OVERVIEW

Skilled Web Designer/Developer with seven years experience in Information Technology including managing the full development life cycle for web applications, content, and interactive advertising using XHTML, CSS, and various other technologies. Development experience includes multiple languages and database construction on client server and web based applications. Excellent team player with strong client facing skills and is eager to satisfy client requests.

SKILLS

Languages:
XHTML/HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, ASP
Tools:
Macromedia DreamWeaver, Apple, Windows, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, FTP, SQL Server, MySQL, Linux, Office Applications, Terminal, Content Management Systems
SDLC:
Requirement Gathering, Database Design, W3C Standards, SEO, Sales, User Interfaces, TeamSite, Vignette, Site Architecture

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Two West, Inc.
Kansas City, MO
2006 - 2007
Senior Interactive Specialist

• Worked directly with VPs and C-Level executives
• Created site architecture based on project assumptions and/or research
• Proficiently hand-coded XHTML and CSS to W3 standards
• Gathered and documented requirements, determined project scope, led design, and coding, graphic design, deployment and support efforts
• Expertly designed website with emphasis to project priorities (audience, technology, etc)
• Performed Administration of company website via Joomla CMS
• Search Engine Optimization
• Quickly & efficiently researched new interactive technologies and opportunities for utilization
• Managed and administrated (support assisted) two dedicated servers and various client servers
• Managed all website statistics

H&R Block
Kansas City, MO
2005 - 2006
Sr. Web Designer / Developer

• Collaborate with the Online Content Services group to develop and maintain the online presence of H&R Block
• Work with all departments within H&R Block to meet each department website needs ensuring the overall vision of H&R Block is upheld over every project
• Redesigned, rebuilt, and launched hrblock.com in 2005 and again in 2006
• Researched, promoted, and used W3C compliant markup
• Continually meet and exceed business unit requests
• Self management of time and priorities
• Design visual layout for H&R Block's websites
• Maintain and support ongoing site design needs
• Used HTML/XHTML/CSS to build the hrblock.com and taxcut.com templates
• Develop and produce visual elements that comply with overall brand guidelines
• Responsible for original graphics, animation, site optimization, and usability studies

exit29.com
The Internet
2005 to Present
Freelance

The American Dream is still very much alive. Exit29.com is the culmination of my skills as a web designer and developer. Available consultation includes design, accessibility, marketing, branding, hosting, and anything else a client need to get the job done.

• Work with clients to design and develop web solutions using leading edge technology
• Main point of client contact and provided constant feedback to clients

RQ2
St. Joseph, MO
3/2004 - 3/2005
Web Development Manager

• Worked with a small team to design and build company tools used in day-to-day operations from the call center to the shipping department
• Supported outside clients with all web development efforts
• Gathered and documented requirements, determined project scope, led design, and coding, graphic design, deployment and support efforts
• Designed, developed, and implemented database driven web applications and maintained all back-end databases
• Created required database structures
• Communicated with Stakeholders to express department needs
• Oversaw design direction for weekly original content updates
• Set and maintained company web development standards and implemented a standard compliant markup
• Met with principals at RQ2 to secure project requirements, designed layout and required database and programmed the functionality of the site

Bella Luxuries / Bella Pooch
Springfield, MO
2003 - 2004
Senior Technologist

• As the sole I/T member, worked directly under the Owner/CEO to plan and maintain the technology strategy
• Designed and developed the company's and its client's websites
• Responsible for infrastructure planning, client management, purchasing, and technical support
• Point of Contact for all web development clients
• Consulted with the CEO on business decisions reflecting the direction of the company
• Provided a web-based point of view to marketing clients and end-users
• Produced five client websites from design to deployment
• Supported and enhanced Bella's websites and integrated a new shopping cart for Bella Luxuries and our many clients
• Maintained company hardware, software, and network of five machines
• Conducted sales for all web related services and marketing services to clients

Active Internet
Springfield, MO
2001 - 2002
Support Technician

• Provided first and second-tier support to ISP customers, handling account and support ticket management, phone queues, hardware and software support, sales and back-end provider contact
• Managed over 200+ support tickets per shift
• Maintained trouble-ticket system to record and track user calls and e-mails
• Other projects included web-marketing banners for clients, consultation in wireless WAN creation

Missouri State Theatre Department
Springfield, MO
2000 - 2001
Web Master

• Worked under the Director of the department to design and develop the departmental website
• Responsible for Website redesigns
• Provided a user-centric approach to usability
• Designed and implemented two launches of the departments Tent Theatre website
• Met deadlines without regular visits to the office

EDUCATION

B.S., Computer Information Systems / Minor in Web Development
December 2002
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO