Joe M Stevens

http://brides.com
http://bookspoke.com
http://www.fashion40lounge.com
http://bungalow11lounge.com/
http://www.brides.com/fashion/runwayshows/
http://www.brides.com/etiquette/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridescom/7400331836
http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/index.html

Worked with a team of front-end and back end developers that coordinated with Editorial, Ad Sales, and Creative Services to develop new sections of million + visitor site as well as maintenance. Primarily developed sites from Photoshop mock ups.

Developed using Javascript and various frameworks like jQuery and Prototype, most recently overhauled heavily visited DHTML Slideshow galleries to implement Back Button and Bookmarking support for individual images using jQuery directly resulting in an increase of traffic.

Developed one of the sites most popular sections the Wedded Bits blog, converting Photoshop PSD mock ups into Moveabletype Markup, HTML, CSS and integrating these templates into the site, configured Moveabletype admin area to enable easy updating of blog. Also initiated social network marketing strategy of the blog by integrating it with Twitter, Facebook and Technorati.

Developed site's Facebook Landing page using FBML, CSS, Javascript and Flash, converted from a Photoshop PSD Mockup. Also helped create the proposal for Brides.com's Facbook strategy and designed a prototype of a Facebook Application.

Directly responsible for the maintenance and updating of three prominent landing pages and related sweeps. Required coordination with Creative Services, Edit team and Quality Assurance.

Coded over 20+ HTML Emails and tested them over multiple browsers and Email clients

Developed 10+ micro sites for Marketing and Creative Services, which entailed converting highly detailed Photoshop mockups into pixel perfect JSP's, using CSS, JSP, Javascript and Flash. Recently developed a landing page for a micro-site that integrated with Moveabletype to take advantage of its easy commenting system greatly reducing the time it took to develop.

Re factored CSS code to make it more standards compliant and maintain look across different browsers.
Coded three sections of the site based on designers mockups in Photoshop and style guide using CSS to develop a table less layout, and tested layout in major browsers

Also did limited PHP work to configure Drupal template

Converted over 10,000 lines HTML 4.01, Cold Fusion Mark Up Language, and Javascript code to the XHTML 1.0 Transitional compliant code functional in all modern browsers,in a variety of different languages such as German, Spanish, English, Korean, and Japanese.
Coordinated and Implemented Client requested content updates with clients from sites in the European Union, Japan, Australia, and Brazil.

Developed Creative Brief for owner, that summarized the best approach for the website as well as analyzed local competition and worked with Manager to optimize content for web to ensure maximum search engine exposure.

Created concept and designed graphics in Photoshop for two of his sites Fashion 40 Lounge and Bungalow Eleven Lounge.

Developed and hand coded website through use of XHTML, PHP, CSS, and Flash to design user interface, and Photoshop and Illustrator to create and optimize graphics for web.

Configured PHP based Drupal 5 content management system for the site and deployed it. Recently converted site to Expression Engine CMS also PHP based.

Created and managed six successful HTML email campaigns for the client, and summarized statistics into actionable items used to maximize future campaigns success, improving open rates by 5% over three months.

Enhanced company exposure by formulating and implementing comprehensive web marketing strategy encompassing search engine optimization, ad creation, and Google Adsense campaign

Converted nine Newsletter Photoshop Mock ups into HTML specially optimized for email marketing. Optimized images provided by designer using Photoshop and ensuring minimum download times. Tested newsletter templates in all modern browsers and popular email clients ensuring compatibility.

Served as Lead Designer / Staff Photographer leading design team to create and produce all command collateral materials including newsletters, emails, programs, and logo.
Increased training opportunities and information distribution efficiency for telecommuting employees by launching N6 Communications division Intranet Website. Intranet site into compliance with Section 508 accessibility guidelines, increased cross browser compatibility, and provided management with easily retrievable, up-to-date information for operational decision-making, by leading redesign team

Designed site using Photoshop and Illustrator, then Hand coded User Interface using XHTML and CSS to create a table less semantic layout.

Enhanced organization's professionalism, improved customers perception, and drove significant sales increase by designing company logos, creating business cards, and establishing cohesive branding using Industry standard apps like Photoshop and Illustrator.

Created concept and presented recommendation to CEO to develop corporate website.
Designed User Interface using the latest versions of Photoshop and Illustrator and optimized and
deployed graphics to the web.
Spearheaded content development and submission by managing four-person web development team, establishing content submission process, and implementing Basecamp Project Management software to track progress.

Revised telecommunications divisions Quality Assurance program through development of Project Management System to actively track status of communication circuits between work groups.
Supported critical U.S. Navy missions by drafting and managing implementation of 30+ ship telecommunications plans.

Increased website traffic 80% by completely redesigning outdated website and updating 100+ HTML pages to XHTML 1 Transitional and CSS resulting in pleasing aesthetics and improved navigation.
Hand coded User Interface using XHTML and CSS to create a table less semantic layout.

Web Design & Development, Graphic Design, Image Optimization, HTML Email Design,
Concept development, Coding and Testing, Table-less Layout, Web Portal / CMS Technologies, Client Interactions, Team Leadership, Oral & Written ,Communications, End User Training & Support ,Troubleshooting, Working with International Teams. Working with Version Control Systems. Updating content in different languages,

Applications and Code
XHTML, CSS, XML, DHTML, AJAX, DOM, PHP, JavaScript, ActionScript, Java, Struts, Websphere, MySQL,
Flash, Macromedia Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, Fireworks, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat, PHPmyAdmin, drupal, Wordpress, IBM Websphere, Teamsite , Drupal, Expression Engine

Adobe Certified Expert: Photoshop CS2
Top Secret Secutiry Clearence
Updated: 06-23-2005
Expires: 06-23-2010

Navy/Marine Acheivement Medal
Letter of Commendation from RearAdmiral Kelly for Outstanding Design and Implementation of
Fort McHenry Website

Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Navy Satellite Terminal Operator
Information Systems Technician (Class A) School
First Line Leadership Development Program
Work Center Instructor Program
CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions

AIGA