Christopher McAndrew
Web Designer & Front-End Developer
Dover, NH 03820 chris@csmcreative.com (603)312-9962
Senior creative designer and front-end developer specializing in Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP. Diverse background and ability to adapt rapidly to changes in project roles or scope. Ongoing awareness of business objectives, budget and timeline.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Designer & Front-End Developer
csmcreative, llc. - Dover, NH - October 2008 to Present
• Complete all tasks in project lifecycle from initial wire framing through development
Web Designer & Front-End Developer
Dover, NH 03820 chris@csmcreative.com (603)312-9962
Senior creative designer and front-end developer specializing in Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP. Diverse background and ability to adapt rapidly to changes in project roles or scope. Ongoing awareness of business objectives, budget and timeline.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Designer & Front-End Developer
csmcreative, llc. - Dover, NH - October 2008 to Present
• Complete all tasks in project lifecycle from initial wire framing through development
• Create user experiences that are device agnostic and semantically correct
• Install Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP servers, monitor security and logs
• Integrate industry best practices and accessibility into entire workflow
• Setup domains, DNS, SEO, security and host multiple websites
• Work with clients in all sectors to develop presentations for digital or print use
Visual Designer
PixelMEDIA, Inc. - Portsmouth, NH - April 2004 to October 2008
• Designed websites and applications interfaces for internal and external clients
• Consistently billed twenty-percent more than required minimum
• Worked daily with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML and 3D modeling software
• Created strong working relationship with all levels of organization to enhance knowledge sharing
• Managed client brand identity, print production and vendor relationships
Packaging Designer
Kirby & Allen, Inc. - East Brunswick, NJ - July 2003 to April 2004
• Redesigned entire line of cookware products
• Designed packaging boxes, inserts, sleeves, coupons and trilingual instructions
• Art directed photo shoots, color corrected and enhanced images
• Developed corporate e-commerce website, e-newsletters and company blog
Senior Designer
Positive Publications, LLC. - Morristown, NJ - January 1999 to July 2003
• Designed bimonthly, national trade publication with 250,000 readership base
• Created media kits for customers within eighteen industries and sectors
• Collaborated with advertisers throughout design and approval process
• Interacted with copywriters to develop cover ideas and company profiles
• Pre-pressed, collected and delivered print-ready files to vendor
• Addressed post-production issues immediately to maintain schedule
• Install Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP servers, monitor security and logs
• Integrate industry best practices and accessibility into entire workflow
• Setup domains, DNS, SEO, security and host multiple websites
• Work with clients in all sectors to develop presentations for digital or print use
Visual Designer
PixelMEDIA, Inc. - Portsmouth, NH - April 2004 to October 2008
• Designed websites and applications interfaces for internal and external clients
• Consistently billed twenty-percent more than required minimum
• Worked daily with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML and 3D modeling software
• Created strong working relationship with all levels of organization to enhance knowledge sharing
• Managed client brand identity, print production and vendor relationships
Packaging Designer
Kirby & Allen, Inc. - East Brunswick, NJ - July 2003 to April 2004
• Redesigned entire line of cookware products
• Designed packaging boxes, inserts, sleeves, coupons and trilingual instructions
• Art directed photo shoots, color corrected and enhanced images
• Developed corporate e-commerce website, e-newsletters and company blog
Senior Designer
Positive Publications, LLC. - Morristown, NJ - January 1999 to July 2003
• Designed bimonthly, national trade publication with 250,000 readership base
• Created media kits for customers within eighteen industries and sectors
• Collaborated with advertisers throughout design and approval process
• Interacted with copywriters to develop cover ideas and company profiles
• Pre-pressed, collected and delivered print-ready files to vendor
• Addressed post-production issues immediately to maintain schedule
EDUCATION
Certificate in Mobile Web: Best Practices/Applications
W3C.ORG - Work at Home January 2012 to May 2012
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology: Management Track
Southern New Hampshire University - Portsmouth, NH June 2004 to December 2004
Certificate in Web Development I / Web Development II
Great Bay Community College - Portsmouth, NH December 2003 to June 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Art
Seton Hall University - South Orange, NJ August 1994 to May 1999
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (10+ years), Drupal (6 years), Wordpress (8 years), Git (5 years), Linux (8 years), SEO (10+ years), HTML (10+ years), CSS (10+ years), Apache (8 years), MySQL (9 years), PHP (9 years), JavaScript (7 years), Color Theory/Typography (10+ years), Pattern Lab (1 year), Android SDK (3 years), Twitter Bootstrap (3 years), 3D Modeling (8 years), DNS / Hosting (10+ years), Section 508 Accessibility (6 years), OSX / Terminal / SSH (10+ years), Composer (PHP) (2 years), Gulp.js (2 years)
LINKS
https://twitter.com/chris_mcandrew https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcandrew
GROUPS
Responsive Images Community Group
December 2009 to Present
W3C.org
October 2008 to Present
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other: Volunteer
• Cocheco Valley Humane Society, Dover, NH
• US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Portsmouth, NH
• USS Norfolk Host Community Group, Dover, NH
