The Résumé of Jeremiah LaBresh

My name is Jeremiah LaBresh. I am a web application developer. I have experience with Flex, Action Script, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, Design, Video Production and Streaming, JSP, and more. I am familiar with MVC and can adapt and learn to work in most environments.

This document is a brief overview of my work and work-related experiences over the last 11 years.

Objective

To work in an innovative and forward thinking environment with room to advance. To be part of a team that is evolving with the industry, works together and helps build each other up. To learn the latest programming languages, designs and trends of the internet. To build quality websites and applications that are user-friendly and engaging. I wish to join a team of developers, however I work well in a independent environment as well.

Work Experience

Systems Engineer (Front-end Developer)
12/2006 – Present  Meredith Inc., Des Moines, IA

I started as a contractor for Meredith Corp. and was hired full-time in July of 2006. While working for Meredith, I was part of a team that helped launch and re-skin high-traffic websites such as BHG.com, Parents.com, FamilyCircle.com, AmericanBaby.com. I also developed the core flash code for Meredith’s websites such as http://www.better.tv and http://www.parents.com/parentstv.

Over my years at Meredith, I was able to build an Action script library, develop code standards for both Flash and Javascript, educate fellow developers on coding trends. I worked on projects that were showcased on MSNBC.com, iVillage.com and other sites. I have used Google map APIs, twitter APIs and Facebook APIs to make interactive social applications.

My most recent projects include migration of Video Hosting Services, upgrading our video players to use Flowplayer. Learned and trained use of Google Analytics, Omniture and Doubleclick For Publishers. I am currently a resource for most projects. I find myself learning how a new technology works, how we can leverage it and helping other developers understand it.

LAMP Application Developer
6/2006 – 12/2006  Demonstrated Performance, Inc., Roseville, CA

After being laid off from Calpine, several developers and managers got together to start an Application Service Provider. While working for Demonstrated Performance Inc (DPI), I worked on several website applications, as well as industrial size applications for high-end utility companies and local businesses. All built in a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environment. I am fluent in PHP, JavaScript and Action Script and have designed many websites. My role at DPI was to be a resource for PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, Flash, XHTML and Client Management.

Senior Web Developer/Contractor
3/2006 – 6/2006  Intel Corporation (ISS Consultants), Folsom, CA

I received an invitation to work as a contractor at Intel Corp in Folsom, CA. Since I had designed, and built Intel websites previously they thought I would be a good fit. While at Intel, I helped with the re-design of their site, found and fixed flaws in their new CSS approach to building web pages, created an original solution for IE Active x plug-ins to be displayed in Internet Explorer 6SP2 and up, while also giving a plan on how to handle future Active X Content. The solution was used worldwide. I designed and developed banner ads, flash animations, supporting page graphics, added and updated contents, managed projects, worked directly with clients and was a resource for Flash, CSS, XHTML, HTML, XML, Action Scripting, ASP, SQL and JavaScript.

Developer
9/2005 – 3/2006  LaBresh Media, Folsom, CA

I Started taking on contract jobs that were presented to me. In order to meet the demand, I started my own freelance company. LaBresh Media is able to serve all types of organizations and businesses on short or long term contracts. While LaBresh Media was running full-time, I worked for companies like Calpine Corporation as a contracted PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, Flash and Design resource. I also worked for Blaze Media, Inc. a company based in Nashville Tennessee, I worked with a team of developers on a client-side application to bring media to your desktop. Wile working for Blaze I was a key resource in PHP, MySQL, Flash, Action Script, Northcode’s SWF Studio, INNO DB Installer. I also worked on projects for CommuniCare Health Clinics updating and hosting a PHP website application, 24Below.org building a website and putting on a production for a local film festival, and many small businesses working on their websites and other supporting materials. LaBresh Media in March 2006 took a back seat while the Blaze Project died down and the Intel contract was taken on.

LAMP Developer
12/2004 – 9/2005  CALPINE (BRM & CO.), Folsom, CA

My role as a developer for Calpine consisted of writing PHP/MYSQL applications, building JavaScript/DHTML functions and interacting with clients and fellow developers. The focus was to build Business Applications that stream-lined work-flow inside the company. Other duties included logo design, page/layout design and documentation.

