Harry H. Saito
Chicago, Illinois 60625
E: hhsa...@gmail.com
Objective
A challenging web development position where I can apply 8+ years of work experience and education in graphic design, web design, and web development.
Skills
Languages: ASP.NET, CSS2/CSS3, HTML/HTML5/XHTML, Java, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, PHP, SQL/MySQL, XML, XSL/XSLT
Applications: Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash), Adobe CQ5, Adobe Omniture, Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Visio, Word), MySQL, Oracle, QuarkXpress, Wordpress
Professional Experience
CDW Chicago, Illinois, 2013
Contracted Web Developer
- Translate Photoshop templates into HTML/HTML5/CSS/Javascript web pages and ASP.NET components
- Code/edit responsive CSS2/3 and Bootstrap/LESS
- Code, edit, trouble-shoot and test HTML/CSS/Javascript/JQuery pages
- Add and test modules for Wordpress sites
Siren Interactive Oak Park, Illinois, July 2013
Contracted Web Developer
- Create/edit forms and modals using CSS/Javascript/PHP
Sears Holding Company Chicago, Illinois, May 2012-May 2013
Contracted Web Developer
- Translate Photoshop templates into HTML/CSS/Javascript/CQ5 User Experience Modules and web pages
- Code, edit, and test HTML/CSS/Javascript/JQuery/JSON pages for www.sears.com, www.kmart.com, and www.craftsman.com
- Added Omniture tracking to modules and pages
Unilever / Alberto Culver Company Melrose Park, Illinois, November 2010-May 2012
Contracted Web Developer
- Design, code, edit, and test HTML/CSS/Javascript/ASP.NET pages for domestic and international sites including www.tresemme.com, www.nexxus.com, www.stives.com, www.noxzema, and www.vo5.com
- Translate Photoshop templates into HTML/CSS templates for a proprietary content management system :including Nexxus Promend products and http://female.vo5.co.uk/
- Create and edit web graphics and animations using Photoshop, Flash, and Illustrator
- Design, code, edit, and test Photoshop/HTML email templates
- Helped integrate Unilever product locator web services into A.C. sites via ASP.NET, Javascript, and XSLT
Chicago Sun-Times Chicago, Illinois, June 2010-November 2010
Contracted Web Developer
- Created and modified templates in a content management system for 18 publications using Javascript, Cache (CSP), and HTML
- Integrated photo galleries and email forms into the CMS
- Integrated third party video players and commenting system into the CMS
Linn Group Chicago, Illinois, July 2007-June 2010
Graphic Design & Web Design/Development
- Design, code, edit, and test HTML/CSS/PHP/Javascript pages
- Setup content management systems for internal and client web sites
- Create and edit web graphics and animations using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
- Design logos, web banners, HTML emails, and print advertisements
- Setup and maintain computers, phones and other hardware devices, and provided technical support
Freelance Chicago, Illinois, January 2006-July 2007
Graphic & Web Designer/Production Artist
- Provide clients with graphic/web design and design support
- Coded and edited HTML/CSS/PHP pages
- Created and edited web images and interface prototypes using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash
Clients have included: Quarasan, McDougal Littell, and Tanagram Partners
Ambrosi and Associates Chicago, Illinois, 2004-January 2006
Image Coordinator
- Responsible for image management between the photo studios, digital department and creative department to ensure completion of projects according to schedule. Tracked merchandise and images throughout the production process
- Added and edited meta-data in image management system
- Assisted with day-to-day problem solving with regard to missing or corrupt files, incorrect photography or retouching of images
- Acted as member of the work-flow process integration team between Kmart and Sears
- Performed scanning, color correction, and digital image retouching
- Created and edited clipping paths in digital images
RR Donnelley Financial Chicago, Illinois, 1996-2004
Lead Desktop Publishing Specialist
- Production coordination and scheduling for composition and desktop publishing departments (7–15 employees), training employees, equipment maintenance, maintaining company best practices, and problem solving
- Created, designed, and edited various print documents
- Performed high-end scanning, color correction, and digital image retouching
- Created charts and graphs for client presentations and printed matter
- Created computer illustrations for client presentations and printed matter
- Created and edited HTML documents
- Created and edited PDFs for printing and presentations
- Performed conversions, trapping and pre-flighting of customer supplied files
- Provided sales and client support
Volunteer Experience
Community Minded Dance Denver, Colorado, 2000–Present
- Maintained and updated the organization's HTML and Wordpress web sites
- Integrated PHP-based event software into Wordpress
Swing Dance Event Promoter and DJ Chicago, Illinois, 1999–Present
- Led organization of 200+ events to promote various forms of dance, such as Lindy Hop, to swing jazz.
- Accomplished raising $5,000 at the "Swing for New Orleans" benefit for the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
- Led teams to coordinate and develop web sites to market and promote the Windy City Lindy Exchange/Chicago Swing Music Festival (2004 & 2005).
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Board Member, Chicago, Illinois, 1999-2001
Maintained and updated the organization's web site, and created print advertisements.
Education
DePaul University Chicago, Illinois, November 2008
Master of Science in E-Commerce Technology GPA: 3.74
Relevant Courses:
E-Commerce Web Site Engineering, Usability Engineering, Database Administration and Management, Internet Supply Chain Management, Intranets and Portals, Secure Electronic Commerce
Project Management Courses:
Enterprise Project Management, Software and Systems Project Management, Managing for Effective and Ethical Organizational Behavior
DePaul University–Institute for Professional Development February 2006
Best Practices in Web Design Certificate
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, Illinois, May 1996
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Visual Communications
DePaul University Chicago, Illinois, June 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
Minor in Advertising Art and Design