Experience

Ben Zapp
Owner, 2008-Present

• Self employed web developer/designer specializing in website development, maintenance, troubleshooting, customization and server management.
• Particular attention applied to content management systems setup, configuration and extension.
• Knowledgeable programmer in all web development languages, servers, API and workflow. Easy to work with, quick responding and critical/abstract/strategic thinker.
• Creative and experienced print/branding designer as well.

NYU Child Study Center
Senior Designer, 2008-2009

• Head designer responsible for creating brand quality layouts for web and print media.
• Worked on dozens of collateral to help the organzation promote their content and services.
• Established better visual system for the center’s home page which was eventually adopted by it’s parent hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center.

Dan’s Hampton Style Magazine
Production Director 2005-2007

• Production director at Hampton Style Magazine, a 100 plus page publication. Production consisted 50/50 split in editorial and advertising.
• Responsible for production and delivery of art for both departments.
• Managed assets for multiple layouts at a single time and trafficked them all the way to final press.

BTL Design
Designer, 2003-2005

• Designer for branding and interactive firm who’s clients were Fortune 500 brands.
• Created designs and branding for public and intranet sites as well as screen visuals for trade shows.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis [St. Louis, Missouri]
BFA in Advertising Communications, 1996-2000

Fieldston High School in Riverdale [New York, New York]
1996-2000