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1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) [email protected]
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Director of CAS-IT, Illinois State University Masters of Science, Arts
Kristin Carlson
Joh� Turto�
Illinois State University
Illinois Central College
Masters of Science, Arts Technology May 2018Bachelor of Science, Studio Arts-Photography August 2015
Associates in Arts & Science, Graphic Design December 2011
Education
ExperienceFront End Designer & Developer May 2018 - CurrentGraduate Assistant - Front End Designer May 2017 - May 2018College of Arts & Sciences Information Technology, Illinois State University
• Collaborate with designers, developers, faculty and administrators on department web projects • Implement and follow design standards from style guides and templates for department websites• Create UI in construction and redesign of websites based on UX feedback• Co-operate with Back End Developers in designing features for CMS using a static site generator• Advise undergraduate students on learning Jekyll (static site generator) to create website templates• Apply ADA accessibility requirements in web design• Aid faculty and staff by completing web tickets using Cherwell• Generate logos, icons, and additional assets using design and photo editing software
HTML5
Skills
CSS3
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premier
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Instructor/Teaching Assistant August 2017 - May 2018Arts Technology Program, Illinois State University
• Served as sole instructor for ATK 300, focusing on digital image composition and photo manipulation• Communicated effectively to students through lectures, activities, and class collaboration• Provided opportunities outside of class to coach students on course material• Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and course assignments• Graded various web coding and photography projects; competency in ReggieNet
Public Relations Graduate Assistant August 2016 - August 2017Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University
• Staged, produced, and edited video for $20,000 Crowd-funding campaign • Managed College’s website and social media for academic and promotional content • Generated graphics for marketing and event materials • Assisted Director of Public Relations with Alumni Banquet, Nurses Week, Scholarship Reception, Homecoming
After Effects
1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) 830-1730
Unity
Photographer/Graphic Designer January 2010 - CurrentTurtonic Photography, Freelance
• Capture individual and group portraits, as well as engagement, event, and food photographs• Create graphics using Illustrator and InDesign for logos, fliers, business cards, advertisements• Edit photographs using Photoshop for enhanced quality and design
DirectorCollege of Arts & Science Information TechnologyIllinois State University
[email protected](309) 438-2910
Micheal Regilio
Director for Events and PublicationsMennonite College of NursingIllinois State University
[email protected](309) 438-7418
Amy Irving
Associate ProfessorSchool of Theatre & DanceIllinois State University
[email protected](309) 438-8783
Kristin Carlson
1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) [email protected]
Joh� Turto�
References
Joh� Turto�1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) [email protected]
John Turt�
Educati�
Experience
Skis
1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) 830-1730
John Turton
HTML5
Photoshop Illustrator Liquid Gatsby
CSS3
Illinois State University
Illinois Central College
Master of Science, Arts Technology May 2018Bachelor of Science, Studio Arts-Photography August 2015
Associate of Arts & Science, Graphic Design December 2011
http://turtonic.com/
Front End Designer & Developer May 2018 - CurrentFront End Designer - Graduate Assistant May 2017 - May 2018
College of Arts & Sciences Information Technology, Illinois State University• Collaborate with designers, developers, faculty and administrators on various department web projects • Design and develop templates for department websites • Implement and follow design standards from style guides for department websites• Ensure department websites meet ADA/Section 508 accessibility requirements in web design• Create UI in construction and redesign of websites based on UX feedback• Co-operate with back end developers in designing features for CMS utilizing static site generator (Jekyll)• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students on web development projects and skills• Provide consistent training sessions for faculty & staff to use CMS for their department websites• Aid faculty and staff by completing web tickets using Cherwell• Construct and maintain web application for College’s travel fund system using Knack• Generate logos, icons, and additional assets using design and photo editing software
Instructor/Teaching Assistant August 2017 - May 2018
