Resume

  • Independent Contractor, Los Angeles, CA - Web Developer (9/03-5/07)

    • Programmed PHP 4+ code and interfaced it with client side HTML/Javascript in a production environment, while using the code in conjunction with a MySQL backend
    • Relational database development including the use of complex queries, set up of indices and normalization of tables
    • Handcoding of HTML/XHTML and CSS, adhering to the world wide web consortium standards
    • Created and deployed a set of object oriented PHP classes which handle rudimentary to complex tasks and are able to be reused project to project, thereby speeding up delivery time
    • Full life cycle development of over 30 web applications, including e-commerce, affiliate program, client relationship and content management systems
    • Use of MySQL query optimizer, PHPMyAdmin and SQLYog as non-command line interfaces for MySQL
    • Knowledge and use of PHP database abstraction layers (PEAR and ADO-DB)
    • Exposure to and use of third party tools such as Smarty Templates, Joomla, OsCommerce, Zen Cart and X-Cart
    • Required on occasion to work with Windows technologies such as classic ASP/vbScript, Microsoft IIS server and SQL Server 2000 database
    • Proposed and implemented enhancements that improved performance and reliability of systems for small and large businesses
    • Maintained and formulated personal policies, procedures and standards related to database controlled programming including security and integrity controls
    • Continued quality assurance, maintenance and debugging for pre-existing legacy code on certain projects
    • Suggested navigable front end layouts and mocked them up using Macromedia Fireworks or Adobe Photoshop
    • Delivery of eye-catching graphics utilizing Macromedia Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop based on specs garnered from the client
    • Use of Macromedia Flash Actionscript in conjunction with PHP/MySQL in order to deliver a unique company banner and an interactive signup form
    • Shell scripting (SSH/BASH) on Linux, tasks included writing CRON tabs for automated e-mailings and using PERL regular expressions to find and fix bad file names
    • Utilized Subversion version control when working with a team of coders on a large scale project
    • Managed client relationships and third party marketing, consulting and IT organizations, such as hosting and search engine optimization companies
    • Continued mastery of process skills as demonstrated by delivering previous multi-stream, highly complex web projects on time, on spec, and on budget
    • Regularly asked to contribute to and monitor the marketing of websites via search engine optimization and link exchanges

  • LA City Web, Los Angeles, CA - Sr. Web Developer/Project Mgr. (9/00-9/03)

    • Demonstrated experience to manage and withstand intense projects of a highly technical or creative nature with demanding clients and schedules
    • Scoped project requirements, conceptualized and translated client needs into specific integrated project plans
    • Attained a mastery of process skills as demonstrated by delivering previous multi-stream, highly complex web projects on time, on spec, and on budget
    • Implemented sufficient technical knowledge and fluency in synthesizing that knowledge into smart, innovative solutions
    • Managed client relationships and third party marketing, consulting and IT organizations, such as hosting and search engine optimization companies
    • Lead server side programmer on 15 separate web applications, using LAMP technologies on an in-house UNIX Free-BSD server
    • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the LA City Web mall, an online portal servicing over 500,000 businesses - a virtual online "yellow pages", utilizing the LAMP stack as well as composing a PERL regular expression robot to parse through and standardize all records
    • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the LA City Web company intranet using the LAMP stack and handcoded HTML/Javascript
    • Regularly asked to handcode basic to complex HTML, Javascript and CSS code when not working on the backend of a project

  • AccountPros, Chicago, IL - Administrative Assistant (1/98-9/99)

    • Supported a busy office of accounting recruiters in all aspects of their business
    • Edited all candidates resumes to fit the company standard
    • Demonstrated effective communication skills when screening candidates by conducting phone interviews and writing reports on the screening before a recruiter would meet with the candidate
    • Composed company documents using Microsoft Office
    • Maintained and updated spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
    • Delivered slides for presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint
    • Maintained and updated candidate database using Microsoft Access
    • Responsible for training new employees on company software, Microsoft Office and ACT database system
    • General office duties including filing and backing up reception on often heavy phone call volumes

  • Education

    • Certification, Unix System Administration, University of Illinois (2006)
    • Certification, Computer Programming, Computer Learning Center (2000)
    • Bachelor of Science, History, Illinois State University (1997)