Gus Childs

benevolent web development

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Multi-disciplinary interactive designer with substantial experience in web design and development. Thinks logically yet creatively while leading and collaborating. Also enjoys mobile development, video production, and the design process.

Experience

Freelance Web Design and Development: 2010 - Present

  • discover the needs of clients and work to achieve their goals
  • lead clients through the complete design and hosting process
  • create custom WordPress themes and train clients on it's usage
  • create custom Web sites through static HTML & CSS

Mobile Developer: February 2010 - Present

Intermediate & Advanced Authoring for Interactive Media (IM 313, 413)

  • develop two iPad applications and one OS X application using openFrameworks and C++ to create a public interactive installation
  • develop a Flash game intended for deployment on iOS
  • lead two small production teams through successful collaboration

Webmaster: August 2010 - Present

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, Bradley University

  • use HTML, CSS, and jQuery to enhance and maintain their Web presence
  • assist the Department in a University-wide transition to a standard layout
  • create custom Web sites for individual student organizations

eMedia Intern: March 2010 - March 2011

Summer Orientation Program, Bradley University

  • produce and edit HD videos to represent and enhance the Orientation program for the incoming freshman class and their families
  • collaborate with Student Aide team to produce a successful product
  • manage deadlines effectively when creating a video for each session

Web Designer: May 2009 - May 2010

The Edge: Bradley University's Student Run Radio Station

  • collaborate with the IT chairman and the executive committee
  • give the station an effective online identity using HTML and CSS
  • utilize Facebook APIs, Google APIs, and Google Analytics