bio

Who am I

Me. Tony Stuck.
(occasionally known as Anthony Stuck, toekneestuck, or t-stuck)

What am I

I am imperfect.
I am a realist.
I am a solutions provider.
I am an idea developer.
I don't know everything. But that can't stop me from trying.

Where am I

I grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and am currently living in the Washington, DC area.

Why am I

I've been fit to lead an aggressive career in the advertising and marketing industry. I have an array of tools and knowledge under my belt that I believe will help me get there.

When am I

Always.

Little Things

• I am a big fan of music. All kinds.
• I can put garlic or hot sauce on anything
• I'm a media geek/nerd/enthusiast.
• I am a traveler.
• I've skateboarded since I was 12

Professional Summary

A passionate and creative team player striving for excellence in the advertising and marketing industry. Keeps an open-mind and thrives in diversity, staying in focus and on target. Applies a detail-oriented and analytical mindset to the love for challenges and problem solving.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) Rochester, N.Y.
Bachelor of Science, New Media Publishing - May 2009
Minor in Marketing; Liberal Arts Communication Concentration

• 3.7 GPA *Dean's list all quarters

Summary of Qualification

• Knowledgeable in Internet & integrated marketing, social media marketing, buyer behavior, market research & management
• Skills in graphic design, interactive design, typography, programming, information architecture, media management, and page layout
• Creation of media utilizing all of Adobe's Creative Suite applications & QuarkXPress
• Web development using XHTML, CSS, Javascript, LAMP
• Unofficial ambassador of HTML5 and CSS3
• jQuery Jedi
• CMS development of plugins and themes for Joomla and WordPress
• Digital video editing with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
• Mac OSX and PC literate
• Leadership and organizational skills gained through team projects & marketing simulations
• Fluent in Microsoft Office
• Experienced with Minitab 15 statistical software
• Developed marketing plan for BDL Wines, located in Rochester, NY

Work Experience

Global Thinking, Alexandria, VA Sep 2009 – current
Web Developer/Designer

• Helping a small start-up interactive marketing agency build up into something grand! I've built Joomla and WordPress websites from the ground up for a variety of clients including non-profits and the hospitality industry. Things are starting to get pretty exciting, so stay tuned!

Automation Applications Inc, Exton, PA Jun – Sep 2006-2009
Automation System Graphics Development (2006 & 2007)

• Contractor for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals. Created interactive graphics for the Honeywell Experion workstations and ensured graphics were viewable from the web. Worked with vector graphics along with programming interactive features with VBscript.

Web Developer and Marketing Assistant (2008 & 2009)

• Performed a complete redesign of the company website from the ground up. Worked with marketing and sales personnel in an initiative to rebrand the company, starting with online. Tasks included visual design and layout, information architecture, front-end and back-end programming, web-based CMS, SEO, and assistance with developing the brand concept.

160over90, Philadelphia, PA Jul – Aug 2008
Interactive Intern

• Assisted with internal projects as well as client work. Duties included conception and development of a WordPress plugin for image upload functionality, developing part of the CMS for the agency's site, as well as the agency site itself, and various image preparations for the web. Sat in on work sessions and client meetings to gain advertising industry insights

Open Publishing Lab – RIT, Rochester, NY Mar – May 2009
Designer, Marketer, Programmer

• Part of the core design and marketing team for a social networking game at the Imagine RIT festival. Worked with the technical team to completely brand the game, including development of the game concept, logo, website, viral campaigns, media strategy, advertising, and game materials.