About
Hello. I'm Billy.
I design and build creative and functional digital solutions.
I work and create with focus, curiosity, and boundless enthusiasm developing a multidisciplinary approach. From business owner of a web development, graphic design, and print studio, to a pro level role at Apple, all of my experiences have been opportunities to evolve and expand both personally and professionally.
With passion and proficiencies in a comprehensive range of programming, design, and technology, I believe that through my talents, skills, experiences, and pursuits, I have much to contribute including:
- 25 years of education and hands-on experience with various computer languages, design, and technologies
- Research and application of industry standards and best practices
- Participant in relevant seminars and major forums such as Stack Overflow and Adobe Support Community
- Transition from physical to digital art, early site builders, and CMS solutions
- Former member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals)
- Design, develop, and produce marketing material
- 20 years as a professional web developer, graphic designer, and technical consultant
- 10 years full-time small business owner, 10 years professional freelancer
- W3C standards and ADA compliance advocate
- 10+ years as an Apple-certified product, service and solution professional, mentor, and technician
- Multitude of required certifications permitting service and repair of devices and computers
I truly love seeking opportunities to learn, challenge, and develop by doing interesting things that matter. The personal and professional experience is deeply rewarding when engaged in a vast and diverse collection of colleagues and clients.
Profile
Talented, dependable, and efficient designer and developer with over 20 years of experience and a natural ability to excel and inspire. I am swift, able to pick up new skills, and juggle different projects and roles with relative ease. Enthusiastic and proficient in multiple computer languages, development and design standards, and numerous software applications. Passionate about the worlds of technology, art, and music.
Experience
2011 – Present
APPLE, INC
www.apple.com
Troy, Michigan
Genius
Interact, learn, inspire, educate, and assist the community in building a positive multi-cultural atmosphere. Professional diagnoses and repair of all software and hardware related issues. Create appropriate, personalized solutions for general consumers and business clients.
2011 – Present
Freelance
Warren, Michigan
Web Developer & Graphic Designer
Web development and maintenance, graphic design, and illustration for both client and personal endeavors. Focus on automation and a responsive, mobile-first design strategy to enhance cross-device environments, accessibility, SEO, and UX/UI using current industry standards, best practices, and trends.
2010 – 2012
Alpine Access
www.alpineaccess.com
Madison Heights, Michigan
Quality of Service Leader
Team supervisor, billing, technical, and program support for Microsoft’s Xbox, Xbox LIVE, and Kinect. Providing “EPIC” customer service and first call resolution for issues regarding Xbox hardware, accessories, games, Xbox LIVE, warranty, repair, billing, and account management.
2002 – 2011
Generation Press
Madison Heights, Michigan
Owner & Operator
Graphic design, web development, and print studio with clients ranging from construction companies, schools, medical and dental offices, musicians, record labels, model and talent agencies, community outreach organizations, restaurants, and more. Business management, networking and client relations, and multimedia consultant. Research, plan, review, present, design, and develop all custom web and print based projects such as websites, HTML emails, eCommerce, databases, on-line forms, logos, brochures, business cards, and apparel.
Technical Skills
- Proficient with computer languages HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, ActionScript, PHP, MySQL
- Familiar with GreenSock, jQuery, React, Less, Sass, Python, Swift, ASP
- Familiar with several open source and commercial CMS solutions such as Cushy, WordPress, and Joomla
- Custom built content management systems utilizing the TinyMCE browser-based rich text editor
- Familiar with several frameworks such as Bootstrap, Materialize, W3.CSS, Skeleton
- Custom built, responsive, standards-compliant web framework using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP
- Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Lightroom, Sublime Text and CodeKit
- Familiar with CorelDraw, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Xcode, Sketch
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Apple iWork
Education
Oakland Community College: Present
Associate in Applied Science - Technological Sciences
W3C, LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com), W3Schools: 2005 to Present
Studies focusing on design, development, programming, standards
Portfolio
William Burkle
Contact
William Burkle
Warren, Michigan
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