Avram Lavinsky
Web Design & Development
Flash Guru
avram.lavinsky@verizon.net
http://avramlavinsky.com
490 Pleasant St.
Malden, MA 02148
781.321.4475
Technical Skills
- HTML, XHTML, DHTML (Dreamweaver)
- Flash Design, Flash Animation
- Actionscript 2, Actionscript 3, Actionscript Migration, Actionscript OOP
- CSS including CSS table-free layout
- Javascript
- AJAX
- PHP including OOP & file management functions
- MySQL (PHP myAdmin)
- XML
- .htaccess
- Batch Editing (Useful File Utilities)
- Graphic Design & Optimization (Fireworks, Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter)
- Traditional Art & Graphics Media (Pencil, Ink, Watercolor)
- Sound Design & Production (Protools, Acid, Soundforge)
- SEO, Web Marketing PPC & CPM
- HTML, CSS staff training methods and materials (Powerpoint)
Professional Experience
Harvard University (Harvard Alumni Association)
December 2007 – April 2004Web Designer / Developer
(Windows Environment, Sapphire Server)
- Designed new CSS layout using Dreamweaver.
- Created new server-side include structure using Dreamweaver.
- Created new image logos for several programs using Photoshop.
- Created new text logo for Harvard Alumni Association using Photoshop.
- Designed and implemented new CSS and Javascript navigation menus using Dreamweaver.
- Batch edited hundreds of web pages to conform to new design using Useful File Utilities.
- Created custom Javascript functions for DHTML using Dreamweaver.
- Initiated AJAX functions to integrate with Sapphire server pages.
- Trained eight employees in basic HTML, CSS, file management principles, and use of Dreamweaver.
- Worked with staff to completely rewrite the help section of the website.
- Inventoried outdated web pages and created new site documentation.
- Created Flash movie for event splash page using some simple Actionscript.
- Scripted Flash slideshow for another splash page using XML.
- Integrated Flash interactive map (by DIY Map) and scripted using XML.
- Implemented Search Engine Optimization including XML sitemaps.
- Created no-script functionality.
- Advised project and program managers on technical issues.
- Drafted Quality Assurance documentation for complete overhaul of website due in 2009.
- Drafted training documentation for complete overhaul of website due in 2009.
Koerner and Associates
August 2007 - PresentWeb Designer / Developer, Web and Print Marketing Consultant
(Windows Environment, Windows Server)
- Designed a targeted web marketing campaign to be implemented in 2008.
- Designed new CSS layout using Dreamweaver.
- Created custom text logo and images using Fireworks.
- Trained staff in updating HTML content using Filezilla.
- Worked with staff to rewrite site content for improved user experience and SEO.
Digital Artwear
August 2007 - PresentWeb Developer
(Windows Environment, Linux / Apache Server)
- Repaired browser compatibility and security malfunctions.
- Modified customer feedback email filters.
- Modified databases and PHP code to add volume discount functionality.
- Reorganized image file management.
- Currently developing Flash/Javascript interactive gallery.
Publicis NY
July 2007Sound Designer, Producer
- Contracted and coached studio musicians.
- Produced sound for client Charmin using Protools
Spookathon.com
March 2005 - Present PresentFounder and Webmaster
(Windows Environment, Linux / Apache Server)
- Created Flash pumpkin carver drawing application and puzzle application.
- Created all Flash interactive character animation and frame by frame animation.
- Created Flash mp3 player application.
- Coded Flash back end integration with image compression and storage.
- Created all PHP, HTML, & CSS Design elements using Dreamweaver.
- Retrofitted entire PHP OSCommerce catalogue & shopping cart to use Flash in stead of static images.
- Created PHP scripts to receive octet streaming of image generated in Flash (using Dreamweaver).
- Altered PHP OOP shopping cart and order classes to accommodate user generated images & text.
- Customized PHP modules for Paypal & United Parcel Service (using Dreamweaver).
- Created custom PHP order fulfillment panel to generate invoices with thumbnail images.
- Coded Javascript browser detection to fix integration problems with Netscape 8.0 and modules.
- Coded Javascript integration with Flash applications for transfer of variables and DHTML
- Altered OSCommerce database structure creating new tables where necessary (using PHP MyAdmin).
- Created custom mySQL code for image file management, survey input management, etc.
- Tested and debugged all programming in multiple browsers.
- Researched and created marketing with PPC, CPM, reciprocal links, & viral techniques.
- Produced & engineered all digital sound including Flash music video.
Education
- June 1998Simmons College: MS in Physical Therapy
- June 1994SUNY New Paltz: BS in Biology