Professional Experience
Lead Application Developer, Kelmscott Communications, Inc. (Aurora, IL)
Jan 08 – Present
Currently the lead web application developer for Kelmscott Communications, Inc. located in Aurora, IL. As the lead developer; am hands on leading a growing team of individuals who assist with building engaging database driven personalized urls associated with direct mail marketing campaigns, interactive flash sites, mobile websites, email campaigns, social media, QR Codes, and more.
Interact with clients and sales reps on a day to day basis regarding a vast variety of new concepts and projects. Most campaigns have been built to utilize tools such as Google analytics, social media trends and email marketing.
Interact with clients and sales reps on a day to day basis regarding a vast variety of new concepts and projects. Most campaigns have been built to utilize tools such as Google analytics, social media trends and email marketing.
- Before expanding the team, built well over 100 dynamic campaign marketing sites.
- Custom built campaign dashboard from concept to completion
- Custom built .net education application for enrollment from concept to completion
- Ability to create front-end websites from Adobe .psd files
- Dynamic SQL builds to analyze data.
- Several e-commerce storefront sites using the product PageFlex.
Technologies used – HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, JQuery, SQL, T-SQL, JQuery, Classic ASP, ASP.Net, C#, VBScript, VB.Net, PHP, Flash, and ActionScript.
Webmaster, Zebra Technologies. (Vernon Hills, IL)
Mar 07 – Dec 07
- Assisted with the maintenance and development for zebra.com, which received approximately 10,000 plus hits a day during my tenure.
- Assisted with the development, and planning of multiple Zebra portals for clients, end users, and customers.
- Worked in a help desk environment to assist with various regions such as Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
- Determined and built effective reports using web trends, and Google analytics to analyze site traffic for Zebra's corporate website as well as their many portals.
- Determined and built effective financial reports using a GUI based on the Oracle database.
Technologies used – HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, ASP.Net, C#, Google Analytics, Web Trends, Day Communique
Application Developer - Keane, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
Nov 06 – Mar 07
- Assisted with developing new applications, enhancing existing modules and supporting Keane’s client users for one of the largest kidney dialysis firms in the nation based in Nashville Tennessee.
- Used SQL Query Analyzer to assist with technical issues related to database applications.
- Performed help desk duties to interact with end users located across the nation and in various clinics with different levels of technical knowledge.
Technologies used – SQL, ASP.Net
Coordinator of Web Design and Graphics - West District 129. (Aurora, IL)
Jan 05 – Nov 06
- First ever full-time district web coordinator for School District 129 in West Aurora
- Responsible for the development and overseeing of website development for School District 129 which consisted of 17,000 plus students who attend 19 schools throughout the district 129 area.
- Redesigned the district site (www.sd129.org); launched 7+ school web sites, department, project web sites, and an intranet from concept to launch in one year.
- Assisted with the development of print ads, newsletters, and brochures promoting school district 129 accomplishments for a community of 170,000 plus residents in the D129 area consisting of towns such as West Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery, and Sugar Grove.
- Built custom components such as a parent listserv, alumni database, classic asp content management system, technology work order, and more on demand.
- Member of the Crisis Management Team for School District 129.
Technologies used – HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, ASP, ASP.NET, Contribute
Webmaster - Evanston Township High School. (Evanston, IL)
July 01 – Jan 05
- First ever full-time webmaster for Evanston Township High School.
- Design and maintained the ETHS web site as well as the ETHS Intranet.
- Assisted staff in creating individual department, course, and staff pages for the web site.
- Recommended and implemented new web-based technologies to enhance curriculum offerings and administrative effectiveness.
- Information resource for faculty, staff, students, and the community on web-related issues.
- Advised the Office of Technology on web-based and other IP-based hardware and software issues.
- Interface with IS department to provide secure web access to appropriate student and staff data.
Technologies used – HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, ASP, ASP.NET
Webmaster – Leo Burnett Technology Group. (Chicago, IL)
2000 – 2001
- In just the first six months of service programmed the company's first intranet site in a process to help establish better communication between TFA Leo Burnett's regional offices located in Austin, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston.
- Maintained and developed the company's corporate website.
- Constructed mini-websites for clients such as: Sprint PCS, i2 Technologies, Motorola, Palliative CareCenter, Vignette, Nortel Networks, AcademyLearning.com, Earthweb, Homecare assistants, and more.
Technologies used – HTML, JavaScript, Classic ASP, Flash
Web Instructor – Mac University. (Chicago, IL)
2000 – 2001
- Taught classes for adult and business level students on how to code HTML and JavaScript to build effective web pages.
- Considered one of the most requested and highest rated instructor.
Technologies used – HTML, JavaScript
Summary of Skills
Core Programming Languages
- HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, XML, xHTML, dHTML, SQL, T-SQL, Classic ASP, ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, VBScript, Ajax, ActionScript, Hand Coder, other languages as needed.
Software
- Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Contribute, Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, MSOffice, MS Visual Web Developer, Visual Source Safe, SQL Management Studio, Google Analytics, Web Trends, Day Communiqué, PageFlex, Flipbook Software, Email Management.
Operating Systems
- Windows XP, Windows Server, IIS, MacOS.
Databases
- SQL Server, MS Access, Informix, Oracle Discoverer Plus.
Libraries
- jQuery, script.aculo.us, other user interface libraries as needed.
Notable Mentions
- President of our homeowner's association, which consist of 100 town homes.
- PTA President for the local elementary school in our district.
- Participated in the leadership academy for the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Organized two meetings, one consisting of local politicians in the Aurora including the Mayor of Aurora.
- Volunteer web assistant for the Association for Multimedia Communications - 2001/2001.
- Member of the Crisis Management Team for School District 129.
Education
- Masters of Science in Human Computer Interaction - CTI DePaul University, Chicago Illinois, Present
- BFA with emphasis on Computer Animation / Digital Media Technology - Columbia College, Chicago Illinois, 1999