CONTACT DETAILS
James Carter
carte3je [at] jmu [dot] edu
ABOUT
James is a Media Arts and Design major at James Madison University with a concentration in Converged Media. He is conducting his studies through the Adult Degree Program while serving as a full time member of staff within the University’s Office of Advancement Gifts and Records.
James’ goal is to complete his studies and to continue to develop his career within the interactive media industry. He particularly enjoys designing and coding aesthetically pleasing, functional websites.
CURRENT WORK ACTIVITIES
- Web development and maintenance for the five offices housed within Advancement Information Services.
- Web based communication of progress updates on 24 month database implementation project.
- Project lead for Alumni Connect – the use of and setup of contact forms and custom online giving links within departmental websites.
- Database specialist.
- Freelance web designer and writer.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Adobe Creative Suite 3 and 4
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML
- MS Office 2003/2007/2008
- PC & Mac platforms
TECHNICAL EXAMPLES
Java
Social Media
Design
WRITING
James recently contributes as a writer to the The Harrisonburg Times, an online news outlet covering a diverse spectrum of news, views and opinions. A recent article, entitled Horse trading starts after UK Elections, was an examination of the inconclusive results and the negotiations to create a coalition government.
BLOGGING
James operates several blogs including:
- HBurgSaver – A local site devoted to saving money in and around Harrisonburg, VA.
- TheFatManRunneth – Featuring updates and news on James’ preparation for the 2010 Richmond Marathon.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Below is a list of some of the websites James has worked or collaborated on. Click the thumbnail image to view a larger screen shot.
Make Your Figures Count is a consultancy firm based in the United Kingdom. James designed and launched a revised website following a restructuring of their core business practice.
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, Flash.
CheckoutFurniture.com is the online presence for local store Furniture and More. James was able to create an initial brochure site before implementing a fully functional e-commerce and content management system.
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, PHP, Magento Commerce.
Advancement Information Services required a complete overhaul of their existing site. James restructured, revised and updated the content of the site, migrated it through two content management systems creating an interactive experience.
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Web Manager 2.
University Advancement were looking for a medium to disseminate information to their constituents on the implementation of a new database system. James participated in the consultancy stages, designing and content creation of this site.
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Web Manager 2.
FLASH SITES/VIDEO
Still Meadows Enrichment Center and Camp were seeking an online campaign to complement a mail solicitation. As part of an Interactive Design for Web course assignment, James created a Flash video and mini-site that would display improvements made to the grounds and the need for further donations. Above is the video introduction for the mini-site.
Movement and Sound was a project utilizing Adobe Flash CS4 where James was required to create an animation short demonstrating motion and reaction to and audio track. Above is the result of his work.
PHOTOGRAPHY
James is an avid photographer, he particularly enjoys photographing the wildlife and scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s and Shenandoah Valley. Below is a slide show featuring a selection of macro and panoramic photographs.
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VIDEO JOURNALISM
James has been a frequent contributor to television station WHSV by providing raw video footage of local incidents as they happen. Below is footage of a police chase that terminated in Harrisonburg, VA.
ENDORSEMENTS
“The website and picnic pictures look great! Excellent job! ….. I’m happy we have you and your technical skills in AGR.” Brenda Nester. Director Advancement Gifts and Records. James Madison University.
“These [website pages] are fantastic! Thanks so much!” Tassie Pippert. Director of Development. College of Visual and Performing Arts. James Madison University.
“Great job on the web page. I shared it with the Development subcommittee on Friday and they enjoyed seeing that it was up. It was nice too that the messages I conveyed in a power point matched the messages you had gathered for the web page.”Chris Pipkins. AVP Advancement Information Services. James Madison University.
