Resume (downloadable PDF)

25316 Ashbury Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
Phone# (703) 297-6471
info@brandonwharton.com

Objective:

Over the past ten years I have developed a unique skill set that combines creative talent, expert technical skills and first-rate interpersonal skills, which have enabled me to advance my career as a web developer/graphic designer. I am prepared to take on new challenges and explore new opportunities in web design and development.

Security Clearance

The Department of HHS provided a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) investigation completed by the Office of Personnel Management and USIS for my non-sensitive position (level 1) at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building.

Computer Skills: Mac and PC

HTML***, CSS***, JavaScript*, AJAX*, PHP*, ASP*, Action Script*, Visual Basic (VBscript)*, MySQL*, 508 Compliance*, Drupal* ,Ektron*, jQuery*, Spry*, Wireless LAN Admin.*, LAN Admin.*, Mac OSX Admin.*, Mac OSX Server Admin.*, System Backups (Retrospect)*, Apache Web Server*, Photoshop***, Fireworks***, Image Ready***, Flash**, Dreamweaver***, Indesign***, QuarkXpress***, Illustrator***, Acrobat***, MS Office***, Keynote***, Final Cut Pro*

Level of Experience Indicators: *Beginner, **Intermediate, ***Expert

Experience:

Glynn Technologies, Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC

April 2009 - February 2011: Web Designer

• Developed valid code using current web technologies including HTML4, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, ASP and PHP ensuring that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards
• Managed Drupal content management system for ArlingtonVirginia.com, theming, installing and configuring various Drupal modules and web server functionality
• Wrote web content management system instruction manual and HTML/CSS style guides for different web sites to establish design and development workflow standards/procedures for future web development
• Setup and supported POP3 e-mail accounts for ArlingtonVirginia.com on host machines and e-mail server
• Worked on location with clients in fast-paced environments including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services providing multimedia web design solutions while ensuring client satisfaction
• Worked directly with clients and management to gather requirements for new web design projects
• Consulted clients regarding visual graphic systems, application decision-making and technical writing
• Managed daily workload, ensuring completion of multiple client deadlines and objectives
• Produced quality assurance when new web sites were launched assuring site structure, links, 508 Compliance standards and error free language
• Designed and produced billboards, banners, animated graphics, and entire web site solutions while communicating with clients, submitting mock-ups, and receiving final approval

Self Employed, South Riding, VA

December 2008 - March 2010: Web Designer

• Developed valid code using current web technologies including HTML4, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, XML, Action Script and PHP for the WellmadeFloors.com website
• Designed, conceptualized and produced a new marketing campaign for Wellmade Hardwood Flooring including a web site design/development, stationary, brochures, flyers, merchandising display systems, point of purchase materials and packaging
• Gathered client requirements and researched new solutions for cost efficiency in the web development process
• Coordinated production efforts with copywriter, printer and client
• Managed accounting and financial bookkeeping responsibilities

Black Rock Communications/BR-111™ Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Germantown, MD

May 2005 - December 2008: Senior Graphic Designer

• Designed and maintained various BR-111™ web sites including br111.com, br111foundation.org and micro-sites developing in HTML, CSS, Java Script and Flash
• Managed office details including technical support, e-mail accounts setup and support (POP3, IMAP, MS Exchange), hardware installations, back-up server administration, publication and client archives
• Researched hardware, software workflow procurement options for our office, providing cost-efficient solutions
• Managed all pre-press production for various printing processes
• Conceptualized and designed a new marketing campaign for the BR-111™ Architectural Series product-line, including a merchandising unit, sales tools, catalog and sample display
• Managed, designed and produced multiple point-of-purchase merchandising projects for Lowe’s, a $30 million national flooring account. This includes managing all language content and working with a third-party translation vendor, translating all language from English to Spanish to gain final language implementation approval.
• Created technical drawings and specification documents for production of exhibit graphics by outside vendors
• Designed and produced interactive marketing presentations to support sales staff
• Laid-out and designed magazine advertisements for many national consumer and trade publications, including: House & Garden, Interior Design, Metropolis, Midwest Living, Floor Covering Weekly, and National Floor Trends
• Designed and laid-out BR-111™ brochures, catalogs, flyers, installation instruction manuals, sales manuals, product packaging, and trade show signage
• Photo manipulation and color correction

Tropical Sportswear International, Tampa, FL

May 2004 - March 2005: Graphic Designer
March 2001 - May 2004: Junior Graphic Designer

• Maintained and managed office details such as project action plans and project archives
• Managed pre-press file development projects for mass production, while developing a strong comprehension in current print production processes
• Constructed layout and design for consumer packaging, interactive presentations, promotional items, trade-show displays, logos, letter head, and collateral serving a wide variety of clients including: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kohl’s, J.C. Penney, Dillard’s, Belk’s
• Designed and conducted layout of marketing books and presentation pieces
• Was responsible for assisting upper management and implementing graphics at trade-shows, including five Men’s Apparel Guild (MAGIC) trade-shows in Las Vega and two PGA Merchandise trade-shows in Orlando
• Assisted in direction of professional photo shoots and performed photo manipulation/color correction

Certification:

CompTIA Security+

March 25th, 2011

Education:

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with a minor in Church Ministries, March 2011

• Completed a web application architecture course which required learning HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Java, and CGI
• Completed a Advanced Networking and Communications course that helps prepare for Cisco Certification
• Obtained PMP certification education hours by completing a capstone IS Project Management course
• Pursuing degree while working full-time and performing weekly voluntary church activities

International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa, FL

Associate of Science in Graphic Design, December 2003

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Outstanding Achievement Award in Typography
• Outstanding Achievement Award in Page Layout

Other Areas of Experience:

Washington Apostolic Church, Fairfax, VA

April 2009 - Present: Director of Children’s Ministry
September 2008 - October 2010: Director of Angel Food Ministries

• I have had the privilege of being a leader in creating and now directing the children’s ministry at our local church. The ministry consists of weekly Bible classes, workshops, and praise/worship service every Sunday during our adult worship service. The children’s workshops consist of art, music and dance classes. I oversee about 20 teachers/assistants and 75 students. My responsibilities as director consist of an inspirational/servant leadership role, scheduling, creation and follow-up of ministry rules and procedures, and teaching on a biweekly basis.
• Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit food cooperation that provides convenient discounted food to anyone that is willing to take advantage of the opportunity. As director of this ministry, on a monthly basis I pick-up food at our assigned pick-up site and distribute the food to customers at our local church. Some of my responsibilities are fulfillment of customer orders, logistics, recruiting monthly volunteers, scheduling, and motivational speaking/leadership.

* References available upon request