EDUCATION

California Polytechnic University

Graduated 1996 with Honors
Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Earthtrade

Landing Page Designer & Web Developer

June 2009 to March 2010

• Design and code landing pages on tight deadlines
• Implement design improvements in Joomla-powered websites
• Implement redesign of Magento-powered websites
• Customize templates of Wordpress-powered websites
• Improve UI design of aMember- and Joomla-powered websites
• Write and edit content within Joomla, Wordpress and Magento environments
• Recode websites for improved search engine optimization
• Code email blasts for maximum compatibility
• Coordinate with other departments to launch new products and marketing campaigns, including creating web pages based on brochure design
• Consistently complete multiple ongoing projects despite constantly reprioritized deadlines
• Wrote step-by-step instructions with screenshots to walk a user through an online processes
• Foster a sense of cohesive teamwork and fun by supporting overextended team members, projecting a positive can-do attitude, and maintaining a sense of humor, despite tense deadlines and chaotic work environment.
• Assisted with setup and customization of affiliate program
• Proactively redesigned corporate website to project a better image (was not a requested project)

Mail.com Media Corporation

Web Designer

Sep 2007 to May 2009

• Hand-code HTML, Javascript and CSS
• Integrate HTML/CSS into existing .NET framework
• Create HTML email promotions and newsletters
• Mock up website layout designs
• Design static and animated promotional banners for various web and print campaigns
• Design logo ideas
• Create Powerpoint presentation templates for company use
• Write step-by-step guides for non-technical users
• Work with Subversion and Tortoise SVN in conjunction with Visual Studio web projects in a .NET environment

ING Advisors Network, Marketing & Communications Dept.

Internet Content Administrator

Jan 2005 to Sep 2007

• Migrate website pages and data from proprietary content management system across to new Stellent/WebSphere CMS platform
• Hand-code HTML, Javascript and CSS to maintain uniform look and feel across multiple ING websites
• Design promotional banners for various web campaigns, using both Photoshop and Flash
• Create HTML email promotions
• Optimize provided graphics for web and email use
• Work with content management system to fulfill website change requests from various departments
• Use Photoshop to work with stock images and creating images for website use
• Use Adobe Acrobat to create distributable documents
• Juggle multiple projects and working with diverse content owners and project managers to complete projects within deadlines
• Document processes in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner
• Work with project managers to come up with requirements and estimates
• Use Excel to create monthly reports out of website usage statistics

Solien Technology, Inc.

Web Developer / Network & Systems Administrator / Documentation Specialist

Apr 1997 through Dec 2005

• Convert website mockup into a real website using HTML, CSS, Javascript, DHTML, ASP, and other scripts as needed
• Use Visual Studio and Visual Source Safe to build websites and edit code within an ASP and ASP.NET environment
• Create Powerpoint presentations for company use
• Assist team members with HTML layout problems and computer malfunctions
• Edit and creating images as needed for website creation
• Work closely with clients and project managers to change and fine-tune a website’s functionality according to expectations
• Create end-user manuals for complex website functionality
• Proofread various types of documents for understandability, spelling and grammar
• Create periodic reports of network maintenance and recommendations
• Troubleshoot network, server and workstation issues
• Maintain network security by keeping all computers up to date with security patches
• Assemble and disassemble computers, including hardware swapping as needed
• Review Event Viewer and firewall log files of important servers and correct the problems found
• Use Webtrends Log Analyzer to create reports on web traffic
• Quality assurance software and system testing, including the writing of test cases
• Collaborate with clients over the phone to determine and fix issues as efficiently as possible
• Document application features in a use-case format
• Document processes in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner
• Maintain a fun sense of humor to foster a team environment and make work more pleasant

Other Projects

In my spare time I often do freelance projects or work on things just for fun. Highlights include...

• DobsonConsulting.net - Installed and customized Drupal installation (site is awaiting content from client)
• RedChaiseLounge.com - Installed and customized Drupal installation, including numerous social networking-related modules, integrated chat, and PHP forum (site is still in development)
• MattressPlaceStore.com - Implemented SEO strategies into their website as well as complete design and coding
• Pennydragon.com - This is my freelance website, built using tableless CSS. Includes portfolio of other work.
• Yahoo.com - Built it from the ground up! Just kidding, a sense of humor is important, right?