Will Yowell is a web developer with over 6 years of experience developing dynamic websites, e-commerce solutions, and rich internet applications for clients. He has a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication in Multimedia Design and an Associate's degree in Visual Communication. He is proficient in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe tools like Photoshop and Flash. In his most recent role at Blufish Design Studio, he managed projects, ensured code compliance, and applied new technologies like AJAX and web services. He provides links to recent work samples and is seeking new opportunities to continue advancing his skills.
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1. Will Yowell
web developer extraordinaire
will@candlelightblack.com
480.600.4874
OBJECTIVE
I truly love what I do and it shows in my work. I’m looking for creative, fun and challenging
work that will allow me to continue to learn and grow and advance my skills. I’d like to
develop solid relationships with other creative minds to create great work.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication in Multimedia Design
Collins College - Tempe, AZ
February 2004
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
Collins College - Tempe, AZ
February 2003
WORK EXPERIENCE
Blufish Design Studio
September 2003 - February 2009
I have worked my way up from a Production Artist to the Sr. Multimedia Developer in a
mid-sized Design Studio located in the heart of Tempe. I have managed and developed
e-commerce solutions, dynamic websites with administration portals, rich internet
applications and complete banner campaigns for both local and national clients. Below is
a list of my other job responsibilities when I’m not getting down n’ dirty and programming
myself.
Monitor projects to ensure they are coded to W3C standards
Time management for all web and interactive projects
Heavy involvement in cross-browser checking and beta testing
Manage and develop source code for an interactive floor plan viewer
Apply web 2.0 trends to enhance and evolve the way we program
Managed our web and email servers in a LAMP environment
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Flash CS3 Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Adobe Version Cue Server Microsoft Office Suite
Zend Studio (IDE)
PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE - HEAVY
PHP 5, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, DOM scripting and DHTML, Actionscript 2, Flash Remoting
PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE - MODERATE
OOP practices, XML and XHTML, Actionscript 3, Server Management Utilities (Cpanel and WHM)
PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE - BASIC
AJAX, PDO MySQL, SOAP, REST, WSDL and other web services
www.candlelightblack.com
2. Will Yowell
web developer extraordinaire
will@candlelightblack.com
480.600.4874
RECENT WORK SAMPLES
BLUFISH DESIGN STUDIO
http://www.blufishdesign.com
Managed the overall production of the website
Implemented Dojo JS library for animation tweens
Implemented YUI JS library for DOM scripting DHTML, AJAX and an accordion component
Used Google map API with custom icon and directions
Cross-browser CSS for compliancy
TAYLOR MORRISON HOMES - Realtor Promotion Site
http://www.tmrealtors.com (taken down after promo expired)
http://web.blufishdesign.com/~tmrealto (still accessible here)
*Phoenix division log in
username : phoenix
password : phoenixtm
Managed the overall production of the website
Generated a XML schema and coordinated with Taylor Morrison corporate web technicians
to develop a XML data feed to our server for use with this promotional RIA
Developed and integrated AJAX into website functionality
Implemented Pear PHP class for pagination of XML data
Involved in cross-browser CSS
KEY INTERNATIONAL
http://www.key-international.com
Managed the overall production of the website
Developed and coded all Flash pieces of the website
(intro, sub-navigation, slideshow gallery components and admin)
Implemented and customized and DHTML slider component using a javascript framework
Developed PHP scripts and front-end user interfaces in a MVC environment
Involved in cross-browser checking and beta testing
APARTMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES
http://www.amacityliving.com
Created custom map component, all roll overs and animations
Implemented Flash component for rotating pictures
Oversaw administration portal built in Flex to manage property info
www.candlelightblack.com