Jake Trussell

Evanston, IL
jake@webfortherest.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

  • Communications and Public Relations
  • Custom web design
  • Website administration
  • Blog Tools/CMS: WordPress, Joomla, Ingeniux, Kintera
  • Web 2.0 marketing and promotions using Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, YouTube, Ning, etc.
  • Web Languages/Standards: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, RSS, PHP, MySQL
  • Design Software: Adobe CS (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash), QuarkXPress
  • Video Software: Avid, iMovie
  • Audio Software: Logic Audio, Ableton Live, Propellarhead Reason
  • Office Software: Microsoft Office, Google Docs
  • Radio broadcasting
  • Audio production
  • Event production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web for the Rest - Evanston, IL
Freelance Web Design and Development, 2008

Mashit.com, Boston, MA - Evanston, IL
Founder/Owner, 2003 - Present

  • Founded the Mashit record label in 2003 to produce 12-inch vinyl records for the DJ market. Produced 8 vinyl records between 2003 and 2006
  • Launched an MP3 download shop, music blog and podcast on the website which now has approximately 12,000 page views per month
  • Promote Mashit releases and events using an email listserv, social networking sites, blogs, bulletin boards, social video, and traditional print media

Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
Webmaster / Website Coordinator, 1999 - 2007

Web Design and Development

  • Designed and developed the College’s first comprehensive website (www.massart.edu) in 1999/2000 using HTML, and JavaScript
  • Incorporated dynamic tools and content into the site, including a calendar system, video tours, and news blog
  • Interfaced regularly with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement new initiatives and content
  • Designed and developed various micro-sites for the College

Project Management

  • Oversaw the award-winning redesign of the College’s website in 2002; working with Deans, Directors, the President of the College, and a design and development consulting firm. Managed the implementation and maintenance of the new site, which included a custom-built content management system
  • Coordinated with faculty, staff, and students to develop site architecture and content
  • Managed student interns to develop student-run portions of the site

Consulting

  • Provided guidance on web communications strategy for College President, deans and departmental directors
  • Advised Communications department on technology and hardware purchases

Initiatives

  • Drafted and implemented institution-wide web policies working with core web team, including Director of Communications, Dean of Admissions, and Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Spearheaded an initiative to acquire a new content management system (CMS). Conducted research and reported findings to CIO, ultimately leading to acquisition of the College’s new CMS
  • Initiated second website redesign in 2006 and worked with information architecture consultant on research and wireframing
  • Initiated hiring process for the college’s new System Administrator position
  • Redeveloped the College’s intranet site

EDUCATION

1998: Graduated with Distinction
B.F.A. Media and Performing Arts (Studio for Interrelated Media)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
Areas of Focus:

  • Audio/Video Production
  • Web Design
  • Event Production

INDUSTRY CONFERENCES ATTENDED

An Event Apart, 2007
Web design and standards conference, Boston, MA

Seybold Seminars Confrence, 1999, 2000, 2001
Media publisher conference, Boston, MA

ADDITIONAL DATA

WLUW 88.7 FM, Loyola University Radio, Chicago, IL
Host of Joystyxx Radio, 2008
An electronic music show that airs every other Monday night from 8 to 10 P.M.

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Visiting Lecturer, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007
Lectured on audio production in multi-media, 2000. Lectured on music production in history of electronic music course, 2005, 2006, 2007

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Visiting Lecturer, 2007
Lectured on music production in history of electronic music course

Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
Visiting Lecturer, 2005, 2006, 2007
Lectured on music production in electronic music history and production course

Blind Dog Films, 2003
Documentary Film Score Composer
Motion picture score for award winning documentary, Touched

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Audio/Visual Specialist, 1997 - 1999
Worked in Audio Visual Services department providing technical expertise on, and setup of audio and video equipment for Harvard classes and events

Music Producer, Event Producer/Promoter, and DJ, 1990 – Present
Discography includes approximately 50 CD, Vinyl, and Digital releases; including band credits, remix credits, compilations, and solo projects. Produced and performed at hundreds of multi-media events

WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SAMPLES