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Damon Mathews
2028 Greenbrier Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92054
760.717.1668
[email protected]
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am an experienced mobile and responsive web designer seeking a position in the field of
mobile and/or web design and development which will fully utilize my talents and skills
pertaining to cutting edge mobile & web technologies, problem solving, time management,
creativity, and production of a finished marketable product.
My principal attributes are summarized as follows:
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Ability to perform well in a fast paced, team based or solo, goal oriented environment,
under tight deadlines
Well rounded portfolio of graphic design, user experience design, and front end
programming skills necessary to perform as a leader in a competitive marketplace
Proficient in various web and software building applications, as well as, hand coded
programming languages used in mobile and responsive web design and
implementation
Have developed multiple websites, software applications, web applications and frontend responsive web solutions using cutting edge front-end technologies, which work
well in numerous backend environments.
Extensive knowledge of Flash for web application, JavaScript, Objective-C for iPhone,
WYSIWYG and hand coded HTML/DHTML, and XAML/C# for software applications
Possess the ability to create responsive designs from concept through completion that
render on all devices using only one code base.
I am available for an interview at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Damon Mathews
Damon Mathews
2028 Greenbrier Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054
760.717.1668 | [email protected]
Objective
Seeking position in Mobile, Responsive Web Design, Visual Design, and UX
Education
BA in Art w/a concentration in Graphic Design, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, May
1999
Experience
Development, implementation, and maintenance of mobile responsive web design, websites,
graphical user interfaces, web advertisements, and web email. Maintain expert knowledge of
graphic design from concept through completion. Possess advanced knowledge and application
of the following software building applications and programming languages.
Graphic Design
 Adobe Photoshop 3.0 – Cloud (Expert)
 Adobe Illustrator 6.0 – Cloud (Expert)
 Adobe Fireworks 6.0 – Cloud (Expert)
 Quark Xpress 3.32 – 6.0 (Expert)
 Adobe InDesign CS (Intermediate)
Mobile Responsive Web Design
 Twitter Bootstrap
 Boiler Plate HTML5
 JQuery UI
Web/Multimedia Design & Development
 Macromedia Dreamweaver 1.2 – Cloud (Expert)
 Macromedia Flash 3.0 – CS6 (Expert)
 Power Point (Expert)
 Sound Edit 16 Macintosh (Expert)
 Visual Studio Developer 2005 (Intermediate)
 Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
 Eclipse (Novice)
 Expressions Blend (Novice)
 Windows Presentation Foundation (Novice)
Programming
 HTML 1.0 – 5.0 (Expert)
 CSS3 (Expert)
 JavaScript (Advanced)
 Action Script 1.0 & 2.0 (Expert)
 DHTML (Advanced)
 Ruby on Rails (Intermediate)
 ASP.NET 2.0 | C# (Intermediate)
 XAML (Novice)
 XML (Novice)
 SQL (Novice)
Professional URLs
Portfolio
http://www.blurryworld.com/portfolio
http://www.blurryworld.com/CreativeOptix (prior to 2006)
IOS Game Design
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bounce-or-roll/id768947299?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shred-sessions/id822215966?mt=8
National Pen Websites
http://www.pens.com
http://www.perfectpen.ca
http://www.pens.com/blog
http://www.nationalpen.co.uk
http://www.penseurope.com/nz
ACTIVE Network Websites
http://www.active.com
http://www.eteamz.com
http://www.activetrainer.com
http://www.active.com/mobile
Employment
Responsive UX Web Designer & UI Developer
National Pen
Sept 2014 – Sept 2016
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Responsible for the global responsive web strategy for pens.com utilizing Bootstrap v3, HTML 5, CSS3.
Responsible for all UX/UI prototyping using Bootstrap v3.
Responsible for the design and implementation of VWO A/B testing for pens.com and perfectpen.ca.
Responsible for the design and implementation of all responsive web pages for e-commerce sites.
Designed and converted the existing pens.com table based layout into a table-less Bootstrap v3 layout.
Designed and assisted in the development of Endeca cartridges for the pens.com website.
Mobile UI | Enterprise Architecture
ACTIVE Network LLC
Jan 2014 – Sept 2014
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Responsible for the implementation of corporate rebranding for all Admin User Interface and Consumer User
Interface systems at ACTIVE Network.
Developed Admin User Interface components using Ruby on Rails, Bootstrap v3, and JavaScript.
Developed a corporate style guide to be implemented on all Admin User Interfaces.
Implemented corporate style guide within a custom JavaScript framework known as ACTIVE Works.
Mobile Web Programmer | Mobile
The ACTIVE Network (ACTV)
May 2013 – Jan 2014
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Responsible for responsive design strategy for www.beta.active.com.
Responsible for all front end X-code, HTML, CSS, DHTML and JavaScript across all mobile platforms
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including; Objective-C (Apple), Ruby, .NET, and Cold Fusion.
Responsible for consistent look and feel and branding for all mobile platforms.
Developed a responsive web solution for ACTIVE used to create a consistent user experience across desktop,
tablet, iPhone5, iPhone4, and iPhone vertical that uses a single HTML code base.
Created a mobile navigation solution for responsive web templates.
Senior Web Designer | Team Sports
The ACTIVE Network
March 2012 – May 2013
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Responsible for responsive web design strategy for all team sports divisions of Active Network.
UX/UI designer/developer for the following products:
o United States Bowling Congress registration CUI & AUI
o ACTIVE Swimming CUI
o ACTIVE Endurance CUI
o eteamz marketing site
o LeagueOne soccer administration.
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Developed responsive web solutions using Twitter Bootstrap, Boiler Plate HTML5, and JQuery
Created reusable prototypes in Twitter Bootstrap used directly by development to jumpstart development.
