Web Design and Development: My Passion
I originally wanted to make a really elaborate Web site to show of as my portfolio site, but then I realized my time is much better spent on the Web sites of my clients. Maybe once I have some more free time I can "spruce things up" a bit more, but for now, this should do.
I enjoy building Web sites. I enjoy learning about the many different facets of the Web design and development world. I'm kind of a stickler for well-formed code and standards compliant (or as compliant as I see necessary).
I currently have a full-time position as a Web designer and developer at metroConnections, a Minnesota-based conference services, event production and transportation and tour company. However, I still try to find time to do some freelance work, such as with the Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast Pro Cycling team. I also do a couple "pro bono" Web sites, including the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, University of Minnesota Chapter and University of Minnesota Drumline Web sites.
Current skill set:
- HTML and XHTML
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Tabless Design
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- W3C Web Standards
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe InDesign
Skills I am learning:
- PHP
- ColdFusion
- JavaScript
- Flash
- ActionScript 2.0
- SQL
Future endeavors:
- Ruby On Rails
- AJAX
- DOM
Links to work I've done
- A Christmas List: All I Want For Christmas
- Montage Furniture Services
- The Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, University of Minnesota Chapter
- The University of Minnesota Drumline
- Alpha Gamma Delta
- Kelly Benefit Strategies / Medifast Pro Cycling Team
- 2005 Minnesota Student Association Renter's Guide [Right-click to download - 24MB]
- iGoogle Theme Header Images
- Mark's Web Design and Development Blog
Don't forget to check out my resume!