Samuel Diamond
West Grove, Pennsylvania
Versatile Front–End Web Developer
Creative developer with a scientific background brings analytical skills to bear on usability issues. Combines innovative problem solving with a passion for learning in order to adapt to new challenges. A reliable team member, yet adept at working independently.
Skills
- Utilizes Progressive Enhancement and User-Centered Design to produce Mobile-First, Accessible sites.
- Well-rounded in a variety of web languages: HTML (and Semantic Markup), CSS, JavaScript (including jQuery), and PHP.
- Familiar with the WordPress CMS and the Bootstrap framework.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Dreamweaver, and XD.
Education
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Web Development and Design (AA)
- August 2017 – December 2018
- Harrisburg Area Community College – Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- GPA 4.00 / 4.00
- BlueScope Scholarship Award, Susanna Johanna Vanderwall Memorial Scholarship
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Chemistry (BS | MS)
- August 2003 – August 2007
- Bucknell University – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
- GPA 3.65 | 3.85 / 4.00
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, American Chemical Society Student Affiliate, Theta Chi Fraternity Gamma Eta Chapter, Theta Chi Alumni Association Scholarship (2006-2007), Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity Prize (2005-2006)
Work Experience
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Visual Artist Intern
- January 2019 – February 2019
- SAP – Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
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- Transformed PowerPoint presentations from Death by PowerPoint into brand-compliant, compelling information conveyance aids.
- Created Outlook email templates and curated content for high-level newsletters.
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Web Design Intern
- May 2018 – August 2018
- The PEOPLE Academy – Reading, Pennsylvania
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- Created a fully-functional directory site from the ground up.
- Developed a custom WordPress plugin for managing a directory of companies.
- Created a JavaScript based audio visualizer.
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Machine Operator
- November 2016 – June 2017
- TempForce / Fargo Assembly – Richland, Pennsylvania
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- Produced wire harnesses, consistently achieving the lowest error rate of the shift.
- Assisted shift leader with machine troubleshooting.
- Assembled complex prototype pieces.
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Associate Investigator
- May 2008 – March 2015
- DuPont Displays – Wilmington, Delaware
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- Received award for attention to safety.
- Co-developed chemical hygiene plan for the group.
- Improved purity of synthesized compounds by 100-fold to “Diamond” grade.
- Created Access database for synthesized compound inventory.
- Received top annual performance review category each year.
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Laboratory Teaching Assistant
- August 2007 – May 2008
- Penn State University – State College, Pennsylvania
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- Responsible for four classes of students' laboratory work each semester.
- Revised Chem 101 curriculum.
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Laboratory Teaching Assistant
& Undergraduate/Graduate Researcher- May 2004 – August 2007
- Bucknell University – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
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- Assisted professor in 1-2 classes of students' laboratory work each semester.
- Independently researched a conducting polymer for detecting nerve agents.
Volunteer Experience
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Graphic and Web Designer
- September 2018 – Present
- Pennsylvania Fabulous Fall Festival – Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
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- Developed hand-coded website featuring responsive design, Javascript interactivity, PHP contact form, embedded Google Maps, and Google Fonts.
- Designed custom logo, website layout, and several print fliers.
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Theta Chi Gamma Eta Philanthropy Chair
- August 2006 – May 2007
- Bucknell University – Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
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- Helped lead Theta Chi to become the first fraternity to receive Bucknell’s Silver Star award under its Plan for Prominence.
- A founding brother who brought the Gamma Eta chapter back to Bucknell.