To obtain a position in which I can encounter challenges that will allow me to improve my existing web development skills as well as to learn new techniques and technologies.
iRapture.com, Tucson, AZ 2009 – Current
Website Designer/Developer
Examples of cornerstone design/development projects at yetilair.com/portfolio/
Brief description of work duties
- Work with other designers, developers, clients and iRapture staff, to design and/or develop websites using HTML, CSS, Javascript (focusing on the jQuery library), PHP, and MySQL
- Develop websites that range in complexity from static one page websites to complex websites with custom CMS elements and eCommerce features
- Assist clients in converting Flash elements to HTML5 and Javascript elements
Brief description of accomplishments
- Facilitated and promoted the company move from table-based to CSS-based layouts
- Trained iRapture employees in the basics of the CSS Box model and CSS-based development
- Independently conducted research and development allowing iRapture to expand its available products to include mobile websites, comprehensive eCommerce websites, database-driven websites, custom CMSs, and interactive HTML5/CSS3 websites
- Worked with iRapture staff to standardize coding practices and documentation among developers
- Developed a CMS for Goodwill of Southern Arizona to replace their legacy client management system
Yeti's Lair, Tucson, AZ 2009 – Current
Designer, Developer and Owner
Examples of cornerstone design/development projects at yetilair.com/portfolio/
Brief description of work achievements and duties
- Work with clients to design websites based on their objectives
- Work with clients to create content for their websites
- Designed and developed a desktop and mobile website for St. Andrews Presbyterian Church including custom CMS elements
- Designed and developed a custom social networking website for birding enthusiasts
- Designed and developed a custom event management system for a local non-profit community organization
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 2005 – 2008
Hired as Helpdesk Technician and promoted to Student Helpdesk Supervisor
Brief description of work achievements and duties
- Provided telephone based tech support to ISU students, alumni, administrators and faculty for hardware, software, and networking issues
- Supported many device types and systems including PC, Mac and Linux
- Supervised and trained new Helpdesk employees in troubleshooting techniques and documentation practices
- Maintained and expanded the online knowledge base documentation
- Won 3rd Place Award for ISU Student Employee of the Year 2007
- Received training for A+ Certification
Eagle Rock Technical Group, Idaho Falls, ID 2004 – 2006
Programming / Website Development Internship
Brief description of work achievements and duties
- Assisted with the development of a water sample management system using Visual Basic.Net and MSSQL
- Developed websites with Flash and HTML
- Performed on-site hardware and software troubleshooting for clients
University of Phoenix, Tucson, AZ 2013 - 2015 (projected)
BSIT in Web Development
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 2004-2008
92 Academic Credits completed including:
- General Education Requirements
- Business and Professional Speaking
- Business Writing
- Basic Marketing Management
- Foundations of Computer Programming
- Advanced Business Programming
- Computer Science and Programming II
- Introduction to Software System Architecture
Eastern Idaho Technical College, Idaho Falls, ID 2003-2004
25 Credits Including:
- Internet Concepts
- Web Page Design
- Computer Concepts
- Computer Assisted Graphics
- Intermediate Computer
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- CISCO Internet Working Tech
- CISCO Router Setup and Operator
Referneces available upon request