Proficiencies:
Web Design / Web Applications:
- ASP.NET: VB.NET, C#; PHP
- XHTML/HTML, CSS
- JavaScript, AJAX, DOM, YUI
- RSS, XML, SOAP, WDSL
Databases:
- MySQL/MSSQL
- .NET Integration with MSSQL
Software Development:
- Limited C++
- Usage of Valve Source engine
- VB.NET/C# Windows Forms
Operating Systems:
- Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, & NT (PC)
- Mac OSX (Apple)
Production:
- Microsoft Visual Studio (2003, 2005, 2008)
- Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator,
Premier, AfterEffects, Encore, Audition, ImageReady,
InDesign, Flash.
- VirtualDub, Audacity
- SQL Management Studio, PHPMyAdmin
Professional Experience:
Student Web Developer
- Increase visibility and accessibility by developing, implementing, and maintaining new department-wide template system
- Develop more efficient and improved accessibility features for department and Student Union websites
- Update and maintain dozens of Student Union client web pages in retail, business, and marketing capacities
- Communicate with clients and supervisors to maintain department efficiency
- Develop customized retail and marketing templates for associated services
- Helped develop online accessible videogame primarily providing graphics
Professional Entrepreneurial Enterprise
- Develop and design original websites and website templates for clients using latest technology available
- Provide specialized support in developing forum templates, improving search engine optimization, strengthening online marketing, and creating databases
- Create custom original computer art design of logos and advertising media
- Program and develop web applications and web services using a multitude of web programming languages such as ASP.NET, JavaScript, and XML.
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Consultant/Contract Services
- Developed and implemented new design
- Provided SEO and mobile accessibility services
- Design lead on several branch projects
Volunteer Legislative Intern
- Senator Becky Lourey's Office, Minnesota State Capitol / St.Paul, MN
- February 2003 – March 2003
- Improved efficiency and organization by adding over 200 constituents to a custom designed Microsoft Access database, for use with mailing and feedback
- Perused and singled out dozens of newspaper articles of interesting material for Senator Lourey’s attention
- Assisted with general office; including stuffing packets for Senator Lourey’s committee meetings
Awards & Activities:
- Dean's List (Freshman Year)
- Honors Emerging Leadership Program (Freshman and Sophomore Year)
- Lighthouse Program: Teaching and mentoring gifted kids (Intermittently, Fall 2006)
- National Honor Society (Sept 2004 – May 2006)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business, Management of Information Systems and Entrepreneurship Minor
Curtis L. Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, May 2010
Interests:
Technology, videogames, literature, art, camping, film, and music