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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

Windows HTML XHTML CSS MathML Dreamweaver CS3 Photoshop CS3 JavaScript PHP MySQL Apache FTP OmniUpdate 8 (Web Express) Cogix Convio

Freedom Scientific JAWS 8.0 Screen Reader Freedom Scientific MAGic Screen Magnification Microsoft Visual Studio MS Office 2007 Suite AS/400 Photoshop Lightroom Lotus Notes Interwoven Content Center Professional (Teamsite) Acrobat 8 Professional Java Perl CGI Lotus Domino Mercury Quality Center jEdit Amaya

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