My Professional Résumé

Summary

Excellent written and verbal communicator, experienced researcher, problem solver, and entrepreneur, seeking opportunity to work in computer and internet-related technologies.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, May 2007
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
  • Major: Communication
  • Minor: Information Technologies

Experience

Nov 2007 - Present

  • StudentCity.com - Peabody, MA, www.studentcity.com
  • Web Designer/Developer
  • Responsible for all web identity and presentation
  • Design & create websites for new company projects
  • Redesign and update current company website(s)
  • Create promotional graphics

Jan 2004 - Present

  • TJKwebdesign.com IT Productions - North Andover, MA, www.tjkwebdesign.com
  • President, Senior Developer
  • Founded company in 2004
  • Generate all sales leads, prepare proposals to address specific client needs
  • Design websites, create CMS, database structure, and graphics

Dec 2006 - Sep 2007

  • Hollis Interactive IT Services - Nashua, NH, www.hollisinteractive.com
  • Designer/Developer
  • Interned in winter of 2006-2007. Hired full-time in May 2007
  • Design and developed client websites
  • Consult with clients to discuss specific needs
  • Create & maintain sites & databases through Content Management System
  • Create custom modules in PHP to fit project scope

Mar 2006 - Jun 2006

  • Advancement Communications, Univ. of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA, www.umass.edu
  • Student Web Designer and Developer
  • Work with Advancement Communication staff to promote UMass Amherst and communicate about the campus through the UMass homepage and other top-level sites
  • Assist with ongoing site development and maintenance
  • Work using advanced Web development tools including Photoshop and Dreamweaver
  • Use skills in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and other methods as needed for creating sites that are both visually attractive and convey necessary content
  • Meet the highest standards of usability and Web design

Computer Skills

Experienced with (X)HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS, AJAX, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, & Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista, Apple OS X, Apache Web Server, wireless network installation, LAN setup and configuration, PC maintenance.

Activities

  • Founding Father, Charter Member, and former Publicity Chairman of Theta Mu Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
  • Founding Member, Pi Kappa Phi Theta Mu Chapter Alumni Association, The Theta Mu Foundation
  • Marching Percussion Instructor, North Andover High School
  • Volunteer Youth Lacrosse Coach, North Andover Youth Lacrosse, Boys ages 13-15

I have six years of experience designing beautiful websites.

What began as a teenage hobby turned into a passion, a college major, a career, and a downright obsession.

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