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About Me

Ken Christensen is a half Sicilian, half Danish music lover that fell in love with branding, design, search engine optimization and most of all web development. Ken is into clean cooking, natural ingredients, granite, modern design, big watches, hip sneakers, European cars, global travel, designer jeans, soft t-shirts, tranquil settings, 80’s music and teen movies, romantic comedies, Asian culture, dreaming big, following his intuition, intelligent conversation, beaches, philosophy, slang, ending statements with “jus' sayin',” science and math, comic books, chess, synthesizers, Belgian beer, grilling at 6am and Doberman Pinschers.

I specialize in custom user interface design from
concept to hand-coded XHTML and CSS.

I am currently seeking a full time front-end development position
and or a project management position. If you are interested in setting
up an interview feel free to contact me. My resume is available for download below.

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SUMMARY

I am an interactive web developer with a passion for design and user experience architecture. I am a firm advocate of web standards, clean code and multi browser functionality. I have a demonstrated track record of consistently combining leadership with sound business practices to build a successful company and a reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, communication, analytical, and management skills.

EDUCATION

  • The Illinois Institute of Art (Chicago, IL) — Bachelor of Fine Arts, Web Design and Interactive Media, June 23 2010 Projected GPA 3.8 (Deans List)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) — Communications, 1996 -1999

EXPERIENCE

Alphabet Music and Media LLC, Washington, DC — Managing Partner/Project Management ( July 1996 to Present)

  • Responsible for managing all label operations including advertising, accounting, event planning and the production, manufacturing and distribution of music and other label products; established label name to consumers and businesses via a high volume of concentrated promotions and marketing efforts; contracted multiple agencies to assist with operations and promotions; conducted international business relations in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, Spain and South Africa; contracted label and music services to other commercial businesses; generated and sold 32 music recording products to a national and international market; attended yearly seminars to enhance product knowledge and sales strategies; originated, negotiated and maintained contracts with clients.
Print Design, Worldwide Locations — Freelance Designer (January 1994 to Present)
  • Design logos, event fliers, music cover art, business cards, brochures and posters on a freelance basis.
  • Illustrated book cover for author “Stephanie Mills” for Whole Foods Inc.
Beacon Mortgage, Fairfax, VA — FHA | Reverse Mortgage Processor (September 2006 to December 2006)
  • Processed reverse mortgages from loan application to loan completion; trained new loan officers; reviewed applications and accompanying files; conducted extensive credit check procedures including confirmation of signatures and appropriate forms; obtained credit reports and all other relevant documentation; packaged loans for final processing; inspected and cleared all underwriting conditions.
Mortgate IT, Reston, VA — Analyst | Junior Account Executive (June 2005 to August 2006)
  • Examined prime loan applications for accuracy and compliance with broker requirements; assisted account executives; processed loan documents; utilized Datatrac, a mortgage loan database to input borrower information, loan types, impounds, fees and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) information; maintained business and client relationships; worked with account executives and underwriters to reach loan deadlines; attended weekly training classes provided by Mortgage IT.

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Proficient with PC and Macintosh Systems.
  • Design: All Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Premier, Encore), Google Sketchup, Quark, Hotgloo, Coda, TextMate, Cinema 4D
  • Languages: XHTML, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, PHP, MySQL, AS2 and AS3.
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Access
  • Audio: Pro Tools, Logic 7-9, Cubase, Cakewalk, Sony Sound Forge, Ableton Live +
  • Video: Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Cinema 4D, DVD Studio Pro, Color, Compressor

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