anh-thu huynh
3255 W. Belden Ave. #2W
Chicago, IL 60647
631-223-8250
ath.huynh@gmail.com
education
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Honors, June 2008
GPA (cumulative): 3.4; GPA (concentration): 3.5; Honors: Dean’s List
B.A. Thesis: “Seeking Authenticity in Chicago’s Pilsen: Towards a More Nuanced Understanding of Gentrification” (pending publication in Chicago Studies Journal, Vol. 2)
experience
CME Group, Front End Systems Technology, Chicago IL
Front-End Developer (Consultant), Sept. 2010 - present
WHITTMANHART Interactive, Chicago IL
XML Developer (Consultant), June 2010 - Aug. 2010
Worked on client web application, the Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories Customizer (http://customizer.harley-davidson.com)
Updated application with 2011 parts, colors, and assets using XML
Converted assets using Fireworks and Photoshop
Performed troubleshooting and performance testing
Chicago Booth School of Business, Interactive Marketing, Chicago IL
Assistant Web Developer, June 2008 – June 2010
Design, code, and edit websites using Photoshop, XHTML, XML, and CSS
Code and publish cross-platform compatible e-newsletters, blog posts, and other content
Adapt websites to new content management system
Prepare reports of web traffic and poll data
University of Chicago, Humanities Computing Division, Chicago IL
Web Coder, June 2008 – Sept. 2009
Make text, markup, and coding updates as requested to Humanities Division websites
Redesign and implement templates for department websites
University of Chicago Student Activities, Cobb Coffee Shop, Chicago IL
Financial Manager and Counter Staff, May 2005 – June 2008
Worked in teams of 2-4 employees to manage sales, assist customers, and stock food and beverages
Managed financial reports and made deposits of $2000 - $3000 daily
activities
Documentary Film Group, Chicago IL
Executive Board Member and Projectionist, March 2005 – present
Redesigned the Doc Films website and acted as webmaster and board member from Feb. 2006-08
Volunteer as a film projectionist and train assistant projectionists in equipment use and protocols
University of Chicago University Theater, Chicago IL
Light Designer, Master Electrician, Stage Manager, Jan. 2006 – March 2008
Worked in creative teams to create budgets and execute design concepts
Coordinated actors and other show staff to schedule, organize, and run rehearsals and tech meetings
skills
HTML, CSS3, Javascript/jQuery, XML/XSLT, web accessibility best practices, developing for content management systems (Wordpress, OmniUpdate, etc.), email marketing (Convio, MailChimp, ConstantContact, etc.), automated website testing (Selenium)