resume
WEB DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
AEM (Adobe Experience Manager), HTML, CSS, LESS, SCSS, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Git
PRINT DESIGN SKILLS
Affinity Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, QuarkXPress
MULTIMEDIA SKILLS
Logic, Digital Performer, Ableton Live, DSP-Quattro, Peak, Reason, Sonar, Sound Forge, Samplitude 2496, Reaktor, TRacks24
DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Mac OS, Windows
EXPERIENCE
Concentrix Catalyst - 3/2022-present
Software Engineering
Ongoing consultation and AEM software engineering for Concentrix Catalyst client, Microchip.com.
https://www.concentrix.com
Dun & Bradstreet - 5/2010 - 10/2021
Web Development
Web development for Dun & Bradstreet's suite of websites, including their corporate home site dnb.com, small business portal smallbusiness.dnb.com, and their other web properties hoovers.com and allbusiness.com. Two projects of note that I took ownership of were D&B's new web developer portal developer.dnb.com and the AllBusiness mobile site m.allbusiness.com. Day-to-day responsibilities included web production on a proprietary CMS using web standard HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, while collaborating with the team in an Agile production environment. Special emphasis was placed on cross-browser functionality and graceful feature degradation.
https://www.dnb.com
SavvySource.com - 2/2010 - 3/2010
Web Development
CSS, HTML, and jQuery programming for parent resource and group consumer site, SavvySource.com. The primary focus of the project was developing browser and platform-independent layouts and jQuery functionality for quick-turn sales events. The promotions generated impressive returns, garnering 5,000 sales within 3 days of launch.
http://savvysource.com
Transband.com - 2/2010
Web Development
Updated PHP code sitewide for enhanced security and redesigned portions of the site with up-to-date content.
http://transband.com
Olive Media - 11/2009
Web Development / Design
Various consumer-facing design projects including changes to the website's content and templates, visual redesigns, wireframe mockups, creation of web assets for the Olive 4HD/Beatles box set advertising campaign, and a period as acting webmaster.
http://www.olive.us
Cinder Block, Inc. - 10/2006 - 4/2009
Web Development / Design
Employed as Lead Web Developer of Cinder Block, Inc. Duties include web production and graphic design for the corporate site, utilizing HTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP .NET, and Flash Actionscript. Responsible for creating and maintaining webstores for approximately 100 clients including REM, Green Day, Misfits, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, AFI, Pixies, and dozens more. Additional responsibilities include conception and graphic design of printed wearable and accessory merchandise.
http://www.cinderblock.com
We Are Manifesto - 1/2008 - 6/2008
Web Programming / Graphic Production
Programmed a website utilizing PHP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript, and prepared graphic assets for Oakland bicycle shop Manifesto Bicycles, based on an original design by Bay area artist Jeremy Stoner.
http://wearemanifesto.com
Paden Clothing - 6/2007 - 10/2007
Flash Actionscript / Design
Designed and coded a site for Davey Havoc's new fashion line, Paden Clothing. Davey Havoc is the lead singer of world-renowned band, A.F.I. The site utilizes advanced Flash Actionscript and dynamically driven content. **Note: link opens developer copy of the site.
http://ryanalan.com/Paden/
Design Within Reach - 2/2007 - 4/2007
Web Production / Design
Project-based web production and design duty, including marketing assets for the 2007 product launch.
http://www.dwr.com
Transband.com - 1/2007 - 2/2007
Web Production / Design
Redesigned internationally-known rock band Trans Am's website to reflect the style and concept of their new album, released on February 20, 2007. Additionally created custom PHP scripts to expand and make more efficient, the functionality of the website.
http://transband.com
Erin Kunkel Photography - 12/2006
Flash / Actionscript
Edited Flash and Actionscript for Erin Kunkel's portfolio website, featuring her award-winning photography, which has been published in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, CMYK, and Men's Journal among others.
http://erinkunkel.com
Momentum Photographic - 9/2006 - 10/2006
Print and Web Design
Created a logo design and additional graphics for the Momentum Photographic web presence (homepage and Ebay store) as well as print marketing materials for product shipments.
Macromantics.com - 03/2006
Web Design and Programming
Worked closely with artist Lart Cognac Berliner, to create a unique website for an equally unique Australian vocalist, Romy Hoffman, aka Macromantics. The site runs on a custom-built Actionscript engine.
http://macromantics.com
Design Within Reach - 02/2006 - 03/2006
Web Production / Design
Additional project, creating conceptual design layouts and assets for DWR.com's online shopping system.
http://dwr.com
ScrapbookAnswers.com - 02/2006 - 03/2006
Web Production Design
Programmed a server-side template for the Scrapbook Answers website.
http://scrapbookanswers.com
Design Within Reach - 01/2006 - 02/2006
Web Production Design
Hired once again to handle web graphics production for DWRjax, the children's line of designer furniture and accessories, as well as the main DWR line of products.
http://dwr.com
Vomica 'Everynowhere' CD - 01/2006
Layout Design / Production
Professional layout and production for the new CD, by Japanese and American rockers, Vomica.
