Resume

Resume

Introduction

Technology-oriented achiever eager to expand his current knowledge by associating with elite people and organizations. Always using strong logic and reasoning skills when troubleshooting leading to efficiency in task completion.

Experience

Web Developer :: Compass Knowledge Group :: Orlando, FL 03/10 – present

  • Developed Custom themes and plugins for various WordPress sites.
  • Debugged and improved existing PHP and JavaScript code.
  • Developed a custom framework for rapid development of new projects

Web Developer / IT Lead :: Proximity Communications :: Orlando, FL 05/09 – 03/10

  • Designed multiple brands and websites for the company’s various divisions and clients.
  • Updated record keeping by developing a custom web-based CRM system using PHP/MySQL.
  • Implemented a full featured Java-based chat server to increase communication between departments and add the ability to have live customer support through the company’s web presence.
  • Installed and administered LAMP and Asterisk PBX servers.

Web Developer ::  Revenflo :: Rock Hill, SC 07/09 – Present

  • Worked successfully in a team of dynamic individuals to complete projects at a fast pace.
  • Performed both front and back-end web development work.
  • Designed custom WordPress themes, widgets, and plugins for various clients.

Digital Printing Division Manager :: BDS Signs :: Winter Garden, FL 03/05 – 05/09

  • Developed and maintained the company’s four websites using HTML, CSS, ASP.Net, and MS Access databases.
  • Designed promotional items (banners, magnets, t-shirts, stickers, flyers, business cards,etc) for the company and its clients.
  • Implemented an automatic redundant storage solution to secure the company’s sales and email records by creating a custom external RAID array.
  • Managed a crew of ~10 people in a fast-paced production environment (creating schedules, mediating disputes, interviewing new hires) .
  • Implemented new, time-saving technology like electronically-fillable PDF work-order forms which dramatically reduced errors in the production process.

Skills

  1. PHP
  2. Database (MySQL and MS SQL)
  3. JavaScript (jQuery, MooTools)
  4. Python
  5. CMS (WordPress, Drupal)
  6. XHTML, CSS
  7. E-Commerce & Security
  8. Version Control (SVN, GIT)

Software

  1. NetBeans, Coda, TextMate, Eclipse, etc
  2. Adobe Creative Suite 4
  3. Various FTP and SVN clients
  4. Strong Mac, Windows, and Linux skills
  5. Microsoft Office and Apple iWork

Education

University of Central FL – Graduated December 2005 – B.A. Sociology; Minor in Political Science

Organizations

Orlando WordPress Users Group (co-founder, organizer)

Orlando PHP Meetup Group

Orlando Coding Dojo

References

Erik Erickson – CloudBurst Consulting

Jeremy Perez-Cruz – Anson⋄Stoner