University of Missouri-Columbia
GPA: 3.8/4.0, Honors Program

Certified Advanced Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Developer (2006)
Macromedia Certified Advanced ColdFusion MX Developer (2004)
Macromedia Certified Website Developer (2001)

Programming:

Adobe ColdFusion (expert, used since 1998);

Microsoft SQL Server (advanced, used since 1998);

HTML, CSS, FTP (expert, used since 1995);

JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX (advanced, used since 1997);

XML (intermediate, used since 2000);

ASP (intermediate, used since 2002);

Fusebox, Mach-II methodologies (advanced, used since 2001);

Perl (beginner);

Visual Basic (beginner)

Graphic Design / Media:

Adobe Photoshop (intermediate, since 1996);

Adobe Pagemaker 6.x (intermediate, since 1996);

Quark XPress (intermediate, since 1996);

Adobe Premiere (intermediate, since 1998);

Media 100 Digital Video System (intermediate, since 1998)

Operating Systems:

Windows based platforms and servers (Windows NT and 2000);

Terminal Services and VNC (since 1998)

Material Supply, Inc. (MSI HVAC)

Position: Web Development Manager, Information Technology (5/05 to 12/05)

Responsible for architecting the web development and production server environments, establishing standard coding guidelines using ColdFusion 7 and SQL 2000, and developing applications that supplement the company's current manufacturing requirements while streamlining key processes to reduce labor percentages and production errors.

High usage of ColdFusion 7 functionality, including CFCs, the Application.cfc framework, LDAP authentication, Flash Forms, as well as other web technologies including CSS, DHTML, Ajax, Actionscript, and object oriented Javascript techniques.

The biggest application developed for MSI HVAC was a Web Order Entry Flash application that uses XML to communicate to legacy backend systems. This system continues to save the company over $200,000 a year in labor costs from having to key in orders by hand.

Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)

Position: Web Developer, Information Services (8/01 to 5/05) Position: Manager, ESRI Virtual Campus, Education Products (7/99 to 8/01) Position: Web Designer/Developer, Education Products (2/98 to 7/99)

Developed internal and external web applications using Cold Fusion 4.5, 5.0, and MX. Applications used advanced programming, including Fusebox methodology, SQL Server, stored procedures, caching, client variables, CFCs, and optimized code.

Also perform stress tests and QA applications for server stability, known vulnerabilities, and application integrity. I was the lead programmer in an effort to establish ColdFusion Coding Standards in the company.

Also responsible for server maintenance and IIS web log reports using WebTrends and custom batch files. Applied patches and updates to the servers as needed.

As the manager of the ESRI Virtual Campus, I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ESRI Virtual Campus (campus.esri.com), designing and developing enhancements and additions, managing a team of programmers and administrative staff, and maintaining the server software needed for the Campus and other Information Services applications.

Also was responsible and/or involved in:

• Dozens of internal applications used by the company, including a Deployment Request system for handling code deployments from tier to tier, a Service Request tracking system for managing incoming service requests and their status, and an asset management system used by system administrators to track hardware and software assets in the company.
• Optimized code for an electronic timecard system using SQL 2000 and CF 5.0, used by all ESRI employees to enter timesheets and report on cost centers.
• Creation of a quiz and survey engine, used to deliver customized surveys pre-set templates or XML.
• Creation of a Customer Response System, an internal administration tool for handling incoming email, phone calls, and issues. Developed into a fully customizable product distributed to other departments in the company.
• Creation of web-based administration tools used to update and track student accounts on the Virtual Campus, generate various reports, and facilitate optimal management for the Campus database.
• Creation of the Virtual Campus 2000, a complete rebuild of the Virtual Campus, built from scratch, using Cold Fusion 4.5, SQL stored procedures, SQL 7, Windows 2000, and a one-person staff. The e-learning website has over 2000 pages and seven databases totaling over 1.5 GB.

Grand Valley State University - Office of University Communications

Position: Media Production Specialist (4/97 to 12/97) Position: Media Production Assistant (12/96 to 4/97) Position: Student Employee (3/95 to 12/96)

Responsibilities included: ongoing maintenance of web pages, consulting and creation of websites for specific academic units and divisions, creating graphics for online and printed materials.

