Benjamin.J.Wagner.1@gmail.com
614-582-7374
Columbus, Ohio
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Professional Experience
Fahlgren Mortine | November 2011 - Present
• Build both front-end and back-end web applications using primarily PHP and ASP.NET and utilizing HTML5, CSS3, jQuery javascript libraries
• Design and manage database systems in SQL Server and MySQL hosted on Windows and UNIX-based servers
• Work firsthand with clients providing training in managing web content
Priseworks Corporation | September 2011 - November 2011
• Developed web applications using PHP and MySQL database systems (public site viewable at balancednation.org)
Downsize DC Foundation | Feb 2011 - July 2011
• Developed administration/back-end tools and interfaces in PHP accessing a PostgreSQL database (public site viewable at downsizedc.org)
United Security Seals, Inc. | unitedsecurityseals.com | July 2008 - July 2010
• Shot and/or produced all product photos, videos, animations and graphic designs
• Designed, developed and maintained entire website
• Implemented "Joomla" Content Management System (CMS) to provide client with user-friendly access
Edgemaker July 2009 - Feb 2010
• Successfully implemented e-commerce store allowing users to securely purchase products online
• Setup a user-friendly CMS, allowing client to manage content and customize the interface
Independent Contracting (2002 - Present)
Cocktailsail | cocktailsail.com Winter 2011 - Present
• Built dynamic application providing cocktail recipes based on provided list of ingredients.
• Leveraged PHP for implementing application logic and MySQL for data storage/access.
• Developed a "scraper", in Ruby, for importing cocktail recipes from external sources.
OSU AKPSI Website | osuakpsi.com Spring 2012
• Promotional and Informational website for the AKPSI Fraternity program at the Ohio State University
• Built in "Wordpress" utilizing custom site theme and hand-coded PHP functions to optimize user experience
Chinese Music School | chinesemusicschool.com Winter 2012
• Designed/Developed from scratch using HTML(5), CSS(3) and Javascript, utilizing jQuery for advanced visual features
• Developed PHP script to generate dynamic photo gallery
Skills
• Programming Languages: Proficient in hand-coding PHP, Ruby, Python, C++, C# and ASP.NET
• Web Design: Strong knowledge of HTML(5)/XHTML, CSS(3), Javascript/JQuery, Mobile Development, "Responsive Web Design", Usability and User Experience optimization (UX)
• Computer Platforms & Operating Systems: Comfortable working in various system environments (Linux/Unix, Command Console, Mac, Windows, Android and iOS)
• Software Tools: Competent knowledge in using the Adobe Design Suite CS5/CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Dreamweaver), Visual Studio 2008/2010 and various IDE tools
• Database Administration: Adept knowledge of relational database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, IIS 6/7/7.5
• Version/Source Control Tools: Practice consistent revision control with experience using Git, Subversion, Bazaar and Darcs>
Education
Ohio University, Athens, OH, School of Visual Communications (Fall 2007 - Spring 2011)
• Major of Interactive Multimedia | Specialization in Computer Science
• Cumulative GPA: 3.21, Dean's List
Eastland-Fairfield Technical School : 2-year college credit Multimedia program