Levi Sigworth

Last updated December 22nd 2008
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Levi Sigworth

Somerset, NJ 08873


www.interfacelanguages.com

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OBJECTIVE

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To use my expertise in CSS, semantic markup, and user-centered interface design to create web applications and sites that are accessible, easy to use, and consistent across major browsers

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

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Skills: User interface design, semantic markup, progressive enhancement, cross-browser compatibility, user-centered development, user research
Languages: CSS, XHTML, HTML, XML, JavaScript (jQuery, AJAX/HiJAX), XSLT, PHP, .NET
Version Control: SVN, VSS, CVS
Content Management System: MODx
Desktop: Aptana Studio, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Office

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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December 2008 - Present

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

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June 2004 - Present
Freelance Web Developer

InterfaceLanguages

Virtual
  • Designed and hand-coded the following sites: www.penfoldtheatre.com, www.michaeldembicer.com, www.avalonstudenthousing.com, www.jessicabrilli.com, people.bu.edu/bufsc
  • Used semantic design principles to create tableless, CSS-driven layout

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April 2008 - October 2008
Web Developer

Ignite Health

Somerset, NJ
  • Coded sites to Semantic Web Standards in order to enhance SEO
  • Worked intimately with small, interdisciplinary teams to create timelines, set expectations, and deliver quality sites to pharmaceutical clients
  • Wrote front end coding standards documentation for development team

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September 2007 - February 2008
Web Development Associate

SelectMinds

Manhattan, NY
  • Maintained and customized corporate social networking software for clients such as O'Melveny & Myers, LLP; Deloitte; and Schlumberger
  • Launched client code modifications to live environment
  • Coordinated database modifications per the requirements of each project
  • Hand-coded custom and standard JSP tags, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

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January 2007 - June 2007
Front End Developer/Designer Intern

I'm in! (GroupGo, LLC)

Waltham, MA
  • Created XHTML and CSS prototypes from Photoshop and Powerpoint mockups
  • Developed novel CSS template for MAD LIBS section of www.imin.com

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EDUCATION

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January 2007 - January 2008

Harvard Extension School

Cambridge, MA

  • Computer Science

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August 2003 - May 2004

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

MA

  • Professional Writing

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August 1999 - May 2003

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

BA

  • Creative Writing, International Relations

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CONFERENCES

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An Event Apart, Boston, MA, March 26-27, 2007

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PUBLISHED WORK

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Freelance
  • www.penfoldtheatre.com (with MODx content management system)
  • www.michaeldembicer.com
  • www.avalonstudenthousing.com
  • www.jessicabrilli.com
  • people.bu.edu/bufsc

Pharmaceutical
  • www.ragenerations.com (I developed two base templates that the client used to fill out the site.)

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