Brandon Soto

Web Developer / UI Designer

BrandonSoto

San Antonio, TX

My objective is to obtain an ongoing freelance or firm position as a Front-End Web Developer / Web Developer / UI Designer (9+ yrs experience) .

* CURRENTLY EMPLOYED *


956-320-1207 office

Experience

  • UI Designer for Digital Marketing
    San Antonio, TX
    Mar 2012 - Present
    USAA

    User Interface Designer for the Digital Marketing Channel at USAA. Responsible for the design and model development of .com and mobile web pages.


  • Front & Back-End Web Developer
    McAllen, TX
    Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
    The DelRio Agency

    • Using Photoshop to convert .psd designs from the design team into hand coded HTML/CSS markup using Dreamweaver’s code view
    • Aiding in the overall UX and UI design
    • Incorporating Javascript/jQuery into site development for advanced functionality, validation, and usability
    • Using PHP/MySQL to build dynamic web pages
    • Creation of all new websites and maintenance of all current websites
    • Creating and maintaining all databases/ table structures via the PhpMyAdmin Interface
    • Mobile website development utilizing the jQuery Mobile Framework in Dreamweaver CS5.5
    • Working w/ a custom CMS to provide client's the ability to update their own websites (PHP/MySQL)
    • Working w/ other CMS systems for the same reason (Modx CMF)
    • General client interaction: email, phone, and in-person
    • Client website administration training and support

    *Workstation: MAC

  • Freelancer (All Hats)
    Edinburg, TX
    Jan 2004 - Present
    Push-Threw-Designs

    • The design and development of full websites, hand coded in either Notepadd++ or through Dreamweaver’s code view
    • File transferring (FTP) using FileZilla or Dreamweaver
    • Creation of custom designs and graphics through Photoshop, ImageReady, Fireworks
    • Intermediate use of motion tweening, text transformations, and Actionscript coding for custom Adobe Flash elements
    • Customer Service: email, chat, video, phone, in-person
    • Retention of sensitive client data

    *Workstation: PC

  • Web Producer / Web Developer
    St. Clair, MI
    Apr 2009 - May 2010
    funeralOne / Platinum Innovation Group

    • Meet project deadlines with the Web Development Team through the use of enterprise level project management software
    • Assigned WebDev members the tasks that best suited their skill set to meet those needs
    • Hand coded new webpages and maintained current pages through the Dreamweaver interface
    • General customer support for proprietary systems of funeralOne through email and phone

    *Workstation: PC

  • Web Developer (College Internship)
    St. Clair, MI
    Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
    Prompt Internet Solutions

    • Creation of new website designs and web graphics using Photoshop
    • Creation of new documents using the Microsoft office suite
    • Maintenance of several live websites via Dreamweaver

    *Workstation: PC

  • Web/Flash Designer / Developer
    Port Huron, MI
    Apr 2006 - Dec 2007
    Vivid Image Pro

    • Intermediate use of motion tweening, text transformations, and Actionscript coding for custom Adobe Flash elements for banner design, navigational elements, to fully dynamic Flash based websites utilizing XML and external .txt files
    • The design and development of full websites, hand coded in either Notepadd++ or through Dreamweaver’s code view
    • File transferring (FTP) using FileZilla or Dreamweaver
    • Creation of custom designs and graphics through Photoshop, ImageReady, Fireworks

    *Workstation: PC

Education

  • Associate's in Web Development
    Port Huron, MI
    St. Clair Community College

Additional Formal Education


  • MySQL/PHP Database Design

    Personal Enrichment Certificate received in 2008 that taught the core fundamentals and more of dynamic PHP coding and database design. The course's final project was a fully functional, dynamic website completely driven by a custom content management system that included the use of log ins, sessions, cookies, and more.


  • Graphic Design

    Personal Enrichment Certificate received in 2007 that taught the basis of color theory, web design, and proper font usage that is best suited and most appropriate for online content.

Honors and Awards


  • PHI THETA KAPPA

    I am a proud member of the National Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.



  • THEISEN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

    I received the Theisen Scholarship award in the Fall semester of 2008 for my essay on the importance of education in today's society.


  • PRESIDENT’S LIST MENTIONS

    I have received a mention on the President's Honor List for every semester I was eligible for (6 or more credit hrs with a GPA of 3.5 or higher).

Industry Knowledge


  • Software / Technologies / Skills Summary

    • Proficient on both MAC & PC
    • Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5
    • HTML5 / CSS3
    • PHP / MySQL
    • JavaScript
    • jQuery / jQ Mobile
    • Adobe Photoshop CS3
    • Adobe Fireworks CS5
    • Adobe Flash CS3
    • Actionscript 2.0/3.0
    • Microsoft Office
    • ...and always willing to learn more!