Mike Ferry Front End Web Developer
I have pleasant dreams of HTML, CSS and Javascript. Nightmares of Microsoft browsers.
Work Experience
2009 — Present
Web Developer
Chroma Creative Group
As the son part of this father-son partnership, I'm in charge of all the technology. My CMS of choice is Drupal, and I'm partial to the Campaign Monitor email marketing system.
Skills Used:
- Drupal Theme Development
- HTML5 / CSS3 Development
- Email Template Design and Development
- Responsive / Adaptive Web and Email Design
- Email List Management
- Web Server Administration (Linux)
- DNS Administration
- Wireframing
- Project Management
2008 — 2011
Web Specialist
Burpee Seed Company
I was hired as an entry level web specialist to work on small tasks for each of Burpee's three websites (Burpee, Cook's Garden and Heronswood Gardens). My exceptional talents eventually led to me becoming a jack-of-all trades. I took on additional duties including management of all technical aspects of Burpee's email campaigns and DNS administration for each of the websites. I also occasionally assisted with various technical projects such as developing landing pages and creating / managing QR codes.
Skills Used
- HTML / CSS Development
- Email Template Development
- Email List Management
- Email Server Administration
- DNS Administration
References
| Name | Job Title | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Don Zeidler | Marketing Director | Available On Request |
| Jerry Purcell | V.P. of Information Technology | Available On Request |
| Brian Paul | System Analyst | Available On Request |
2006
Field Technician
Galco Business Communications
I held this job in the spring / summer of 2006 while I was in between web-related jobs. It was kinda fun and, at the time, I learned a bunch of telephone stuff. Later, I turned Galco into a client of Chroma Group.
Skills Used
- Telephony Systems Setup and Troubleshooting
- Cable Running
| Name | Job Title | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Lorenz | Owner | Available On Request |
2001 — 2006
Technical Support Representative
Netcarrier, Inc.
Answered many thousands of technical support calls and emails against my will. In each and every case, I did my best to politely guide them through their internet crisis of the day while resisting the urge to throw heavy objects across the room... Just kidding, I'm always very professional.
Skills Used:
- Internet Connection Troubleshooting (Dial up, ISDN, DSL, T1)
- Email Access Troubleshooting
- Telephony Systems Troubleshooting
- Football Pool Administration
| Name | Job Title | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cassady | Technical Support Representative | Available On Request |
| Mike Fiala | Technical Support Representative | Available On Request |
| Ryan Rosenkaimer | Technical Support Representative | Available On Request |
Examples Of Work
Certifications
Education
| School | Description | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Codecademy | --- | |
| Code School | --- | |
| Montgomery County Community College | Studied computer science with an emphasis on web development and Linux system administration. |
3.8 |
| Bucks County Community College | Studied computer science. |
3.4 |
| Lansdale School of Business | Studied computer networking. |
4.0 |
| Pennridge High School | I spent half my time at the high school, and the other half at the Upper Bucks County Vocational Technical School studying electronics. |
3.5 |
Technical Skills (bars indicate skill level)
HTML
CSS
Javascript
jQuery
PHP
MySQL
Email Template Design and Development
Email List Management
Linux Server Administration
Bash Scripting
Handsomeness :)