GENE COTTON
PO Box 77632, Corona, CA 92877
gene@cottongraphicdesign.com | 760-609-9412
References available upon request.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Standards-based development of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, & AJAX
- Client-Side Computer Programming: HTML5, HTML4, CSS3, CSS2, JavaScript, XML/XSL/XSLT, AJAX/JSON,ActionScript 3, ActionScript 2, JQuery
- Server-Side Computer Programming: ASP.NET, .NET Winform, .NET C# and VB, Classic ASP/VB6, SQL, JSP, PHP, MySQL
- Development Software: Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Visual Source Safe, SQL Enterprise, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Flex, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Graphic design and presentation layer development
- Use of proper design patterns and best practices
- Graphic mockup, prototyping, and UI integration
- Source control and roll out/deployment procedure
- Multi-layer architectures and development for separation of concern
- Object oriented development and rapid application development
- Expert writer with superior grammar, vocabulary, and spelling
- Great oral communication and presentation capabilities
- Security Clearance: Secret
- Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, University of Phoenix, 2005.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WEB SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Aug 2008 – Present
Welk Resort Group
Escondido, CA
- Develop 20 public websites and 5 Intranet Web Portals
- Heavy UI Architecture development, Brand ID Design, and High Quality Graphic Design
- Heavy Traffic Websites with Robust Online Transaction and eCommerce Capabilities
- Mission Critical Systems with 24-7 accessibility requirements
- Millions of dollars in annual online revenue and millions of annual visitors
- Coordinate with dozens of separate business units
- Internet Marketing Campaigns and ROI Reporting
- SEO Implementation and Tracking
- Web metrics such as conversion rates, cost-per lead, and web revenue reporting
- Convert legacy ASP and VB to modern .NET solution
.NET UI ARCHITECT
Apr 2008 – Aug 2008
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
Contract for the United States Department of Defense (DoD)
Department of the Navy (DoN)
Norco, CA
- Architect massive UI solutions for multi-million dollar military projects
- Design UI/UX for systems with hundreds of thousands of daily users
- Design custom ASP.NET web components and web-based applications
- Development of rich media experience for web-based application
- Create logos, graphics, and other presentation layer elements
- Mockup, prototype, and integrate final UI/UX solution
- Author developers guide and UI architecture document
.NET UI ARCHITECT
Dec 2007 – Apr 2008
LaSalle Bank / Bank of America
Tustin, CA
- UI Architect for $3.5 million dollar project to manage $92 billion dollars in assets
- Author developer’s guide and UI/UX architecture standards
- Development of rich media experience for web-based application
- Microsoft best practices and MVC design pattern
- Design, architect, and deploy complete website solutions
- Mockup, prototype, and integrate final UI/UX solution
.NET UI ARCHITECT
Aug 2007 – Dec 2007
Automated Response Technologies
San Clemente, CA
- Design and development of upgraded Computer-Telephony Integration software
- Upgrade Classic ASP using VB script and SQL 2000 to a .NET system using SQL 2005
- Prototype UI screens and implemented in .NET
- Develop web-based applications in .NET with SQL and Oracle databases
- Upgraded legacy ASP and VB6 to .NET
- Error handling, risk management, and software development lifecycle
- Develop and Maintain 3 web-based applications, public website, and intranet portal
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
Apr 2005 – Aug 2007
ThinSpring
Corona, CA
- Web-based application for US FDA for managing drug label information
- Web-based application for COTS product for pharmaceutical companies
- Public website, secure intranet employee portal, and online customer service portal
- Software as a service (SaaS) for online validation of drug labeling XML data
- Develop US FDA XSL Stylesheets for all drug labeling submissions in north America
- Press releases, email campaigns, trade show displays, webinars, and product videos
- Search engine optimization success with a multitude of #1 and front page hits for both Google and Yahoo with zero advertising cost
- Develop complete ThinSpring Brand and Corporate Identity
- Develop UI/UX standards, implement on existing applications, and train developers
- Write press releases, data sheet copy, brochure copy, and website content
- Manage GUI standards for all application screens
- Manage vendors for print production, display manufacturers, email campaigns, and PR
.NET UI DEVELOPER
Jun 2003 – Apr 2005
BAX Global, Inc.
Irvine, CA
- UI Architecture and Presentation Layer development in an enterprise environment
- 1 Internet, 2 Extranet, 1 LAN-Based Intranet, and 1 Web-Based Portal
- Web Controls, User Controls, SSI, Templates, CSS, JavaScript, HTML
- Flash websites and interactive tutorials
- Web Apps, Websites, User Controls, and Server Controls
- UI Design, Graphics, Templates and Stylesheets
- 20 web-based applications and 1,000′s of web pages
- Custom user controls and web components
- CSS stylesheets, templates, and prototypes
- Author UI architecture documentation and developer’s guide
- Concept, Develop Snapshots, Prototype, Slice Images, Code, Maintain
- Database Structure, SQL, and Stored Procedures
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
Feb 1998 – Jun 2003
Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
- 6 Public Websites & 3 Intranets
- Web application development in an enterprise environment
- Interactive PDFs, CD-ROMs, and Flash Media
- Dozens of Logos and Brands, 3 Complete Corporate Identities
- Thumbnails, Comps, Mock-Ups, and Prototypes
- Trade show booths and large format print production
- Corporate Presentations, Brochures & Data Sheets
- Retail Package Design and Retail POP Display Design
- Information Architecture, UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, and Art Direction
- Writing, Editing, and Storyboarding
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Mar 1993 – Feb 1998
Terra Universal, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
- Web design and 3D digital rendering
- Develop Annual 1000-Page Print Catalog
- Publish Interactive CD-ROM
- 1,000′s of 3D Wireframe Drawings, Model Renderings, and Technical Illustrations
- Graphic Design, Computer-Aided Design, and 3D Shell Modeling
- Scan and Photo Retouch Print and web design, including 3D and shell modeling
- Traditional Paste-Up, Comp, and Mockup
PRODUCTION ARTIST
Nov 1991 – Mar 1993
InstaPrint
Fountain Valley, CA
- Expert digital layout and photo manipulation
- Pre-press graphics, traditional paste-Up, scanning, and photo retouch
- Print design production for busy print house with on-site presses
- Turn around 35 projects on a daily basis