Dustan Joiner
Front-end Web Developer
Health Canada
05/2009 - Present
- Experience in the creation and maintenance of web pages using CSS, XHTML and PHP;
- Used XHTML 1.0 strict coding;
- Prepared, debugged and maintained web pages in both official languages for posting to Health Canada’s web sites, following Treasury Board Web Standards and policies and Health Canada policies, guidelines and procedures;
- Hand code new web pages for clients when requested;
Environment:
CLF2, XHTML 1.0 Strict, CSS 2.1, JavaScript, Common Gateway (CGI) Scripts,
ASP, PHP, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw
Rai Grant Insurance
01/2008 - Present
- Designed and developed entire web site using the latest web based technologies http://www.raigrantinsurance.com/DEVsite/index.htm;
- In charge of developing their old site;
- Using CSS 2.1, XHTML for the layout;
- Using AJAX, JavaScript and CSS for the menu;
- Using ASP for all form applications;
- Communicating effectively with the client through email;
Environment:
XHTML 1.0 Strict, CSS 2.1, JavaScript, AJAX, Photoshop, ASP
Canadian Heritage
10/2008 - 04/2009
- Update new CLF2 templates with XHTML 1.0 strict code content;
- Working in a Visual Source Safe environment;
- Experience with a Content Management System;
- Converting all tables to CLF2 compliant;
Environment:
CLF2, Visual Safe Source, Cold Fusion, XHTML 1.0 Strict, CSS 2.1, Fogbugz
Service Canada
07/2008 – 10/2008
- Coded the new Passport Manual using CSS 2.1, XHTML 1.0 Strict and Paint Shop Pro;
- Coded the new Employment Insurance Reference Guide using CSS 2.0, XHTML 1.0 Strict and Paint Shop Pro;
- Coded old templates into the new CLF templates using CSS 2.0, XHTML 1.0 Strict;
- Updating, maintaining and supporting web sites using DreamweaverMX & Homesite5.0;
- Experience and training with Teamsite Content Management System;
- FTP files to the Dev and LIVE Server;
Environment:
CSS 2.1, XHTML 1.0 Strict, SHTML, Teamsite, Paint Shop Pro
IStudio
06/2008 – 06/2008
- Updating, maintaining and supporting web sites using Visual Studio;
- Slicing images with Adobe Photoshop;
- Website configuration and testing;
- Working with XML files.
- Created and configured a database with relationships using Microsoft Access.
Environment:
ASP, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, DreamweaverMX, Photoshop
Library and Archives Canada
02/2008 - 05/2008
- Working under the Chief Web Architect the goal is to preserve Canada’s national collection of books, historical documents, government records, photos, films, maps, music and more in a secure Trusted Digital Repository.
- Followed the Storyboard and developed the Wire-Frame using MS Visio;
- Developed a Graphical Norms Guide for LAC staff to follow when building and Web sites, facilitating knowledge transfer;
- Coded XHTML 1.0 Strict for LAC internet / intranet web site;
- Website configuration and testing;
- Used Adobe Photoshop to design the templates used for the GNG;
- Met with end users to ascertain their needs to improve website configuration;
- Started to build the Prototype1 Template using XHTML 1.0, CSS 2.0, JavaScript;
- Experience with XML data structures and descriptive Metadata;
- Worked on the Usecase/Testcases;
- Provided LAC web site support documentation as required;
Environment:
Unix, Oracle, PHP, XML, SQL, XHTML 1.0 Strict, CSS 2.1, JavaScript, Fusebox, Visio
TheOutfittersGroup.com
10/2005 - Present
- Designed and developed entire web site using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Photoshop.
- Used JavaScript for the menu, date, flashing banners, and last updated scripts.
- Used XML for search engine site map files.
- Used PHP for all the form applications.
- Created and configured a database with relationships using Microsoft Access.
Environment:
ASP, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, DreamweaverMX, Photoshop
Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada
12/2005 - 01/2008
- Responsible for converting Word, WordPerfect, PDF, Excel and/or Quattro Pro Spreadsheets, Complex Tables, Graphics and Charts and other documents as required for Web Publishing using: HTML, DHTML, CSS, ASP, Homesite, DreamweaverMX and Photoshop.
- Performed daily manual code changes as required.
- Perform changes, updates, uploads and maintenance of the Departmental Web Sites.
