Eric Weisler

5 Wheatstone Road

New City, New York 10956

H (845) 639-0868

C (845) 548-2675

summary

Detail oriented, adaptable multi-tasker. Forward thinking information technology professional with extensive expertise in front-end coding/web development. Skilled at converting graphic design into functional, flexible, scalable and compliant code. Experienced with coding XHTML/CSS/XSLT/JS to render identically across multiple browsers. Develops front-end on top of ASP.NET and Java back-end. Strong eye for design. Portfolio listed at www.weisler.org

computer skills

Proficient in: XHTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP, JSP, JSTL, Velocity, XML, XSLT, VBScript, JavaScript

Working Knowledge of: JQuery, PHP, SQL, TCL

Web Servers: IIS, Apache, Tomcat

Back-End Environments: Java, ASP.NET, UNIX

CMS / Source Control: TeamSite, Story Server, ATG Dynamo, VSS, CVS, SVN, Dart, Akamai, Documentum

Development Software: Eclipse, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator

experience

WebMD,

New York, New York

Senior Front-end Web Developer,

10/2008-1/2010

Built new interface for co-branded drug site, drugs.webmd.boots.com/drugs/.

Redesigned search interface and applied new look and feel to co-brand sites, www.webmd.com/search/.

Coded XSLT files to render XML. Managed CSS for sites under development. Cut, named, and applied graphic assets.

Developed XHTML at module level for reusability. Created JavaScript solutions for client side functionality.

Implemented 508(C) compliance to make sites usable by all people, including those with disabilities/special needs.

Created over 40-page templates for new social networking site from PSDs, exchanges.webmd.com.

Maintained codebase synchronization between development and quality assurance environments.

Developed UI for new mobile app.

A&E TV Networks,

New York, New York; Stamford, Connecticut

Senior Front-end Web Developer, Contract,

6/2008-10/2008

Built front-end for www.aetv.com and www.history.com using tableless DIVs and semantic markup.

Revised JavaScript functions.

Daylife.com,

New York, New York

Senior Front-end Web Developer, Contract,

4/2008-6/2008

Built front-end for news site using tableless DIVs and semantic markup.

Re-skinned sites for partners by changing only the CSS while maintaining markup.

Greater Than One Agency,

New York, New York

Senior Front-end Web Developer, Contract,

3/2008-4/2008

Built front-end for www.astelin.com and www.welchol.com using XHTML, CSS, tableless DIVs, and semantic markup.

Liberty Travel,

Mahwah, New Jersey

Senior Front-end Web Developer,

5/2007-2/2008

Built database-driven websites from graphic design mock-ups, utilizing DHTML and JavaScript to create slideshows and interactive components. www.libertytravelhoneymoons.com, www.libertytravelfamily.com, www.libertytravel.com/singles/.

Produced HTML emails with accompanying landing pages and microsites for e-marketing campaigns from graphic design PSDs.

Created microsites for Aruba and Hotel Chains, leveraging an ASP.NET back-end.

Converted existing ASP pages into ASP.NET pages, maintaining exact look and feel, using Visual Studio.

IAC Search and Media,

White Plains , New York

Web Developer,

6/2005-5/2007

Utilized HTML, XHTML, CSS, JSP, JSTL, Velocity, DHTML, XML, TCL, SQL, and JavaScript.

Produced data-driven channels from RSS feeds via Spring framework Java back-end for several portal sites. Created movies.myway.com, local.myway.com, and shopping2.iwon.com/home.jhtml

Built co-branded sites in Eclipse/Spring using properties files to support multiple languages versions of sites.

Reverse-engineered various networking sites such as MySpace to create CSS blocks called Webfetti added to “about me” input field and customize profile page’s appearance.

Maintained toolbar download process of FunWebProducts toolbar suite, with attention to cross-browser compatibility and multiple download flows.

New York Medical College,

Valhalla, New York

Assistant Webmaster,

8/2003-5/2005

Performed site growth and content maintenance for www.nymc.edu using ASP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Created and optimized graphical assets. Designed and produced www.nymc.edu/gsbms/index.asp.

Built data-driven blood drive reservation system using SQL Server to manage appointments and cancellations.

Created data-driven job board using SQL Server to facilitate interview schedules.

Emigrant Savings Bank,

New York, New York

Web Developer, Contract,

10/2002-7/2003

Redesigned intranet site.

Performed site growth and content maintenance on intranet site.

Modem Media,

Norwalk, Connecticut

Web Developer, Contract,

5/2002-9/2002

Built front-end for Delta Airline’s online ticketing interface and America Online’s gaming interface.

Produced complex layouts from wire frames and design mock-ups using CSS and JavaScript.

Optimized graphics.

Reader's Digest Association,

Pleasantville, New York

Manager, Interface Architecture,

9/2000-5/2002

Hired team of hand coders to develop quality sites, built consistently on time and on budget.

Managed all interface development. Built comprehensive master site, replacing several inconsistently written sites.

Led redesign of editorial content, articles, and marketing campaigns, utilizing TeamSite and ATG Dynamo.

Re-skinned sites for partners by changing only the CSS while maintaining markup.

OPUS 360,

New York, New York

Production Manager,

2/2000-9/2000

Managed redesign and directory re-architecture projects for site of over 30,000 production pages.

Assembled team of ASP experts to affect site growth, redesigns, and refinement of content management solutions.

Developed methodology to convert page-level edits to centrally managed code, reducing manpower needs by 30%.

Barnes & Noble,

New York, New York

Manager, Content Engineering,

9/1997-2/2000

Managed redesign and directory re-architecture projects for site of over 30,000 production pages.

Assembled team of ASP experts to affect site growth, redesigns, and refinement of content management solutions.

Developed methodology to convert page-level edits to centrally managed code, reducing manpower needs by 30%.

Pro Bono,

New City, New York

Webmaster,

9/1997-Present

Designed and built database-driven sites for www.newcityfire.org and www.fireboat.org and other not for profit organizations.

Maintain site content.

education

The State University of New York, Albany, New York

B.A., Communications, Business Administration

professional development

Columbia University, 2002

SQL Database Administration

Rockhurst University, 2001

Communication for Managers, Managing for High Performance

Art Technology Group, 2000-2001

Designing Dynamic Web Pages with JHTML, JHTML Scripting for Templates

Interwoven, 2000-2001

TeamSite Advanced Template Scripting, TeamSite UNIX Administration, TeamSite Template Scripting

Westlake Internet Training, 1997-2002

JavaScript, Project Management, JavaServer Pages, Perl 5 Programming, Advanced HTML, CGI Scripting using Perl5, Graphic Design, JavaScript, Database Integration

licensure

New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 2008

affiliations

Rockland Mobile Care, EMT, Since 2008

New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1, Interior Firefighter, Medical Officer, Webmaster, Fund Drive Chairperson, Since 2002

Save Our Ships New York, Trustee, Since 2002

Fireboat, John J. Harvey, Vice President, Treasurer, Webmaster, Since 2000