Marshall Baltzell

Software Engineer

Minneapolis, MN, USA
I produce high-quality websites and web apps applying the latest technologies and practices in front-end development. Coupled with a ‘nothing-lest-than-perfect’ approach to design, this ensures consistent branding and a high level of professionalism.

Work Experience

HelpSystems

Software Engineer

Design and develop responsive web UIs with Backbone, Modernizr, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML5 & CSS3 technologies.

Ensure consistent code, design, UX and branding through version control using GIT.

Offer insights and expertise to team in Agile environment, srums and meetings.

Testing, troubleshooting and bug-fixing cross-browser and cross-platform issues and nuances.

Direct team members with user stories, test cases and experience flows for optimal performance and production.
August 2013 - Present Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Safco Products

Multimedia Art Director

Created optimized advertisement banners, assets for websites, microsites, e-tailers and email blasts.

Developed Flash and native-browser interactive modules.

Designed and Prototype websites, using HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery framework technologies.

Produced annual conference video installation to attract an estimated 40,000 attendees.

Executed production/post-production editing, design and effects, audio editing, and dvd mastering.

Directed layouts, concepts, and photography sessions for media design and web installations.
September 2009 - August 2013 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Axcept Media

Interactive Designer

Developed interactive presentations educating Fortune 500 company employees.

Implemented web sites, videos and interactive presentations to web and disc media.

Collaborated on new client strategies while maintaining and updating existing projects.

Produced websites Axcept Media contributed to the Tubman organization’s annual fundraising event.
October 2007 - March 2009 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Axcept Media

Design Associate

Assisted with design and interactive development.

Worked with new clients to showcase educational development and job responsibility.

For outstanding job performance, I was awarded additional established clientele.
October 2007 - August 2008 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Education

Brown College

Associates of Applied Science - Visual Communication

Studies included Design Principals, Color Theory, Typography, Art History, Intro to Art, Print & Package Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics & Video Production, Digital Photography, Publication Layout, and Business of Design.
January 2007 - June 2008 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

McNally-Smith College Of Music

Studied music performance with an emphasis on percussion. Covered Music theory, techniques for better drumming and stage performance and the History of music in general as well as a more in-depth review of the history of percussion.
September 2001 - December 2002 St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Awards

Brown College

Best in Show - Graduate Portfolio Show

200806

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, CSS3, Front-End Web Design, HTML5, JavaScript (jQuery), Mobile Web Design , Mockup Design , Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, UX/UI Design, Web Development, Wireframing,