(765) 543-9569

reidman@gmail.com

 

REID YOUNG

Objective

 

Seeking a position working with interface/graphic design, project management, and web development. I would enjoy the chance to use my interface design skills and understanding of the web application development process to work on a team with other developers, designers, and managers.

Education

 

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

·          Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology, 2005

·          Minor in Computer Engineering, 2003

Experience

 

(07/03 – Present)     openBook Technologies, Lafayette, IN
Designer, Developer, Project Manager (Creative Director)

openBook is a small design firm which I have transformed from tabular, non-compliant site design to valid, accessible, CSS-based layouts. ( http://www.openbooktech.com )

·          Working with clients to plan, design, develop, and test websites. In charge of development team for client projects and internal projects.

·          Creating and redesigning print materials and branding / identities, including logos, trademarks, and advertising campaigns.

·          Designed interface, assisted with development, and worked as project manager for Hydra CMS, a custom CMS built from the ground up.

(02/05 – Present)     Artistorm
Owner, Designer, Developer, Project Manager

Artistorm is a small business I recently started with the goal of allowing independent artists to sell their work in an interactive online gallery. ( http://www.artistorm.com )

·          Managing all aspects of the business, including finances and the printing of art.

·          Designed the site and interface as well as all CSS, XHTML, and much of the administrative backend (PHP / MySQL / XML).

·          Enlisted a team of developers and managed the development of the site’s flash and javascript applications.

(1998 – Present)      Starmen.Net
Owner, Designer, Project Manager

Starmen.Net is a video game website which started as a hobby and quickly turned into the massive website it is today, receiving 18,000+ hits daily. ( http://www.starmen.net )

·          Cooperatively manage the site’s projects and daily functions with other site staff.

·          Planned and managed the redesign / restructuring of the entire site over two years, creating a powerful custom CMS in the process.


(01/03 – 01/05)          Purdue Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)

Designer, Webmaster, Interface Designer

·          Redesigned main EPICS website and team websites, designed interface for databases and DVDs. ( http://epics.ecn.purdue.edu , http://tcha.ecn.purdue.edu ).

(05/03 – 08/03)       MMT Observatory (U of A / Smithsonian Inst.), Amado, AZ
Designer, Developer, Support and Maintenance

·          Creation and maintenance of new website design and structure. Worked with maintenance team on the base and telescope. ( http://www.mmto.org )

Portfolio

http://www.reidyoung.com

Skills and Abilities


A list of concepts, programs, and languages which I have mastered:

Concepts:
 + Usability
 + Accessibility
 + Standards Compliance
 + Platform Independence

Programs:
 + Photoshop (CS2)
 + Illustrator (CS2)
 + Flash (MX 2004)
 + Microsoft Office Suite

Languages:
 XHTML
 CSS
 PHP
 XML