripts for work use as part of a project team.
  • Created a website for the project team.
  • Organized job responsibilities of student staff as facility coordinator.
  • Troubleshot connections to home ip, laptop docking and wireless network services.
  • Trained Junior Consultants in technical, interpersonal and procedural practices.

STUDENT COMPUTER CONSULTING SERVICES CONSULTANT
Sep ‘03 – Dec ‘03
UC Berkeley, Workstation and Microcomputing Facilities (WMF)
* Helped with troubleshooting connections to home ip, laptop docking and wireless network services using Macs and PCs.
* Answered client questions and diagnosed university network problems.

CONSULTANT
May ‘03 – Dec ‘03
UC Berkeley, Workstation and Microcomputing Facilities (WMF)
* Continued to provide assistance to clients with software problems.
* Tested and provided feedback for work website applications and scripts.

FACILITY COORDINATOR
Jan ‘03 – May ‘03
UC Berkeley, Workstation and Microcomputing Facilities (WMF)
* Coordinated and organized job responsibilities of student staff.
* Project leader for the Website Development and Programming project team.
* Created a website for the project team.
* Conducted regular meetings for both facility unit and project team.
* Interviewed prospective applicants for the job.
* Supervised and evaluated student staff for quality maintenance and promotions.
http://cafe.berkeley.edu/~webpro

SENIOR CONSULTANT
May ‘02 – Dec ‘02
UC Berkeley, Workstation and Microcomputing Facilities (WMF)
* Trained Junior Consultants in technical, interpersonal and procedural practices.
* Provided regular feedback to Supervisors and Facility Coordinators.
* Created documents for tutorials and software information.
* Taught and facilitated classes such as HTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash for students and faculty.
* Created tutorials for classes taught.
* Continued to develop and improve previous job skills.

JUNIOR CONSULTANT
Aug ‘01 – May ‘02
UC Berkeley, Workstation and Microcomputing Facilities (WMF)
* Front-line computer assistance for Berkeley campus community.
* Monitored access to facilities.
* Taught classes related to Microsoft Office applications and web related programs.
* Created php and perl scripts for work use as part of a project team.

UC BERKELEY, EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER

Assistant (May ‘01 – Aug ‘01) for 3 Months

  • Data entry and proofreading Earthquake Engineering Abstracts.
  • Customer service for publishing and multimedia products.
  • Processed new materials for library shelves.
  • Maintained webpage and created logo.

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EDUCATION

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University of California, Berkeley (May 2003)

  • Bachelor of Arts: Cognitive Science – Computational Modeling
  • Minor: Anthropology (May 2003)

College of San Mateo (August 1999 – December 1999)

  • Deans List Honor Roll

Mercy High School, San Francisco (August 1995 – June 1999)

  • Top 2-3% in class ranking
  • National Honor Society
  • California Scholarship Federation

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HOBBIES

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Video Games. Dance Classes. Ultimate. Learning Languages.  Blogging.