Web/Application Developer
10/2004 – 12/2004  Jeremiah LaBresh, Folsom, CA

My job consisted of client management, building/re-structuring flash applications, websites, and design.

Lead Interactive Producer
12/2000 – 10/2004  Anderson Solone Inc., Rancho Cordova, CA

My role as Lead New Interactive Producer consisted of designing, building, and developing  web, CD-ROM, and database applications using technologies such as ASP/VBScript, Flash/Action script, SQL Server, XML, CSS, XHTML/HTML, Javascript, and some PHP. Another aspect of my job was attending client meetings where I could assess the clients’ needs and explain how we could achieve it. Other aspects of my job included maintaining servers, both web and file servers in an NT environment, interacting with the departments to make work flow easier to handle on both the Interactive Team, the design team, and the account management team. I was also a resource for technologies for the account team and principals of the company.

Multimedia Designer/Developer
7/2000 – 11/2000  CampusEngine.com, Folsom, CA 95630

Responsible for producing web sites for college newspapers and incorporating Campus Engine’s proprietary publishing tool.  CampusEngine.com was the leading provider of Internet technologies and strategies to campus newspapers.  While I was there I streamlined the template process for our school’s websites.  I also built games and interactive banners in flash for upcoming portal sections of campusengine.com.

Graphic Designer/Multimedia Specialist
6/1999 – 7/2000  iConvention.com / Broadbandlogic, Citrus Heights,

Responsible for incorporating the latest Web technologies within the iConvention internal web site and client sites. The iConvention web site provides online trade shows for event producers, associations, exhibitors and attendees. Planning and preparing composite designs including sketches, storyboards and other computer generated art for online trade shows and websites. Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selected style and size of fonts and type, and arranged layout based upon available space, aesthetic design concepts and web design standards. Assisted in the design of the client web site’s “look and feel.” Designed online / web-enabled trade shows and conventions for clients. Also responsible for general and specific concept development, design and production. Reviewed final layouts and implemented current working knowledge to help improve sites and current procedures. Produced still and animated graphic formats for Internet presentation both animated gifs and Flash content. Photographed items as needed for importing to graphics programs such as Flash, Canoma, Hotmedia, and IPIX.

Graphic Designer
2/1999 – 6/1999  Sites That Sell, Citrus Heights,

Planned and prepared composite designs including sketches, storyboards and other computer generated art for online websites. Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selected style and size of fonts and type, and arranged layout based upon available space, aesthetic design concepts and web design standards. Assisted in the design of the client web site’s “look and feel.” Designed web-sites and graphics for clients. Also responsible for general and specific concept development, design and production. Reviewed final layout and implemented current working knowledge to suggest improvements. Produced still and animated graphic formats for Internet presentation. Photographed items as needed for import to graphics programs. I was moved to Broadbandlogic / iConvention for various reasons.

Manager / Graphic Designer
7/1998 – 2/1999  Admin Business Centers / Copy City, Orangevale, CA

Opened and closed the store, helped customers with design needs (business cards, letter head, envelopes, websites, etc.), managed shifts, cashed out the drawer, kept up copy machines, and built the company web site.

Contract Work

Sometimes I get asked to work on some interesting projects. Here are a handful of projects I have completed over the last couple years.

Worked on widgets for Hyperion Books:

Castle – Naked Heat Quiz – Quiz application built with JavaScript and PHP back-end for providing questions. http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/castle-naked-heat-quiz

Secret Diary of Ashley Juergens - HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Uses a custom font with a font-loader and PHP back-end for data. Rotates through data based on the server date. Featured on ABC.com home page. http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/SecretDiaryofAshleyJuergens

Jamie’s Food Revolution – Video Player built with Flex, Action Script, PHP/XML back-end for recipes, emails and other content. Video player featured on Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/jamies-food-revolution

Make It Fast, Cook It Slow – Video Player build with Flex, Action Script, PHP/XML back-end for recipes, emails and other content. http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/makeitfastcookitslow

The Madoff Chronicles – Using a server-side XML based back-end this embeddable player was updated 4 times for users to get the whole story. http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/themadoffchronicles

Quiz Contest Widget for GorgeouslyGreen.com:

Are You Clueless or Crafty? – Flash based quiz widget. Utilized Google Analytics and PHP/MySQL backend to save contest entries. http://snappbox.com/do-it-gorgeously