FutureUS, Inc. - 12/2005
Dynamic Map Design
Designed and coded a dynamic animated site map for the company intranet site of FutureUS, when they relocated to their new two floor offices at 4000 Shoreline, in San Francisco, California. Future US, Inc. is a leading US publisher of cutting-edge games, computing, action sports and musician magazines and websites.
http://futurenetworkusa.com
Susie Finch, Psychotherapy - 12/2005
Graphic Design
Consultation, design, and pre-press production for a new business card.
Rexspeakers.com - 10/2005 - 11/2005
Website Design
Design and creation of a website with extensive Flash/Actionscript, PHP, XML, and HTML for this Pennsylvania-based high-end speaker design company.
http://www.rexspeakers.com
Scrapbookanswers.com - 10/2005 - 11/2005
Web Production Design
Web graphics production, Movable Type template code design, and PHP edits.
http://scrapbookanswers.com
Design Within Reach - 10/2005
Web Production Design
Web graphics production for DWRjax, a new children's line of designer furniture and accessories.
http://dwr.com
The Harvey Cartel - 10/2005
Logo Design
Created a TV network logo for The Harvey Cartel's new music video.
Highway Tigers/Alissa Anderson - 09/2005
Graphic Design
Postcard design for Alissa Anderson's artshow, Highway Tigers. Also designed a limited edition complimentary pin featuring Alissa's photography, for the event.
Triple Cobra/Turn Me On Dead Man Concert Poster - 08/2005
Graphic Design
San Francisco bands Triple Cobra and Turn Me On Dead Man jointly hired Design By Eve to create a flyer for their performance on the night of TMODM's release of "God Bless the Electric Freak" CD.
http://triplecobra.com
GuitarWorld.com - 07/2005
Data migration
Migrated data from GuitarWorld.com's previous server to a database on the new server, for FutureNetworks, USA.
http://guitarworld.com
PCgamer.com - 06/2005 to 07/2005
Data migration
Migrated data from PCgamer.com's previous server to a database on the new server, for FutureNetworks, USA.
http://pcgamer.com
Triple Cobra ‘CD Release Party’ Poster - 05/2005
Graphic Design
San Francisco band, Triple Cobra, returned for a custom poster design, celebrating their CD release party.
http://triplecobra.com
N. Hopkins - 04/2005 to 05/2005
Illustration
Custom tattoo illustration.
Foreign Telegram - 04/2005
Logo Design
Designed a logo for San Francisco band, Foreign Telegram, for use on t-shirts and other band merchandise. The logo, with its kanji characters and “rising sun” design, reflects the band’s multicultural roots.
http://foreigntelegram.com
Children’s Music For Adults Volume 1 / Daft Alliance Records - 03/2005
Layout Design / Production
Hired by Daft Alliance Records to prepare and layout graphics for the latest album release, first in a three volume series.
http://daftalliance.com
TripleCobra.com - 02/2005
Website Design
Designed a simple, cost-effective site for San Francisco band, Triple Cobra, complete with an easy-to-manage mailing list. The site is simple to update, requiring no prior knowledge of HTML.
http://triplecobra.com
Siegle-Kling Photo Slideshow - 02/2005
Flash Actionscript / PHP Programming
Created a dynamic photo slideshow in Flash Actionscript and PHP, which loads all the photos in a directory, randomizes the order, and cycles through the photos appropriately. This web solution is extremely simple for the partners of Siegle-Kling to update, without any programming knowledge.
http://siegleklingphoto.com
AGauchePress.com - 01/2005
Website Design
Hired to design a website for Barry S. Willdorf’s independent publishing company, A Gauche Press, featuring his book Bring The War Home!
http://agauchepress.com
Electronicourt.com - 01/2005
Website Design
Hired to create a clean, modern design for San Francisco lawyer Barry S. Willdorf’s Electronicourt.com website.
http://electronicourt.com
WeThePlanet.org - 09/2004 to 11/2004
Website Design / Production
Non-profit Circle of Life returned for another affordable and professional webdesign. Executed a design for the We The Planet campaign and concert, featuring The Roots, The Coup, Third Eye Blind, Michelle Shocked, and Mickey Hart. Designed and built a dynamically driven DHTML/PHP site. Additionally, updated and maintained the site, leading up to the concert date.
http://wetheplanet.org
Tomo CD / Daft Alliance Records - 05/2004 to 08/2004
Layout Design / Production
Scanned, edited, and laid out all imagery for a CD package and disc by San Francisco musician, Tomonori Yasuda.
http://daftalliance.com
Tussle ‘Here It Comes’ LP - 08/2004
Audio Engineering
Mastered two audio tracks for the vinyl LP.
http://tussle.org
HoustonOn-Call.com - 06/2004
Graphic Production
Retouched and updated graphics for Houston On-Call’s website.
http://houstonon-call.com
LipMagazine.org - 04/2004
System Administration
Installed a Movable Type web publishing system - a Perl coded system which dynamically generates webpages, and allows a variety of users to post articles, via a concise and non-technical shell.
http://lipmagazine.org
ActivismIsPatriotism.org - 03/2004 to 04/2004
Web Design
Executed a design for the Activism Is Patriotism campaign website, involving HTML, CSS, Actionscript, and Flash animation. Additionally, set up the organizational email server.
http://activismispatriotism.org
Neurot Recordings - 08/2000 to 03/2004
Graphic Design
Designed and produced: ads for print in publications distributed world-wide, retail posters for national ad campaigns, CD digipack and U-card layouts, etc. Noted projects included conceptualization and design of several albums and two 4-day musical festivals, including posters, postcards, tickets, ads, and the official websites.
