- Weather.com -- Developer, Creative Services
- Web Ads
Converted web banners to creative units compatible with Weather.com family of sites.
Created and redesigned banners to conform to mobile and online ad specs.
Integrated surveys and studies to existing ad banners, including new in-house survey architecture.
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript 2, ActionScript 3, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash - Ad Operations
Developed in-house applications to increase efficiency within department.
Trained new colleagues in using creative services applications and workflow.
Investigated variances in and solved technical difficulties with ads.
HTML, JavaScript, ActionScript 2, ActionScript 3, Dreamweaver, Solbright, Open Ad Stream, DART for Publishers - DFP Integration
Supported Ad Operations staff during Weather.com implementation of DART for Publishers.
Assisted training colleagues in new workflow and technology.
Implemented department-level solutions to global compatibility issues between old servers and DART for Publishers.
HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, DART for Publishers
- Web Ads
- 11Alive.com -- Web Project Producer
- General Web Design
Completely redesigned and rebuilt 11Alive.com two times (2007 and 2008).
Integrated and trained employees on new video, text, and social content management systems.
Built multiple microsites for both content and advertising.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver - CIA
Designed site to conform to corporate standards while complying with reporter requests.
Animated all Flash elements.
Trained reporters and producers to use CMS systems to create content.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Twitter API, Facebook API - Commuter Dude
Balanced reporter's design requests with corporate standards to create microsite.
Developed multiple sections to disseminate various types of information.
Propagated Commuter Dude branding throughout 11Alive.com.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, JavaScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Twitter API, Facebook API - Interactive Gas Map
Developed version 2.0 of the 11Alive Interactive Gas map.
Used database portal to design data table, form, map, and search pages.
Ensured all staff members were enthusiastic and accurate in promoting and explaining map.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, JavaScript, Caspio (Database Solution), Google API - 11AliveBlogs.com
Installed PHP-based blogging system to improve the blogging experience for staff and visitors.
Designed the templates to create a similar-but-different experience, compared to 11Alive.com.
Trained the blogging team leaders on posting to the new site.
HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, WordPress (CMS Solution), Photoshop, Dreamweaver - Summer Camp Guide
Developed web elements for the guide.
Scrubbed and modified data to ensure accuracy and uniformity.
Created ways for staff and visitors to easily edit database information.
HTML, CSS, Caspio (Database Solution), Microsoft Excel, Ripple6 (CMS Solution) - Atlanta's Biggest Loser (Seasons 1-3 -- fall 2008 to fall 2009)
Designed and built all online elements of the show.
Wrote non-advertorial promotional copy for the site, including newsletters.
Edited and uploaded video and photo galleries as needed.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Caspio (Database Solution), Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Avid (Video Editing) - Are You Curious? (deprecated)
Brought together elements from news, promotions, and web.
Created entire online portion of major promotional campaign.
Wrote all promotional copy for online presentation.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, RSS/XML, XPath, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Avid (Video Editing) - Doppler the Weather Dog (deprecated)
Designed and developed site to showcase station's newest four-legged employee.
Wrote Doppler's Blog, taking on the persona of a growing puppy to the amusement of many site visitors.
Posted photos and video as available.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, RSS/XML, XPath, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Avid (Video Editing) - Earthwatch
Worked with other members of the team to develop useful expanded content.
Designed original and revised Earthwatch pages.
Collaborated with Earthwatch reporter to develop e-mail newsletter.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Dreamweaver, ExactTarget (E-mail Solution) - Random Acts of Kindness
Planned and developed database system to keep track of Random Acts cards.
Designed entire microsite, gaining company-wide recognition for the explainer text.
Instructed news staff on card-tracking methodology.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Caspio (Database Solution) - 11Alive & Well
Designed original and revised 11Alive & Well pages.
Maintained sponsored content as needed.
Solved the "too much information" problem by seeking out creative uses of JavaScript.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, JavaScript - Understanding Autism
Collaborated with reporters and photographers to produce an award-winning autism resource (Associated Press award, 2008; Best of Gannett, 2008).
Developed all aspects of the Understanding Autism section, including feedback, news coverage, and video.
Monitored news feeds for relevant stories on the topic.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Avid (Video Editing) - Pets
Gathered sponsored and original material to provide a pets information resource.
Developed solutions to difficulties faced due to sponsor-provided content.
Worked closely with sponsor on new pets initiatives, both on 11Alive.com and sponsor's site.
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash - Dude, What?
Executed the weird news section, from brainstorming to completion.
Created a section that drives more than 80,000 monthly pageviews.
Added a weird news blog to the section in 2008 (now deprecated).
HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, RSS/XML, XPath
- General Web Design
- atlantaandcompany.com -- responsible for all new web elements, both design and development.
- Built new site from the ground up per executive producer's specifications.
- Incorporated date-sensitive features to better promote sponsored content.
- Created e-mail newsletters for the site that could be easily updated by content managers.
- HTML, CSS, VB.Net, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
- Other Gannett Sites
- AskPeachy.com -- Front-page and script include development. (HTML, CSS)
- MyAtlTV.com -- Overall development and implementation. (HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, VB.Net)
- MomsLikeMe.com -- Collaboration with site manager to improve content. (Ripple6, Photoshop)
- Previous Web Endeavors
- multiplementality.com -- Group blog about politics and social issues. (HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, Photoshop, Adobe Audition)
- d-42.com -- Personal blog featuring fiction writing. (HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress)
- wizbangblog.com -- Writer for the pop, sports, tech, and bomb squad subsections. (Movable Type)