Resumé

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Master web developer with long history of web development experience. Have built various dynamic, database-driven websites from the ground up, as well as customized powerful open-source solutions. Able to build upon pre-existing ideas, start from the ground up, or improve already-existing websites.

In addition to web development talents, I have a varied employment background which rounds out my professional abilities with various project management roles including leading a team, emceeing events, and heading a classroom.

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Objective

Seeking a startup-minded or other creative web-focused company to develop and expand web abilities and presence.

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Education

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Writing & Business
Thesis on the Definitions and Rise of Science Fiction in the 20th Century with faculty advisor Scott Slawinski

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Communication History

Bank Teller

National Cityin 2009

  • Handle deposits, withdrawals, and advanced monetary management
  • Promote and sell deposit accounts, credit cards, and other loan products
  • Follow advanced safety procedures to prevent theft and burglary, as well as to prevent errors and losses
  • Administer bank checks for attached corporate office

ACT, SAT, and GMAT Instructor

Kaplan Test Prep, a division of the Washington Post Company, since 2008

  • Present test strategies and methods to help students excel at the ACT, SAT, and GMAT
  • Customize lesson plans and tutoring sessions based on students’ progress
  • Teach any material needed to bring students up to speed on advanced entrance exam material

DJ

Metro Nightclub from 2006 to 2009

  • Simultaneously manage mixing of music, control of light show, and handling customer requests
  • Present announcements and dedications to 250+ highly-responsive customers/night
  • Remix music and seamlessly flow from one song to the next, despite genre and BPM differences
  • Attract widest audiences on nights DJed compared to other DJs and performers

Sales Manager

Western Michigan University’s Fetzer Center from 2008 to 2009

  • Sell the event space and offer catering services provided by WMU’s Fetzer Center
  • Use a variety of methods for lead generation, such as cold calls and client visits
  • Develop a relationship with each customer in order to best suit their needs and build rapport for the university

International Orientation Leader

Western Michigan University from 2007 to 2008

  • Introduced international students to US customs and college atmosphere
  • Communicated with a wide variety of students, bridging communication barriers and fears
  • Ensured students’ safety and comfort as they adjusted to their new home

Epcot Operations Intern

Walt Disney World in 2006

  • Interacted with and served over 30,000 customers per day
  • Maintained professional show quality while simultaneously adhering to safety regulations, harnessing ability to multi-task and manage cognizance
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Editorial History

Books and Authors Editorial Intern

Scholastic, Inc. in Manhattan, New York, NY in 2007

  • Edited web articles and study guides for children’s literature
  • Performed competitive analysis and presented to CEO
  • Founded, developed, and wrote summer intern newsletter
  • Edited and compiled intern book, published by Scholastic Press
  • Mentored with Key Executives
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Web Development History

User Interface Architect

Gecko Designs in Chicago, IL since 2009.

  • Developed a fully-functional online calendar
  • Customize software packages including Magento eCommerce

President and Principal Developer

Comet Nine since 2005

  • Programmed dynamic websites for various foundations
  • Created an evaluation system for the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies (A division of Michigan State University in Kalamazoo, MI) to record progress of student’s retention of information
  • Manage all parts of the web development process: planning, writing, page layout, image designing, framework programming, and search engine maximization

Web Developer

Western Michigan University from 2004 to 2006

  • Developed dynamic content system used for hardware and software cataloging
  • Programmed in a variety of languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
  • Edited content to be made suitable for academic audience
  • Communicated with other professional staff including professors, department heads, and building managers
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Professional Associations

Co-Founder / Club Service Chair

Kalamazoo Rotaract, a division of the Rotary Club (Rotary in Action). Founded in January 2009.

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Skill Portfolio

Technology Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, Project
  • Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Dreamweaver
  • Web Programming: HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, XML, Ajax, JavaScript
  • Site Customization: Wordpress, Drupal, CodeIgniter, Magento
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