THOMAS J. GILLESPIE P.O. Box 2061 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33303-2061 (954) 675-8085 me(at)thomasjgillespie.name OBJECTIVE Enthusiastic, self-motivated Web designer with willingness to learn. Firm believer in quality who is proficient in intricate page design and enjoys complex problem solving. Finds involvement with and completion of individual and team projects very enjoyable and rewarding. Desire an employer ready to fully utilize my skills in CSS, HTML/XHTML, JavaScript and PHP in a full-time, long-term position. PORTFOLIO www.bocapharmacal.com www.kiwidrug.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ¥ Accumulated through 10 years of full-time employment and freelance web development an expert level understanding in intricate, table-less page design using CSS and HTML / XHTML. ¥ Strong believer in W3C standards, best practices and structured HTML / XHTML through semantic and hierarchal design. ¥ Exceptional critical thought process with excellent problem solving and complex troubleshooting abilities. ¥ Am able to successfully manage multiple short and log-term projects from start to finish while working closely with DBAÕs and senior developers to meet aggressive deadlines. ¥ Able to create entire web sites from start to finish using Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/AJAX, PHP and MySQL TECHNICAL SUMMARY Languages: 10 years, expert level CSS, HTML/XHTML: 6 years PHP and JavaScript; Working knowledge of jQuery and YUI, AJAX, JSON, MySQL; Familiar with Prototype, Scriptaculous, ASP, JSP Software: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, VI/VIM, SVN CMS: Joomla, osCommerce Hardware: Macintosh and Windows literate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE May 2009 Ð October 2009 Jettis Technologies Deerfield Beach, FL Senior User Interface Developer ¥ Converted from Photoshop using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (including YUI), and AJAX redesign of Jettis Merhchant website. ¥ Created a template structure used in the Jettis Merchant website that set precedent for future redesigns such as the Jettis Customer Service Interface. ¥ Responsible for creating and maintaining site consistency and style guide to maximize usability. ¥ Using TRAC, worked with 3rd party QA team to fix and close bugs to Jettis Merchant website. ¥ Tested functionality and usability on Jettis Merchant website and opened and assigned bugs and enhancements. January 2009 Ð May 2009 Boca Pharmacal, Coral Springs, FL Contracted Web Developer for pharmaceutical company ¥ Conceptualized in Photoshop graphical design of new Boca Pharmacal web site: http://www.bocapharmacal.com/ ¥ Using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), and AJAX converted static design into interactive web site. ¥ Using PHP and a MySQL 2NF relational database created dynamic pages to display product and company information. ¥ Created a lightweight content management system (CMS) for permissions based production site updates. July 2006 Ð September 2008 MOLI.com, West Palm Beach, FL Senior Web Developer of a social networking site ¥ Coded daily XHTML, DHTML, CSS and JavaScript for 100+ PHP, CSS and JavaScript files. ¥ Required to code within complex PHP files and write junior level PHP. ¥ Reviewed complex graphic designs for usability and workflow issues. Supplied mockups and prototypes and recommended solutions or alternate approaches related to final end user product. ¥ Collaborated with marketing team, graphic designers and product development managers on user needs and requirements. March 2005 Ð July 2006 AdBitÕs Advertising & PR, Fort Lauderdale, FL Web Designer and Webmaster for small advertising agency ¥ Developed and maintained client web sites using valid code, logical semantics, hierarchal content structure, with a strong reliance on CSS. Additionally coded daily: HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, PHP, Flash/ActionScript ¥ Met with clients to discuss their objectives and establish a needs analysis for their web site. ¥ Analyzed web site usability and suggest and implement changes where needed. 2000-2005 Vanguard Car Rental USA, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL User Interface Designer and Webmaster for $2 billion company ¥ Using HTML/DHTML, CSS and JavaScript continually updated 100+ intranet pages. ¥ Continually converted printed ads using HTML and CSS for National Car Rental and Alamo Rent-A-Car sites. ¥ Using HTML and CSS coded on a daily basis online marketing promotions. ¥ Trusted with publishing HTML, CSS and JavaScript to public sites using company's content management program. ¥ Worked closely with ASP/VBScript web programmers to complete short and long-term projects. ¥ Recognized trending data and suggested, tested and implemented problem solving ideas: i.e.: recognized user interface problems and implemented solution that reduced volume of email by 60%. ¥ Managed multiple short-term projects from start to finish within aggressive deadlines. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL ¥ JavaScript Certification Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI ¥ Associates Degree in Marketing.