Blue Acorn – eCommerce Developer
Charleston, SC / Present
  • Currently enjoying learning more about Magento, Java, and working with SCRUM/AGILE.
  • Pursuing my Magento Developer Certification while trying to learn everything I can.
  • Working with international clients to maintain and develop new features on high-traffic sites.
3DChat – Programmer / Web Developer
Mount Pleasant, SC / 2012
  • A fantastic small creative firm, where I got to build all kinds of cool robots on the web.
  • Developed, built, and manage several comprehensive sites with tens of thousands of members.
  • Overview: Primarily a LAMP house, we also worked on projects using .NET and MS Servers.
Quickfoxes.com – Programmer / Web Developer
Charleston, SC / 2011
  • Developed dozens of custom modules, extensions, and components for use in Joomla 1.7,  Magento, and Magebridge.
  • Developed whole components and web-based software for managing dozens of schedules, jobs, and availability, with the ability to integrate into a CMS system or stand alone.
  • Extensive experience building custom PHP/MySQL/SOAP scripts for various needs.
  • Fluent in the most current Joomla Markup Language (1.6 – 1.7).
  • Customized templates and functionality for Magento, using local overrides and not just “hacking the core”.
  • Programs Used: PHP, MySQL, JQuery, JQTouch, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, WordPress, HTML5, CSS, RSS, Magento Enterprise, Joomla, Mokoala, Magebridge, CPanel, WHM, XML, and Java.
Robot Armies Media – Internet Marketing / Social Media Management / Web Design
Denver, CO  / 2008 – Present
  • Developed, managed, maintained online campaigns for clients worldwide.
  • Assisted clients with media development and management.
  • Developed and managed monthly newsletters.
  • Project manager for website design, coding, and management.
  • Developed mobile sites for clients.
  • Handled Accounting and Payroll.
  • Responsible for monthly reports tracking online usage.
  • Programs Used: Photoshop 6.0-10.0, Flash, Dreamweaver, NetObjects Fusion, Textpad, Soundforge, Adobe ImageReady, Microsoft Suite, Various Social Networking Programs, Google Apps, WordPress, FTP Protocals, PHP List, Filemaker Pro, Home Networking Software, Zen Cart
Thumb Mobile Solutions – Mobile Design / Development
Charleston, SC / 2011
  • Developed a web-based app that handles geo-location for food trucks.
  • Developed, designed and built mobile sites.
  • Responsible for all design, implementations, and hosting.
  • Regular customer correspondence and follow ups.
  • Responsible for all new projects and programming.
  • Programs Used: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Suite, Various Social Networking Programs, Google Apps, WordPress, FTP Protocals, HTML, CSS, RSS, PHP, MySQL, JQuery, JQTouch, and Java.
Tsunami Publicity - Director of Internet Marketing
Denver, CO / 2006 – 2008
Ami Heinrich /  (303) 442-1139
  • Developed, managed, and maintained new division for company
  •  Assisted clients with media development and management
  • Developed online marketing strategies for nationally touring acts
  • Maintained websites and social networks
  • Handled all online correspondence for clients
  • Lead numerous development projects
  • Handled Accounting and Payroll for IM Division
  • Responsible for all sales calls
  • Organized and managed national and international street teams
  • Programs Used: Photoshop 6.0-10.0, Flash, Dreamweaver, NetObjects Fusion, Textpad, Soundforge, Adobe ImageReady, Microsoft Suite
The Fox Theatre - Box Office Manager
Boulder, CO / 2006 – 2008
Brian Carp / (303) 447-0095
  • Responsible for all employee scheduling and payroll
  • Streamlined system for outlet ticket sales and online sales
  • Redesigned all financial spreadsheets for ticket counts, charity work, outlet sales, and profit/loss
  • Programs Used: Excel, Word, Ticketmaker, PHP, HTML

Programming

Proficient in just about everything Microsoft; PHP, MySQL, Magento (Community and Enterprise), Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, ImageReady, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator); Magebridge, FTP protocols; Sonic Foundry Soundforge and Acid 3.0; Torrents and peer to peer management; WordPress; Joomla 1.6 & 1.7, (X)HTML; CSS; RSS; XML; Podcasting; Quicken; Filemaker; Home Networking; Windows OS; iOS; and Eventghost Automation Software.

 

Education

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

Majored in French Language & Literature
Minored in Ethnic Studies
Additional Studies: Music, Business, German

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