Kevin Becker

jobs@kevinbecker.name

Experience

Acme Design

Interactive Designer/Developer

Newtown, PA

February 2008 - Present

  • Designing and developing web sites and Flash applications with a focus on web standards
  • Utilizing ActionScript and XML for easily updatable Flash projects
  • Developing and working with content management systems
  • Implementing search engine optimization techniques including google site maps and analytics
  • Managing project timelines and communicating with clients directly
  • Performing quality assurance for web sites and print pieces
  • Developing contact forms and email sign up lists
  • Creating e-Newsletters
  • Acting as lead IT and troubleshooting resource

AXIOM Professional Health Learning

Interactive Designer

Yardley, PA

September 2006 - February 2008

  • Created interactive e-Learning courses requiring meticulous detail
  • Designed and developed interactive games, illustrations, animations, and interfaces utilizing instructional design principles
  • Lead designer on all major projects
  • Managed and trained employees, interns, and freelancers
  • Assumed the role of project manager and performed quality assurance
  • Worked with clients and managed client feedback
  • Communicated with project managers, medical writers, quality assurance personnel, and other interactive designers
  • Produced high quality results under demanding deadlines
  • Increased efficiency by creating reusable project elements

Kanter International

Interactive Developer

Philadelphia, PA

February 2006 - August 2006

  • Designed and coded web resources using HTML and CSS
  • Programmed Flash applications with XML integration
  • Flowed content into content management systems
  • Coordinated project management
  • Designed new interactive materials to match client branding

Dragonfire

Interactive Designer

Philadelphia, PA

September 2005 - August 2006

  • Designed interactive Flash programs
  • Created digital graphics for stories
  • Collaborated with writers and staff
  • Created Flash cartoons
  • Followed strict deadlines
  • Provided artistic input at team meetings

Kanter International

Interactive Developer Internship

Philadelphia, PA

March 2005 - August 2005

  • Designed and coded web sites and edited existing projects
  • Created flash modules/projectors
  • Created e-Newsletters
  • Researched client's competitor web sites
  • Client customer service

Education

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science in Digital Media

Philadelphia, PA

Technical Skills

  • Flash
  • Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Camtasia
  • 3D Studio Max
  • Maya
  • After Effects
  • Combustion
  • Sound Forge
  • Microsoft Office
  • ActionScript 2 & 3
  • HTML / XHTML
  • CSS
  • PHP
  • mySQL
  • XML
  • SSH
  • C++
  • JavaScript / jQuery
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Digital & traditional photography
  • Mac and PC literate

Professional Development

  • Freelance web design, photo shoots, and animated Flash cartoons
  • Self directed learning of new technologies such as Symphony, AS3, and jQuery
  • Co-founder/contributing author of http://www.mindsculpt.net/
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Member of a professional networking organization in Philadelphia
  • Volunteer work for MANNA and Junior Achievement
  • Vice President, Rush Advisor, and Public Relations Chair of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
  • Student of Pennoni Honors College
  • Dean's list