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Web Designer and Journalist
Key factors
Here are the top three reasons you should seriously consider hiring me:
DISCLAIMER: In August 2012, I started a new position at the Pew Research Center in Washington D.C. While the tone of this portfolio implies I am looking for a new position, I am quite comfortable right now.
This blog was with my previous job at the Northwest Herald - a position I left in July 2012.
Notable projects
Here are a few select projects that show my qualifications for this position:
Election Central
A database of information and content; including side-by-side analysis and results.
PHP, CMS, Management
Blizzard Coverage
Challenged with covering a crippling storm, my staff responded with amazing effort.
Management, CSS
Deadbeat Illinois
Our presentation of a state-wide project listing all the bills owed by Illinois.
PHP, Database, CSS
Nekola Photography
A personal photo portfolio includes flash slideshows to display content
HTML, CSS, Flash, Photos
Campaign analysis
Interactive look at precinct results for U.S. Rep. race. Includes timeline, videos and graphics.
Javascript, PHP, CSS
Friday Night Live
Live broadcast that updates content while the user watches the game.
jQuery, AJAX, Video
Housing Road Map
A five-day series chronicling the fall of housing; with a documentary video.
jQuery, PHP, CSS
'Beyond the Game'
This became our most-shared project with over 200 'likes.' It features a mini-documentary.
Management, CSS
NWH Video Program
Oversight of editorial video, inluding daily newscast, sports programs, and news assignments.
Video, Management
School Report Cards
Sortable and searchable database of data with graphical representation and comparisons.
PHP, Database, Management
Pi Kappa Phi Alumni
Members-only section with content-management capabilities, dynamic home page
PHP, CSS, CMS
McHenry Drive-In
A project combining video, photos, maps, and text about a local drive-in theatre.
Flash, Actionscript, Management