ROBERT BATESOLE
203-982-6798 · robert_batesole@hotmail.com · www.robertbatesole.com

HYBRID / NATIVE MOBILE DESIGNER & DEVELOPER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
•	15 + years of extensive experience in the IT industry designing and developing web applications.
•	Over 4.5 years of hybrid and native Mobile Development experience using the Sencha Touch 2 and Ionic/AngularJS frameworks and Java. 
•	Experience with a variety of server side RESTful APIs.
•	Knowledge of Software Development ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation) and methodologies such as Agile/Scrum and Waterfall. 
•	A self-motivated professional always willing to learn new technologies and methodologies.
•	Strengths in leveraging open source solutions and industry best practices.
•	A creative problem solver who excels in individual and team roles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Mobile: HTML5, Sencha Touch 2, Sencha CMD 5, Ionic/AngularJS, Ruby, Node.js, Bower, Gulp, Compass/SASS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, JSON, XML, AJAX, RESTful APIs, PhoneGap/Cordova, Unit testing w/ Jasmine, Android Studio, Gradle, Android SDK, Parse.com

Software: Android Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio, FlashDevelop, PhotoShop, Captivate, Flash CS5.5 & 6, Flex/Flash Builder 4x, Adobe Edge, Visio, Snagit, MS Office Suite, FTP, PHPMyAdmin, Tortoise & Easy SVN, VSS, Audition, Soundbooth,  Inno EXE Compiler, Dreamweaver CS6, JSFiddle, Highcharts

UX: Visio, wire framing, work flows, comps, design decks, mockups, prototypes, storyboards

LCMS: SumTotal, Outstart Studio

E-commerce / CMS: osCommerce, x-Cart/Smarty, Ektron, WordPress, Avetti SimpleMerce, Miva Merchant, Authorize.net, SEM, SEO, PPC, Webtrends, Google Analytics, AdWords, Yahoo

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Institute for Economic Research, Great Barrington, MA · March 2014 – Present
Interactive Developer
•	Mobile applications: www.robertbatesole.com/interactive/apps
•	Highcharts: development utilizing embedded JSON and Web API
•	Flash / AIR 
•	Drupal 7 (Lynda.com essential training)
•	iTunes & SoundCloud podcasts
•	Captivate
•	HTML/CSS builds and edits

Brand Refinery, Great Barrington, Massachusetts ·  April 2013 - December 2013 
Flash development – Hixon Design – The Vinyl Institute trade show video
Sencha Touch 2 – Berkshire Property Agents – mobile app prototype
Web development

Robert Batesole, Goshen, Connecticut ·  November 2012 - March 2013
HTML5 development – DLS Solutions – 'Thermal Procedure Editor' prototype.
Flash development - Veritech Corp / MassMutual - 'Business Training Kit' revision 2 – 4.
Sencha Touch 2 - CMD / PhoneGap mobile application framework development.
•	Full life-cycle Sencha Touch Android app builds
•	MVC, RESTful Web Services, APIs, Push notification

Veritech Corporation / MassMutual, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts · June 2012 - October 2012 
Flash / Training Materials Developer 
•	Visio flowchart
•	Design UI for ‘Business Markets Practice Builder’ DVD project 
•	Create ‘Business Kit’ panel formatting based on Excel documentation
•	Develop modular application comprised of a shell that loads, via XML, multiple secondary SWFs
•	Incorporate PDFs, PPTs, calculators and videos
•	Integrate graphic designer’s images and assets 
•	Create desktop installer 

(Flash CS5.5, ActionScript3, PhotoShop, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Snagit, Inno Compiler)

Dakota Group, Wilton, Connecticut · April 2012 
Flash Developer building a proof-of-principle mockup for St. Gobain interactive.

Carestream MI, Woodbridge, Connecticut · March 2012 
Interactive Developer building landing pages for Carestream Molecular Imaging’s marketing initiatives. 

 (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PhotoShop, Flash CS5.5, AS3)

Northeast Utilities, Newington, Connecticut · August 2011 - December 2011
Flash / E-Learning Developer 
•	Storyboard project and design UI for ‘Where Is The Risk’ with instructional technologists
•	Develop custom XML driven multi video player
•	Integrate SCORM 1.2
•	QA testing with sumTotal LCMS administrators

(Flash CS5.5, ActionScript3, PhotoShop, sumTotal LCMS, Dreamweaver)

SapientNitro / Cigna, Bloomfield, Connecticut · June 2011
Interactive Developer working with a team building functionality for the new Cigna.com. 

Carestream MI, Woodbridge, Connecticut · May 2011
Interactive Developer building landing pages and Flash content.

NCR / NetKey, East Haven, Connecticut · December 2010 
Front End Developer for the Hot Topic kiosk project. 

CT DoT, Newington, Connecticut · August 2010 – November 2010
Flex Developer building a Flex ,MXML, ActionScript3, PDF viewer for the CT DoT. 

Ryan Partnership, Wilton, Connecticut · July 2010 
Flash Developer working with their team created July Dove Insider microsite from design deck. 

