D. David Dickenson, IV
www.daviddickenson.com
Objective:
To obtain a position in Web Design/Development utilizing my strong skills, related experience and interest in the field.
Education:
James Madison University Fall 2005-Spring 2009 Harrisonburg, VA
Relevant Experience:
Work Experience:
Internet Content Producer - WVEC.com February 2010-Present Norfolk, VA
I am part of the web team that runs WVEC.com. I am responsible for publishing news content to the website, managing social media platforms, developing new pages, sections, widgets, and mobile content, as well as designing and building digital advertising. I am also responsible for training anchors, reporters, and coworkers in our CMS and social media, and coming up with new strategies to increase our user base. View the website here: www.wvec.com
Freelance June 2009-Present Norfolk, VA
Solar Wash, Inc.: The first is a website for Solar Wash, Inc., a car wash chain in the area. I made a basic website for Solar Wash, using HTML, CSS, and some Javascript.. It contains a slideshow of images from the car wash locations, a brief description of the car wash’s history, a locations page to help guide customers to each location with google maps, contact information, and a place to post any promotions that are offered. View the website here: www.solarwashinc.com
Wood Vending Services: I designed and created a brochure website for Wood Vending Services in late 2009 to give their company an online presence as they expanded their business outside of the Hampton Roads area. View the website here: www.woodvending.com
Dickenson & Dickenson: Attorneys at Law: I designed and developed a new website for Dickenson & Dickenson, a full-service private law practice in Norfolk, VA. View the website here: www.dickensonlaw.com
Internships:
Kerus Global Education February 2008-April 2008 Harrisonburg, VA
I spent a semester updating the Kerus Global Education website. In that time, I inserted new information into outdated sections, and implemented some new sections such as a photo gallery and videos using HTML, CSS, Flash, and Javascript. (www.kerusglobal.org)
MPRI, a division of L-3 Communications May 2008-July 2008 Alexandria, VA
I interned in the Graphics department of MPRI, a government contracting company. I developed a web site for the United States Army Field Band using HTML, CSS, and Flash. I also did some print graphic work for CMI, a group within MPRI.
Relevant Skills:
Programming languages:
HTML5, CSS3, Actionscript 2-3, XML, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, jQuery
Software
Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office
Other
Experience with Wordpress, Clickability, and Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Mobile development, responsive design and development
Other Experience/Leadership Positions:
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Delta Tau Chapter
House Manager, Chaplain, and Secretary Between September 2007 and June 2009
Awards/Achievements:
Attained the Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts of America, 2005
Led a large-scale project to clean up and restore an eroded beach wetland along the Lafayette River in Norfolk, VA.