Resume

Nick Westendorf

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Creative problem solver - I am not currently seeking an employer.

Education


Eastern Illinois University, 2004

  • BA in English
  • Graduated C. Laude
  • Organized and led events as chairperson in English Honor Society

Work History


Niche marketing firm, Chicago IL - 2010 to present

  • CMS Development:
    • Drupal 6&7
    • RedDot
    • Ektron
    • Sharepoint
  • E-mail campaigns, coded for extensive cross-browser, cross-client compliance
  • Extensive knowledge in:
    • XHTML standards
    • CSS 3
  • Beginner to working knowledge in:
    • PHP 5
    • Javascript
    • Photoshop CS5
    • Server-side development
  • Progressed from a basic understanding of HTML to the above in one year.
  • Launched or helped to launch five websites over the course of 7 months.
  • Adapted to provide extensive training and SOP manuals for clients using customized CMS installations.


Office Depot, Skokie IL - 2005 to 2009

  • Promoted to Department manager 1.5 years after hire date
  • As deparment manager, oversaw:
    • Receiving prodedures
    • Inventory
    • Technology sales and training
  • Employed creative techniques such as flyers and other in-store promotions to move dead-weight inventory


Internship, E.I.U. Publications department, 2004

  • Wrote copy for mailing brochures, newsletters, student guide books, FAQs for the "i am eiu" campaign
  • Learned critical entry-level skills in web design