Dustin L Obrecht

Objectives :

To further my experience, by integrating modern php & js solutions, and css frameworks to make robust applications.

Developing and designing node applications utilizing JS frontend frameworks; vue, react, angular, and even some jquery.

Handling data and visualizing it in both classical and new ways to gain insight.

Working with new design architectures, methodologies, and solutions while having fun learning at the same time.

Skills & Proficiencies :

• Digital Design Applications: PhotoShop, Illustrator, Indesign
• Programming Languages: PHP, JS, Python, LUA
• Data Persistence Layers: MySql, MongoDB
• JS Development Tools: node, jquery, react, webpack, socket.io, d3
• Other Languages & Notations: JSON, RSS, XML, HTML, CSS, SASS.
• Experience skinning and theming : drupal, wordpress, magento, laravel, oscommerce, shopify, mailchimp & klaviyo mailers
• Integration of various css frameworks such as Bootstrap & Foundation, as well as designing my own custom css solutions.
• Linux/OS X/Windows Desktop Environment - Administration & Networking
• Linux Web Server Configuration & Administration using various distros like ubuntu, debian, and archlinux. Utilizing apache, nginx, and node application servers.
• Microsoft Office Suite Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Work Experience:

Independent Contractor
Digital Designer & Developer 2003 – 2022
Web-Site development for multiple clients, ranging from art design/director to full site implementation.
Designed a wide range of printed materials, books & magazine layouts, product box art & labels. Worked directly with clients to help them construct thier ideas into a reality.

Bluesource
Digital Designer & Developer 2008 – 2016
Responsible for managing multiple projects for different clients.
Each project could consist of : art & animation design or direction, CSS/HTML design, administering & skinning/theming, developing & procuring solutions for various content management systems, creating various printed materials and layouts
Hired as an employee & independent contractor
Supervisor: Cindy Georghiou

Mainstream Advertising
Senior Web Designer 2005 – 2007
Responsible for art/animation design, CSS/HTML design, administering/skinning/theming various content management systems.
Supervisor: Daniel Kay

SydeFX inc.
Flash Animator 2001 – 2002
Projects included creation of multiple-animated scenes utilizing touchscreen computer application programming.
Flash animator/3d graphic designer for customers.
Hired as an independent contractor.
Supervisor: Jeff Height, SydeFX

Webber Interactive
Graphic Designer 2000 – 2001
Flash animator/3d graphic designer for customers.
Supervisor: John Webber, Webber Interactive

HowStuffWorks.com
Office Assistant 2000 – 2001
Part time assistant providing administrative support to Vice President of successful Informational Consumer Website.
Responsibilities included ceating presentations, typing documents, Processing emails, sending faxes, Data entry, and miscellaneous office services as required.
Supervisor: Janice Clark

Education: