Profile
Experienced Web Designer – extensive experience in web site structure, layout and design. Developed web sites, print advertisements, financial reports, and data management solutions for higher education, non-profit, high-tech, and small business.
Effective Team Player – known for his zeal for complex projects, ability to turn constructive criticism into elegant solutions, intuitive ability to sense and facilitate client’s needs, and finds joy in working with both clients coworkers. A former manager noted: “Juan is indispensable. I rely on his ability to see problems from multiple points of view, and convert that into client solutions.” - Candace Egan, Former Web Manager, Fresno State.
Software Skills
| Dreamweaver | PHP/MySQL | MySQL Query Builder | Excel |
| Fireworks | ASP/SQL | MySQL Administrator | Outlook |
| Flash Pro | HTML | Access | Word |
| Photoshop | CSS | FrontPage | PowerPoint |
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Design & Implementation Samples
Status: Live
The Bank needed to update it's look to a more sleek, professional feel. They also wanted the ability to distribute the maintenance of the site throghout the company rather than exclusively to the technology team.
Challenges
- Implemented Graphic Designer's Vision using Joomla Templates
- Joomla CMS with extensive plugins for diverse uses including JavaScript tabs and slides
- Training of staff members on the use of the Joomla CMS
Smittcamp Family Honors College at Fresno State
Status: In Progress
The Honors College was looking to update their out of date site with a graphically appealing new design to entise honors level students to Fresno State.
Challenges
- Implemented Graphic Designer's Vision using Flash and HTML
- Adobe Contribute with Advanced Dreamweaver Templates
- SlideShow Pro with CSS and HTML floating on top
SAFE: Straignt Advocates for Equality
Status: Design
A new non-profit organization was formed and needs to get a web presence up and running before an important event scheduled to occur in Fresno. They hope to manage the site themselves with only basic understanding of blogging and email usage.
Challenges
- Work with client's Web Site Committee to develop a site structure
- Design of the look and feel of their site from scratch on an accelerated schedule
- Plan the implementation of WordPress as a CMS and SlideShow Pro for event photos
Status: Live
A local oranization needed to develop a new web site to convince people from around the state to rally in Fresno. This site is a fundraising tool as well as a method of getting the word out.
Challenges
- Unpaid volunteer work
- Work on an accellerated schedule to develop a site structure and graphic design based on existing flyer and logo
- Implement site utilizing Joomla, SlideShow Pro and Flash
- Develop an RSVP form using PHP, jQuery form validation and
MySQL to gather, store
and manage the RSVP data - Administer remote hosted web server to accomodate this high traffic site
Career Development
SupremeSoft, TCG Software Services, Yamaha - Buena Park, CA 2009-Present
Content Producer
My primary duties include:
- HTML and CSS expert resource to prepare feature web sites and to aid in the redesign of Yamaha Corporation of America web site (now live).
- Manage and respond to day to day site maintenance tasks for Yamaha Music, Electronics, Pro Audio, and Artist Services.
- Prepare poduct updates and feature web site updates to send to the India team.
- Communicate directly with clients to clarify questions and respond directly to time sensitive product and feature site issues.
e:DESIGN, INC. - FRESNO, CA: 2007 – 2009
Web Architecht
I worked in a tight knit team consisting of designers, programers and sales people. Our team designed and developed print and web projects for education, business and non-profit organizations both local to the Fresno area and across the US.
- Focused on the use of content management sytems including Joomla, Magento, X-Cart, and SlideShow Pro to create attractive interactive experiences.
- Utlized CSS, HTML and JavaScript (focused on jQuery) to achieve complex visual design goals and incorporate them into online applications
- Utilized screen sharing software to train clients on the use of their new web sites, often from accross the nation
- Assisted with the debugging, maintenance and continued development of existing online applications
NETPAS, INC. - FRESNO, CA: 2005 – 2007
Web Designer
Sole web designer for company and customer web development. Worked extensively on the internal Customer Management System written in ASP/SQL. Worked with clients directly and through the sales staff to develop their business web sites.
- Customized existing ASP/SQL intranet including case management, customer management, and reporting modules
- Designed numerous web sites for local businesses including non-profit, higher education, and small business
- Worked with customers directly and over the phone to manage and maintain their web sites on a regular basis
- Developed a print marketing campaign along with sales staff including concept design and graphic design of documents and mailers
LUCERO WEB DESIGN - FRESNO, CA: 2004 – 2005
Owner
Managed full service web design and maintenance service, providing services to non-profit, higher education and small business. Managed consultants and made strategic decisions on the financial health of the business.
- Founded and grew the web design business whose mission was to provide exceptional design to non-profit and education organizations at an affordable price
- Consulted extensively on small business web sites, suggesting or facilitating changes to their existing sites, as well as building new sites for their businesses
- Worked extensively with Fresno State and on projects that directly effected the student’s experience, including a PHP/MySQL phone directory and class requirements site
- Worked extensively on Fresno State’s “Clean Up The Web” standards manual and design templates
- Performed sales, design, marketing, and business development for all customers
FRESNO STATE - FRESNO, CA: 2001 – 2004
Assistant Web Manager
Performed management and maintenance tasks integral to the ongoing function of the university’s web presence. Managed email communications coming through the university’s top pages and dynamically redirected inquires to the proper department or organization.
- Assisted in the formation of the Web Manager Office shortly following it’s inception
- Continued to design and maintain sites for the university following the formation of Lucero Web Design
- Trained students, faculty, and administrative webmasters on university policy and use of university templates and design
- Assisted with and contributed to major graphic and web design publications related to graphic design standards for the web
- Designed and maintained major university web sites including The University Journal, Phone Directory and website index (PHP/MySQL), Class Schedule General Information site
- Assisted in the maintenance of Fresno State News and the university home and top pages
Publications
Contributor, Fresno State Web designer Handbook
Contributor, Small Business Incubator Training Manual
Contributor, Dreamweaver MX Training Manual (Fresno State Technology Training)
Technical Consultant, Fresno State Clean Up The Web Standards Manual
Memberships
Past Member, Fresno State Web Support Council
Member, Central California Macromedia User's Group
Volunteer Work
Provided Web design and support for:
Meet in the Middle 4 Equality
Arte Américas
United Student Pride
Education
California State University Fresno, CA, 1997-2002
Pursued Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Fresno City College Fresno, CA, 1994-1997
Completed undergraduate transfer requirements in Music Education