Steve Webster

Steve Webster

Front end web Developer / Designer

  • Toronto, On, Canada
 
Profile:
Web designer , possessing both designer and development expertise in the implementation of both scalable , end - to - end e - business websites . With an eye for detail and flare for creative web design , I utilise cutting edge rich media technologies to enhance user experience . Also a firm believer in the use of web standards . Seeking opportunities wherein I can utilise my creative and technical skills in a friendly business environment .
 
Skills:
  • XHTML
  • HTML5
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Dreamweaver
  • WordPress
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • MySQL
  • jQuery
  • Joomla
  • Photoshop
 
Experience:

Webmaster

National Post Inc.

May 2008 - Present

  • Ability to work as a team player, follow and support company's design and development standards.
  • Strong understanding of web design, application, navigation, and current trends in web development. With experience in search engine optimization, web standards and usability best practices.
  • Created and manage Financial Post and National Post youtube channels, manage podcasts, vodcasts, xml for web, rss, youtube and itunes.
  • Updating site content with WordPress and Dreamweaver page builds, special sections, newsletters, contest and sponsored builds, social media development.
  • Research emerging technologies and services.

Web Designer / Freelance

Pixel Stew

October 2007 - May 2008

  • Contractual in-house work, updating client website content using proprietary CMS, web statistics tracking, photography, Photoshop and Flash animations.
  • 3 month contract with Awareness networks, front-end design, wire-frames
  • Consulted with clients and advised on website needs based on business and e-marketing purposes, newsletter campaigns with Mailchimp.
  • Responsible for website design, content generation and management, SEO, architecture, usability, graphics, marketing, writing and multi-media (everything front-end).

Web Developer / Programmer

Frontenac Arch Biosphere

December 2006 - September 2007

  • Worked within a team integrating 20 websites under the FABR mandate.
  • Website development utilizing Content Management System – Drupal/Joomla to create websites, on-line survey data collection, and database development.
  • Assisted users by troubleshooting website and hosting issues.
  • Database creation with PHP, MyAdmin and MySQL.
  • Collected survey and web traffic data for analysis.
  • Created digital maps with ArcGIS for a trails inventory.

Web Designer

GS2 Websolutions

December 2006 - September 2007

  • · Web designer utilizing Dreamweaver 8, Photoshop, PHP, MyAdmin and Flash 8 for website creation and design.
  • Lead role designer within a group of contract designers.
  • Created design mocks, wire-frames and from design concept to launch
  • Worked with clients, providing input in design and site creation.
  • Consulted on best practices and www standards.

 
 
Education:

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

BA Geography

1986 - 1990