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Matthew S. Medlen, Sr.
151 East 157th St.
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 692-0307
matthewmedlen@gmail.com
www.matthewmedlen.com
Summary of Qualifications
- Web developer with 5 years experience
- Web designer with 8 years experience
- Desktop Publishing/Printing with 28 years experience
- Expertise with creating and troubleshooting cross-browser CSS, (X)HTML, and JavaScript
- Experience with web design
- Experience with graphic design
- Experience with graphic applications such as Photoshop
- Strong communication skills with both business and technical audiences, and the ability to tailor that communication for the audience
- Work with interface design specialists and system analysts to incorporate design into applications
- Experience with E-Commerce web sites
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office environments
- Excellent ability to manage my time and to work under pressure
Tools, Languages, and Technologies
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Experience
Arc Worldwide; Chicago, IL (August 2008 -
September 2008)
Web Engineer
- Code content to MathML for rendering in flash based site.
- Used HTML in the creation of marketing email
- Tested sites functions in multiple web browsers
Skills used: MathML, HTML, Amaya, jEdit, Lotus Domino, Mercury Quality Center
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business; Chicago, IL (May 2008 -
August 2008)
Web Developer
- Produce effectively developed websites/applications
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for IM tools
- Consulted with Senior Web Developer on execution strategies for development projects and lead on production of strategies
- Cross-train development team (via development briefs)
- Assist in management of Chicago GSB website architecture
- Provide standby support for chat sessions
- Report on project status to Senior Web Developer
- Used HTML/CSS in the creation and editing of new and existing web sites
- Tested sites functions in multiple web browsers
Skills used: HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver CS3, Photoshop CS3, JavaScript, MS Office 2007 products, OmniUpdate 8 (Web Express), Convio, Cogix, Google Maps API
Career Education Corporation/AIU Online; Hoffman Estates, IL (March 2008 -
April 2008)
HTML Developer/Analyst
- Researched, analyzed and complied documentation for making this education corporation websites ADA-504, WCAG 1.0 compliant
- Reworked HTML in web site pages to comply with the ADA-504, WCAG 1.0 guidelines and navigatable using JAWS screen reader and comply with ADA-504 and WCAG 1.0 guidelines
Skills used: Microsoft Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Outlook, JAWS 8.0 Screen Reader, MAGic Screen Magnifier
Blue Cross Blue Shield; Chicago, IL (Oct 2007 -
February 2008)
Web Developer/Analyst
- Debugged CSS, HTML and JavaScript
- Makes regular updates, analyze content and monitor site usage
- Developed content materials as dictated by business and adhered to deadlines
- Worked closely with business users, developers and the usability team
- Worked with content administrator checking for compliance to business rules, security issues, broken links, spelling errors for all production and intranet websites
- Weekly checks to reduce errors and prevent future occurrences
Skills used: HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, JavaScript, MS Office products, Content Center Professional (Teamsite), Lotus Notes, MS Office Visio
Eternity Web Design; Harvey, IL (Jan 2001 -
Present)
Web Developer
- Worked with small businesses to develop web presence
- Integrated existing code with newly developed web sites
- Designed and implemented enhancements as well as new features for Dyer Baptist Church, Dyer Indiana
- Managed ongoing content changes and improvements for Women Wellness Institute
- Implemented Open Source E-Commerce solution for In Balance Chiropractic
- Tested all websites in Internet Explorer, FireFox and Netscape to insure compatibility
- Worked with clients to determine project requirements
- Assisted clients with training for content management and E-Commerce setup
- Provided support for all production code
Skills used: HTML, CSS, PHP, Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
JavaScript, FTP
Harvey Public Library District; Harvey, IL (April
2001 – March 2004)
Web Developer
- Created meaningful navigable web experience from what previously was a cumbersome collection of disparate information
- Optimized loading times for larger pages over dial-up
- Collaborated with Public Library District Director to design online community resource site
- Worked with members of the community to gather content for community resource site
- Maintained content and updates for public library district site
Skills used: HTML, CGI, Perl, Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
JavaScript, FTP
