OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position utilizing my current skills as well as providing opportunity for professional growth.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

* Self-directed, determined and motivated professional with over four years experience in software and web development
* Proficiency in designing and maintaining effective and efficient databases
* Possess strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
* Detail oriented, creative and innovative with excellent ability to plan ahead and improvise as situations warrant
* Strong leadership and teamwork skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

* Programming:
PHP, Perl, JavaScript, Java, HTML, XHTML, CSS, ASP, Visual Basic, SQL, Programming Logic, Database Design and Normalization, XML, C

* Development Tools:
HomeSite, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Fireworks, PVCS, Telnet, SSH

* Operating Systems/Servers/Databases:
Unix, Linux, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows XP, Mac OS 7.6 through OS X, Apache, IIS, MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, FileMaker

* Design:
Usability, Accessibility, Web Standards and Cross-Platform Compatibility, E-Commerce

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Four Ducks Consulting
Independent Freelance Developer
2002 - Present

* Main client McGraw-Hill.
* Responsible for updating, debugging and upgrading major educational e-commerce sites and associated databases.

McGraw-Hill
Author/Developer, Engineering Department
2000 - 2002

* Lead programmer on two e-commerce projects utilizing PHP, Perl, XHTML, CSS, MySQL and Oracle.
* Responsible for design, construction, and maintenance of dynamic educational web sites utilizing databased content and technologies including PHP, Perl, and MySQL.
* Developed and built order tracking and customer account systems for corporate e-commerce initiatives. Also maintained code, imported product data, and prepared divisional database to be incorporated into company's master product database.
* Fashioned templates for, and assisted in creation of, XML DTDs to bring company's primary and secondary school textbooks to the web.
* Taught web-programming courses for Engineering department.
* Built GUIs and e-mail system for Java-based typing-tutor product.
* Developed all web-based projects to be used across PC and Mac operating systems and with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator browsers.

McGraw-Hill
QA Software Tester Level Three and QA Database Administrator
1998 - 2000

* Led testing teams for a number of high profile projects.
* Trained junior department members on hardware, software, and in QA methodologies.
* Responsible for planning, coordinating, leading, and carrying out testing of educational software and web sites to ensure they conformed to design and functional specifications.
* Designed, constructed, administered, and improved databases used for tracking defects throughout a project's development cycle.

Barnes & Noble Bookstores
Department Manager/Assistant Manager/Store Manager
1992 - 1998

* Responsible for hiring, overseeing, training, and mentoring employees.
* Successfully met sales goals and exceeded expectations.
* Won awards for sales and outstanding customer service.

EDUCATION:

B.A.S., Anthropology, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ
* Dean's List for Academic Achievement.

Various courses in computer science and information technology, Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT.
* Dean's List for Academic Achievement.