- Perform QA (Quality Assurance) on document conversion work that has been completed by other Team Members to re-assure that all Government & Departmental standards and policies are followed.
Environment:
ASP, XHTML 1.0, HTML, CSS2, HomeSite, W3C, DreamweaverMX, Photoshop, Interwoven, Visual Studio
Health Canada
03/2005 - 08/2005
- Transferring old HTML 4.01 Web site files into the new Information Architecture web site.
- Creating new HTML 4.01 index pages using DreamweaverMX for sections in the new Health Canada web site;
- Coded HTML for HC internet / intranet web site;
- Website configuration and testing;
- Provided web site support documentation as required;
- Experience conducting Quality Assurance and Testing on own and other team member’s conversion work to verify for accuracy and completeness;
- Making sure all images appear using DreamweaverMX;
- Met with end users to ascertain their needs to improve website configuration;
- Ensuring all links and topic links are working properly using DreamweaverMX;
- Added the Search Engine Meta Data using Lotus Notes MetaData Generator;
- Adhered to Common Look and Feel accessibility standards.
Environment:
PHP, HTML 4.01, CSS, GOC CLF, Windows 2003, Java, Lotus Notes,
DreamweaverMX. MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Word).
Cisco Systems Bluesfest
02/2005 - 03/2005
- My responsibilities were to update their web site content for the 2005 festival;
- Perform Quality Assurance and Testing to ensure that all web site links are active and functioning properly using DreamweaverMX;
- Met with end users to ascertain their needs to improve website configuration;
- Coordinate with sponsorship staff to ensure that all sponsor logos and information is accurate;
- Coded HTML for internet web site;
- Website configuration and testing;
- Used Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate graphics when required;
- Used a PHP template to upload images and content to their web site;
- Added and deleted concert listings in the database using PHP;
Environment:
WindowsXP, PHP, HTML 4.01, CSS, DreamweaverMX, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint & Word).
Canadian Heritage
10/2004 - 02/2005
- Worked with XHTML 1.0, DreamweaverMX, CSS and Adobe Photoshop;
- Converted PDF, MS Word and WordPerfect documents into XHTML 1.0 format;
- Perform manual code changes;
- Coded XHTML for Cdn Heritage internet / intranet web site
- Website configuration and testing;
- Used Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate graphics when required;
- Worked with ColdFusion back-end programming templates;
- Experience conducting Quality Assurance and Testing on own and other team member’s conversion work to verify for accuracy and completeness;
- Converted complex tables and charts to XHTML 1.0 format;
- Provided technical advice to Canadian Heritage clients regarding their Web site needs;
- Used SSH and Cute FTP software to FTP files to the live server.
Environment:
GOC CLF, Windows 2003, PHP, Cold Fusion, XHTML 1.0, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Word), DreamweaverMX.
Canada Revenue Agency
04/2001 - 09/2001
- Responsible for converting Word, WordPerfect, PDF, Excel Spreadsheets, Complex Tables, Graphics and Charts and other documents as required for Web Publishing using: PHP, HTML, CSS, Homesite, JavaScript, Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop;
- Perform manual code changes;
- Provided web site support documentation as required;
- Website configuration and testing;
- Met with CRA end users to ascertain their needs to improve website configuration;
- Coded HTML for CRA internet / intranet web site;
- Experience conducting Quality Assurance and Testing on own and other team member’s conversion work to verify for accuracy and completeness;
- Converted complex tables and charts to HTML 4.01 format;
- Continually met required time frames for project completion;
Environment:
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat. GOC CLF, Windows 2000, Dreamweaver, MS Office (Outlook, Access & Word)
Canada Revenue Agency
01/2001 - 03/2001
- Worked with the redesign of the Information Technology Library Branch Intranet Web site;
- Web Publishing using: HTML, CSS, Homesite, Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop;
- ITB Library, Committees and the Organizational Charts were a few of the projects undertaken;
- Coded HTML for CRA internet / intranet web site;
- Further developed communication skills to meet with clients and understand their Intranet website needs;
- Website configuration and testing;
- Developed a search box in ASP code where clients within the Intranet site could search for a specific book in the database;
- Added and deleted records in the new Access database;
Environment:
ASP, HTML 4.01, CSS, GOC CLF, Windows 2000, dBase, MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word),Dreamweaver, Homesite, Adobe Photoshop.
Northern College
12/2002 - 08/2003
Algonquin College
1999 - 2000