Resume - Don Braithwaite

1410 - 33 Isabella St., Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2P7 - 416-962-5852 - resume@don.braithwaite.name

Objective:

Highly motivated and resourceful user interface developer with ten years of web development experience seeking new professional full-time challenges. Looking to utilize creative skills and professional experience to take on new and challenging tasks, working individually or as part of a development team.

Skills:

Scripting Languages: HTML, CFML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, and JSP.
Development Tools: Dreamweaver MX, HomeSite+, Visual Studio, BBEdit.
Application Servers: ColdFusion, WebOjects.
Content Management Tools: Spectra, Microsoft's PENS system, Teamsite.
Database Applications: MS SQL, MySQL.
Graphic Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flash (limited experience).
OS Platforms: Windows 95/NT/2000/XP, MacOS, and UNIX/Linux.
Web Servers: IIS 5.0
Web Browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Opera.
Word Processing: MS Word, WordPerfect.
Financial Processing: MS Excel.
Project Management: MS Project.

Portfolio

Professional Experience:

WundermanMay 05 - PresentToronto, Ontario
User Interface Developer

Analyzed the usability of Right to Play (http://www.righttoplay.com/) for a proposal to redesign the web site.
Coordinated and completed the ongoing maintenance of the Right to Play web site.
Created for deployment, rich text (HTML) e-mails for Rogers, Microsoft Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint, and Ford Canada.
Coded various landing pages for Microsoft Canada including the 2005 Launch Tour

RedForgeAug 01 - May 05Toronto, Ontario
Owner / User Interface Developer

Prepared proposals and requirement documents.
Negotiated and formulated project plans with clients.
Coded and implemented web sites using various tools and coding/scripting languages.
Designed and built a ColdFusion content management system.
Upgraded an existing back-end reservations system using Active Server Pages.
Rebuilt a database with Microsoft SQL Server, and upgraded the ColdFusion code.

ImmersantNov 00 - Aug 01Toronto, Ontario
Usability Analyst / Senior Site Developer

Analyzed and tested, with users, the usability of interface components for the Paine Webber and T. Rowe Price web sites.
Built, using ColdFusion and Spectra, the complete Marshall & Ilsley Bank web site

epostSept 99 - Nov 00 & Aug 04 - Feb 05Toronto, Ontario
User Interface Developer

Coordinated and completed the ongoing maintenance of the epost web site.
Initiated and facilitated a usability study for the epost web site.
Built and maintained HTML templates for bill presentment clients.
Designed and built an internal intranet web site with ColdFusion.
Developed and implemented a basic HTML training package for new employees.

Quadravision / Bowne Internet SolutionsNov 96 - May 99Toronto, Ontario
Senior Site Developer

Developed and implemented dynamic, database-driven web sites.
Consulted with clients and other departments to determine needs and priorities to bring all facets of production together.
Authored Site Development sections of scope and requirements documents.
Determined development timings for inclusion in production project plans.
Scheduled resources for the Site Development department.
Coached and mentored Site Development employees.
Participated on selection boards for staffing.

Public Works and Government Services CanadaDec 84 - Apr 96Scarborough, Ontario
Systems Control Specialist / Office Manager

Expedited and validated cheque processing runs for various programs, government payroll and accounts payable.
Developed and implemented database tools to improve process workflows.
While seconded to Health Canada controlled an operating budget of $207K, and a grants and contributions budget of $4.9M and managed a staff of five full-time employees.

Education:

B.A. English 1984 University of Toronto at Mississauga

Volunteer Activities:

Meta EditorDec 01 - Present

Open Directory Project - http://dmoz.org

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