Nicholas Pelton | Web Designer

[e] nickpelton@gmail.com [p] 651-246-7095 [a] 3550 W Saint Germain #208, St. Saint Cloud, MN 56301

.Objective

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My objective is to gain employment at a progressive design/development company where I can contribute my skills and learn the latest web technologies in a collaborative environment.

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.Experience

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Languages / Web Technologies /* Listed in order of experience */
XHTML/CSS, AS2, PHP, jQuery, Javascript, MySQL, LAMP, ASP .NET, AS3, Symfony, SVN

Content Management/E-commerce Systems /* Setup & front end design */
Wordpress, LightCMS, LiveEdit, Drupal, Volusion, Paypal, Google Checkout, FoxyCart.

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.Software

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Adobe Creative Suite/* Listed in order of experience */
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Fireworks

Web Design Software /* Preferred software for development */
Coda, CSS Edit, Firefox+Firebug, TextMate, Sequel Pro, Transmit.

Other Software /* Other software I have experience with */
After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor.

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.Education

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BFA, Graphic Design
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN , December 2007.

Diploma
Park Senior High School, Cottage Grove, MN, June 2000.
Graduated with honors.

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.Employment

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August 2010 – Current
MoCo, Inc.
Interactive Designer

Need description

Focus: Interactive Design & Front End Development

  • Front End Development using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Flash AS2
  • Language libraries and CMS: jQuery, Wordpress, Symfony
  • Design websites, rich media, and video using Adobe Creative Suite 1-5
  • Client communication and training of CMS systems and DIY software

 

November 2006 – August 2010
Th!nkCreative Advertising, Inc.
Senior Interactive Designer

Design and developing client HTML/CSS websites while utilizing rich media technologies such as Flash and jQuery focusing on accessibility, cross browser compatibility, and user experience. Integration of websites with CMS systems and providing client training. Developing HTML email templates and running email marketing campaigns. Collaborate with programmers on web application design and development. Build dynamic flash videos driven by AS2, PHP, and MySQL. Integrate Agency site with 3rd party APIs for SaaS reselling.

Focus: Web Design & Front End Development, Client Training, IT

  • Front End Development using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, jQuery, Flash AS2
  • Design websites, print media, and video using Adobe Creative Suite 1-5
  • Website hosting management, LAMP, MySQL, Email, Domains
  • Client communication and training of CMS systems and DIY software
  • IT, data management and redundancy, network infrastructure

 

2004 – 2005
Infinity AccessNet
Eden Prairie, MN

IT and Web Design

Internship at a commercial ISP. Primary role was doing on and off site installations of DSL modems for hotel chains and providing support for the end users.Also assisted with server rack maintenance and asset management.

  • Hardware installation, Software installation
  • Network Troubleshooting, Network Management, Network Installation and management
  • DSL installation
  • Web Design & Development and Maintenance.
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References /* Available upon request */