Resume
Objective | Highlights of Qualifications | Skills and Abilities | Employment History | Education | Volunteer Experience | Interests | References
OBJECTIVE
A challenging and rewarding position in web development, utilizing design skills and leading-edge technologies to improve access to information.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Analytical and methodical in solving problems
- Organized, enabling efficient work through prioritization
- Able to work independently or as a team member
- Motivated, self-disciplined and ethical
- Flexible and adaptive to changing working conditions
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer / Technology
- Experienced in web site programming with HTML, XHTML and CSS
- Experienced in programming e-commerce and B2B web sites with Smith Micro WebDNA scripting language/flat-file databases
- Proficient with Adobe GoLive web authoring software
- Currently learning PHP scripting language and MySQL database software
- Familiar with emerging web technology such as XML, XSL and XLink programming through self-initiated research and experimentation
- Working knowledge of Adobe graphics software such as Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator and Streamline
- Basic knowlege of Macromedia Flash and Apple Quicktime VR software
- Familiar with programming of web clipping applications for PalmOS devices
- Proficient in using Windows 95/98, MacOS and DOS operating systems
- Familiar with Unix operating system
- Competent in using applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect and Quattro Pro
- Experienced in other programming languages such as Pascal, VHDL and Motorola 68HC11 assembler
Supervisory / Organizational
- Evaluated third-party web-to-print application service providers for cost-effectiveness
- Conducted training sessions with company sales staff and clients for online stationery service and web authoring software
- Provided guidance to sales force on the appropriate use of web technology to meet client's needs and manage client's expectations
- Managed web projects from their initial scope through to implementation
- Composed scoping documents and proposals for web projects, and organized resources and personnel involved
- Interacted with clients, including providing price quotations for print and web projects
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
University of Saskatchewan - Student and Enrolment Services Division
Administration Building
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5A2
- Web Programmer
- November 2007 - present
PrintWest Communications / Mister Print
2310 Miller Ave.
P.O. Box 2500
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 2C4
- E-Business Specialist
- December 2000 - November 2007
D. Black Communications
716 Queen St.
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 0M9
- Media Programmer
- August 1999 - August 2000
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Engineering Physics), 1998
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
Other courses:
- Successfully Managing Agile Projects workshop, Oct. 2009
- Introduction to Java, SIAST Kelsey Campus, Nov.-Dec. 2000
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Member of Gays and Lesbians at the U of S, 1994-1998
- Various positions: president (1995-1996), secretary (1997-1998), webmaster (1996-1998)
- Volunteer and principal organizer of the Doug Wilson Award (1996-1998)
- Volunteer at the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Centre, 1997-1998
- Phone line volunteer at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, 1997-1998
- Exhibit demonstrator at Spectrum (U. of S. Engineering exhibition), 1995
- Volunteer at AIDS Regina, 1994
- Volunteer at Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference, 1993
INTERESTS
Web site design, reading, travel, photography, cycling, gardening.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.
