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DEAN A. KEESEY
332 Monte Vista Ave #301
Oakland, CA 94611
c: 510-220-7369
Dean @ DesignSenseMedia.Com
Word formatted resume file: dkeesey.CV.WebDev.2009.doc
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
Hobbies
Digital photography for publications and weddings. (Photo credit listed
at npr.org)
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2002/jul/america/laplante.html
References Available upon request