Welcome!
My name is Scott. I'm a web developer and digital artist.
I'm an ambitious technical professional with a keen eye for design. Coming from a visual arts background, and possessing a technical mind allows me to really focus on functionality, efficiency, and best practices in regards to website and design and development while keeping in mind the overall scope of the project, as well as the overall end user experience. Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail have combined to help me create highly functional and visually appealing end products.
Responsive Design
It's all about perspective. There is a bigger difference between mobile and desktop than you realize.
HTML5/CSS3 Development
The framework of any good website. Easy to organize, and update the appearance with just a few lines of code. Without properly written and validated code, even the best looking websites can get ugly quick.
JavaScript &JQuery
The things that make websites and mobile applications interesting, by bringing your project to life.
Graphic Design, Layout,& Branding
A slick looking website not only helps to establish a brand but also better communicate your values to your followers. A business has customers, but a Brand can have life long followers
Photography
A picture is worth a thousand words
Try not; Do, or Do not. There is no Try.
-Yoda
Skills
Experience with the essential tools.
Programming Skills
This is where it begins: the framework for any website or application. Technical skills and critical thinking must be strong in order to build a successful website.
Design Skills
My background comes from the visual arts. Attention to detail is critical. I've always loved to draw and sketch things, and eventually made the transition into Graphic Design. I've always had a strong eye for color combinations as well. Working in the graphic arts field has allowed me to hone these skills. I'm always analyzing the aesthetics of things, with a keen eye for design; because even the most functional websites need to look good.
Professional Experience
What I've been up to
- Front-end Developer 1- Potratz
- Create custom graphics and/or edit existing imagery for website use,provide support for internal team and clients on changes and fixes requested, edit existing code on both internal sites and website platform as well as future projects
12/2016 - Present
- Web Design/Development Consultant- SP Design and Development
- Responsible for providing a variety of creative and technical services ranging from logo design, publication layout, marketing literature development, sales support documents, and promotional materials. Responsible for managing online content, designing, developing, testing and deploying landing pages, promotional emails, and “e-vites” for various purposes, ranging from promotion of events, product sales, and contests.
Selected Accomplishments:
Providing creative services to clients such as Time Warner Cable Albany, Pitney Bowes Business Insight, Rock Krawler Suspensions, and Axin Solutions. 12/2006 - Present
- Information Technology Specialist 2- New York State Education Department
- Responsible for designing, coding, implementing and maintaining web applications and projects written primarily in PHP. Creating UI using a combination of HTML, Javascript, and JQuery; Working with database models, working with SQL queries, and performing unit and system tests to monitor performance and security.
1/2016 - 10/2016
- Web Development Intern- Hudson Valley Community College
- Build and update IT service forms for HVCC Intranet. Update UI of HVCC Classfinder App to be brand compliant with the College's new brand. Assist in testing of cross browser/platform compatibility of HVCC Classfinder app before official launch. Observe all web development projects and assist with basic programming needs when directed. Test and develop web projects in a live WordPress instance, using various WordPress plugins and tools.
Selected Accomplishments:
Responsible for making HVCC Classfinder App UI to brand compliant
Assisted in development of materials for the HVCC employee intranet 09/2013 - 12/2013
- Computer Information Systems Student- Hudson Valley Community College
- Dean's list student, Graduated December 2013. Classes taken include:
Introduction to Webdesign/Flash
Javascript and user side scripting
Php/MySQL and Server side scripting
Mobile Application Design and Development
Intro to SQL and Database mangement
Introduction to Programming and logic/JAVA
Principles of Information System Design
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to programming/Linux 07/2012 - 12/2013
- eMarketing Coordinator- Pitney Bowes Software (Formerly Pitney Bowes Business Insight)- Troy, NY
- Responsible for working with over 40 global marketing associates to maintain marketing goals and objectives through execution of emarketing activities, including eNewsletter creation, proofreading of content, publishing, and support, training and preparing presenters for the webinar process and ensuring a seamless, well run event. Accountable for implementation of automated marketing campaigns, maintaining a database of records of all eMarketing activity and results eMarketing requests and troubleshooting questions
Selected Accomplishments:
Responsible for the design and implementation of a series of brand compliant eNews templates. 07/2010 - 09/2011
- Client Documentation Design Specialist, Davis Vision- Latham, NY
- Responsible for designing standard forms, and support documents such as: lab order fax forms, service record forms, plan benefit descriptions, various letters for coverage/ explanation of benefits, etc. that are sent to patients and care providers offices. Accountable for ensuring that internal supplies of support documents are in sufficient supply for faxing and mailing purposes, order of support documents in bulk quantities from print vendor for mass mailings, assisting in implementing mailing campaigns, and responding and tracking requests via internal ticket system.
- Customer Service Specialist, Davis Vision- Latham, NY
- Responsible for providing vision benefit information to customers including: eligibility, placing authorizations and/or orders for eye wear, understanding lens styles, materials and frame styles, assisting customers with locating a network providers. Accountable for researching and troubleshooting non-routine situations, understanding and using desktop applications as they relate to the customer service job function, and providing excellent customer service at all times.
Selected Accomplishments:
Numerous customer commendations (January 2010 - May 2010)
Promoted to Client Documentation Design Specialist, May 2010 6/2009 - 7/2010
- Marketing Coordinator, Protective Industrial Products- Guilderland Center, NY
- Assisted in the development and execution of company wide marketing initiatives, including participation in brainstorming sessions for new product campaigns. Responsible for the design of packaging materials, product literature, print ad layout, and purchase of ad space. Accountable for providing updates and design revisions to existing company web sites, documenting company events and inventory, updating corporate photo inventory, creation of marketing communication projects, including customer and internal publications, illustration of new and existing line art for products, working with outside vendors for print and packaging materials with strict attention to budget and deadline, assisting in the production of business proposals to potential customers.
Selected Accomplishments:
2008 GHI Workforce Team Challenge, (May 2008) “Most Corporate” shirt design. Runner up, of 80 entries
Set company record for sales leads results from a single ad (96), (August 2008) 07/2007 - 01/2009
