WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner
Kite Stop
September 2001 — Present
In charge of day-to-day operations, marketing, content generation, security, e-commerce, and traffic analysis for an online retail operation. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that facilitate communication and merchandise sales among clientele. Test and procure products for sale within a retail environment. Design, develop, and maintain dynamic website applications to increase product service offerings. Participate in industry events and trade shows to promote the company.
Web Production Manager
Internet Performance Group
February 2010 — Present
Manage and direct the web production activities to include task management, end-user support, and client relations.
Web Developer
ION Media Networks
April 2007 — February 2010
Perform senior-level web development for television broadcasting network. Create Flash-enabled contests, games, and mini-sites. Provide senior-level creative and strategic direction on interactive marketing initiatives. Design, develop and deploy PHP/Flash/XML applications that facilitate sales, marketing, and corporate communication goals.
Interactive/Multi-Media Specialist
Soffer Adkins
January 2005 — March 2007
Provided senior-level creative and interactive consulting to regional commercial clients. Developed business requirements, wire frames, and complex web site flows. Worked closely with the creative design team to establish comprehensive advertising and web strategies. Provided technical assistance in corporate marketing efforts to include bid preparation, user experience documentation, and interactive demonstrations/presentations. Designed, developed, and deployed enhanced websites using a wide range of technologies including, but not limited to, HTML, Flash/Actionscript, Javascript, CSS, PHP, and MySQL.
Technical Accomplishments:
- Won a district Gold Addy in 2007 for interactive work on www.caroledesign.com
- As part of a development team, lead development and eMarketing efforts for Metropolitan Miami, ATLofts, McDonald's of Southern California, Paradisus Resorts, and multiple regional real estate clients.
- As part of a strategy development team, created comprehensive marketing and business plans for a number of large national clients.
Kite Flyer
Kiteman Productions
April 2004 — October 2004
Kiteflyer and ground crew for kite shows at Sea World Orlando's Lagoon Show (Fusion), Gaylord Palms (Orlando), and Disney (Swan Hotel in Orlando and Disney Cruise Launch in L.A.).
Senior Creative Technologist
Proxicom
November 1999 — November 2001
Provided senior-level creative and technology consulting to Global 1000 clients. Translated business requirements, wireframes, and complex web interfaces into functional templates for integration with enterprise-class technical solutions. Worked closely with the creative design team and the back-end technology team to establish common coding standards/procedures, and ensure design integrity during the back-end integration. Presented expert guidance to junior-level team members in HTML techniques, build-out strategies, and creative asset management. Provided technical assistance in corporate marketing efforts to include bid preparation, user experience documentation, and interactive demonstrations/presentations.
Technical Accomplishments:
- Led multi-disciplinary team in the development of front-end templates for commercial clients including Nike and Timberland.
- As part of the creative development team, developed HTML, cascading style sheets, and creative assets for the ExxonMobil enterprise portal (Plumtree) and ExxonMobil corporate website (Documentum).
- Led multi-disciplinary team in the development of complete websites for Teleglobe Inc., Toward Association, and HealthScribe Inc.
Webmaster
Maden Technologies
November 1997 — November 1999
Designed, developed, and administered websites and provided senior-level webmaster support to commercial and government clients. Coordinated web projects throughout the development life cycle. Was instrumental in the development and growth of the web development division to include policy/process development, hardware/software procurement, and quality assurance. Interviewed and provided technical evaluations for web team candidates. Provided technical assistance in corporate marketing efforts to include bid preparation, pitching clients, and lead generation. Assisted and mentored junior-level webmasters and interns.
Technical Accomplishments:
- Developed web applications for multiple clients including the Department of Defense Small and Disadvantaged Business Unit, the U.S. Army, and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC).
- Deployed and administrated Windows NT servers in support of the U.S. Army Defense Messaging System (DMS) and MANPRINT programs.
- Integrated existing Oracle and MS Access databases for use in dynamically generated web documents for the WSSC.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts Political Science, 1993 — 1995
AFFILIATIONS
American Kiteflier's Association (2001 - Present)
Web Mondays (2008 - Present)