• html, css, javascript, xml, xsl
• php, perl, tcl, jsp
• mysql
• other: c, c++, cobol, ms sqlserver, access, photoshop, asp, coldfusion, mapinfo

Avenue A | Razorfish

December 2006 to present

information architect. delivered site map and wireframes for various fortune 500 clients:

• ford motor company
  • autoshows.ford.com - new online community of auto show enthusiasts featuring product releases as text, image galleries and videos; and a moderated forum of user comments to which ford responds. the site was delivered in phases, with modifications based on observation of previous iterations
  • internal knowledge management system - built for the chief marketing office to connect worldwide employees with internal subject matter experts, advertising campaigns and external industry news. features a ranking system to further socialize relevant information across the organization
• merrill lynch
  • Information architect on this year long multi-phase, multi-team project. Heavily involved in all aspects of the “Portfolio and Accounts” section including content auditing, requirements gathering, concept demonstrations, wireframing, usability testing and presentation to executives. Received a promotion to senior information architect during this project.

shelton walsmith.com

june 2007

• html, css, and javascript

The College Board

May 2003 to december 2006

• used my technical knowledge and experience to creatively and effectively solve business problems and improve the functionality/usability of collegeboard.com
• stayed abreast of web technology trends and introduced them to the college board where appropriate
  • served as a technical resource for many colleagues within and outside the html group
• worked to improve my ability to convey technical ideas to co-workers by evaluating the results of others' work based on my instruction. worked to better demonstrate my problem solving techniques to others particularly by asking questions of those i am instructing instead of dictating to them
• have worked hard to increase communication between my team and other groups (on and off site). followed a strategy of increased communication, demonstration of ability, and willingness to compromise to attain trust. have stressed the necessity of this to colleagues and tried to lead by example
• participated in entire process of evaluating new html employees: reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, and evaluated talent
  • developed a test to assist in evaluating candidates

• created, tested, and managed reusable javascript/css
  • site wide stylesheet
  • student area stylesheet
  • student testing area stylesheet
  • global javascript functions
• updated tcl and jsp templates for presentation of new content
  • collegeboard.com splash page (tcl)
  • student home page (tcl)
  • scholarship search (jsp)
• led a session to educate the html team on the use of reusable components
• liason with remote developers implementing mockups - integration, review and testing

Nacha Online Payments Pilot

June 2006

• html/css markup from psds
• design done by digital pulp

Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

May 2001 to October 2002

• full-time webmaster responsible for all daily administration and updates
• complete site overhaul: introduced common page templates to simplify maintenance and improve navigation (site was redesigned september 2004 yet utilizes same backend processing from this redesign)
• introduced perl and mysql to improve organization of faculty, course and student data by linking course descriptions to their syllabi, evaluations, and the faculty who taught them
• integration/customization of WebEvent calendar with Wagner site
• created research and news areas which automatically linked a faculty member's mention in an article to their profile and inserted their current photo in the margin
• perl, php, mysql, html, javascript, css

NYU Men's Cross Country and Track

September 2001 to May 2005

• managed with a php/mysql backend backend (except the front page)
• complete design, maintenance and content editing(weekly updates during school year.)
  • php photo gallery
  • athlete profiles
  • roster
  • schedule
  • results

New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty

September 2003

• php content presentation and web-based management (password protected)
• data stored in mysql
• css layout, javascript dropdown navigation

American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter

September 2000 to february 2005

• complete design and maintenance (weekly updates.)
• html, javascript, css

Taub Urban Research Center
New York University, New York, NY

Research Associate (March 2000 to September 2001)

• prepared maps in mapinfo for use in powerpoint presentations and the web
• as part of a team, collected and researched information on emerging urban trends

Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, TX
February 1997 to September 1999

Product Manager, Internet Solutions Business Unit

• managed relationships with software vendors external to compaq, whose technologies were employed in joint security solutions
• created product descriptions and positioning statements for product flyers, sales guides, and corporate website
• studied market trends to determine product opportunities and to stay abreast of the competition
• spoke to customers at tradeshows and in formal presentations
• determined and prioritized tasks to be performed by engineering, whose end results were used in marketing collateral

Engineer, Internet Solutions Business Unit

• designed network configurations and executed performance tests of internet firewalls and virtual private networks
• documented test results in technical white papers

Compuserve Incorporated, Columbus, OH

Software Developer 2
August 1995 to February 1997

• developed a system that delivered stock quotes to an individual's e-mailbox or pager using relational databases, microsoft visual c and c++
• wrote isapi dlls with c++ that plugged into MS Exchange Server, delivering enhance mail features to subscribers

Victoria's Secret Stores, Columbus, OH

Application Engineer
January 1994 to August 1995

• supported a pc-based client/server system in cobol and c
• wrote specifications, determined tasks, created test plans, and supervised consultants for a project that greatly reduced system maintenance and improved performance and stability

Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OH

Computer Programmer I
August 1992 to January 1994

• developed and maintained an insurance rating system in cobol