Applications Development

• ASP.NET 2.0 Certified (C#)
• ASP, SQL, (X)HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, XML/XSL(T), Regular Expressions
• Database Normalization, User Authentication & Authorization, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Applications Usability & Accessibility Standards

Web Application Developer & Database Administrator
Michigan State University International Business Center

• Integrated 10+ publicly available databases into one source keeping years of data available at all times
• Designer and programmer for aib.msu.edu, a website for International Business Educators and Researchers
• Developed dynamic web application - globalEDGE.msu.edu - the number one resource in "International Business"
• Initiated markup practices to comply with web-standards (W3C, WAI-AAA, WCAG 1.0, XHTML, CSS 3.0) for usability and accessibility
• Redesigned portal for US Government funded research centers (CIBERweb)
• Created projects management system for development team
• Revamped advertisement campaign for multiple university sub-organizations
• Collateral design following U.S. Postal guidelines for standard mailing

Art Director/Web Developer/COO
Image Science Incorporated

• Founded company as creative outlet and learning experience
• Artistic creativity implementing websites, logos, and identity designs
• Communication with clients determining requirements for deliverables
• Website development following usability and accessibility guidelines
• Strict adherence to cross-browser compliance for maximum compatibility
• Established website mark-up guidelines for search engine optimization

Graphic Design

• Page Layout & Organization, Color Theory & Management, Grid Layouts
• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

IT Experience

• Java, C++, Visual Basic 6, Server Administration (Apache), Employee Management, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service

BA Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
Michigan State University

• Specific focus on Graphic Design and Web Programming
• Study Abroad (Europe) - Postmodern Studies
• Extracurricular involvement: Center for Research & Professional Development, Student Greenhouse Project, Broad International Business Forum, Global Business Club

Landscape Designer/Owner
Aquamen Landscaping, White Lake, MI

• Designed and installed landscapes and built structures
• Collected accounts payable and purchased requisite supplies

Landscaping Coordinator
Meridian Lawn Care & Snow Removal, Meridian Twp, MI

• Collaborative design with customers
• Purchased materials for landscapes in excess of $50,000

Prep-Cook
Case Residence Hall Cafeteria Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Prepared and served food - 2000 meals per day
• Mentored 3 students per semester in proper food prep

Machinist
Cobra Enterprises, Madison Heights, MI

• Streamlined production of multi-million dollar prototype manufacturing jobs
• Modified machining techniques to reduce down time
• Verified quality control specifications

Store Manager
Video Giant, Sterling Heights, MI

• Regulated inventory and reduced theft in 7 stores
• Employee relations including: scheduling, hiring, and firing
• Trained 40 employees each year

Carpenter
Wheeler & Sons Construction, Independence Twp, MI

• Basic structural framing in residential housing
• Manual labor organizing building materials

Swing Cook
Sweetwater’s Bistro, Keego Harbor, MI

• Mediated service of an average of 900 meals per night
• Adapted to work in high demand environments