Arts Technology Program, Illinois State University• Served as sole instructor for ATK 300, focusing on digital image composition and photo manipulation• Communicated effectively to students through lectures, activities, and class collaboration• Provided opportunities outside of class to coach students on course material• Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and course assignments
Public Relations Graduate Assistant August 2016 - August 2017
Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University• Staged, produced, and edited video for $20,000 Crowd-funding campaign • Managed College’s website and social media for academic and promotional content • Generated graphics for marketing and event materials • Assisted Director of Public Relations with Alumni Banquet, Nurses Week, Scholarship Reception, Homecoming
Photographer/Graphic Designer January 2010 - Current
Turtonic Photography, Freelance• Capture individual and group portraits, as well as engagement, event, and food photographs• Create graphics using Illustrator and InDesign for logos, fliers, business cards, advertisements• Edit photographs using Photoshop for enhanced quality and design
JavaScript React
DirectorCollege of Arts & Science Information TechnologyIllinois State University
[email protected](309) 438-2910
Micheal Regilio
Director for EventsMennonite College of NursingIllinois State University
[email protected](309) 438-7418
Amy Irving
Associate ProfessorSchool of Theatre & DanceIllinois State University
[email protected](309) 438-8783
Kristin Carlson
References
John Turt� 1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) 830-1730 http://turtonic.com/
[email protected] Turt� 1315 Dillon DriveNormal IL 61761(309) 830-1730 http://turtonic.com/
Dear Search Committee,
I write to express my interest for the position of Web Application Developer for Web and Interactive Communications at Illinois State University. I found this position on Illinois State’s job opportunities web page and believe I would be an excellent fit. Please consider my resume as you look to fill this position.
In my current role as Web Designer/Developer for CAS-IT, I research, test, and train others to use the website template I constructed using Jekyll (a ruby based static site generator). I researched the needs of CAS-IT’s websites and compared them to the capabilities of Jekyll. When constructing the template there were many large scope concerns I had to address like branding, useability, build times, ease of utilizing the template, and integrating the templates’ content into the back end team’s CMS. The target audiences I focused on for our templates were with twofold internal (builders & editors) and external (viewers/users). I also tested for performance, security, accessibility, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) throughout the process. My experience shows I will be able to balance providing a large scope approach with fine detail in creating templates for your office.
I regularly utilize Google analytics on our websites to see users’ expectations and traffic as a means to understand-ing the direction of our projects. When working on department sites I also utilize Google Chrome developer tools for many different services like the elements or performance tabs but, especially for their audits. I combine the audit reports with Google Analytics to be able to grasp a wide scope of user experiences, useability, expectations, and areas of improvement. My experience using developer tools, Google analytics, and testing will help provide a smooth transition for this position.
At CAS-IT I strive to make our websites usable for as many people as possible. I focus on WAI ARIA standards and best practices to better equip more users. When testing I first look at automated checks for simple (often syntax) errors, and then I follow up with manual testing. When I perform automated testing I use WAVE, Google DevTools Audits, and Micro-soft’s ‘Accessibility Insights for web’ after I manually test sites via NVDA, JAWS, and keyboard controls. My familiarity your office’s standards, needs, and procedures for useability/accessibility show I will have a quicker time to adjust to this position than others.
It is a passion of mine to encourage and equip others in their technical pursuits and professional growth. Each semester I supervise student workers and graduate assistants, and I continually look for projects in our office that align with their past experiences and the students’ areas of interest. I encourage the students to take ownership of the projects including the research and serve as an aid for any questions that may have. I help with non-technical users as well via Cherwell tickets, and during meetings with faculty and staff. My desire to help equip others in their digital literacy proves I would be a good representative of your office.
Overall, my experience in front end web design and development at Illinois State University reinforce my fit for the position of Web Application Developer for Web and Interactive Communications. Thank you very much for your consider-ation, and I look forward to hearing from you.
John Turt�Sincerely,John Turton
Kira Shelton Human Resources Illinois State University (309) 438-2120