Additional responsibilities included the design and implementation of PERL and POSIX scripts for forms processing:

• Official Online Undergraduate Application
• Official Online Graduate Application
• Official Online International Application
• GVSU EventTracker, a web-based campus events calendar and database
• GVSU FotoFile, a web-based photo archive and database
• Many guestbooks and feedback forms

PB Internet Services (Independent Consultant)

Position: Owner (7/94 to 9/01)

Responsible for the creation and/or maintenance of company websites and access logs. In most cases, this involved HTML Programming, CGI scripting, web design, consulting, guestbook management, and technical support. I was contracted to create the following websites:

• NEAR Registry (www.near.edu). 4/02
• eResidency Residency Management System (www.eresidency.net/rms). 9/00
• Hickman and Weatherford Smokehouse (http://www.hwsmokehouse.com). 3/00
• Arjuna Ventures (http://www.arjunaventures.com). 10/99
• Light 97FM, WLTQ-FM (http://www.light97.com). 10/98
• Dundee Community Schools (http://dundee.k12.mi.us). 5/97
• EZ-105.7 FM, WOOD-FM (http://www.ez1057.com). 7/96
• I-96, WVTI-FM (http://www.wvti96.com). 5/96
• 101.3 WCUZ, WCUZ-FM (http://www.wcuz.com). 5/96
• PB Internet Services (http://www.pbisweb.com). 1/96
• B93, WBCT-FM (http://www.b93.com). 9/95
• WOOD-AM 1300 (http://www.woodradio.com). 7/94

Clear Channel Communications, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Position: On-Air Radio Personality (6/95 - 2/98) Position: Radio Board Operator / Sports Reporter (9/93 - 6/95) Position: Radio Talk Show Producer / Screener (9/92 - 9/93)

Responsibilities included: host nighttime request and dedication program; on-call whenever needed to fill in during other shifts; made scheduled promotional appearances around the city; produce talk shows and board op nationally fed talk shows and sporting events; produce and dub commercials as needed; and train others in all areas of daily responsibilities.

WOOD Radio/Spartan Brand Fireworks Celebration, Grand Rapids

Position: Volunteer Coordinator (7/94 - 7/97)

Responsibilities included: scheduling shifts and volunteers for the all-day event; maintain contact with police, museum, and station representatives; maintain database of contacts for follow-up letters and surveys; patrol museum grounds and aid in whatever needs arise with volunteers.

KFRU-AM, Columbia, Missouri

Position: Board Operator (9/93 - 5/94)

Responsibilities included: on-call whenever needed to fill in during other shifts; produce talk shows and board op nationally fed talk shows and sporting events.

Macromedia Developer Conference (MAX)
October 2005 - Anaheim, California

Focusing the Power of MITS
July 2005 - Seattle, Washington

Macromedia Developer Conference (MAX)
November 2004 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Macromedia Developer Conference (MAX)
October 2002 - Orlando, Florida

Spring Internet World 2002
March 2002 - Los Angeles, California

Robert Gordon University software installation
December 2000 - Aberdeen, Scotland

Allaire Developer Conference
November 2000 - Washington DC

Spring Internet World 2000
March 2000 - Los Angeles, California

Spring Internet World 99
March 1999 - Los Angeles, California

XMLU.com, Introduction to XML
April 1998 - Culver City, California

Allaire, Introduction to Cold Fusion
April 1998 - Redlands, California

Spring Internet World 98, Where the Internet Means Business
March 1998 - Los Angeles, California

DGEF, Design & Production with QuarkXPress
October 1997 - Peoria, Illinois

MACUL, Technology and Learning: Keys to Our Students' Future
March 1997 - Detroit, Michigan

CareerTrack, Doing Business on the Internet
July 1996 - Grand Rapids, Michigan

WOOD-AM, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest host, Mr. Rick's Good Time Computer Talk Show, 5/3/97
Topic: Viruses, Internet, and Troubleshooting.

WOOD-AM, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest, Mr. Rick's Good Time Computer Talk Show, 3/1/97
Topic: Schools and the Internet.

WOOD-AM, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest host, Mr. Rick's Good Time Computer Talk Show, 9/14/96
Topic: General Internet.

WOOD-AM, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest host, The Afternoon Journal Opinion Page, 6/30/95
Topic: Society and the Internet.

WGVU-FM, Grand Rapids, MI
Guest, The Dave Randall Show, 12/93
Topic: Kent County Jury System.