* Best viewed in a monospace font * Raymond J. Sullivan Web Development/Web Design, Print, Video LetsPretend.us Oak Park, IL Phone: (708) 445-9647 E-mail: ray@letspretend.us Web/Email/Print Experience: * Web Development: Java (Apache Tomcat J2EE), PHP/MySQL, jQuery/JavaScript, Classic ASP/MS Access, Unix (Nexus Terminal), Zen Cart, Flash/ActionScript * Web Design: Tableless HTML, CSS, Notepad++, Dreamweaver, Bootstrap * Content Management/Web Publishing: Drupal, Hybris, BroadVision * Graphics: Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Snagit * Print: InDesign, Acrobat * Email Development: Stacked-Table HTML Email, ConstantContact Video Experience: * Non-Linear Editors: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Trinity Preditor 2.2 * DVD Creation: DVD Studio Pro Employment History: July 2013 – July 2020 & May 2021 – July 2022 CompuSystems Lisle, IL Web Programmer * Develop, test, and maintain high-volume customized websites that manage registration, payment, exhibitor promotion, and lead retrieval for our clients' annual trade shows and events, per clients' specifications and business rules–-approximately one site every 2 weeks. * Update Java, HTML, CSS, form validation and navigation rules, etc., per client specs. * Set credentials for & test sites using VeriSign/PayPal or CyberSource payment processors. * Integrate sites with client or 3rd party web services to verify membership, book a hotel, etc. * Test websites for cross-browser compatibility and mobile-functionality. * Provide continuing maintenance for as many as 12 websites at a time. * Java (Apache Tomcat J2EE), jQuery/JavaScript, Notepad++, Dreamweaver, Unix (Nexus Terminal), SQL, Bootstrap, limited graphics, ClickUp project management. * URLs of registration websites I have worked on are available upon request. June 2005 - July 2013 CintronicsOnline.com/FLS, Inc. Naperville, IL Web Design and Development, Graphics, Print, Programming (contractor) * Applied XHTML standards to CintronicsOnline.com and resolved browser- compatibility issues. * Used server-side includes, PHP, and CSS to achieve site-wide design consistency. * Created Zen-Cart sites WyseStore.com and SurveillanceOnline.com, now inactive. * Applied search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to attain first page rankings in Google, Yahoo, & MSN for WyseStore.com when model and part numbers are used as search terms. * Created company catalogs, flyers, and postcards using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, and custom versions of our catalogs for resellers using custom master pages and content layers. * Created customized company newsletter/email template in ConstantContact. * Wrote macros to automate repair/return data entry into QuickBooks. * Branded our DVR software for our resellers by adding their logo and info. March 2012 - Jan. 2013 Creative Circle (W.W. Grainger) Lake Forest, IL (contracted to W.W. Grainger, Inc. through Creative Circle, extended twice) Web Development * Tableless web pages and stacked-table email modules from Photoshop comps. * Web coding: Tableless HTML and CSS; some JavaScript and JSON. * See web pages and email vs. original compositions at LetsPretend.us. * Hybris CMS, BroadVision Pub Center, Adobe 5.5 applications. Dec. 2010 - Jan. 2012 Central Newspaper Chicago, IL Webmaster/Developer * Maintenance and development of Central Newspaper’s various websites: VeteransView.com, HealthcareTimes.com, and ChicagoCommuter.com. * Restructured website database as part of a migration to the Drupal CMS. May 2005 - Dec. 2005 Von Bon Enterprises Schaumburg, IL Video Editor (subcontractor) * Edited wedding videos, including montages set to music, using Final Cut Pro and iMovie. * Created DVDs with interactive menus using Photoshop and DVD Studio Pro. Aug. 2002 - Aug. 2005 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Tutor - Computer Information and Office Systems * Tutored college students in Microsoft Office, WordPerfect Office, QBasic, Visual Basic, C, Pascal, Fortran, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, JavaScript, HTML, Windows, DOS, UNIX, and other general computer topics. Aug. 2004 - Dec. 2004 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Web Design Intern - Fall 2004 * Developed an interactive campus map (LetsPretend.us/map). * Updated sports rosters, schedules and standings, event listings, etc. * Updated and expanded an online database of class descriptions. Jan. 1995 - Sep. 2000 DG Systems (formerly Mediatech) Chicago, IL Video Graphics Coordinator, Tape Operator * Tagging: High-volume customization of television commercials through the addition of market-specific text, graphics, video and/or voiceovers. * Scanning or importing graphics and formatting them for tagging using Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator, and/or Canvas. * Responsible for training and supervising two junior taggers, interacting with clients to solve technical and logistical problems, managing the workflow to meet deadlines, and solving various equipment and software problems. * Developed time-saving techniques, procedures, and software resulting in a savings of 600-800 man-hours/year (a very conservative estimate). * Clients: American Humane Society, Ameritech, Americast, Baquacil, Christian Science, CLR, Dodge, ERA, H&R Block, Jenn-Air, Jockey, John Deere, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Little Caesars, Maytag, Nu Finish, Nu Vinyl, Old Country Buffet, Sega Channel, Tarn-X, Trex, etc. * Customized Sales Videos: Coldwell Banker, Re/Max * Video Duplication: Broadcast and High Volume Small Format Previously Astro Film Video Chicago, IL Video Intern * High Volume Videotape Duplication - Broadcast and VHS Previously Bodine Electric Company Chicago, IL Technical Writer/Market Analyst * Technical Support for Motion Control Products * Technical Writing/Proofing: Catalogs, Manuals, and Advertising Copy * New Product Specification and Analysis * Application Assistance and Troubleshooting Education: May 2001 - May 2005 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL A.A.S./Web Design and Administration (4.0 GPA) A.A.S./Computer Programming (3.89 GPA) A.A.S./Network Specialist (4.0 GPA) Microcomputer Support Technician Certificate (3.87 GPA) * Web Design: Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Fireworks, Freehand, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, Java, JavaScript, ASP/VBScript, Access, CSS, XHTML, DHTML, XML, XSLT * Programming: Visual Basic, C++, Fortran, System Analysis & Design * Database Management (Access), Advanced Database Management (Oracle 8i) * Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Professional & Server, DOS, UNIX * Networking Essentials, IIS, TCP/IP, Novell eDirectory, PC Repair * Also: Microsoft Office, WordPerfect Office, AutoCAD, InDesign, Industrial Controls, Accounting * Web programming/design samples at LetsPretend.us. Previously Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL B.A./Film and Video (3.50 GPA) * Film & Video Production and Editing * Sound Recording/Post Production Previously Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL B.S./Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Concentration) * Digital and Analog Electronics, Electronic Communications * Computer Programming Awards: Web Designer/Programmer - * Programmer (galleries/slideshows, searchable veterans list, forum installation) - "Poston Restoration Project" (LetsPretend.us/poston), 2nd Place, College Division, World Organization of Webmasters 2005 Web Design Contest (LetsPretend.us/2005contest) * Designer/Programmer - "Panther Sports Club" (LetsPretend.us/sports), Dynamic Technical Website, Joliet Junior College 2004 Web Design Contest * Designer/Programmer - "Crazy Joe’s Appliances" (LetsPretend.us/crazyjoe), 1st Place, College Division, Joliet Junior College 2003 Web Design Contest Film Editor/Production Manager - "Andy’s Got A Girlfriend" (imdb.com/title/tt0846664) * National Bronze Medal - Dramatic, 18th Annual Student Academy Awards (https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000629/1991, oscars.org/saa) * Best Live Action Short, Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/59b0571e9b06cb00014e7fe2/ 5cbf49d61994dad5fc90b815_Award%20List%201992.pdf) Sound Editor - "The Violent Garden" (imdb.com/title/tt0452533) * Midwest Regional Winner - Dramatic, 17th Annual Student Academy Awards Boom Operator - "Paula" (imdb.com/title/tt0805583) * Midwest Regional Winner - Dramatic, 19th Annual Student Academy Awards Find me in the Internet Movie Database: imdb.com/name/nm1866580