Mike Galligar

Michael J. Galligar
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Portfolio: http://mikejg.com/ • mkgalligar@gmail.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/MikeJG/ Ph (847) 204-9290
Software/Languages:
HTML5
CSS
JavaScript
SASS
Angular
Github
Yoeman
Bower
Grunt
Apache
LAMP
WordPress
Google Analytics
InterlinkOne
Skills:
Web Development
Agile Scrum
Information Architect
Database Management
Content Management Systems
Usability Testing
User Centered Design
Training
Japanese language

Programing Experience:
Web Development Certificate
Student at Seattle University
Seattle, WA Sept 2014 – Mar 2017
• Developed proficiency with several coding languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SASS, Angular, WordPress, Yoeman, Bower, Grunt.
• Created several websites using WordPress and Angular:
• Learned how to successfully design and implement a website from start to finish as an individual and part of a web development team.
• Used third party web analytics to assess site access and usability.
• Created a portfolio showcasing work done throughout the course (link above).

Programmer for Variable Data Print:
PTI Marcom Central – Private Contractor
Private Contractor Seattle, WA: Dec 2014 – Jul 2016
• After finishing with Vision Integrated Graphics: Went to their supplier: PTI
• PTI is located in SanDeigo, CA:
• Work as team member-from home. Attend meetings via SalesForce.
• Collaborate and work on projects.
• Utilized FusionPro and JavaScript as a Computer-to-Plate, Variable Data Template Creator.
• Learn how to create code that clients can edit.
• Continued learning JavaScript: Including studying PTI’s pre-build functions.
Lead Template Programmer:
Vision Integrated Graphics
Employee Chicago, IL: Jan 1997 – Sept 2013
Private Contractor Seattle, WA: Sept 2013 – Jan 2014
• After moving to Seattle, Continued a professional relationship with Vision Integrated Graphics.
• Implemented, managed, and maintained warehouse inventory system (InterlinkOne) for 75 clients & over 3,000 products.
• Learned FusionPro: JavaScript is required to maximize functionality of the program.
• Self-taught JavaScript then trained Mac operators how to code in JavaScript.
• Create Variable Data templates using FusionPro from PTI Marcom Central.
• Made programing easier for newbies by developing plug and play code library of JavaScript snippets.

Training Experience:
Customer Service Representative, Trainer, Research Associate:
Color Ease
Chicago, IL: 1986 – 1997
• Worked with international dealers in U.S.A., Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, bringing in multiple dealers.
• Assisted company chemist in product quality research.
• Conducted training seminars across the US and internationally.
• Maintained customer service relations with clients in person and over the phone.

Night Shift Manager:
Parrot Colour
Chicago, IL: 1984-1985
• Brought in new technology that saved the company 50% in operating costs.
• Supervised and trained fellow employees.

Education:
Seattle University Web Development Certificate 2014 – 2017
B.A. in Art, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 1978 – 1982
Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan 1981