DEAN A. KEESEY

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Strong Written and Oral communication skills.
• Pixel - perfect css; strong web development skills.
• Broad skill set within the web development development cycle. Comfortable interfacing with all stakeholders about any topic. (HTML/Javascript, CSS, JSP, PHP, MySQL, UNIX, Apache, Business Analysis Needs Assessment, Information Architecture, copywriting, photography)
• Over 10 years experience in software and internet services.
• Technical and Client Facing.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Web Authoring: JSP, PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript; Flash; Adobe Acrobat; telnet/ftp,
Graphics: Photoshop; Illustrator; Fireworks
Multimedia: Flash, Final Cut Pro, After Effects;
OS: Windows95/98/NT/2000/XP; Macintosh OS; UNIX
Office: Lotus Notes; Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Access; Visio; MS Project

WORK EXPERIENCE

Electronic Arts/Maxis, Emeryville, CA, Web Developer/SE II (2008 - 2009) User Interface / User Experience focused, lead developer in small, java centered web application work group for Spore.com. Lead developer for spore.com applications after the Spore BP1, booster pack launch. Used jsp, html, css, javascript, and graphics to implement new UI and functionality on spore.com/sporepedia and spore.com/view/myspore applications, graphics driven marketing pages, and site architecture.

US Oncology/iKnowMed, Berkeley, CA, Software Engineer II - UI (2006 - 2008)User Interface / User Experience specialist in Java application workgroup; developed html, css, javascript, jsp and graphics, in group of java engineers to support and expand functionality in an electronic medical records application for cancer treatment used by US Oncology, a nation wide cancer treatment network.

Terestar Media, San Francisco, CA, Prototype Application Developer (2005 - 2006) info architect/ designer/ developer, PHP/mysql, javascript, css, html prototyping of application for managing/delivering video ads in stores. System includes user admin (3 user types) and tracking of video ads, screens in stores, and schedule display using open source PHP based calendar application.

Applied BioSystems/Deloitte/CEI Consulting, Foster City, CA, UI developer consultant, (2005, 5 week contract) Assisted Applied Biosystems/Deloitte with the final implementation of their eCommerce application; worked with jsp developers to resolve defects, involving javascript, css and html fixes across os/browser platforms, meeting strict deadlines.

www.DesignSenseMedia.com , Oakland, CA, Independent Contractor/sole proprietor (2002 - Current)
Built websites for business and non-profit customers. Specialized in blending application code with presentation layer coding based on Photoshop .psd files. Skills used: needs assessment, project bid, project management, information architecture, design in Phototshop, coding in HTML, Javascript, CSS, PHP. See http://www.designsensemedia.com for site portfolio links.

Agency.com , New York City, NY, Site Builder Team Manager , 2000 - 2001
Principal Accounts: Goldman Sachs, Sprint, Cushman and Wakefield, Maritz

• Client facing supervisor of coding teams that integrated application code with presentation layer (HTML, JavaScript, JSP/ASP, Flash, graphics) during construction of large scale ($1+ million) client websites.
• Managed client expectations and served as principal liaison for group with technical directors, client management and project management team, creative directors, information architects, and design department, on simultaneous projects involving multiple teams.
• Received management training and performed numerous management duties including performance reviews of junior team members, recruiting and interviews of candidates for site builder and site manager positions.

Sharp Decisions/Prudential Investments , Newark, NJ, Consultant (Project Manager/Developer), 1998 - 2000

• Consulted for Prudential Investments through third party recruiter, Sharp Decisions. Began as developer, became business analyst, and eventual Team Leader of Prudential Investments Internet Strategy and Development (PIISD) Group. This content is part of Prudential Financial group.
• Consistently met deadlines and exceeded expectations achieving recognition, resulting in increases in responsibilities and compensation every 6 months. Interfaced with numerous Prudential business units.
• Became process manager/expert and facilitated automation of systems for delivery of content on PI's public website and intranets. Documented and streamlined business processes, including production and online distribution of product prospectuses, processes for obtaining legal dept. and compliance approval, launch of materials through Prudential's IT department to public web server, enabling automation of some tasks.
• Trained incoming Director of Internet Strategy on functions and processes of PIISD Group. Reported to Director and VP of Internet Strategy. Responsible for tactical execution of internet strategy including production of marketing and performance reporting materials for Prudential Investments' mutual funds, annuities, variable life insurance products, and variable investment options.
• Executed numerous technical tasks involving html, JavaScript, graphics and multimedia production, .pdf document production, perl scripts, templating and automation strategies.

Design Sense (sole proprietor), Northampton, MA Motion Graphics Designer , 1996 - 1998
Principal Accounts:   ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN International, Masumi Hayashi.

• Designed 3D motion graphics for ESPN Int'l production of annual Running of the Bulls and LPGA golf tour coverage for ESPN2.
• Designed, created and maintained websites for small business customers.

Academic Instructional Media Services (AIMS), UMASS Amherst, MA Graduate Assistantship, 1997 to 1998
Edited educational video, and developed educational websites for UMASS professors. Got tuition waver.

Specular International , Amherst, MA Technical Support, Direct Sales and Marketing, 1995 to 1996

• Sold Specular Infini-D 3D (and other graphics software) for Specular through inside sales and presented sales materials at trade shows. Achieved high seller status for several months. Provided tech support for users.

Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA Field Sales Contracts Specialist, 1994 to 1995

• Assembled licensing contracts for Oracle database and tools software, consulting, education, and technical support on deals ranging from $200k to $4.5 million.
• Used Microsoft Word, Excel, Oracle Mail, Oracle Order Entry, and other applications, to support Field Sales Representatives in Northeast, Central, and Southeast Regions of United States.
• Ensured compliance of these contracts with internal legal policy and executive approval structure.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Solar-Winds Renewable Energy Systems , Concord, CA, Solar Sales/installation , 2004-2005
Solar Renewable Energy system sales and installation. Technical sales rep.
SF Dept. of the Environment , San Francisco, CA Grant research, writing , 2004
Sierra Solar Systems, Grass Valley, CA Solar Technical Sales Rep ., 2002-2003

EDUCATION

Computer Science classes at Community College of San Francisco (19 week terms)
Spring 2005- PHP/MySQL Web Application Development - Community College of San Francisco, 2005, SF, CA
Fall 2005- Advanced PHP, MySQL, intro to linux/unix, linux/unix scripting.

MSEdu 2000 - University of Massachusetts Amherst; Master of Education in Math, Science, and Instructional Technology, Amherst, MA
BA 1992 - Amherst College, Art History, Amherst, MA
Valedictorian 1987 - Sail High School, National Merit Scholar, Student Body President, Varsity Soccer, Tallahassee, FL

Website Credits

My E-Cards Site @ www.designsensemedia.com
www.masumihayashi.com
www.masumimuseum.com
www.sacredspaceyogasanctuary.com