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Rory Bernstein 347-469-0414 roryNO SPAM@PLEASErorybernstein.com

OVERVIEW
Front-end web developer and web interface graphic designer with extensive experience in hand-coding standards-compliant HTML and CSS and web graphics production. Basic Javascript. Content Management System (CMS) integration using Expression Engine. SEO services for small business web sites.

EXPERIENCE: See my portfolio of web sites.
Clients span many sectors: Media, Arts, Non-Profit, Technology, Politics, Medical, e-Commerce, Retail.

Freelance Web Developer | 1998 – present
Complete web site service. For my private clients, I single-handedly manage the entire process of creating a web site from initial idea to finished site. This includes interface design, web programming (HTML and CSS), image production, quality testing, copy editing/writing, Content Management System (CSM) integration using Expression Engine, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and some marketing consulting. Complete client list on portfolio page.

The Indepedent Film Channel | 3/08 – present
Front-end Web Developer. I currently work as a subcontractor maintaining and creating new pages for IFC.com. IFC is owned by Rainbow Media.

Ultra 16 | 6/04 – 4/06
Front-end Web Developer. As a subcontractor, I worked as a front-end developer with Ultra 16's team to build sites for a variety of clients: Grassroots, Flirt!, Nightstalker, SC05 Supercomputing Conference, SC06 Supercomputing Conference, Fragments.

Circle.com | 2/99 – 7/01
Web Developer. Created web site prototypes, including all HTML, web graphics, quality checking, and occasionally design. Worked on a team with art directors and project managers to create finished sites that met quality and technical standards. Projects included: IBM's w3 Intranet, eSaludo, The Solomon Page Group, GuruNet, AOL@School.

SKILLS
Internet Technology. Significant experience in front-end programming (hand coded HTML and CSS). Basic Javascript and PHP. Extensive knowlege of Expression Engine (Content Management System). Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for small businesses.

Graphic Design. Web site interface design and web graphics production.

Manage a process from initial idea to finished product
Identify, supervise and collaborate with consultants
Use creativity to present ideas on a range of topics
Quickly learn the basics of a situation and assess the priorities
Receive a directive from a supervisor or client, then transform it into a focused action plan
Translate between media formats (e.g., print to web)

Visual Art. Extensive background in fine art, particularly painting, drawing and printmaking. Taught undergraduate level classes. Graphic design and typography for print and web media.

EDUCATION
M.F.A., UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, 1997
Degree in Fine Art. Two year concentration in painting, culminating in an exhibition. Coursework in contemporary theory. Received a Fellowship the first year, and a Teaching Assistantship the second. See my online painting portfolio.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILA. PA, 1994-1995
Completed first year of M.F.A. degree.

B.A., WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 1992
Major in Fine Art. Thesis exhibition entitled "Past Times, Life Savings." Significant course work in Spanish.