OBJECTIVE

To advance the online technical objectives of businesses using cutting-edge internet technologies in design, programming and database integration.

SKILLS

• LANGUAGES: ASP/VBScript, PHP, ColdFusion, Java/JSP 1.3, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Cocoon, XML/XSLT, Visual Basic
• DBMS: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Oracle 8i, PowerBuilder/PowerDesigner 6.5
• SOFTWARE: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks, UltraEdit, Microsoft Office, MS FrontPage, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus 1-2-3, Symantec pcAnywhere, SAP 4, Procomm Plus, Paint Shop Pro, FastCAD 2D/3D, Pegman, WinZip
• O/S: Microsoft Windows (all flavors), UNIX/Linux, MS-DOS, VAX/VMS
• NETWORK TOOLS: Microsoft IIS, Apache Web Server, Apache Tomcat, JBoss J2EE App Server, TCP/IP, LANtastic, WinNT, DUN/ISP setup

EXPERIENCE

• Site maintenance for top Fortune 100 company
• Hand-coded HTML/Javascript/ASP development on pages (no WYSIWYG editor)
• Consolidated seven browser-specific CSS style sheets into a single, working multi-browser file
• Specializing in page conversions implementing ASP, Cascading Style Sheets, Javascript, and optimized HTML code
• Special attention given to ensuring quality of code on multiple browser platforms.
• Backup associate for:
  • In-House Content Management System
  • Quality Assurance
  • Specialized pages
  • Metrics reports
  • Content pushes

• Designed and developed Java/JSP forms, menus and reports for a Web-based store automation system.
  • Site implements EJB's using JBoss with an Oracle 8i RDBMS
  • Reports created with XML / XSLT and Apache Cocoon 2 in HTML, Text, and PDF formats
  • Customized interfaces with partner sites
  • Page layout and design using Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Custom HTML and JavaScript on every page
  • Created graphics and icons for use in electronic media using Adobe Photoshop
  • Site implements Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) throughout
• Implemented newly designed company Web site.
  • Custom DHTML menus and sub-menus for site navigation
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • "Employee Only" intranet with HR forms, manual

September 1996 - Present: Ten Talents Ministries, Inc., Bedford, TX
Webmaster, Graphic/Flash Designer (http://www.tentalents.com)

• Non-Profit Organization for Christian Performing Arts in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.
  
• Database driven performance event calendars (annual, monthly, detail)
• Color-coded event types on calendar with online secure user access
• Online administration screens for site maintenance (i.e. event add/modify/delete).
  
• Dynamically created map links on most event detail pages.
  
• On-line order form for Easter pageant pictures.
  
• Performance photos and on-line pictorial member directory (with clickable email links).
  
• Graphic/text links to many similar Christian performing arts Web sites.
  
• Macromedia Dreamweaver 3, Allaire ColdFusion 4, Adobe PhotoShop 6, Macromedia Flash 5,
  UltraEdit 8, MS FrontPage 98, and Paint Shop Pro 6

August 1999 - February 2001: Dallas, TX
ColdFusion Programmer, Web Designer, Flash Designer

• Web-based email system in ColdFusion with Send, Receive, and POP3 capabilities
• Modifications to existing modules: User Security, Shopping Cart, and Events Calendar
• Maintain Dreamweaver Templates and Libraries for accelerated site maintenance
• Database design, integration, and maintenance
• Forms processing for data gathering with email notification and/or database updates
• Flash intros/presentations, animated graphics
• Online administration forms to maintain user-managed data
• Online graphics manipulation and creation
• Custom Tags using ColdFusion
• Assist clients with account support
• Set up of new Web sites using WinNT, IIS, DNS, IMail, LiveStats, SQL Server
  

November 1995 - June 1999: MJDesigns, Inc. Corporate Office, Coppell, Texas
Store Support Help Desk Coordinator / Software Trainer / Retail Analyst

• Co-designed and implemented (HTML and graphics) a prototyped company Intranet
• Assisted in the design of the Point Of Sale System utilizing WinNT, SDI software, and Progress 4GL
• Created Daily/Weekly Sales Reporting tool in Excel97 with macros
• Supported calls from 57 stores for accounts payable, inventory, and communications
• Created automated update process to perform regular program updates (with auto feedback)
• Employee training of Microsoft Windows95, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Office
• Part-time LAN administrator for Novell, WinNT network

