Summary:

• I am seeking to employ my experience, design/development skills and technical knowledge in a web development position. I am an achievement-oriented problem solver, blending over 25 years of business and technical experience in order to Get the job done right, on time and in budget.
• I have demonstrated excellence in project management as well as business, marketing, and technical communications. A valuable team player focused on delivering measurable business value, a successful consultant with real-world sales, marketing and operations experience with a wide variety of clients.
• Industries served include B2B consulting, consumer products and services, education, ecommerce, legal, manufacturing, non-profit, publishing, real estate, advertising, personal service, retail and transportation.
• In addition a speaker, writer, editor, and educator on topics ranging from broadly conceptual to highly technical for audiences of all sizes and at all levels.

Technical Skills:

Operating Systems:

• Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS
• Software:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Apple Logic Pro, Apple FinalCut Pro, Apple Aperture
• Internet:
• Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Camino, Apple Safari, HTML, HTML5, XHTML, DHTML, XML, PHP, CSS 2/3, SCSS, Sassy, Javascript, JQuery, JSON, AJAX, mySQL, Coldfusion, SCORM, SCORM Cloud, Xyleme LCMS
• Languages:
• Actionscript, AppleScript, Javascript JQuery , VisualBasic,
• Tools:
• Microsoft Project, Jira, Basecamp, Open Project Manager, Redmine, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, PayPal, Omni Graffle Visio, FirstLight, DartMail, DreamMail
• Frameworks/CMS:
• Drupal 6/7/8, Joomla , Expression Engine, Wordpress, Contribute, Fusebox, eLogic, eNstien, Leadix

Professional Experience:

Confidential

Drupal Development / Front-End Web Development / Interactive Project Management

• Freelance projects and contractor/consultant for a variety of agencies.
• Projects include social networking, content delivery, new feature integration, module development, site templating as well as full small-medium business sites.
• Heavy Drupal content management system involvement including integration, themes, modules and add-ons. HTML, DHTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, MySQL, PHP, ColdFusion, SCORM, various development environments including Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress, and Fusebox.
• Involved with many these projects from specifications through completion, including but not limited to timeline, budget, design, project development, deployment and training.

Confidential

Sr. Technical Project Management / Front-End Web Development

• Promet Solutions is a Drupal based web solutions company. Projects there include Higher Education, Online Retail, Association Portals, Integration, Support, and Consulting.
• Roles including: Project Management, Estimations, Solutions Architecture, Development, Theming and Onsite Consulting.

Confidential

Project Manager / Web Development

• Reed Business Information is a division of the world's largest B2B publisher.
• Projects include client social networking web sites, interfaces for quick deployment of sponsored programs, comprehensive lead tracking systems, award-winning large-scale client marketing websites, immersive virtual worlds, flash based education, webinars and interactive games.
• Involved with these projects from conception through completion, including but not limited to, budget, timeline, contracts, team development, design, project development, deployment and tracking.
• Developed content for marketing materials, including website using eLogic CMS, Drupal CMS and Leadix a marketing CMS/Hosting vendor .
• Worked with a diverse array of stakeholders both internal and external including multiple Reed publications and external client divisions.

Confidential

Project Manager / Owner

• Consulting on issues for small businesses in operations, sales and marketing as well as web site development, design and implementation.
• I have also provided consulting on digital color management implementation, professional digital photography studio design and implementation and workflow issues asset management and system configuration are two examples , for creative professionals designers, photographers and the like .
• Extensive digital design and production for print identity, catalogs, brochures and flyers , design for multimedia self-promotion , and design and implementation for web promotional, portfolio and stock image sales sites .
• Provided business/IT solutions for a high profile project aimed at converting confidential paper documents to electronic content management systems for business continuity. Developed content for marketing materials, including websites and website content.

Confidential

Project Manager / Training Center Coordinator

• OnDeckTech is a Macintosh centric computer consulting and services company. My primary role there was as partner in the development, marketing and implementation of the technical training center.
• Created the training center, developed curriculum, scheduled classes, trained, managed and scheduled trainers, created and implemented marketing and managed day-to-day operations
• Managing overall business marketing, production of the primary corporate website, ancillary sites and landing pages as well as other marketing initiatives.
• Managed integration of content with Drupal and Joomla CMS systems
• In addition to these duties I also assisted in the expansion of the business into the corporate, government and education markets by creating, defining and implementing the appropriate service products and programs.
• Created plan, design and migrated content to Drupal CMS

Confidential

Project Manager / Small Business Development

• Cano Publishing is a small business-consulting firm involved in minority owned business development. Services are comprehensive and are provided through internal assets and external relationships.
• Primary responsibilities were in the area of Business Operations.
• Involved training program development and presentation for new analysts.

Confidential

Production / Graphic Artist

• In house art department for national modular trade show display manufacturer.
• Projects included Graphic production, 2D graphic design, 3D rendering of client solutions and Macromedia Flash based video animations for use on plasma and projection displays.
• I spearheaded the company's move into Macromedia Flash animation design and implementation.

Confidential

Production / Graphic Artist

• Processing and creation of graphics for trade show and display clients throughout the Midwest.
• I gained experience in lenticular and 3D lens based imaging techniques as well as motor driven motion graphics.
• I oversaw extensive hardware, software and workflow upgrades.
• I put into practice new technologies and participated in extensive new product testing.

Confidential

Partner

• With a financial partner I created a pre-press service and service bureau company specializing in color management, creative technology and digital workflow issues. My clients included creative professionals advertising agencies, graphic designers, illustrators, digital imagers, and photographers as well as creative support businesses pre-press houses, printers, service bureaus, and photo labs .
• I provided end-to-end solutions for color management services to creative professionals, incorporating development, implementation, training, and weekly calibration by Palantir trained staff. I developed and implemented complete solutions for providing technical and technology support to creative professional clients. I researched and created a stand-alone color management and proofing service bureau to support client workflows. I developed a complete solution for providing advertising agencies an in-house staffed digital halftone proofing service. I also created traditional, PDF, Internet, and Intranet support for all Palantir solutions.
• This company required extensive involvement in color management, digital halftone proofing, ink jet and thermal proofing, soft proofing, remote proofing, remote soft proofing, PDF delivery, pre-flighting, SWOP, GRACoL, SNAP, DDAP, and DIPS. I also developed, marketed, and presented seminars on these and various other topics. I have spoken for, lectured at, or participated in many and varied conventions, trade shows and committees IPA Press 2000, CTP Forum, Spectrum and other GATF events in the printing industry .