ErinBrookey.com - 2004
Website Design
Designed a simple and dynamic website for Oakland based artist, Erin Brookey. The site was designed entirely in Flash, using Actionscript to dynamically load textual data and images of the artist’s work. Additionally, set up her email server.
http://erinbrookey.com
Tussle ‘Japan Tour’ Poster - 2003
Graphic Design
Created a poster for San Francisco band, Tussle’s Japan Tour.
http://tussle.org
WendyOMatik.com - 2003
Website Design
Designed a concise website, for the bay-area writer/performer, Wendy-O Matik, involving HTML, CSS, and SSI for easy-to-update textual elements. Also, installed a Blogger system, for simple, periodic posts by the artist.
http://wendyomatik.com
Veronica Lipgloss and the Evil Eyes LP - 03/2003
Graphic Design / Audio Production
Designed the cover of a record single for the band. Also, mastered the audio recordings, before sending to the record plant.
TheVoltz.com - 2003
Website Design
Conceptualization and design for a band website, including HTML, CSS, and SSI for easy-to-update textual elements. Additionally, set up the band’s email server.
http://voltz.com
Tribes Of Neurot ‘Adaptation And Survival’ double CD - 2002
Graphic Design / Web Design
Full conceptualization and execution of a design, for musical recording artists, Tribes Of Neurot. The package was a gatefold, double CD. Also, designed a corollary website for the album launch.
http://tribesofneurot.com
Redefining Our Relationships / Wendy-O Matik - 2002
Graphic Design / Pre-press Production
Designed a book cover for Wendy-O Matik’s second book, Redefining Our Relationships, which is currently in its 4th printing. Also, worked closely with the artist in laying out and editing all text for the book in Quark, as well as taking the project all the way through the pre-production phase to the printers.
http://wendyomatik.com
Culper Ring ‘355’ CD - 01/2003
Graphic Design
Created CD package for Culper Ring's latest album.
http://neurotrecordings.com
Funzilla - 10/2002
Graphic Design
Executed a logo design for bay-area business, Funzilla, bringing the clients original sketch to reality in digital form, for use online and for product placement.
Nosh Magazine - 06/2002 - 09/2002
Graphic Design
Designed thirteen advertisements for the culinary publication, Nosh Magazine.
http://noshmagazine.com
Sistersound.com - 2002
Website Design
Conceptualized and executed a web design, involving HTML, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript, and Flash design. One notable feature is a custom-made Flash audio player, which randomly selects a playlist of songs, and proceeds to loop through the playlist with a variable bit-rate audio stream.
http://sistersound.com
Mittenmaker.com - 2002
Website Design
Executed a design concept for San Francisco fashion designer, Alissa Anderson, involving HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Flash animation. Additionally, set up the necessary email server.
http://mittenmaker.com
Night Moves - 08/2001
Production Assistance
Assisted in the preparation of Flash animations for the multimedia installation, ‘Night Moves’ by Naomie Kremer (San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art).
Crisistheater.com - 2001
Website Design
Executed a design for local artist, Kristin Matteson, involving HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Flash animation, including a BBS page.
http://crisistheater.com
CMJ Music Conference - 10/2000 to 10/2000
Post-Production Assistance
Provided technical support for the transfer of Flash animation to NTSC standard video, for CMJ Music Conference, sponsored by XLR8R, Flyer, and Listen.com.
Biotechtronics.com - 3/2000 to 6/2000
Web Design
Utilized Fireworks and HTML to design a site for Biotechtronics. Utilized Flash for splash page, creating animation based on pre-existing corporate logo.
http://biotechtronics.com
RYM - 6/2000 to 7/2000
Photo Retouching
Contracted to enhance graphic quality, clarify photos of models with products, and prepare images for web as well as printing on product packaging.
Kevin Rayhill ‘Tao’ CD - 1/2000 to 1/2000
Graphic Design
Created artwork for the Tao CD release, featuring his jazz trio.
Kinko's Computer Services - 6/1999 to 9/2000
Technology Consultation / Graphic Design
Full-time desktop publishing and digital production. Formally trained in advanced file preparation. Additional skills include, maintaining a PC/Mac LAN, pre-press solutions.
Tekromantik.com - 6/1999 to Present
Webmaster / Production
This site represents my foray into electronic music and IDM, and shows my command of a multi-frame design with mouseovers, complex links, and streaming audio incorporated into the mix. I chose to give this site a heavily stylized feel and to keep explanation to a bare minimum.
http://tekromantik.com