MAXIMUS CLARKE

W E B   D E V E L O P E R / D E S I G N E R


SKILLS   PROJECTS   EMPLOYMENT   EDUCATION

 

 
s k i l l s

D E S I G N

Lead or contributing designer for over a dozen business, informational, entertainment, and personal web projects. Extensive knowledge of browser and platform display issues, usability principles, fonts and typography. Trained in visual arts, graphic design, art history, cinematography, digital graphics, and video editing.

D H T M L

Proficient at hand coding, and using authoring tools. Experienced with cross-browser issues, Javascript, CSS, complex layouts, integration of dynamic content (Flash, PHP, DHTML layers). Have written custom Javascripts for browser detection, style sheet control, popup windows, and random content selection (rotating banners).

G R A P H I C S

Experienced with all major web graphics formats (GIF, JPG, PNG, Flash). Have designed and produced pages, banners, animated GIFs, Flash movies, rollovers and backgrounds for web use. Knowledge of digital photography, image slicing, interlacing, palette optimization, and web-safe colors.

T O O L S

Experienced with Dreamweaver, HomeSite, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash. Comfortable with Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Macintosh platforms. Knowledge of FTP, Telnet, and Unix file management.

P R O C E S S

Have developed and managed site information architecture, technical specs, design and naming conventions, directory structures. Experienced with QA testing, installation and launch processes. Have worked closely with clients on- and off-site, and with back-end teams to optimize code for database integration.

O T H E R   S K I L L S

Excellent copywriter and proofreader. Experienced with domain name registration and web host selection. Extensive knowledge of film and digital video production and post-production (experienced with Avid, Adobe Premiere, FireWire, ProTools).

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s e l e c t e d   p r o j e c t s

A E R G O

Designed and built entire site, including HTML, CSS, Javascript, and graphics. Worked with client to develop and refine design concepts, based on client's existing branding and print materials.

P A M E L A   A U C H I N C L O S S   A R T S   M A N A G E M E N T

Designed and built entire site. Coordinated with client and various artists represented on the site to ensure optimal presentation of their work. Continue to provide site updates and maintenance.

M A T E R I A L

Built entire site based on designer's templates, including web-based e-mail form and introductory Flash piece. Modified designs to enhance usability. Created DHTML gallery pages to display photos and descriptions of client's products. Have worked on two major updates to site since initial launch.

T D   W A T E R H O U S E   B A N N E R   C A M P A I G N

Created several related visual concepts based on ad copy. Refined and developed "sliding pointer" concept. Designed and built ads in 3 sizes for 5 different targeted offers. Produced banners both in animated GIF and Flash formats. Job completed in 5 days.

Y O U N G   I N V E S T O R S   N E T W O R K

Produced all HTML, style sheets and graphics based on designers' templates. Developed Javascripts for popup windows and randomized content. Guided and modified designs to satisfy usability and technical needs. Coordinated with client on design, content, and functionality.

S O N Y   C O R E   T E C H N O L O G Y   S O L U T I O N S

Built entire site from designer's templates. Created complex multi-layer rollovers and scrolling text, using cross-browser dynamic HTML. Produced and optimized all images. Executed and delivered site in three weeks.

M I A M I   S T O R I E S

Designed and built entire site. Worked with client to develop design, scope and functionality. Implemented a user forum/bulletin board system. Designed interactive map and photo slideshows. Also served as associate photos editor for the site.

S U B I N T S O C

Designed and built entire site, including special font, animated banners, random banner selection script, PHP includes, and various interactive features. Worked with another developer to install and customize b2, an open-source PHP-based weblog platform.

M A U D   N E W T O N

Designed and built entire site. Created original design concept and produced all graphics. Installed and customized b2 weblog software. Recently migrated weblog to the WordPress platform.

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e m p l o y m e n t

Data Manager
RIA Group
New York, NY
February 2004 - present

Freelance Web Designer/Developer
New York, NY
September 2001 - present

Site Developer
Sterling Group
New York, NY
June 2000 - August 2001

HTML Developer
Plumb Design
New York, NY
March - May 2000

Production Assistant
MTV Networks
New York, NY
August 1999 - April 2000

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e d u c a t i o n

M.F.A. in Film
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
August 1997 - August 1999

B.A. in English
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
September 1991 - August 1994

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