Thomas Jones Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Texas Area

I’m using my power for good. I’ve updated a highly trafficked website to bridge the gap between user design and different web technologies, as well as utilizing analytics and user feedback to create satisfying and compelling experiences for users while not forgetting about accessibility in the process. I have incorporated current web standards utilizing a combination of Blackbaud CMS, Blackbaud Luminate, Bootstrap, CSS, Google Analytics, newsletter reports, peer-to-peer fundraising… Show more I’m using my power for good. I’ve updated a highly trafficked website to bridge the gap between user design and different web technologies, as well as utilizing analytics and user feedback to create satisfying and compelling experiences for users while not forgetting about accessibility in the process. I have incorporated current web standards utilizing a combination of Blackbaud CMS, Blackbaud Luminate, Bootstrap, CSS, Google Analytics, newsletter reports, peer-to-peer fundraising results, and user feedback to create funnels to enhance user experience using storytelling and step by step methodology towards objectives. Website goal completion rates have risen from 25% to 43%, bounce rates have decreased by 15%, increased mobile users by 14%, and newsletter and eblasts open-rates have climbed by 7% and click-through rates by 9%.I frequently coordinate with Development and Field Services to customize marketing campaigns to showcase registration/event pages, donation pages, and peer-to-peer advocacy events. Show less

Austin, Tx

Frankenstein Computers & Networking is an IT solutions company, and full service Computer Repair company catering to local businesses and individuals. • Designed and implemented websites featuring customized Content Management Systems (CMS), with a focus on Search Engine Optimization(SEO).• Effectively met with a broad range of clients to ascertain needs, propose designs and layouts, and created schedules and contracts.• Consulted and advised clients for short and long-term web… Show more Frankenstein Computers & Networking is an IT solutions company, and full service Computer Repair company catering to local businesses and individuals. • Designed and implemented websites featuring customized Content Management Systems (CMS), with a focus on Search Engine Optimization(SEO).• Effectively met with a broad range of clients to ascertain needs, propose designs and layouts, and created schedules and contracts.• Consulted and advised clients for short and long-term web strategies, branding, planning, design, information architecture, and implementation of websites using such tools as project briefs, design comps, spec sheets, mood-boards, and wireframes.• Created and monitored timelines, deliverables, and client resources to consistently deliver projects on time, and within budget. Show less

• Complete Front-End Web Development for custom commercial web & app design, eCommerce shopping carts and modules, user-interfaces, logos, layouts, presentations, and reports for non-profits, entertainers, and small and medium-sized business (SMB) clients, as well as Corporations in diverse markets featuring Flash animations, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, php, e-Commerce, customized front-end Content Management Systems (CMS), and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).• Created Animations and… Show more • Complete Front-End Web Development for custom commercial web & app design, eCommerce shopping carts and modules, user-interfaces, logos, layouts, presentations, and reports for non-profits, entertainers, and small and medium-sized business (SMB) clients, as well as Corporations in diverse markets featuring Flash animations, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, php, e-Commerce, customized front-end Content Management Systems (CMS), and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).• Created Animations and Titling for various movies and corporate presentations.• Implemented and developed eLearning modules for the training of corporate employees in a myriad of topics, such as safety, procedures, and company policies.• Effectively meet with a broad range of clients to ascertain needs, propose designs and layouts, and create schedules and contracts.• Consult and advised clients for short and long-term web strategies, branding, planning, design, information architecture and implementation of websites using such tools as project briefs, design comps, spec sheets, mood-boards, and wireframes.• Train clients to work with CMS websites – Drupal and Wordpress – for maintenance, integration with social networking sites, and for development of future pages.• Create and monitor timelines, deliverables and client resources to consistently deliver projects on time, and within budget.• Editing and conversion of audio, and videos for optimized download and best quality for the web.• Develop user-interface, logos, layouts, comps, and general branding utilizing such tools as Photoshop and Illustrator. Show less