American International News Service; Lewisville, NC (February 2006 – Present)
AI News Correspondent/Press Photographer
- Freelance Press Photographer for international press agency submitting photographs for inclusion into major publications
- Editing photos to be print quality/ready
Skills used: Nikon D50 DSLR Camera, Photoshop CS3, Photoshop Lightroom
South Holland Police Department; South Holland, IL
(September 1999 – April 2007)
Telecommunicator/Desktop Publisher
- Worked as 911, Police, Fire and EMS Dispatcher
- Collaborated with Chief of Police, Other supervisors to redesign and modernize outdated Policy and Procedure manual
- Published Monthly Newsletter
- Updated and computerized all forms
- Department Logo rework for certificate and award publications
Skills used: Windows, Office Suite, Desktop Publishing,
Photoshop
Diverco, Inc.; Harvey, IL (May 1989 – June
1991)
Publishing Department Manager
- Created monthly sales postcards
- Collaborated with Sales department head on yearly parts catalog
- Worked as lead desktop publisher
Skills used: Windows, Xerox Ventura Publisher, Desktop
Publishing, Typesetting, Layout and Design, AS/400,
DOS
Nichols Motorcycle Supply; Alsip, IL (May 1987 –
May 1989)
Desktop Publisher
- Created image ready art for publication in sales flyers and catalog
- Collaborated with publishing manager on yearly sales catalog
- Worked as a member of the layout and design team on year catalog
Skills used: Adobe PageMaker, Macintosh, Desktop
Publishing, Typesetting, Layout and Design
Falica Printing; Hazel Crest, IL (June 1980 – May
1985)
Printer Apprentice, Typesetter, Layout and Design
- Worked with Master Printer learning the art of printing
- Typeset on early typesetting machine
- Collated, stapled, bound, padded finished products
Skills used: Typesetting, Layout and Design, Typesetter,
Industrial Saddle Stapler, Punch Press, Cutter, Printing
Press
Current/Recent Projects
- Arc Worldwide (www.arcww.com) - HTML, MathML, Amaya, jEdit, Mercury Quality Center, Lotus Domino
- University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (www.chicagogsb.edu) - HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver CS3,Photoshop CS3, Convio, Cogix, OmniUpdate 8 (Web Express), MS Office 2007 Suite, Google Maps API
- Career Education Corporation/American InterContinental University (www.careered.com; www.aiuonline.com) - Microsoft Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS Office 2007 Suite, JAWS 8.0 Screen Reader, MAGic Screen Magnifier
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Illinois, Texas, New Mexico Sites); October 2007 – January 2008; HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver 8, Acrobar 8 Professional, MS Office Visio 2003, Lotus Notes, Interwoven Content Center Professional (Teamsite), MS Office 2003
- Matthew Medlen (www.MatthewMedlen.com) - XHTML, CSS, Photoshop CS2, JavaScript, Dreamweaver 8
- Contemporary Health Innovations, PA; (current project, not yet live); XHTML, CSS, Photoshop CS2, Dreamweaver 8
- Organic Plus Inc.; July 2007 – (current project, not yet live); XHTML, CSS, PHP, Photoshop CS2, Flash 8, Dreamweaver 8
- Dyer Baptist Church (www.DyerBaptistChurch.org) – XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, PhotoShop CS2, Dreamweaver 8
- Inbalance Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center (www.InBalanceChiro.com) – XHTML, CSS, PHP, Photoshop CS2, Dreamweaver 8
- Paul Lerand Photography (www.PaulLerand.com) – XHTML, Photoshop CS2, Dreamweaver 8
References
Lee Atkinson
Administrative Pastor, Dyer Baptist Church
Andre Coleman
Application Development Manager, Career Education Corporation
Juliane Pearson
E-Solutions Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Education
HTML Writers Guild/eClasses.org (February 2008 – April 2008)
- Introduction to JavaScript
HTML Writers Guild/eClasses.org (May 2007 – June 2007)
- Introduction to CSS
- Introduction to XHTML
W3Schools.com (April 2007)
- HTML Developer (HTML, XHTML, CSS)
ExpertRating Global Certifications (April 2007 – May 2007)
- CSS 2.01
- HTML 4.01
- DOS 6.2
- Computer Skills
- Office Skills
- Typing Skills (33 wpm)
- Numeric Typing Skills (109 cpm)
Windows Academy Ormond Beach, FL (August 2005)
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
Thomson Education Direct Scranton, PA (April 2003)
- Web Page Designer
Suburban Library System Burr Ridge, IL (April 2001 – July 2001)
- CGI-Script programming
- Creating Web Graphics
- Dreamweaver 4
- JavaScript programming
- Java programming for the web
CompuMaster Mission, KS (July 1998)
- Supporting, Troubleshooting and Optimizing Microsoft Windows NT
Sauk Area Career Center Robbins, IL (August 1986- June 1987)
- Computer Operations I (AS400 Operations and programming)
Membership
- International Webmasters Association/HTML Writers Guild
- National Association of Photoshop Professionals
- International Freelance Photographers Organization
- American International News Service