January 1990 - October 1995: Michaels Stores, Inc. Corporate Office in Irving, Texas
Planogram Manager, Sample Coordinator

• Managed six-person staff to create and maintain merchandise diagrams (planograms).
• Technology Liaison involved in program analysis and design of application systems.
• Developed data queries utilizing PCSupport to access DB2/400 files for planogram data
• Developed time-saving enhancements to existing workflow procedures including:
  • Macros in Windows to automate repetitive data entry in Rumba on AS/400.
  • Lotus 1-2-3 macros to process raw DB2 data into spreadsheet data and SKU listings.

September 1980 - December 1989: MJDesigns, Michaels Stores, Inc. USA
Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Third-Key Manager, Department Manager of Hobbies
and Stock Clerk (retail locations).

• Manager of a 3 million dollar arts and craft store at the age of 23
• Daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations (including G/L and checkbook)
• Maintained store POS price lookup database and merchandise system (at Michaels only)
• Creation of employee work schedules and training of all store personnel
• Delegating labor to part-time and full time employees and resolving customer problems

OTHER SITES

• Online excess inventory sales -
  
  • A searchable database of products entered by online "sellers"
  • Search includes:
    • Manufacturer, Model, Product Name, Condition, Location
  • As of 2001, the total value of items listed on the site is over $900,000
  • Account holders can manage personal information online
  • "Sellers" can add/update listed products
  • "Buyers" can view previous orders
    
    
• League sports reporting -
  
  • Custom relational database design for sports standings
  • Online administration for separate:
    • Sports, Seasons, Leagues, Teams, Locations, Games, Scores, Messages
  • Single "Standings" page design can display standings for any Sport
  • Customizable "notices" with online administration
  • Custom "note" can be attached to each game
  • Scoring "codes" defined for common "note" types
  • Online scoring administration to auto-tally standings
  • Tallying auto-sorts teams standings on games won/lost
  • Can "force" winner in event of a tie game or season
  • Allows for separate rules listings per league
  • Online "Message Board" for dated messages

• Create an online graphic baseball card from your own photo -
  
  • Thumbnail image previews available by date and location
  • Player Information page to enter personal data such as:
    • Player Name
    • Player Team
    • Player Position
    • Player Bats (Left/Right/Switch)
    • Player Throws (Left/Right)
    • Player Position (one of ten choices)
    • Player Age
    • Player School
  • Choose your own colors for player name and border on card
  • Secure server payments for credit card safety
  • Immediate creation of card upon payment approval
  • Finished card is 640hx480w in high-color, high-resolution JPG
  • Card is available for download at any time to user's computer
  • Links available on player's card page for:
    • Sending link to a friend via online email form
    • Adding Personal Player Page to user's browser bookmarks
    • Printing a full page of player cards with a single link
  • Player card is available online on the site for one year from purchase

• Java-based online Financial Planning for banking institutions -
  
  • Animated "Loading..." letters follow mouse during pre-loading
  • Similar "feel" to existing Web site
  • Constantly moving text and images to provide excitement
  • Quick overview of main program functions
  • Moving "blue swooshes" provide transitions between scenes
  • Simulated "use" of the product via animated screen shots
  • Close up detail views of screen shots for easier reading
  • Screen shots of reports included
  • Actual marketing statistics included
  • "Schedule A Demo" button taking user to online form to request demo
    
    
• Area Metroplex Community Development Corporation
  
  • Loading sequence with shape shifting shadow
  • Looping background music during presentation
  • Smooth transition on entry/exit for each "quote"
  • "Enter" button to enter site

EDUCATION

• Trinity High School, Euless, Texas: Graduated 1982 with honors
• Tarrant County Junior College NE Campus: Basic studies from Fall 1982 - Fall 1983.
• The University of Texas at Arlington: Basic studies Spring 1984.
• The University of Texas at Arlington: Computer studies Summer 1990 - Spring 1992.