Richard Bruce Gilbert, Jr.  817 Hamlet Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560  (919)-656-2374, webguync@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
* Advanced knowledge of creating professional corporate web sites using CSS, XHTML and Semantic mark-up.
* Excellent skills in creating web sites that are user friendly, search engine optimized, accessible and cross browser compatible.
* Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. 
* Dynamic web application knowledge/experience using PHP /MySQL and AJAX.
* Strong knowledge and experience with web usability, wireframes and prototyping.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Software:		Dreamweaver,  Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Flash, Fireworks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

Programming:		HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML , PHP, AJAX, ActionScripting and JavaScript with Script.aculo.us, Prototype and JQuery Frameworks. 
Operating Systems:   Windows Vista and XP, 
      Mac OS-X and Classic, Linux.

 Database:	          MySQL, SQL .

RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ETSI                 Chapel Hill NC – Multimedia Developer                                                                              April 2008 – Present
* Developed dynamic web supplications using PHP/MySQL and Flash.
* Created reports in Microsoft word and Excel.

Red Hat (Contractor through Manpower)                  Raleigh NC – Web Developer                            July  2007 – March 2008
* Created customer interfacing web applications using table-less XHTML and CSS.
* Edited graphics using open source software.
* Development of web pages using Linux and CVS for source control.
* Coding of smaller websites to support marketing efforts.

Peopleclick, Inc. Raleigh NC (Contractor through Apex Systems) –  Web/Software Developer         August 2006 – February 2007  
* SQL Queries.
* Added customization to vanilla software packages to meet customer needs using ASP, CSS, XML, XSLT.
* Versioning control experience with StarTeam.

Independent Contractor DBA Inspired-Evolution.com    Raleigh/Durham NC  - Web Developer/Instructor   July 2005 – Present
* Worked as a subcontractor and freelancer coding web sites using XHTML and CSS on various web development projects.
* Developed code with section 508 compliance for accessibility in mind.
* Developed standards compliant code and checked for cross-browser compatibility.
* Created design comps using Adobe Photoshop.
* Created web applications using PHP and MySQL.
* Developed AJAX based applications.
* The ArtCenter (2 sessions) – Taught small class in introduction to web development using Macromedia Dreamweaver.
* Durham Technical Community College (1 session)- Taught class in introductory to principles and usage of Adobe Photoshop.

									

Durham Public Schools , Durham NC			                Webmaster	            February 2004 – June 2005
* Redesigned main school system website using Lotus Domino, CSS and Photoshop.
* Designed and developed individual websites for new schools using Macromedia Dreamweaver, CSS and Adobe Photoshop.
* Developed and maintained, EDLink e-mail newsletters informing the public and parents of DPS news and events.
* Updated content and created new content on a daily basis for the district web site.
* Used DHTML and JavaScript to create dynamic navigation menus.
* Developed code with section 508 compliance for accessibility in mind.

eGeneralMedical. Inc.  Raleigh, NC                      Internet Development Manager                                 November 2001-February 2004 
* Designed and formatted e-commerce websites making them more user friendly and pleasing to the eye utilizing
RTML, HTML,CSS, DHTML and Adobe Photoshop.
* Edited and upgraded sites on a daily basis making sure content was up to date, readable and attractive to a potential consumer.
* Initiated and monitored pay per click (PPC) programs such as Google Ad Words and Overture.
* Populated websites with key words to provide effective search engine optimization (SEO) and generate traffic.
* Designed banner ads in Macromedia Fireworks and Flash to attract visitors to sales and promotions.
* Created monthly marketing newsletter in HTML sent out to customers notifying them of new products, specials and
health related information.

Vital Source Technologies, Inc.  Raleigh, NC	Senior Electronic Documentation Specialist		 February 2000 — October 2001
* Edited /formatted and proofread e-publishing documents marked-up via XML using Framemaker and XMetaL. 
* Developed courseware materials for Universities to be delivered in CD-ROM format.
* Suggested improvements to our end product based on this testing.
* Scanned / color corrected/cropped and edited images for the textbooks/course manuals using Adobe Photoshop.
* Documented all new processes in Microsoft Word for training purposes. 
* Trained incoming employees on electronic documentation processes including courseware development and XML editing.


EDUCATION	
Certificate in Graphic Design,   the School of Communication Arts, Raleigh, NC
BA. Corporate Communications, Elon University, Elon, NC

MEMBERSHIP
Triangle Macromedia/Adobe Users Group

References available upon request
For on-line portfolio and additional information, please visit http://www.inspired-evolution.com