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Bringing project management leadership to the web development process. Translating technical requirements into functional specifications and actionable work plans. Collaborate with designers, web developers, copywriters, systems engineers and other creative service workers to define integration points and develop a release plan. Creating and overseeing the project schedule and reporting progress to leadership, team members and other stakeholders.

Web Professional Summary

• Leadership in website development, web research, SEO optimization and marketing strategy
• Design solutions for complex digital ecologies which include points of integration between raw data
   and visual presentation
• Advance web design with management and producer experience
• Expert in front-end UI and UX designs
• Excel in locating, hiring and managing skilled personnel to accomplish web tasks
• Highly talented in graphic design
• Expert at logo, branding and identity
• Valuable team player with the ability to work with other teams and departments
• Creative and technically proficient photographer, full comprehension and knowledge in digital
   and “traditional” film imaging and development process

Web Professional and Technical Expertise

• Languages: Lotus Notes/Designer, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3, PHP, HTML5
• Software: Adobe Suite, Adobe Lightroom, MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes, SVN
• Frameworks/APIs: Google Analytics, PayFlow Pro API, SalesForce API, Marketo API
• Operating Systems: Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7), Mac iOS
• Concepts: Search Engine Optimization, Product Development Life Cycle, Product Design,
   SCRUM / Agile, Marketing, Branding, Logos, Wireframe, SEM, CTR
• Skills: Team Management, Communications between Teams, UI and UX Expert, Creative and Artistic,
   Accomplished Photographer, Skilled Archer

Web Experience:  Deloitte & Touche - Senior Web Designer / Producer / Manager

Deloitte Investments, Deloitte Life Science, Deloitte Recap (Recap.com), a web based Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical database and consulting company.

• Managed consultants and developers.
• Designed and maintained the premier product Recap IQ Series by Deloitte.
• Designed and maintained Recap.com and Explorer.Recap.com.
• Worked with Product Development, Marketing, Sales and Analyst teams to continually enhance
   web products and web presence.
• Responsible for all branding and logos creation.
• Responsible for creating all graphics and images.
• Maintained design consistency and brand identity across all Recap and micro sites.
• Worked with marketing to design and maintain marketing web sites.
• Update and manage content on Recap.com site.
• Designed and maintained Commentary site.
• Created HTML emails.
• Set up monthly Webinars, posted videos and presentations for download.

Web Experience:  Recombinant Capital - Web Designer / Developer

Recap.com, a web based Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical database and consulting company.
Recombinant Capital was acquired by Deloitte & Touche in 2008.

• Designed, and maintained all of Recap.com sites (Recap.com, rDNA.com, RecapIP.com, RecapRx.com,
   Signalsmag.com, Recap Basic, Consulting, bDEV and Allicense Conference).
• Produced Signals Magazine, worked with editor, discussed layouts, graphic creations and
   publication of articles.
• Created custom landing pages, micro sites and advertising banners.
• Collaborated with IT manager on marketing materials for web and print.
• Responsibled for creating all brand, identity and logos.
• Created all graphics and images for Recap personnel.

Web Experience:  Sharechive LLC - Creative Director / Web Designer

Construction management solutions - providing knowledge management solutions and services for the construction industry. Inventor of the Field Automated Communication System (FACS).

• Designed and implemented website, logo, branding and marketing material.
• Managed and assigned tasks to developers.
• Researched and developed contacts with city departments responsible for blueprints.
• Attended city board meetings where construction projects were involved and formulated bids.

Photography Professional Experience

• Campaign photographer for Absolute Vodka’s San Francisco fashion series
• Fashion and Product photography for Fashion Fair Mall Fresno
• Advertising photography for the Fresno Bee Advertising Department
• Advertising photography for President Tuxedo San Francisco
• Catalog photography for Banner Uniforms San Francisco
• Catalog photography for Gottschalks Department Store Fresno
• House photographer for In San Francisco (local store which carries clothing of local designers)
• House photographer Elite Models San Francisco
• Primary Photographer Deloitte & Touche Dragon Boat race
• Primary photographer Chortanian Enterprises Hair Salon
• Modeling Agencies: Elite Models New York, Ford Models Runway division New York,
   Look Models San Francisco, Stars Models & Talent San Francisco, Best Models San Francisco

Photography Technical Expertise

• Equipment: 35mm, 120mm and 4x5 formats (Digital and Film)
• Lighting: Strobes, hotlights, softboxes, umbrellas, foamcore, light panels, gobos, butterflies
• Exposure Values: Complete understanding of shutter speeds, aperture and ISO relationships
• Film: Full knowledge of transparencies push/pull development and Black & White development
• Image Manipulation: Comfortable with pre-production and post-production manipulation
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, InDesign, MS Office Suite
• Techno Junkie: Constantly reading up (online & published) about photography

Photography Relevant Skills

• Art Directing: Managing the artistic and design elements of the project. Follow guidelines set by
   company branding.
• Team Building: Select appropriate make-up artist, hairstylist, clothing stylist, models and a
   photo assistant if needed.
• Perfectionist: Making sure everything is in its proper place, from the way the outfit fits (clamps),
   model’s pose (flatter the outfit), to hair (hairspray every loose hair). This is one area I excel in,
   perfection before the shutter is fired.
• Editing: Expert in editing, sorting, manipulating and storing / categorizing images.
• People Person: Remarkable interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

• California State University Fresno - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
• Fresno City College - Associate Arts, Business Adminstration

LATEST PROJECTS

Ticular Consulting

Ticular Consulting

Redesign and rebrand entire Ticular Consulting website.

Recap Explorer

Recap Explorer

"Compact" version of the Recap IQ by Deloitte's website for basic subscribers.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

"John routinely produces fantastic results. Whether it's an open ended project that requires out of the box creativity or a product update push with an aggressive deadline he never failed to deliver both creative and functionally sound design and development work. Don't gloss over the use of "development" in the last sentence - he can do that as well as design!"
Nathan Parker (Manager, Technology Services at Deloitte Recap LLC)
"A picture tells 1,000 words, but John's designs go way beyond that -- mere writing can't do justice to describing his talents. See for yourself: the proof is in his portfolio. I can't recommend him enough."
Jackie Cohen (Director of Social Media and Communications Consulting at ticular)