BRIAN HASLANGER
brian@doubleforte.net
doubleforte.net
408-497-9252
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhaslanger/

*** WEB DEVELOPER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER ***

Music-teacher-turned-tech-guy with 18+ years of experience as a detail-oriented, full stack web developer and graphic designer specializing in delivering elegant user-facing experiences. Highlights include ground-up development of public websites, mobile applications, and secure internal administration tools for a non-profit performing arts organization. Led marketing and digital teams to launch a variety of high-profile initiatives.

My ideal position is on a team, where I believe in the product and mission of the company.

*** QUALIFICATIONS ***

• Web Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Apache, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JSON, REST, Responsive Design, Browser Compatibility
• Frameworks: React, TypeScript, Bootstrap, jQuery
• App Languages: Swift, Objective-C, UIKit
• Design / Dev Tools: Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, Xcode, Git, Photoshop to HTML conversion
• Managerial: Team Leader, Project Management, Code Review
• Miscellaneous: Frequent Beta Tester/Bug Filer, Quick to Learn New Technology, Notary Public (Oregon)

*** EXPERIENCE ***

ApplicantPro
Web Developer, September 2020-present

Blue Devils (BD Performing Arts)
Art & Web Director, October 2009–September 2020
Webmaster, February 2003–October 2009
• Led design and development of public and internal websites to maintain modern technologies and user experience for 35k+ monthly visitors
• Authored APIs and database schemas to increase efficiency within the toolchain
• Integrated third-party REST services and SDKs to expand tool abilities
• Collaborated on merchandise development and product design to increase merchandise revenue
• Designed promotional materials to drive interest in membership and event attendance

Baynote, Inc.
Web Developer / Graphic Designer, June 2006–October 2009
• Collaborated with marketing team to develop branding materials such as trade show booths, product flyers, and datasheets
• Consulted with engineering team to optimize product features and analytics tools
• Designed promotional items for conference giveaways

Independent Contractor
Web Developer / Graphic Designer, January 2003-March 2010
• Created various websites and print pieces for a variety of people and organizations

*** OTHER EMPLOYMENT ***
Santa Teresa High School, San José, CA
Music Teacher, August 2000-June 2003
• Taught concert bands, jazz, marching, choir: grades 9-12
• Increased band membership over 100%

Brown County Schools, Mt. Sterling, IL
Music Teacher, August 1998-June 2000
• Concert bands, jazz, marching: grades 5-12
• Created marching band program and composed music for field shows and pep band to increase fan and member excitement

*** EDUCATION ***
San José State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design, June 2007
• Created websites for Neo (the design department student government) and the graphic design department's senior art show
• Participated on the Neo Board of Directors

University of Wisconsin–Madison
Bachelor of Music Education, December 1997
• Developed the first website for the Madison chapter of CMEA (College Music Educators Association)
• Participated on the CMEA Board of Student Directors