LUKE RATH RESUME

Virginia Beach, VA - MindWorksDesignStudio@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Adept and responsible Responsive Front-End Web Designer/Developer/Coder possessing strong written and verbal skills seeking a position where this experience can be utilized to promote the growth and productivity of the company.

SKILLS

WEB DESIGN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: HTML5, CSS3, LESS, Bootstrap, WordPress, DotNetNuke7 CMS (DNN7), DotNetNuke9 CMS (DNN9), jQuery, JavaScript

SOFTWARE: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, FileZilla FTP, SalesForce CRM, FreshDesk Ticketing, Camtasia Studio 8, Cakewalk SONAR X3

OPERATING SYSTEMS: All Windows-based Operating Systems, Mac OS, Novell NetWare 3.12, Novell NetWare 4.11

HARDWARE: All Desktop PC’s. PC Building, hardware and software installations

OTHER: Nova Award-winning audio/video recording, mixing, production, and skilled in various digital & analog recording techniques.

EDUCATION

DeVry University, North Brunswick, NJ (03/2015)

Associates in Applied Science in Web and Graphic Design

      • Received Dean’s List Award for Academic Excellence every semester

DeVry University, North Brunswick, NJ (10/2010)

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management

The Chubb Institute, North Brunswick, NJ (05/1998)

Diploma in Network Engineering and Data Communications

DeVry Institute, North Brunswick, NJ (10/1997)

Associates in Applied Science in Telecommunications Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOMINION ENTERPRISES/DX1, Norfolk, VA (12/2015 – Present)

Responsive Web Designer and Developer

      • Create and develop full life-cycle websites for powersports dealers nationwide utilizing HTML5, CSS3, LESS preprocessors, Bootstrap, JQuery/Javascript, DotNetNuke7 (DNN7), DotNetNuke9 (DNN9), Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

      • Design customer websites including full color and size layout mockups, perform image manipulation as needed, and create special elements according to the various dealer’s business needs using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

      • Perform website Quality Assurance checks on mobile devices so websites perform flawlessly.

      • Troubleshoot customer problems and fix websites according to strict company and customer standards while utilizing the FreshDesk ticketing system for project resolution.

      • Adjust customer information and update records as needed using Salesforce CRM and DX1 Dealer Management System.

      • Utilize SalesForce CRM for website project tracking.

      • Help fellow coworkers as needed who may need help coding and troubleshooting website problems.

MINDWORKS DESIGN STUDIO, Staten Island, NY (01/2015 – Present)

Lead Front End Web Designer/Developer

      • Design and code websites and user interfaces using front-end technologies.

      • Hand code HTML and CSS for front-end design interfaces.

      • Create websites using WordPress platform.

      • Creating wireframe and graphic mock ups

      • Create graphic designs, posters, and logos for web interfaces and other customer design needs.

DOLLARS AND SENSE, Staten Island, NY (10/2010 – 12/2014)

Trader

      • Performed technical analysis to identify current trends

      • Purchase and sales of equities, commodities, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds

PROFESSIONAL ACCESS LTD., New York, NY (09/2006 – 04/2009)

Technical Recruiter

      • Performed full life-cycle recruiting and support

      • Clients Include, but are not exclusive to:
             Coca-Cola, Merck, Citigroup and GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

RIGHTECH, INC., Staten Island, NY (06/2005 – 06/2006)

Technical Recruiter

      • Performed full life-cycle recruiting and support

      • Performed High-Level and Low-Level Staffing for Fortune 1000 Companies including, but not exclusive to:
             T-Mobile, Sprint, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Federal Networks, and FEMA

RADIO SHACK CORPORATION, Staten Island, NY (12/2002 – 11/2004)

Sales Associate/Assistant Manager (05/1992 – 06/1994)

      • Was fully certified by Radio Shack Corporation by passing all required exams

      • Ran all store functions while the Manager was not present

      • Won multiple awards for sales and customer service

SCHWEIZERHALL INC., Piscataway, NJ (11/1998 – 11/2002)

Manager of Information Technology

      • Hired as Network Systems Coordinator; promoted to Manager of Information Technology in less than 1 year

      • Administration, desktop support and PC repair for 65+ users (including mobile users), and company Servers

      • Set up security and permissions on server files and directories in Windows and Novell

      • Performed routine maintenance and streamlining of server hardware and software

      • Set up dial out trunks for transferring calls to other companies and hunt groups for customer service

      • Closed End of Month and End of Year databases in Chempax

      • Formulated and distributed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports using Seagate Crystal Reports

      • Archived and performed daily backup tape rotation

      • Coordinated and executed Y2K upgrade of entire system saving Company approximately $103,000

      • Saved the Company another $50,000 per year by performing PC hardware and software upgrades and repairs in-house