Adam Altman
1507 W Arthur #2
Chicago IL 60626
m. 773 329 1557
e. adam at chaoskid.com

Expectation

To secure a position that allows me to use my skills and experience to develop web-based and stand-alone applications that impress, inspire and educate.

Expertise

Web Technologies: HTML, DHTML, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, Perl/CGI
Multimedia: Macromedia Director / Lingo
Imaging: Digital photography, Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready
Office Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft and Macintosh operating systems, Unix/Linux operating systems

Experience

Developer
Self-employed
December 2000 - Present

• Developed eCommerce site for Beaters.us.
• Developed PHP/MySQL solution for ASP.com with Dechow Consulting.
• Developed Director application for Willis Corroon of America.

Marketing IT Administrator / Assistant Manager
Wellington Mortgage Corporation / Morseland, Chicago, IL
November 2004 - Present

• Manage and maintain IT needs for multiple sites (mortgage company and restaurant.)
• Manage marketing efforts for restaurant (concept to completion.)
• Develop database and web application solutions as needed (File Maker Pro, PHP, MySQL.)

Marketing Website Coordinator
Alco Industries, Cranbury, NJ
February 2004 – November 2004

• Managed and maintained collection of more than 10,000 product photos.
• Managed transition from Excel-based quote system to web-based quote system, including migration of product images.
• Photographed new product samples as needed.
• Independently developed database of product translations for packaging department.

Web Developer
Type A Multimedia Network, Chicago, IL
July 2001 – February 2003

• Built data-driven e-learning courses and websites using HTML, Perl, PHP, mySQL and Shockwave for clients such as the American Lung Association, Allstate, and the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
• Built reusable web applications such as a multi-threaded message board and a multi-user to-do list/task manager using PHP and mySQL.
• Used Macromedia Director to develop kiosk applications used by Pontiac at automobile tradeshows across the country.

Software Engineer
closerlook, Inc., Chicago, IL
August 1997 – November 2000

• Worked with clients such as Eli Lily, Andersen Consulting and Rand McNally to develop training, demonstration and entertainment software products.
• Developed sites using plain HTML, DHTML, ASP and Shockwave for a variety of companies including Glaxo, Kidspeace, and Smucker.
• Co-developed 1998 Invision NewMedia Gold award winning product, “Virtual Work, Real Results” for Harvard Business School Publishing and 1999 Invision NewMedia Bronze award-winning CD-Rom “Freakware.”
• Lead Developer on DVDA.org award-winning “Explore America” DVD-Rom for Gateway and Rand McNally
  

Education