My Resume

Objective

To obtain a design and development position with a progressive, forward thinking IT development company where I can continue to grow and contribute to increased success by making full use of my experience and formal training.

Work Experience

Miller Design Inc., Lee's Summit, MO

Head Web Programmer March 2004 - Present
http://www.MillerDesignInc.com/

  • Worked directly with clients to project scope, deadlines & support. Handled estimates, client sign off's and invoicing for all projects involved with.
  • Designed and programmed a Web Content Management System, Custom HTML Newsletter Manager & PHP Shopping Cart System currently used for multiple clients.
  • Provided Cross-Browser Compatibility DHTML, CSS, & ActionScript Assistance to Co-Workers
  • Performed server maintenance such as user maintenance, backups, file maintenance and site uploads.
  • Project Management experience working with Internal Resources (Graphic Design, Copywriting) and External Resources (3rd Party Applications, Open Source Programs, Web Services)
  • Managed Employee Email Accounts.
  • Developed Search Engine Optimization Procedures & Strategies.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS(AFMRD):

http://www.AFMRD.org/

  • Worked on six month project developing a medical workshop registration / backend management system. Workshop registration includes a four step website registration, consisting of applicant information, medical exam, medical survey & workshop signup information across multiple websites. Backend workshop management features, user management, PDF form generation, bulk emails, custom searches, export to third party applications & a custom PowerPoint discussion forum.
  • Worked directly with client to plan project requirements. Collected forms, and related print materials.
  • Designed relational database & imported third party data.
  • Planned & designed GUI, project deadlines & client signoff's.
  • Currently maintaining/monitoring database & adding additional features per client requests. Provide telephone support & client training as needed.

STONEBRIDGE NORTH:

http://www.StoneBridgeNorth.com/
http://www.StoneBridgeNightlyRentals.com/

  • Three month project developing a custom Content Management System (CMS) to be implemented in parent website, and all sub / partner websites. CMS features OOP / template based system easily customizable per individual website. CMS features: user permissions manager, photo gallery, property listings, events calendar & classifieds section. CMS is integrated with third party systems for sales/lead management & e-mail / newsletter management.
  • Worked with third party to plan website & realize CMS needs.
  • Collected forms & related print materials to plan & design data driven web pages.
  • Created & followed production schedule with pre-set client signoffs.

DOUBLEUPS FOR BEDS:

http://www.DoubleUpsForBeds.com/

  • Developed custom JavaScript coding for e-commerce product pages. Created PHP/Smarty template based shopping cart script, integrated with Pay Pal's IPN & Bank Card Centrals merchant & gateway services. Designed shopping cart & checkout pages.
  • Maintain product catalogue & price changes.

CENTER FOR ENROLLMENT LEADERSHIP(CEL):

http://www.EnrollmentLeadership.com/

  • Worked with third party software to create e-learning slides for multiple online courses, with interactive JavaScript programming. Tested & optimized for cross-browser / cross-platform compatibility.

AMERICA'S FAVORITES FUNDRAISING:

http://www.AmericasFavorite.com/

  • E-commerce development, custom shopping cart calculations, instant e-mail notifications, product administration, order management & VeriSign SSL.
  • Implemented custom JavaScript profit calculators & "mix & match" order pages.

HUMANA NATURA:

http://www.HumanaNatura.org/

  • Developed HTML newsletter admin currently being used for multiple clients.
  • Installed custom articles Admin to be later adapted for RSS feeds.

BLEEDING HEART TATTOO LLC:

http://www.BleedingHeartTattoo.com/

  • Custom website design, HTML/CSS coding, image optimization, CMS installation for news & photo gallery / Image upload.

RHYTHM CONNECT LLC:

http://www.RhythmConnect.com/

  • Currently under development. Planning community based website. Site features include: personal profiles, photo gallery, music upload, friends network, blogging / RSS system. Advanced searching by multiple fields controlled through backend management tools. Backend system to maintain recurring monthly /yearly billing.
  • Search engine submission & optimization.

KANSAS CITY BLUES:

http://www.KCBlues.org/

  • Forum installation, PHP navigation & website optimization for cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility.

KENNY'S TILE:

http://www.Kennys-Tile.com/
http://www.CarverSportBath.com/

  • Designed look & feel for main websites for all five branches of company.
  • Webmaster for three years maintaining web hosting & product catalogue as well as making monthly edits.

Ingress IT LLC, Lee's Summit, MO

November 2000 - January 2002 * website offline

  • Designed and developed company flash website.
  • Maintained, updated & monitored all client websites

NRCCUA:

http://www.NRCCUA.org/

  • Designed and developed flash e-mail campaign for college enrollment campaign.

CARVER SPORT BATH:

http://www.CarverSportBath.com/

  • Developed custom mock-shopping cart system, order management system & e-mail notifications using: ASP, MS ACCESS, and HTML.
  • Built custom CMS for maintaining product details.
  • Created customer discount pricing system, which adjusted prices for all products, options & accessories on the website.
 

Education

Central Missouri State University

August 1998 - December 1998
Coursework: 14 Credit Hours in Math, Music Theory and Criminal Justice

Conseva Learning Center, Inc. (Step One, Inc.)

June 2000 - August 2000
Coursework: 300+ Instructor Led Class Hours in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, WAP/WML, XML, Web Graphics with Fireworks 4, Design with DreamWeaver, SQL, IIS

 

Skills/Qualifications

TECHNOLOGIES:

HTML/XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PHP, JavaScript, Active Server Pages (ASP), .NET, ColdFusion (CFML), XML, WAP/WML ActionScript, MySQL, Oracle 8i, SQL, Apache, Linux, IIS 5.0, E-Commerce, SSL, Smarty Template Engine, XMLHttpRequest (AJAX), Web Services, OOP, RSS, PDF Generation.

APPLICATIONS:

Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia DreamWeaver MX, Macromedia Flash MX, Macromedia Fireworks, Ensim Pro, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape, Safari, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Verisign Payflow Pro.

NON-PROGRAMMING SKILLS:

Website Design, Project Management, Customer Relations, Project Estimating, User Interface Design, Custom Application Development, Domain Registration, E-Commerce Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Linking Campaigns, Cross-Platform & Cross-Browser Compatibility, Web Accessibility

Interests/Activities

Experimental AJAX, MySQL and PHP programming for dynamic web applications. Following web Standards & cross browser CSS development. Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Currently involved in group projects developing several PHP driven applications including a Project Management System (PMS), dynamic band complete website package, web based AJAX chat room & a personal budget/finance manager.

 

References

References are available upon request. See contact information on the left.