Portland, Oregon

Graphic Products provides sign and labeling solutions for the industrial workplace. Although not well known, you wouldn't have to look far to find a label created by one of their industrial printers. • Created and executed all Front-End Development for site components, templates, and content pages utilizing HTML, CSS, jQuery, and CMS development. • Coordinated strategies with SEO specialist to A/B test websites, and enhance the quantity, as well as the quality of organic web leads… Show more Graphic Products provides sign and labeling solutions for the industrial workplace. Although not well known, you wouldn't have to look far to find a label created by one of their industrial printers. • Created and executed all Front-End Development for site components, templates, and content pages utilizing HTML, CSS, jQuery, and CMS development. • Coordinated strategies with SEO specialist to A/B test websites, and enhance the quantity, as well as the quality of organic web leads generated. Increased leads by over 300%.• Managed and maintained 100+ supporting websites, effectively driving leads and brand awareness.• Defined company web standards for websites to produce natural search friendly pages to maximize results on major search engines, to provide consistency across all company websites and to implement HTML5 and CSS3. • Developed the conceptual and visual design for the company newsletter and email campaigns, moving from wire frames to final design, to final deployment. Show less

Austin, Tx

Phame Factory provides a full range of production services: script writing, storyboards, budgets, casting, packaging, film direction, and all aspects of production.• Cultivated and managed corporate website, develop mini-sites for client conferences and special events.• Maintained front-end internet application for corporate clients.• Designed project comps, renderings, and presentation materials under tight deadlines.• Edited and produced company videos and animation… Show more Phame Factory provides a full range of production services: script writing, storyboards, budgets, casting, packaging, film direction, and all aspects of production.• Cultivated and managed corporate website, develop mini-sites for client conferences and special events.• Maintained front-end internet application for corporate clients.• Designed project comps, renderings, and presentation materials under tight deadlines.• Edited and produced company videos and animation. Conversion of audio, and videos for optimized download and best quality for the web. Show less

Austin, Tx

eMarketing Studios was a web development company specializing in Business to Customer eCommerce websites providing customers with discounts products and subscription services.• Responsibilities included taking the lead role in cross-browser front-end user interface design using technologies and software such as, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS to maximize user experience and flow of information. Responsible for design and implementation… Show more eMarketing Studios was a web development company specializing in Business to Customer eCommerce websites providing customers with discounts products and subscription services.• Responsibilities included taking the lead role in cross-browser front-end user interface design using technologies and software such as, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS to maximize user experience and flow of information. Responsible for design and implementation of websites for life cycle of the projects, from initial design and concept meetings, testing, to taking the site live.• Engaged in collaborative efforts with the Owner, Senior Programmer, and other Designers throughout design and implementation of projects.• Responsibilities included cross-browser front-end user interface design using technologies and software such as, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS to maximize user experience and flow of information.• Actively utilized project management and creative skills to translate technical requirements and mock-ups into workable web solutions.• Implemented, styled, and performed validation of e-Commerce functionality on websites to ensure cross browser compatibility. Show less

Austin, Tx

Multimedia Games (now Everi) provides interactive, multimedia communications and data processing services and products to the gaming and entertainment industries.• Utilized my skills in Video Production, Effects, Animation, and Graphic Interface Design, I created Class II video slot machine games distributed throughout the U.S, Mexico, and Israel. • Worked closely with programmers and project leads to execute designs based on technical specifications, meet gaming regulations, and to… Show more Multimedia Games (now Everi) provides interactive, multimedia communications and data processing services and products to the gaming and entertainment industries.• Utilized my skills in Video Production, Effects, Animation, and Graphic Interface Design, I created Class II video slot machine games distributed throughout the U.S, Mexico, and Israel. • Worked closely with programmers and project leads to execute designs based on technical specifications, meet gaming regulations, and to consistently meet tight deadlines.• Contributed to user interface, design, animation, and development efforts using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere.• Collaborated with other Designers, Sound Engineers, Marketing staff, and Network Administrators to create the look and feel of a networked bingo game that was played from coast to coast by over 40 casino halls for a grand prize of one million dollars using video production skills and software such Photoshop, After Effects, and Lightwave 3D.• Used communication skills with technical knowledge to resolve problems for internal customers.• Contributed to network and application testing and quality assurance efforts.• Assisted help desk staff in streamlining processes.• Measured content effectiveness via generation of nightly stat reports.• Got to meet Ed McMahon too. Show less

Responsible for sustaining inventories of mission critical parts for the Patriot Missle System. Planned and directed activities of personnel and units responsible for the receipt, storage, and issue of all commodities of supply. Directed and supervised the collection, evacuation, and accountability for all classes of supply associated with assigned unit. Advised the commander on logistical matters and unit mission capabilities.

Associate Applied Science, 2D Animation

Associate Of Applied Science, Design Communication

Associates, Business Management

Continued with U.S. Army Reserve during this time.