Resumé
Experience
Sheplers, Inc
Internet Graphic Artist
Aug 2007 - Sep 2012
Wichita, KS
- Designed and executed home page, landing pages, banners and email newsletters for www.sheplers.com;
- Adhered to web standards and best practices;
- Designed for multiple browsers across multiple operating systems, including mobile;
- Optimized landing pages for SEO and high organic placement;
- Worked with a team to help design branding and creative assets across all channels;
- Designed and implemented a standard web style guide;
- Contributed to annual demand increases of 18%, traffic increases of 17%;
- In charge of email marketing that contributed to over $9 million in demand annually;
- Rebuilt the email marketing program from the ground up, doubling list size and volume in 4 years;
- Streamlined email newsletter design, coding, sending and reporting processes;
- Maintained, collected, and segmented a growing email list of over one million names;
- Coded analytical reports with PHP, MySQL, ColdFusion, and MSSQL for business metrics;
- Routinely tracked and reported on email open rates, clicks rates, and demand;
- Designed and performed usage testing: A/B split, geo-targetted promotions, and multi-list segmenting;
- Contributed to Facebook marketing and FBML coding;
K-State SGA
Webmaster
Aug 2004 - Apr 2006
Salina, KS
- Designed and maintained the Student Government website in standard HTML/CSS;
- Cabinet member; Observed and demonstrated parliamentary procedure;
- Authored and Co-Authored legislation;
USD 373
Student Tech/Tutor
Aug 2001 - May 2002
Newton, KS
- Provided computer tech support to all schools in the district;
- Taught night classes on basic computing and Internet usage;
Education
Kansas State University
Aug 2002 - May 2006
Salina, KS
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Technology;
- Associate of Science in Web Development;
- Accumulative 3.9 GPA;
Noteworthy Projects
- Project[1]: Client/Server app controlling multimedia on a PC from a PDA over WiFi (VB.NET & C++);
- Project[2]: Voice-controlled LEGO Mindstorm robot (Visual Basic 6);
- Project[3]: Mult-user classified ads/message board (PHP & MySQL);
- Project[4]: Windows Server 2003 setup with Active Directory and roles for a mock corporation;
- Project[5]: Minesweeper in Java;
- Project[6]: Pong in Visual Basic 6;
Skills and Strengths
- 10+ Years experience with HTML/CSS/Javascript design & implementation;
- 10+ Years experience with Photoshop (v5.5 through CS5);
- 5 Years experience with web programming (PHP, ColdFusion, JQuery, AJAX);
- 5 Years experience with database administration (MySQL, MSSQL);
- Very comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite Web Premium (CS through CS5);
- Very comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite (all versions);
- Experienced with general PC troubleshooting, tech support, and computer networking;
- Familiar with latest Internet trends, technologies, social media, W3C and SEO standards;
- Proficient with mobile devices, tablets, and mobile operating systems (Android, iOS, webOS, Blackberry);
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; technical and expository;
- Accustomed and flexible to many design styles from simple and minimal to complex and distressed;
- Limited experience, but strong background in C++, Java, VB, .NET, and Lua object-oriented programming;
- Experienced working with kids and senior citizens through volunteer work;
- Experienced working in group/team projects, as well as individual projects;
Interests and Activities
- K-State Gamers Board (Co-Founder, Webmaster 2003-2005, President 2005-2006)
- Member of Association for Computer Machinery, Salina Chapter;
- Play guitar, drums, and ukulele;
- Digital Photography; photography portfolio at 21x.500px.com;
- Backpacked through Europe; photoblog at loudshutter.com/europe/gallery;
Honors and Certifications
- Silverpop Engage Certified;
- Outstanding Student in Computer Systems K-State '05-'06 (voted by faculty);
- Kansas Honor Scholar (Kansas Honors Program);
- National Minority Leader (United States Achievement Academy);
- Who's Who Among American High School Students;