Coroflot

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CHRISTOPHER CABE

1534 E. Section St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Mobile: (254) 733-2550
Email: cjcabe@gmail.com


OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a position where my eight years of experience involving website development, quality assurance testing, and project implementation will benefit the organization’s continued success.


RELEVANT SKILLS

• Photoshop
• JScript
• HTML
• InDesign
• SourceSafe
• CuteFTP
• Illustrator
• CSS
• VBScript
• Dreamweaver
• Visual Basic
• SQL Plus
• Flash
• XML / Podcasting
• ASP
• MS Access
• Microsoft Office
• PHP
• Director
• ID Works / Odyssey
• ImageReady
• Oracle Database
• MS SQL Server
• HomeSite


EXPERIENCE


January 2010
To Present
Web Designer
Self-Employed (Mount Vernon, WA)

• Obtain website design requirements from clients
• Design and Implement graphics and materials for clients in need of an internet presence using a combination of tools including CSS, XHTML, and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Test the end product against major web browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari) to ensure product compatibility
• Implement SEO elements to increase product visibility


December 2008
To March 2009
User Centered Designer
St. Joseph Hospital (Bellingham, WA)

• Worked with users to identify system issues and enhancement possibilities
• Documented identified system issues and enhancements and relayed them to the design team
• Created wireframes to effectively convey product enhancements
• Developed and produced marketing and storyboard materials using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Researched social media outlets to improve the visibility of the company's product


January 2005
To September 2008
Web and Media Coordinator
Mayborn Museum, Baylor University (Waco, TX)

• Worked in Photoshop and Illustrator to develop ads and posters
• Created Flash interactives to accompany the museum’s changing exhibits
• Updated and maintained museum Internet site, streamlining navigation and inserting interactive content bringing our monthly visitor count from 15,000 to 25,000 in one month’s time
• Updated and maintained Photoshop- and Director MX-based interactive displays located throughout the museum to ensure currency and guest appeal
• Created well-received podcasts to complement various exhibits and displays
• Guest podcasting speaker at the Texas Association of Museums (TAM) annual conference (April 2007).
• Produced routine and ad hoc guest volume and place of origin reports to improve targeted marketing efforts
• Developed new and inventive solutions for the museum’s IT needs such as continually modifying the database backend to accommodate the marketing department’s changing needs
• Supported ticketing operations through hands-on troubleshooting, both independently and with the ticketing vendor
• Maintained and supported internal web sites and databases, including membership and tour booking systems
• Supervised and mentored an assistant who helps to maintain the Director MX interactive displays


October 2004
To December 2004
Quality Assurance Tester
World Savings Bank (San Antonio, TX)

• Tested new teller application to be implemented in 280 branches nationwide
• Revised and improved upon test cases, conditions and business specifications to ensure test integrity and value


December 2003
To September 2004
Technical Support Assistant
Trinity University (San Antonio, TX)

• Enhanced HTML-based web pages for Trinity University’s Tiger Card office by adding photos and streamlining site navigation
• Reconciled daily Tiger Card transactions
• Created new ID cards using an ID Works / Odyssey software scheme
• Programmed access levels for card-reading doors that utilized the BEST access control system


January 2001
To October 2003
Systems Analyst
USAA (San Antonio, TX)

• Updated, documented and maintained .asp and .html websites for USAA’s intranet
• Briefed USAA’s internal financial website to department managers
• Provided technical support for USAA employees using these sites
• Created VB-based inventory management applications for IT equipment
• Executed monthly billing processes against an Oracle Express database
• Adhered to the Capability Maturity Model (CMM level 2) for all new projects
• A demonstrated team player; was part of a group that implemented product descriptions within a versioning program called PCDOCS


June 2000
To August 2000
Instructional Technology Assistant
Baylor University (Waco, TX)

• Created applications for faculty clients using Dreamweaver, Claris Home Page and Photoshop, teaching basic web concepts as part of the development process.
• Designed logos and graphics utilizing Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator



EDUCATION

1996 to 2000
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems
Graduation: December 2000
GPA: 3.4 / 4.0 scale



ONLINE PORTFOLIO

www.coroflot.com/cahbreis