Allan Riddle

Resume

Resume

Allan Riddle

Senior Interactive Designer & Web Developer
Dallas, TX | Portfolio | LinkedIn | Email | Phone


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

BMW “5-Day Forecast”
Flash banners that extended BMW’s national campaign, highlighting the benefits of The Ultimate Driving Machine.

  • 2007 Gold ADDY — Greater San Francisco Ad Club
  • 2007 Silver ADDY — American Advertising Federation, Western Region

BMW “Run Flat”
Rich-media banner awarded for creative execution.

  • 2007 Gold ADDY — National
  • 2007 Silver ADDY — Greater San Francisco Ad Club
  • 2007 Silver ADDY — American Advertising Federation, Western Region

HP “Smart Office Solutions”
Designed in collaboration with Michael Camara, part of HP’s global Timeline Campaign.

  • 2006 Gold ADDY — National
  • 2006 Silver ADDY — American Advertising Federation, Western Region
  • 2006 Multiple Creativity 35 Design Awards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Point2 Marketing
Dallas, TX / Miami, FL
Art Director | Web Developer | Interactive Designer
June 2011 – Present

  • Lead the design and development of websites and landing pages, from concept to deployment.
  • Create custom WordPress themes and plugins, leveraging technologies like XHTML, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, and Ajax.
  • Provide full-stack development, including hosting and back-end configuration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client goals, consistently delivering projects on time and exceeding client expectations.

AllanRiddle.com
Dallas, TX
Art Director | Web Developer
June 2007 – 2011

  • Worked with a variety of clients, designing and developing interactive banner ads, landing pages, and websites.
  • Provided end-to-end services, including coding, design, and technical solutions for diverse industries and brands.
  • Utilized a wide range of tools and languages to deliver creative and functional solutions for both web and print.

Publicis Dialog
San Francisco, CA
Senior Interactive Designer | Web Programmer
August 2003 – May 2007

  • Collaborated with a team of creatives to design interactive banner ads, landing pages, websites, and interactive CDs for major clients, including Sprint, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, BMW, and Google.
  • Pushed the boundaries of brand guidelines to deliver innovative, award-winning campaigns.
  • Worked on high-profile projects that integrated creativity with technology, producing work that was visually engaging, functional, and aligned with client objectives.
  • Recognized with numerous industry awards for innovative design and execution.

Gershoni Creative Agency
San Francisco, CA
Interactive Designer | Programmer
November 2002 – July 2003

  • Designed and developed websites and interactive flash elements for clients, working closely with the creative team to translate ideas into functional digital experiences.
  • Worked on projects for notable clients, including San Francisco On Call Medical Group, Best PR, and Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain.

Southwest Design Associates
Dallas, TX
Freelance Senior Designer | Programmer
June 2002 – October 2002

  • Designed and developed websites for Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union, integrating Flash and HTML, and creating 3D abstract art for site design.
  • Programmed custom DHTML menus and Flash module loading systems.

Brainfood Inc.
Dallas, TX
Webmaster | Graphic Designer
March 1999 – May 2002

  • Managed the site-wide redesign of KBHome.com, ensuring smooth integration of new content and pages on a weekly basis.
  • Designed original ad materials for both online and offline campaigns, including banner ads and integrated streaming video.

Chief Auto Parts Corporate
Dallas, TX
Programmer Analyst | System Administrator
September 1995 – February 1999

  • Administered over 600 Unix machines for retail stores across 12 states, ensuring daily data collection and smooth POS transitions after the company’s acquisition by AutoZone.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Languages: XHTML, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax
  • CMS: WordPress (custom themes and plugins)
  • Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash)
  • Web Tools: Bootstrap, SASS, Git
  • Platforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux

 

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