Marc R. Amos

Qualifications

Skills

Expertise in semantic and accessible markup and cross-browser consistency; Studied user-interface design and usability testing methods; Experienced with search engine optimization, mobile web design/development, source-control methods and software; Adobe Photoshop (v.7 – CS3); Knowledgeable of both OS X and Windows operating systems

Experience

7+ years of designing sites and writing markup; Written tutorials related to semantic and accessible markup; Attend industry web design and user-interface related conferences; Member of and leader to numerous design/development/user-interface groups

Written front-end markup for New England Patriots, Harry Connick Jr., Danvers Bank, The Wall Street Journal, Iron Mountain, The Kraft Group, Verizon, among others

Well read and current on industry-related news

(An in-depth article on how I became a front-end developer)

Employment

2/05 – Present

Boston Web Studio — Owner/Designer/Developer:
I’ve successfully run a web design and hosting firm from home doing business as Boston Web Studio. View my online portfolio at http://bostonwebstudio.com

From conception to completion, I utilize my knowledge in modern design and web standards to create web sites for my clients that render the same in all common web browsers, write code that meets all guidelines set forth by the W3C, and ensure an end result that is effective, attractive, and accessible by all targeted audiences

3/06 – 4/08

Digital Bungalow — Lead front-end developer/User-experience & SEO specialist:
As the lead front-end developer I write the front-end markup (XHTML & CSS) for all websites created in Photoshop by our designers. All markup I produce is cross-browser accurate (IE6/7, Firefox, Safari, and Opera) with heavy focus on proper semantics and accessibility

As the user-experience specialist, I consult with the designers, project-manager, and account executives during the project’s initial discovery phase to create the most appropriate design, user-flow, and site hierarchy. The result of which helps to ensure a rewarding and productive experience for visitors.

As the SEO specialist, I consult with the designers to ensure the website’s content is properly presented. Then I write proper markup to effectively attract search engines and ensure the entire site can be indexed and ranked as well as possible.

8/05 – 3/06

Net Atlantic — Web Services Manager:
As the Web Services manager, I managed a small team of web developers and directed all projects for the company. I utilized my development knowledge and experience to teach team members ways to improve their code skills, at a cost savings to the company, as well as improving the customers’ sites by making them more attractive to search engines and improving website display in various browsers

As a department manager, my focus was to look for ways to help my team become more productive, and in turn, more successful in their career. I had great communication with my team members, giving and receiving frequent feedback in order to help establish the best practices and methods for the members of my team

Education

2001 – 2004

ITT Technical Institute:
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Technology, specifically Computer Network Systems. Awarded five High Honors certificates for outstanding Academic Achievement

1999 – 2001

University of Massachusetts at Lowell:
Certificate in Web Design & Development