Sudler & Hennessey, New York, NY · January 2010 
Flash Developer on a team creating content for the Remicade tablet PC project. 

Vangent Inc., Pawcatuck, Connecticut · July 2009 – December 2009
Flash / E-Learning Developer on a 4 1/2 month project to convert e-learning applications built in Authorware in the early Nineties to Flash CS4. As a member of the development team my role was to rebuild these training modules in AS3 while adhering to strict usability guidelines. The LCMS was Outstart Studio. The end client was the USAF and the Royal Saudi Air Force.

Colangelo Synergy Marketing, Darien, Connecticut ·  February 2009 – March 2009
Interactive Developer on various projects including Naircare.com, Orajel banners, Arm & Hammer HTML emails, landing pages, Google Analytics tagging.  

Sterling AMG, New Britain, Connecticut · October 2007 – January 2009
E-commerce Director for all Web and interactive branding initiatives. Launched four e-commerce sites including Powersavercfl and Shopperswarehouse. Website development, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, advertising (AdWords, Yahoo, MSN, Froogle, BizRate), analytics, product acquisition, customer sales and service. 
· Jumpstarted B2C sales with the launch of new e-commerce portals.
· Addressed perceived stigma surrounding Compact Fluorescent Lamps by implementing Web strategy that included content and products to increase transparency and mitigate concerns.

(HTML, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, Flash, PhotoShop, PHP, MySQL, xCart/Smarty)

Alltel Wireless, Little Rock, Arkansas (remote) · August 2007 – September 2007
Flash Developer updating & modifying e-learning program.

Entrepreneur’s Source, Southbury, Connecticut · November 2006 – June 2007
UX / UI Designer ~ Web Developer building osCommerce franchise Website.

Taunton Press, Newtown, Connecticut · September 2006 – October 2006
Front End Developer creating content for www.finecooking.com.

The Hartford, Farmington, Connecticut · June 2006 – July 2006
Front End Developer building HTM/CSS/JavaScript content and calculator.

Consumer Reports, Yonkers, New York · April 2006 – May 2006
Front End Developer on five person team building interactive product selector.

Colangelo Synergy Marketing, Darien, Connecticut ·  February 2006 – March 2006
Producer on various projects including Schick.  

Angrave Metrology & Supply, Bethlehem, Connecticut · June 2005 – December 2005
UX / UI Designer ~ E-commerce Developer building an osCommerce platform Website. Managed SEM, SEO and CRM. Developed Web content and on-line & direct marketing materials. 

Acura of Bedford Hills, Bedford Hills, New York · April 2005 – May 2005
Internet Consultant Responsible for maintaining inventory on the auto store Websites, advertising product on third-party sites, e.g. AutoTrader, Bargain News, Craigslist along with SEM and SEO. Managed ADP inventory and helped Acura develop their CRM initiative allowing them to manage leads more effectively and increase sales. Developed HTML emails. 

Outdoor Designs LTD., Waterbury, Connecticut · December 2003 – October 2004
UX / UI Designer ~ E-commerce Developer
•	Built an HTML/CSS/JS Website with Miva Merchant e-commerce backend: www.chelseateak.com
•	Photographed product and populated site
•	Managed SEM, SEO and CRM
•	Developed on-line branding and direct marketing materials
•	E-marketing with Adwords, MSN, Yahoo, eBay
•	Exceeded projected target of $175,000 in gross sales between April through June

Guitar Hangar, Brookfield, Connecticut · August 2002 - July 2003
Web Master  
•	Maintaining Guitar Hangar & Collect Guitars Websites
•	Coding and modifying HTML / PHP pages
•	Designed, implemented and maintained MySQL database
•	Optimizing graphical elements and creating Flash content
•	Guitar sales

CAM Motors, Thomaston, Connecticut · February 2002 - July 2002
Internet Sales Manager 
•	Populated and maintained CAM motors Website
•	Updated CAM Motors, Bargain News, AutoTrader and CTAutoX sites with inventory 
•	Created content including ad copy for on-line inventory
•	Developed and employed marketing strategies 
•	Liaison between automotive Website reps and Cam motors 
•	Pre-owned auto sales

SiteShell Corporation, Shelton, Connecticut · January 2001 – November 2001
Front End Developer 
•	Developed radio station Websites
•	Conceptualized and delivered site demonstrations for corporate sales presentations
•	Designed and implemented promotions including banners, targeted retention content, micro-sites, and station-specific content updates

Putnam Associates, Redding, Connecticut · June 1996 - December 2000 
Web Developer / Owner 
•	Web design, development and marketing for local and regional companies 
•	Built, marketed, and maintained Newenglandcraftsandproducts.com and Webmates.com

FORMAL EDUCATION

Edward Tufte, Presenting Data and Information, Hartford, CT · October 2014

IT Certification & Training
Flash, ActionScript, XML, JavaScript, VB - Virtual University & HTML Writers Guild

Web design & Internet marketing - Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, Connecticut

Theory and Practice of Audio Recording
Audio Research Technology Institute, Fairfield, Connecticut

Institute of Audio Research, New York, NY 

Bradford College, Haverhill, Massachusetts