Maintained all team sports marketing websites and consumer emails.
Senior Web Designer | eteamz
The ACTIVE Network
June 2007 – March 2012
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Responsible for Responsive Design strategy for www.eteamz.com
UX/UI designer/developer for www.eteamz.com and www.activetrainer.com
Designed and implemented over 300+ website templates for www.eteamz.com
Coordinated and implemented SEO strategy for www.eteamz.com and www.activetrainer.com
Developed marketing skins for http://trainer.active.com
Developed several front end widgets for use by eteamz consumers using DHTML and Javascript, ie.
Tournament bracket builder, photo integration
Developed and implemented triggered HTML emails
Supported other departments with challenging front end needs including, dynamic drop down menus, complex
site rebuilds, and HTML email preparation
Developed several HTML 5 mobile app prototypes for existing Active web properties
Worked with several vendors to integrate complex Flash widgets into the eteamz websites
Designed and implemented a variety of icons, graphics, layouts, etc... using Photoshop and Illustrator
Senior Multimedia Programmer
Clupedia (start-up)
October 2006 – June 2007
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Developed GUI Software Interfaces using WPF, Expressions Blend, XAML, .Net, and C#.
Maintain all user interface component templates and layout for all software applications.
Created all product animations using XAML.
Created product demonstrations using Flash, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, and HTML.
Created ICO and PNG Icons for software development using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Axialis Icon
Workshop.
Software Engineer
Irondeo LLC (start-up)
June 2006 – October 2006
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Developed online and desktop software applications using C#, JavaScript, CSS, Active-X, ASP.NET 2.0,
AJAX, Flash, Telerik RAD controls, Windows Media Viewer, as well as, a variety of graphics programs.
Developed, implemented, and maintained corporate website using Flash.
Responsible for all marketing materials including brochures, Google Ad Sense advertising, logos, and the look
and feel for all software applications.
Developed complex Flash applications that communicate via AJAX to the server for optimized Web efficiency.
Developed Flash video controls used to navigate Windows Media Video in streaming, standard and play list
modes.
Integrated a variety of Telerik RAD ASP.NET controls including: Panel Bar, Menu, Windows, and Pop-Up
Calendars.
Created dynamic web pages that change appearance on-the-fly via AJAX, including video, URL, and meta
data.
Designed optimized full CSS layout engineered specifically for Google search engines.
Designed and implemented fully skin-able website using ASP.NET themes and skins.
Developed desktop video application used to preview, download, and play full-scale video using Windows
Forms, Dot Net Skins, and Flash.
Web Design & Development
Freelance
October 2005 – May 2006
Fixed Income Securities, LLP – www.fisbonds.com
 Redesigned educational calendar and connected it to the database using Flash and ASP.NET
 Replaced Flash ORB with Web Services saving the company $40k per internet processor per year
Billet Badges – www.billetbadges.com
 Redesigned entire site using Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and CSS
 Performed all photography and photo retouching and clipping paths
 Worked closely with another designer to produce the best quality possible
QB Loans – www.qbloans.com
 Redesigned entire site using Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and CSS
 Developed mailto: style forms in Flash eliminating the need for any server connections
Senior Multimedia Designer
Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
April 2002 – October 2005
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Develop and maintain Websites, CD-ROMs, and Web applications using Flash, Director, JavaScript, HTML,
and Perl
Coordinated, designed, and implemented online marketing strategies between web partners
Designed and implemented Flash CD-ROMs for product sales training along with animated product
demonstrations
Developed retail POP slat-wall display designs used nationwide
Created all new clip art for entire Pool Cleaner Line
Redesigned marketing materials as needed for Marketing Department including packaging, brochures,
catalogs, change mats, T-shirts, owner’s manuals, and POP posters
Web Specialist Consultant
Aquent Talent
September 2001 – April 2002
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Maintain web merchandising content through the use of SQL, Perl, and Excel
Worked directly with senior level developers to make template changes to ASP pages using VB Scripting
Work directly with graphics team to ensure proper implementation of templates using JavaScript and ASP
Received Silver Performance Award for Excellence during database role transitioning at Gateway Computers
Senior Web Designer
24 Hour Fitness Corporate Center
April 2000 – August 2001
 Maintained corporate Internet, Intranet, in-club Metaframe, monthly HTML newsletters and Point of Sales
systems graphics using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, Java Script, and Flash
 Solely constructed and maintained multiple Websites from concept to completion for Corporate Headquarters
 Developed International Club Finder using Flash and JavaScript that communicates with an Oracle database
 Worked directly with other Web companies to coordinate Web advertising and assist in directing Web traffic
 Developed and implemented online applications in Flash to replacing existing applications saving the company
$40k per internet processor per year
 Worked directly with senior level developers in constructing and implementing a multi-million dollar in-club
software application used to track and assist individuals in achieving their overall fitness goals
Senior Web Designer
The Christopher Company
November 1999 – March 2000
 Programmed websites using hand coded HTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and
Macromedia Shockwave
 Created brochures, posters, newspaper and magazine advertisements, and business cards
 Developed, implemented, and maintained an archiving system for all jobs.
Graphic Artist
Steve Thomas Marketing Communications
May 1999 – November 1999
 Programmed websites using hand coded HTML, Page Mill, Fireworks and Flash
 Created brochures, catalogs, posters, t-shirt designs, identities, and business cards using Photoshop,
Illustrator, andXpress
 Prepared marketing materials for client presentations using Macromedia Director
 Performed multiple side tasks including photography, slide scanning, photo scanning, Hi-Res file prep, and
mock-up creation and presentation