I have been responsible for a number of duties that have included Graphic and User Interface Design, Custom Programming, Computer Networking, Customer Relations and Sales, and Employee & Project Management.
Accomplishments
Created several custom applications and/or systems for many types of clients such as City & County Government, Banking Institutions, Hospitals, Educational, and Non-Profit Organizations.
- Designed and constructed a Building Permit Application program that covers the application, approval, and payment for Building Permits for independent contractors to submit to the Building Commissioners Office.
- Authored an E-Bill Pay, Human Resource & Job Application Database, and Content Management System for several medium-size hospitals.
- Constructed a Property Asset Manager for tracking homes throughout the foreclosure process for banking contractors.
- Designed and created content management software for website development companies that became the flagship product, leading to several add-ons and on-site installations.
- Created a Project Tracking Application that monitored projects, employees, and time spent working on them. This was used to manage customers, generate invoices, and provide detailed time reports for clients and projects.
- Developed a calendar and reservation system with a broad range of options for event management and online registration and payment.
Strengths
- Managing multiple projects.
- Planning/developing data-driven applications including both graphic and software creation.
- Meeting with clients to discuss requirements and implementation.
- Providing detailed project status updates to clients concerning the technical and design aspects during the life-cycle of their projects.
- Assisting the customer service representatives on both a sales and a technical level.
- Supporting application installations, with testing, support, and maintenance.
Development
I am proficient in or familiar with a variety of programming languages, concepts and technologies. These include, but are not limited to:
- Object Oriented, Procedural, Custom API , and Functional Programming
- VBScript, Visual Basic, ASP, PHP, .NET, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS
- MySQL, MS SQL, Access, ODBC, ADO, Custom Database Drivers
Graphic Design
I have designed user interface, marketing materials and corporate identities, using a variety of software and products.
- Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Microsoft Office
- Websites, Advertisements, Multimedia Presentations, and more.
Information Technology
I am used to working with several technical aspects with client systems including.
- Installing and testing custom or existing software, setting up systems, troubleshooting
- Networking, TCP/IP, Active Directory
- DNS Management, Remote Administration, Website and E-mail Hosting.
- Windows and Mac
Experience
Lead Application Developer
2005 – 2010
Kern Creative Group, Indiana
Founding Partner/Programmer/Developer
2002 – 2005
InnoVisions, Inc. Indiana
Web Developer/Production
1992-2002
CS Kern, Inc. Indiana
