PROGRAMMER, WEB DEVELOPER

Programmer and web developer with more than fourteen years of professional web development experience and twenty years of professional programming experience. Detail-oriented with strong problem solving, designing, coding, debugging and communication skills and a commitment to producing efficient code and reliable applications through effective software development practices. Highly motivated. Able to work effectively both independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team while easily adapting to changing requirements and roles. Continually striving to update job knowledge by learning new technologies. Experienced with:

	Designing and implementing stand-alone and web-based applications.
	Designing and creating web sites, including graphics, for both browser-specific and multi-browser (including text-based) environments.
	Planning and implementing effective, optimized database designs.
	Quickly learning programming languages and software, including: - Languages: ActionScript, Active Server Pages (ASP), C#, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML/DHTML/XHTML, JavaScript, PHP, RoXen Macro Language (RXML), SQL, VB.NET, VBScript, Visual Basic, XML/XSL. Familiar with C, C++, Delphi, Java, Perl, Pike, Ruby. - Databases: Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Progress RDBMS, flat file. Data access with Microsoft ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) and ODBC. - Environments: Apache, Microsoft Index Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows NT Server, Roxen WebServer. Familiar with FreeBSD, Linux, Ruby on Rails, UNIX. - Development Tools: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Authorware, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Shockwave, GIMP, HTML Transit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, MODx Evolution, MODx Revolution, Paint Shop Pro, Wordpress. Familiar with Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Visual InterDev, Microsoft Visual Studio.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner, Graphic Designer, Website Developer, Programmer (2006 - present)
A website design and web application development company specializing in websites for entertainers and artists.

Partner, Graphic Designer, Website Developer, Programmer (2006 - present)
An internet marketing and website development firm focusing on brand name recognition and reaching buying audiences via creative marketing concepts.

Partner, Graphic Designer, Website Developer, Programmer (2006 - present)
A 3D virtual world marketing firm focusing on generating real-world sales from virtual world sim builds, product placement and interactive marketing.

Programmer, Web Developer (1997 - 2006)
Part time freelance developer supporting small business clients.

Web Application Developer (1998 - 2005)
Designed and developed web-based applications for internal support of developers, testers, managers, and sales and support representatives.

	Designed and developed web-based bug tracking and source control system which allowed the company to more effectively handle the process of reporting and fixing bugs. Acted as team lead.
	Developed online enrollment application which streamlined the process of enrolling tens of thousands of providers, helping the company to meet the HIPAA deadline.
	Designed and developed customer survey application which allowed the company to track customer comments and complaints to better serve customer needs. Acted as team lead. Completed project before deadline, exceeding management's expectations.

Instructional Technologist (1997 - 1998)
Designed and implemented computer-based and web-based multimedia training. Developed and maintained Training Services Intranet site. Created and maintained templates for document to HTML conversion and CD ROM delivery. Created all graphics for department projects.

	Created and integrated complex support tools for web-based applications.
	Initiated, organized, and participated in preparation of 5000 pages of documentation for online and CD-ROM delivery, saving $43,000/quarter in printing and distribution costs.
	Designed and developed Intranet site, meeting very aggressive timeline and exceeding quality goals.
	Developed system using Microsoft Word and HTML Transit templates to automate conversion of print-ready documentation to HTML, saving hundreds of resource hours.

Technical Writer (1994 - 1997)
Researched, wrote, and tested detailed documentation and online help for PC-based and AS/400-based software. Edited and proofed documentation. Managed documentation tracking, sharing, and maintenance. Designed and created Microsoft Word templates to ensure style consistency. Developed Microsoft Word macros to provide automated tools for writers.

	Implemented automation for writing and formatting documentation, cutting project time by 60% and saving approximately $100,000.
	Effectively managed documentation tracking, sharing, and maintenance for 5000+ pages of documentation and seven technical writers.
	Completed 100% of projects on or before deadline.

Desktop Publishing Specialist - Temporary position through Olsten Staffing Services (1994)
Solely responsible for reformatting 3500 pages of documentation.

	Designed and created Microsoft Word templates and macros to ensure style consistency among writers.
	Completed project ahead of schedule.
	Hired by System One as a permanent employee.

EDUCATION

B.S. Degree - Computer Science

	Graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA).
	Earned degree and maintained GPA while working full-time.

A.A. Degree - Computer Science

	Graduated with Highest Honors with Distinction (3.92 GPA).
	Earned degree and maintained GPA while working full-time.

AFFILIATIONS

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM)
Professional Member

HTML WRITER'S GUILD
Active Member

INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR THE COMPUTING SCIENCES (UPE)
Student Member