Areas of Expertise
- Website design and markup
- Print media design
- Merchandise design
- Logo and branding design
- Adobe Flash-based interface design
- Web-based application programming
- Web development
- Database development
Skills
- Excel in working quickly and efficiently while producing high quality work
- Excellent team dynamic and communication skills
- Skilled and experienced in user interface design and usability concepts
- Acute attention to detail and project preparation
- Fast, resourceful, and innovative problem solving skills
- Can translate client needs into a project plan that meets and exceeds expectations
- In-depth knowledge of usability issues and standards across platforms
- Willingness to perform in-depth research for project-specific technologies
- Deep understanding of workflow from project onset to project completion
- In-depth knowledge of web development and programming technologies
- Excellent understanding of function and design of social networking sites
- Deep understanding of web standards and semantic markup
- Experienced in writing informative and engaging web and marketing copy
Software
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Adobe:
- Flash 8
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop CS2
- Illustrator CS2
- InDesign CS2
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Microsoft:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet Explorer
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Miscellaneous:
- BB Edit
- MovableType 4.x
- Eclipse
- Wordpress 2.x
- Joomla 1.x
- OpenOffice
- Apple Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
- Mint (website analytics program)
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Platforms:
- Macintosh
- Windows
- Unix / Linux
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Languages:
- Ruby on Rails
- XHTML
- CSS
- PHP
- MySQL
- ActionScript
- JavaScript
- AJAX
- Document Object Model (DOM)
Projects
- 2007
- Red Devil USA
- Web Design and Development, Marketing Concepts
- Well established in Europe for over 12 years, Red Devil Energy Drink approached WHTT to create a North American web presence. In addition to the primary website, a custom MySpace profile was designed and implemented to provide another advertising avenue. WHTT created the character for whom the profile exists, a marketing strategy that the company intends to continue.
- Decapolis Labs
- Web Design and Development, Identity
- The Decapolis Labs site was created as a brand new web presence for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania recording studio. Previously, they had relied only on a basic MySpace profile for advertising. The WHTT team created a new logo and identity for the studio's website that uses intelligent organization and boisterous style to give the business a fresh look and broader appeal.
- WeHaventTheTime
- Web Design and Development, Identity
- The WHTT company website and online portfolio focuses on a clean, easy to use style and interface that allows us to display our work. The site also serves to present the team's tone and demeanor through personalized copy. The site establishes a branding identity through colors, fonts, and icons. All promotional material for WHTT is based around these three elements.
- 2006-Present
- onCurrent.com
- Web Design and Development, Identity, Marketing Collateral
- onCurrent.com is a site focused on uniting arts, music, and entertainment communities across the nation. WHTT created all aspects of project, including information architecture, visual design and layout, and Ruby On Rails-based back end programming. We also conceived and implemented guerrilla-style marketing campaign (including WHTT-designed stickers, buttons, and posters).
- 2005-Present
- Darling
- Web Design and Development, Identity
- WHTT has done several iterations of the ever-changing Darling web site. Additionally, we have created several designs for merchandise materials, including stickers, buttons, and t-shirts. WHTT also designed the album artwork for Darling’s debut album, Welcome the Ghost.
Prior Professional Experience
- Immanuel Mullen
- Multimedia Specialist, Krannert School of Mgmt (PU), West Lafayette, IN
Director of Photography/ Video Editor, Media Sauce, Indianapolis, IN
- Eric Salczynski
- Lead Programmer, openBook Technologies, West Lafayette, IN
- Christopher Thomas
- Creative Director, openBook Technologies, West Lafayette, IN
Education
- Immanuel Mullen, Eric Salczynski, Christopher Thomas
- Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology (2006)
- Christopher Thomas
- Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts in English (2007)
Awards and Recognition
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2007
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2006
- Team presented with Best in Class honors for senior project at Purdue University