At long last after moving around to a few great Philly agencies I have returned to Faculty Creative where I got my start. New responsibilities include iOS development in xCode (Obj C) and front end development of Magento, CodeIgniter, and WordPress sites.

Independently create functioning websites from start to finish utilizing frameworks such as WordPress. Work with back-end developer to create sites using custom CMSs built in CakePHP and ExpressionEngine. Collaborate with Flash developers to integrate Flash animations into HTML containers. Build sites using adaptable layouts for optimal viewing on desktop and mobile devices. Work closely with project managers to meet aggressive schedules on up to 5 projects per week. Clients include: Virgin Mobile Live, Simple Shoes, Sony Picture Classics, Turner Classic Movies, Hard Rock Casino, and a variety of other clients in the restaurant and entertainment industries.

Worked closely with Senior Developer to create templates for integration with ExpressionEngine CMS for The National Organization on Disability. This site was required to be Priority 1 Compliant for compatibility with text readers for the visually impaired. Other clients included PA Government Organizations, which required rigorous browser testing, including Internet Explorer 6.

Supported Faculty through XHTML/CSS, PHP/MySQL, JavaScript and WordPress programming on a contract basis. Gained experience writing custom WordPress plug-ins, including a custom photo gallery for Philadelphia-based architecture firm Studio Torres.

Research and Development/Applications Engineer: January 2007-June 2009 Designed process control systems to ensure precision manufacturing of optical components and assemblies. Managed inspection of customer returns and incoming products from internal manufacturing and various outside vendors. Supervised quality of orders in excess of $100,000 value. Assisted up to 20 customers daily over the phone and via e-mail to provide in-depth product support. Selected products from Edmund Optics catalog to custom-build systems of $10,000+ value to meet specific customer needs.