Experienced web application developer with proven programming and architectural experience seeks position where his technical knowledge and excellent communication skills will be utilized and expanded. Candidate possesses a proven ability to rapidly learn and implement new technologies, work with clients to establish realistic time frames and goals for projects, and act as a liaison between technical and non-technical staff.
Technical Skills
Seven years experience hand-coding HTML with CSS and DHTML, familiarity with Adobe GoLive for mockups and prototypes. Strong ASP and CGI skills, including VBScript, JavaScript, and PERL. Extensive database design and administration experience in MS Access and SQL Server, with limited Oracle experience. Proven track record developing custom applications and N-tier middleware in Visual Basic, with ADO, COM+, SQL, XML, and other related Microsoft technologies. Windows NT/2000 administration experience (IIS, COM+, SQL Server, and WebTrends), strong Macintosh skills as a consultant and support technician, and a working knowledge of Windows 98 and UNIX.
Extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Pagemaker, and GoLive. Working knowledge of Debabelizer, QuarkXPress, assorted 3D modeling software, Microsoft Office 2000, and others. Custom application development in C, Pascal, AppleScript, HyperTalk, and RealBasic.
Design Skills
Extensive experience planning and implementing sites for corporate intranets and small businesses (including Dow Agrosciences, www.fabflowers.com, www.retirementresorts.com, and www.C9Construction.com). Strong emphasis on attractive, bandwidth-conscious design, user-centric navigation and architecture, and ease of maintenance for staff. Strong usability engineering and information architecture skills. Experience designing architecture, interface and template pages for large scale commercial and intranet sites.
Extensive experience creating brochures, logos, tickets, posters, conference booths, newsletters, magazines, advertisements, boxes, and other assorted print pieces. Knowledge of four-color offset work, black and white, T-shirt and promotional output. Experience with the complete design process, from client brainstorming to final production.
Communication Skills
Almost a decade of years freelance writing experience, including feature articles for national magazines on a variety of topics, technology focus articles for corporate and business publications, interviews with noteworthy authors and personalities, software and hardware reviews, technical documentation, and more. Created content for numerous brochures, newsletters, and internal publication at Robis, Inc. Wrote online training materials and support tutorials for new AOL users. Outlined and helped implement support manuals for assorted freeware and commercial software products, including complex water system management systems.
At the Willow Creek Association, served as a liaison between non-technical staff and IS department programmers. Also, kept call center and customer support staff informed of changes and issues with the live and development web sites. At Robis IC., worked as a client liaison to assess progress, milestones, and changing client needs throughout the course of each project. Also participated in client meetings to determine initial needs and cost estimates. Taught 'Researching on the Internet' workshop at 1998 Write To Publish conference.
Employment History
Software Developer, Geneer Corporation (2000-2001)
Worked on a variety of software and web application development projects, utilizing VB, COM+, ADO, SQL Server, Oracle, XML, and other related technologies. Participated in the design and long-term implementation of intranet and web applications for Dow Agroscience's Prolinx pest control service.
Webmaster, Willow Creek Association (1999-2000)
Maintained the WCA's commercial site, and led the design, implementation, and rollout of an updated backend system to replace the site's 5-year-old core code. Revamped the site's design (www.willowcreek.com) to simplify navigation and ongoing maintenance. Acted as liaison between IS and non-technical staff, and implemented an in-house database maintenance program for staff.
Writer/Designer/Webmaster, Robis Inc. 1998-99
Served as lead designer and writer for print and web projects. Transitioned into role as lead web designer and webmaster as more clients requested web work, and served as administrator for the agency's Windows NT web server.
Computer Consultant (working primarily with Motorola) (1995-98)
Provided technical support, development, troubleshooting, and network configuration services to numerous individual and corporate clients. At Motorola, worked with network administrators to complete audits and configuration of large mixed-platform sites. Also developed custom applications to automate routine administration tasks. At Summit Systems, integrated an out-of-box database engine into a web search engine for a high-traffic commercial site.
US News Editor for Mac Action Magazine (an IDG UK publication)
Gathered and summarized Macintosh related news and events for the US market, and wrote feature articles for hot topics.
Assistant Forum Manager, AOL Beginners Help Desk (1994-97)
Hosted roundtable chats, managed and moderated Q&A forums, developed interactive tutorials for basic internet tasks, and coordinated online promotions. Served as one of ten advisors to AOL during the creation of the AOL Community Leaders Association.
Freelance Writer (publications including Inside Mac Games and MacWeek) (1992-1997)
In 1996, reviewed the emerging PNG graphics format in MacWeek Magazine. Served as a contributing editor to Inside Mac Games Magazine. Wrote assorted feature articles for the Eclipse Systems News, hilighting new technologies and explaining them to Eclipse Systems customers. Reviewed books and computer software for a variety of publications.
Editor, Kidstuff/Alt Magazine (1987-1994)
Served as editor and publisher of a national teen-oriented zine. Wrote feature articles and interviewed authors and personalities, worked as liaison with publishing houses, and managed in-house publication deadlines. Also served as designer for each 16-24 page issue.
