Glenn McBride

Last updated August 3rd 2011
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SKIP MCBRIDE

510 269 7324 -

Oakland, CA 94606 - USA
http://www.zerosquadron.com

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OBJECTIVE 

To find a full time, permanent front end developer position in a rewarding, fun environment around the greater San Francisco or Oakland area allowing me to develop new skills as well as hone my current set.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS 

Adobe Creative Suites, HTML5, XHTML, CSS3, Javascript, Ajax, Jquery, Microsoft Office as well as other professional standards. Wordpress, Drupal and other CMS software. Familiar with PHP, Perl and Actionscript. Mac and PC fluent. Extensive knowledge of both digital and print protocol.

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

Friend Finder Network, Sunnyvale, CA

2/15/2011 - present

Front End Developer

  • Front end developer creating hand coded, cross platform, cross browser and multi device web sites, landing pages and banners from mock ups using XHTML/HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and Jquery.
  • Production of scalable, mobile optimized web pages for smart phones and tablets.
  • Design editing and tweaking (as needed) and optimization graphics, including building sprites for optimal delivery.
  • Website internationalization including implementing and maintaining full site translations in 12 languages using proprietary translation tags in templates.
  • Progressive enhancements - maintaining current code while supporting old browser technologies.
  • Using git for version control of a scalable PHP template system.
  • Assist QA daily by writing elaborate test plans, finding, reporting and fixing bugs.
  • Strong attention to detail with avid persistence in solving problems
  • Ability to work diligently when pressed with tight deadlines and the capacity to juggle multiple projects.

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Infocom Group, Oakland, CA

9/2007 - 9/2010

Principle Web Designer

  • Design and maintenance of flagship e-commerse website www.bulldogreporter.com
  • Design and deployment of two daily online/email publications.
  • Web 2.0 content, design and implementation using XHTML CSS2/3.
  • Design of animated flash and gif banners, landing pages and floaters and other online marketing material.
  • Design and publication of SEM optimized online marketing materials.
  • Design of eNewsletter, emails, brochures and announcements for various workshops, training events and projects.
  • SEO and SEM duties including A/B and variant testing as well as keyword research and analysis.
  • Creation and design of custom online forms with multiple parameters for online sales.
  • Development and implementation of online submission process for annual awards program.
  • Full color print design and production, from single page flyers to 200pg + books.
  • Supervisory duties for both on and offsite production staff.
  • Customer technical support when needed.
  • Point of contact for all technical vendors
  • Technical advisor for executive staff.
  • Key member for all new product development from concept to design and implementation.

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Jewish Federation of the Greater East Bay, Oakland, CA

9/2006 - 10/2007

Webmaster/Designer

  • Design and maintenance of www.jfed.org
  • Design of several micro sites from film festivals to upcoming trips.
  • Design of eNewsletter and emails for federation news and fundraising events.
  • Design of vinyl banners, newspaper advertisements for events and fundraisers.
  • Full color print production, from single page flyers to multi page brochures.
  • Worked closely with department heads to fulfill their promotional needs for high profile fundraisers.

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University Copy & Print, Sacramento, CA

1/2005 - 7/2006

Graphic Designer

  • Full color print production, from single page flyer to multi page brochures to books.
  • Design of corporate logos and identity, from business cards and letterhead to folders and brochures.
  • Photo scanning and retouching for output.
  • Design of direct mail material for advertising campaigns.
  • Printing pamphlets, booklets and readers with high output color and black and white copier/printers.
  • IT duties consisting of many computers on a wireless network. PC and MAC.

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Solomon Dubnick Gallery, Sacramento, CA

1/2004 - 1/2005

Graphic Designer

  • Designed monthly show announcements for artists and mailing lists.
  • Scanning and retouching old photos for reframing and mounting.
  • Updating and maintenance of www.archivalframe.com.
  • Providing print ready files to magazines, papers and catalogs for articles, advertisements and listings.
  • Light IT duties consisting a wired/wireless PC and MAC network over various operating systems.
  • Digitally photographing new artwork as it arrived, for cataloging as well as optimizing for web sites; correcting color and adjusting levels.

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Premium Network, San Francisco, CA

1/2001 - 12/2003

Web Designer/Developer

  • Lead programmer and designer of Premium Network corporate web site and portals.
  • Web site maintenance, including image production and optimization of Premium Network sites.
  • Designer of B2B trade show material, including booth graphics, banners and collateral material.
  • Posters for corporate sponsored music events.
  • Promotional postcards for events and site launches.
  • Development of CGI forms for administering accounts, contests and email.
  • Logo design and development for www.premiumkids.net and www.premiumtech.net.

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SKILLS 

  • Able to manage concurrent projects, creating outstanding designs.
  • Accomplished at working in a very fast-paced environment with high standards and strict deadlines.
  • Inventive and flexible when approaching challenges.

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EDUCATION 

Platt College, San Francisco, CA, 10/1996 - 6/1998

AA in Graphic Design

 

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