Resume

My resume is available in the following formats:

Objective

To build web-based applications for both internal and external use at a mid-to-large sized company, preferably with advancement opportunities to project management or database administration. At smaller companies, the objective would shift to developing web sites in their entirety as a graphic designer, information architect, and backend programmer.

Education

University of Illinois (1999-Present)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a
specialty in Business Administration: Marketing

Relevant Coursework

Computer Science: Advanced Algorithms, Advanced Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Database Systems, Operating Systems

Marketing: Consumer Behavior, Management and Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Marketing Research

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Traditional Software Development Languages

Java, C++, working knowledge of COBOL, Prolog, XML

Web Development Languages

PHP, SQL (MySQL, Oracle JDBC), working knowledge of JavaScript, Perl, ASP

Web Design Languages

HTML, XHTML, CSS

Networking

Basic understanding of Windows, Linux and cross-platform networking as well as basic UNIX socket programming

Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 98, basic knowledge of Windows 2000, Red Hat Linux, UNIX

Computer Graphics and Web Publishing

Adobe Photoshop 7, Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7, ability to learn any graphics program quickly

Dreamweaver MX, limited knowledge of Flash MX, Fireworks MX

Writing and Communication

Developed writing skills and created editorial cartoons for the high school newspaper

Served on the residence hall executive board during the 2000-2001 school year

Graphic design selected for the 1998 Hopkins summer school brochure

Experience

Freelance Web Designer/Developer (2001-present)

Built a PHP/MySQL database-driven site for Hopkins Dance Center along with layout design, graphics creation and design of the data model
(More detail about the development of hopkinsdance.com)

Designed company logo and first version of company website for SkyView Partners, an AS/400 security firm based in Seattle, WA
(More detail about the SkyView Partners logo)

eBusiness Intern Analysts International, Edina, MN (summer 2000)

Maintained and improved a Microsoft Access application supporting project management

Worked with programmers and project managers on the initial version of an online product catalog. Created graphics for initial sales pitch, performed QA testing, and helped with data entry and error detection