Experienced web designer and developer, website business strategist and website project manager with demonstrated strengths in all facets of web design, web development, graphic user interface design, information architecture and usability principles

Demonstrated front-end development skills and experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Demonstrated abilities in creating marketing-oriented visual communication solutions

Demonstrated abilities in designing and developing graphic user interfaces, including wireframing, rapid prototyping and mockups

Demonstrated abilities in internet marketing, including search engine marketing and strategic development

Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams of people, including designers and developers

Demonstrated experience in brand development, brand management and web business strategy.

To utilize my web design, web development, communication and marketing skills as a web site designer and front-end web developer and/or web business strategist/analyst in a position that encompasses some or all of web design, web development, graphic user interface design, and business strategy.

Engagement Specialist
Canterris
Calgary, Alberta
2008–2010

  • Front-end software-as-a-service user interface and design development using HTML, CSS, Javascript and Javascript libraries including ExtJS and jQuery
  • Manage multiple website design and implementation projects, including all aspects of pre-launch communication and post-launch training and support with clients
  • Work with clients developing business and website requirements analysis in marketing lead and demand generation context and developing initial concept, prototypes, wireframes and mockups based on the analysis
  • Implement design and content on very strict schedules
  • Develop all software documentation and training programs for Canterris Marketing Suite

Digital Provocateur
Officejobs.com
Calgary, Alberta
2005–2008

  • Design and develop dynamic database-driven web applications for job seekers and employers with a development team
  • Work closely with the company principals and other stakeholders to set the creative, marketing and strategic direction of the company web site
  • Design, develop and maintain social media and email marketing initiatives
  • Develop and maintain the search engine placement strategy and other online marketing initiatives

Creative Director, Principal
Herbst-Walker Studios, Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
since 1989

Marketing, design and development, including information architecture design, navigation and usability, visual design and PHP and MySQL development for a wide range of clients.

Founder/Owner
BluePlanetWedding.com
Calgary, Alberta
since 2004

  • Green, eco-friendly and ethical wedding web site directory and wedding planning tools
  • Responsible for all aspects of strategic planning, operations, marketing and leadership
  • Development and implementation of word-of-mouth and social media marketing plans used to build traffic and awareness of the site
  • Design and development of the website in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL

Webmaster
WorldWideLearn.com
Calgary, Alberta
2003–2005

Manager, Curriculum
Applied Multimedia Training Centres
Calgary, Alberta
2000–2003

New Media Instructor
Applied Multimedia Training Centres
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1997–2000

Instructor and Course Developer: Computers for Beginners
The Mustard Seed
2005-2008

Board Member, Communication Director
Christie Park Mews Condo Board
2003-2004

Web Designer/Developer
The Green Party of Canada, Calgary West Riding
2008

Constant professional development through peer discussion, industry news, tutorials, research, training courses, seminars, conferences, and online learning

Diploma in Interactive Multimedia Design and Production, Digital Media Studios, Toronto, Ontario, 1994

Certificate in Advanced Television Production, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, 1993

Diploma of Applied Photography, Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario, 1992

Bachelor of Arts in Art and Art History (2 years completed), University of Toronto, 1987-1990

Traditional and digital layout and design skills
Strong interface design and information architecture design skills
Deep knowledge of and love for typography
Experience in internet marketing and web site optimization
Polished journalistic and advertising writing styles
Accurate and thorough research skills
Experienced writer for the internet, including search engine optimized copy
Experienced instructor, trainer and curriculum and course developer
Professional corporate and commercial photography skills
Strong video production skills, including EFP/ENG camera operation, audio production and digital editing

Excellent problem solving abilities
Effective communicator, empathetic, relates well to others
Very fast and thorough learner, not intimidated by new ideas
Strong team player and team leader
Interpersonal problem resolution and mediation skills
Positive attitude and a great sense of humour

Operating Systems: Mac OS X (Mac user since 1986) and Windows 7 (DOS/Windows user since 1982)

Software and programming languages include:
Adobe Creative Suite, including:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Flash and ActionScript
Premiere and After Effects
HTML/DHTML/XHTML
CSS
JavaScript with JQuery, ExtJS and Ajax
PHP
MySQL
Microsoft Office
Adobe Premiere and After Effects

Experience with dozens of different web and software technologies, and a very strong desire to learn emerging technologies.

In addition to being a whizz-bang front-end developer and marketer, Dave also has many other talents, skills, qualifications, and experience, including:

Commerical and corporate photography
Corporate video production
Graphic design
Technical illustration
Classroom teaching
Corporate training
Curriculum development
Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance Level III
Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Level II
Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Level I
PADI Master Scuba Diver
Red Cross Standard First Aid

And much, much more...