Resume

Elizabeth Nesher
(elizabeth.nesher@gmail.com | p. 917-545-4604 | www.enesher.org)

Summary
Web developer and designer with 8 years of industry experience.  Portfolio includes solid knowledge of website information architecture, user interfacing, programming and graphics.  Proficiencies include Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS, PHP, MySQL, Flash and ActionScript, Dreamweaver, BBedit, JavaScript, and various end-user software and Internet access programs. Self-motivated and can function independently on multiple projects. Possess excellent management, communication and organizational skills.

Work Experience

ION Media Networks - West Palm Beach
April 2009 - Present

  • Full-time freelance (on-site) web developer, designer and ActionScript coder
  • Developed update-able ION Corporate Website using PHP and MsSQL
  • Designed and created Flash “Carousel” modules on IONtv.com homepage featuring TV shows, movies and contests
  • Designed graphics and prepared video for Flash using After Effects and Squeeze

HedgeCo Networks - West Palm Beach
April 2008 - April 2009

  • Full-time UI & marketing specialist, print and web designer, information architect and web developer.
  • Coded 25+ websites for hedge funds using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL and SMARTY
  • Upgraded existing web platform with integrated online banking statement system and advanced data structure building/editing system, both built in PHP and MySQL
  • Reworked websites of in-house companies to reflect new design, stronger branding and revised IA using Photoshop and LAMP, SMARTY
  • Redesigned and rewrote all printed marketing materials and tearsheets for HedgeCo using Adobe Illustrator

Freelance / Self-Employed - New York City
May 2006 - April 2008
Responsible for project management, coding, and design work for small to mid-sized websites.  All are cross-browser compatible.

  • Created nine CMS’s using PHP/MySQL for asset management, podcast updates and RSS, and e-commerce websites
  • Coded ten e-commerce websites using PHP/MySQL, all update-able by the clients
  • Added custom modules, including the integration of some AJAX functionality to three existing websites
  • Built validated, table-less HTML websites from PhotoShop documents
  • Created “export to Excel” option for e-commerce clients using PHP/MySQL
  • Designed and built E-mail newsletter system, including newsletter template
  • Built and customized a dedicated Linux server via SSH for an e-commerce website
  • Roles have included: primary coder for designers, technology manager, and project director/manager

Astralwerks Records - New York City
May 2005 - March 2006
Part-time, on retainer. Mini-website design for artists on label. Updates to main website. Mini-ASP application planning.

  • Created and maintained MySpace accounts for Beth Orton, the Chemical Brothers, Astralwerks Records, VHS or Beta and Air
  • Designed and built one-page sites for the Turin Brakes, A Band of Bees, Beth Orton, Athlete, the Caesars, the Juan Maclean, Royksopp, and Audio Bullys
  • Helped plan and create wireframes for CMS at Caroline Records
  • Designed and built template for “What is What” weekly e-mail newsletter, worked with IT department to plan administration panel

Merrill Lynch - New York City
Dec 2000 - Aug 2003
Senior Designer, Project Manager and developer for Merrill Lynch’s Multimedia department.

  • Designed many internal websites for Merrill Lynch departments using PhotoShop, HTML, CSS and ASP
  • Designed and built “Save the Dates” for Merrill Lynch events using PhotoShop, HTML and Flash

Chic Simple - New York City
Jan 2000 - Dec 2000
Production Artist, Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for fashion-styling company and publisher.

  • Edited and retouched images to make them web-ready using PhotoShop
  • Built basic HTML pages with Dreamweaver
  • Copy edited and created content for business partners including AOL and InStyle Magazine

Skills

Advanced HTML, PHP, ASP, MySQL, CSS, XML, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash & Actionscript, Flash Lite (Mobile Technology), ProTools, Reason, Live, Final Cut, After Effects, some C++, some Javascript and AJAX, some Director, Mac & PC proficient.

Education & Classes

BFA in Design & Technology from Parsons, Sept 2003 - May 2006
English Honors Major at Scripps College in CA, 1998-1999
Landscape Oil Painting private lessons, Summer 2007
Pottery at Heartwood College of Art, Spring 2007
Magazine Design class at Parsons, Jan 2003
Flash 5 class at United Digital Artists, Nov 2001
Typography class at Cooper Union, Nov 2000
HTML class at School of Visual Arts, April 2000
Life Drawing class at Art Students League, Feb 2000
Summer Program with Painting Focus at RISD, 1997

Exhibitions

Felissimo Design House “Deconstructing …”, February 2006
Large-scale prints from digital photographs kaleidoscoped by my C++ computer software.

The Kitchen “Teddy Ruxpin Project”, June 2005
Interaction with Teddy Ruxpin doll and his riddle via custom AIM bot. Watch his mouth move as he speaks his reply with mysterious clues.

Awards

Travel Grant
awarded by Parsons School of Design, March 2006

Mobile Game Mosh Honorable Mention
awarded by Atari, Glu & Parsons for best Sound Design, March 2006

Mobile Game Mosh Honorable Mention
awarded by Atari, Glu & Parsons for Most Innovative Game, March 2006

References available on request.
Thank you for your consideration.