Resume:

Thomas J. Giordano

San Francisco, California
510-427-1265
tjgiordano@lobsterattack.com
www.lobsterattack.com

Education

California State University, East Bay.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. June 2006.
Minor in Multimedia/Electronic Art. June 2006.
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society. September 2004.

Skills

Front End Web Development. Knowledge of HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash ActionScript. Able to perform Photoshop image optimization and Flash video optimization.
Back End Web Development. Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and Apache configuration. Experience with database table design and efficiency.
Layout. Experience with wireframes, layout organization, user interaction, and handicapped user accessibility.
Design. Proficient in Photoshop for web design; including working with color schemes, image retouching, color correction, masking, layering, slicing, and smart objects. Adept at Flash animation and widget design.
Additional Skills. Dreamweaver, Word, Excel, Entourage/Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and OmniGraffle. Fully comfortable with both Macintosh and Windows environments.

Experience

Web Developer. August 2006 to August 2008.
Donordigital LLC. San Francisco, CA.
  • Created HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, PHP, and MySQL driven websites from a designer's Photoshop files.
  • Utilized JavaScript and ActionScript to provide animation and interaction on websites.
  • Designed JavaScript-enabled webpages to organize and simplify current systems.
  • Wrote server-side PHP scripts to interact with MySQL databases to manage user information.
  • Optimized code and images for use in email messages, which were often sent to more than one million people.
Flash ActionScript Tutor. June 2006 to August 2006.
Private Residence. Castro Valley, CA.
  • Assisted master's degree student in completion of upper division final project.
  • Described and explained ActionScript syntax and commands in layman's terms.
Graphic Designer. January and February 2006.
Cactus Kora International. San Francisco, CA.
  • Designed a corporate logo, 2-color business cards, and a full color double-sided flyer.
  • Discussed the creation and costs of a magazine.
  • Worked closely with founders to develop an understanding of their business needs and guided them in choosing the optimal mediums to meet their needs.
Software Consultant. April and May 2005.
Vitec Group Communications, Clear-Com Division. Emeryville, CA.
  • Developed an interactive, customizable, CD-ROM application.
  • Thoroughly tested application across 8 different operating systems.
Documentation Clerk. July 2004 to September 2004.
Vitec Group Communications, Clear-Com Division. Emeryville, CA.
  • Singularly responsible for organizing and locating all diagrams and files.
  • Ensured that documents were signed and implemented on time.
  • Developed and redesigned procedures and forms used by documentation, engineering, production engineering, and manufacturing departments.
Software Consultant. April 2003.
Clear-Com Communications. Emeryville, CA.
  • Updated program interface to support Windows XP.
  • Added additional functionality to existing code.
  • Thoroughly tested application discovering and removing existing problems.
Volunteer. January 1998 to August 2001.
Fairmont Animal Shelter. San Leandro, CA.
  • Cared for and fed domestic animals.
  • Assisted visitors in attempting to locate missing pets.

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