11/1999 - Present
Independent Contractor
Atlanta, Georgia

§ Create and maintain Internet web sites for individuals and businesses.
§ Develop database solutions using PHP & MySQL.
§ Perform continuous internal operations audits, reviewing and evaluating web site processes and content.
§ Prepare graphics for the web, including color correction, photo retouching, compression and optimization.
§ Document and maintain manuals for all solutions, i.e. data dictionaries, production instructions.
§ Maintain various Windows networks and successfully troubleshoot errors.

 

11/2001 - 10/2002
DeVry Institute of Technology (Senior Project)
Project Manager, Developer
Atlanta, Georgia

§ Designed a relational database listing and adoption system for an animal shelter.
§ Developed system using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.
§ Trained users on system and successfully transferred project to new Administrator.

 

11/1998 - 10/2000
Massey & Pittman, CPA, P.C.
Network Administrator
Atlanta, Georgia

§ Provided support, office & web documentation, and troubleshooting solutions to problems for a 7 user Windows NT 4.0/ Small Business Server 4.5 and Windows 2000 - Small Business Server 2000 network.
§ Designed, developed, and maintained company web site and monthly email newsletter.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Programming Languages: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C/C++, COBOL, PHP, Visual Basic
Web Design Programs: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Visual InterDev, Adobe GoLive
Graphics Programs: Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Microsoft Image Composer, Microsoft Gif Animator
Databases: Microsoft Access 97/2000, MySQL, PL/SQL
Applications: Swish, Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP, Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe PageMaker, Thumber, Notepad, Textpad, Swish, TimeSlips, CCH/ProSystem fx Tax Software, pcAnywhere 9.0/10/10.5, Rational Rose
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT 4.0/2000, Mac OS, MS Dos, Unix/Linux
Additional Skills: Troubleshooting, Programming, Technical Writing, Organization, Interpersonal Skills

MILITARY

11/1994 - 11/1998
United States Army
Cryptologic Linguist
Last Duty Station: Augusta, Georgia

§ Provided consecutive translation between English, Spanish, and Arabic languages for analysts.
§ Proofread and edited translations, reviewing grammar and vocabulary for quality control.
§ Drafted technical reports as summaries for supervisors.
§ Earned various awards for excellent service and attention to detail.
§ Maintained web sites for military clubs and organizations.
§ Top Secret/Secured Compartmented Information Clearance & Honorable Discharge.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree
DeVry Institute of Technology
Alpharetta, Georgia
March 2002
GPA 3.79/4.00

Associates of Arts with Arabic Language Emphasis degree
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, California
June 1996
GPA 3.90/4.00

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The HTML Writer's Guild
IEEE
NSHE
SWE
TechCorps