1. DAVID H. BLAKE
Hayward, CA • 650-669-4795 • david.blake@graphixdb.com
Portfolio • www.graphixdb.com
WEB DESIGNER
Front end web designer with a keen understanding of best practices, real-world business goals and how they apply to
websites. Utilize hands-on management techniques when leading team members - delegating duties as necessary to
increase productivity. Excel at working on projects of any size from small tasks to enterprise level sites; succeed in
team environments or individual settings requiring self-motivation and sound judgment.
KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES
User Interface Design (UI)
Front End Web Development
Graphic Design
Navigational Flows
Prototyping
Form Design & Processing
Project Management
SDLC Management
Quality Assurance
Requirements Gathering
Process Improvements
Content Management Systems
E-Mail Marketing & E-Commerce
Design Slicing (PSD to HTML)
Responsive Web Design
SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Adobe CQ5
Adobe Suite
Documentum Web Publisher
Eclipse IDE
SVN
SharePoint
HTML / XHTML
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Light JavaScript & jQuery
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Leverage knowledge of and experience with front end web design and development to create aesthetically pleasing
and functional websites that adhere to UI/UX principles and ensure a consistent and easily navigable user experience.
Create visual design mockups, navigational flows, and functional prototypes for UI/UX elements
Collaborate with creative team to convert PSDs into functional cross browser HTML/CSS code
Coordinate with marketing partners to incorporate content in line with their branding standards
Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to code user interface elements; recode elements using best practices
Design the appearance and flow of forms to capture data from site visitors
Integrate website content with site design to complete sites’ appearance and functionality
Create landing and squeeze pages to boost conversion rates and allow for sophisticated testing
Incorporate SEO principles to ensure sites have ability to rank highly in search engines
Produce graphical elements for websites, landing pages, banners, and e-mail newsletters
Ability to work on Agile projects
Train co-workers on best practices for using HTML and CSS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Patelco Credit Union, Pleasanton, CA Front End Developer/Web Producer 2015-Present
Develop front end functionality and incorporate graphic designs for financial institution public website
Coordinate with marketing team to conceptualize, identify feasibility of, and implement desired content or functions
Maintained project schedules and tasks through JIRA
Create campaign-specific landing pages and email marketing pieces using Exact Target
Contributed subject matter expertise and assisted in developing mobile application for IOS and Android devices
2. DAVID BLAKE
Cisco (through Experis US), San Jose, CA Project Manager/Web Producer 1/2015-4/2015
Organized and led efforts to develop new web functionality; collaborated with developers and UX team
Worked with stakeholders to identify requirements, estimate project scope, and create project specifications
Created content and functionality using CQ5 and Documentum; verified compliance with company standards
Performed QA for all new pages and content updates; edited content as necessary
Ariba, Sunnyvale, CA HTML/CSS Developer 11/2013-4/2014
Assisted applications/platform team with resolving bugs and ensuring cross-browser compatibility
Developed HTML/CSS for new widgets; updated existing code readability through semantic meaning
wizecommerce.com/nextag.com, San Mateo, CA Front End Web Developer / Designer 9/2010-10/2013
Performed front end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Created graphic elements for use in emails, websites, and newsletters; converted PSDs into HTML/CSS
Designed, developed, and regularly updated the Nextag weekly merchandise landing page
Coded email newsletter for delivery to customers base using Silverpop Engage
Used CSS code to redevelop the Nextag site - moving from a table layout to tableless CSS code
Solta Medical, Hayward, CA Contract Front End Developer / Designer 4/2010-8/2010
Updated the content and appearance for solta.com, thermage.com, and fraxel.com
Created UI design from mockups, navigational flows, and prototypes; created visual design mockups
Designed page layouts, navigation structures, buttons, and icons to guide the user experience
Incorporated marketing and informational content within the website while adhering to SEO principles
Electronic Arts, Redwood City, CA Contract Graphic Web Designer 10/2009-11/2009
Designed and created banners for Sims 3 website and promotional material
Created splash banners and Flash intros for Sims 3 website
Conceptualized and produced final mockups of website appearance and flow
Bell Micro, San Jose, CA Web Developer/Producer 9/2007-2/2009
Served as webmaster for bellmicro.com, nowdirect.com, and multiple intranet sites
Created mockups using Photoshop; converted PSD mockups into web pages using HTML/CSS
Merchandised and promoted computer electronics products through placement and design
Oversaw the production, testing, and delivery of marketing emails to 70K+ customers using elabs
Created email templates for vendors, marketing partners, OEMs, and VARs
Migrated internal websites to Red Dot content management system
Redesigned and developed the company’s President’s Club website
Fry’s Electronics, San Jose, CA Web/Graphic Designer 9/2002-6/2007
Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver to design and code graphic elements
Worked closely with San Jose SaberCats Arena Football Team to create promotional materials
Collaborated with copywriters and editors to create content for client promotional materials
Additional experience as a Web/Graphic Design Instructor for Silicon Valley College from 2004-2006.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visualization, Silicon Valley College, Fremont, CA June 2003