Resume

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 20 years web development experience
  • Web development programming skills using Python, Django Rest Framework, React.js, Postgres, Redux, NextJS, Gatsby, Git CVS , PHP, MySql, CakePHP, Drupal CMS, Symfony, jQuery, Javascript (es6).
  • Macintosh and PC literacy with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Background in arts management including producing, directing, writing, teaching, and acting

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

PRINCIPAL, Ron Leeson Web Consulting, Design, & Development, November 2003 – Present My own consulting service specializing in concept, design, and development for commercial and corporate sites and web applications. Works include the architecture, design, and development of a database driven web Application for the Wells Fargo ATM Group, Drupal CMS site for DoubleRainbow.com, Django web apps for WorldWideWomen.

TECHNICAL LEAD, WorldWideWomen 2014 – Present.

LEAD PROGRAMMER, Addwater Branding Agency, December 1999 - October 2003

PARTNER/CONSULTANT, Callisto Design, December 1999 My own company, specializing in design and production of commercial websites. Development of project style and content, multimedia and web design including Director movies, site production.

WEB DESIGNER/ PRODUCER, The Mill & Short Gallery, June 1999 - December 1999 Solely responsible for graphics and HTML production of 60+ page website.

WEB DESIGNER/ PRODUCER, Shakespeare by Heart, June 1997- December 1999 Solely responsible for graphics and HTML production of 25+ page website.

INSTRUCTOR in COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Academy of Art, 1998. Teacher of "Compelling Communications," a course designed to give students the skills needed for self-presentation in the commercial art world.

THEATRICAL PRODUCER, 1994-96 Forecast Performance Series, Climate Theatre. Producer, curator and host of a weekly performance series showcasing original solo and ensemble work; sponsored by the Fleishacker Foundation

INSTRUCTOR in PERFORMANCE STUDIES, 1979-97. Teacher at Center for Performance Studies, Dominican College. During this time I also ran my own studio, teaching classes and private lessons.