Summary
A highly motivated, creative individual with a practical and imaginative approach to web site design and development. I wish to be a part of a progressive, team-oriented organization where I can succeed in a position offering career opportunity as well as an immediate challenge.

Skills

Project Management and Development

• Proven ability to manage projects including initial concept and brainstorming, time estimation, creation of timelines and site flowcharts, copy writing, and working with the client and employees to meet deadlines on development tasks.
  
  
• Equally skilled at working with clients and contract employees, as well as internal team members.

Graphics and Interactive Media

• Accomplished in several graphics programs including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe ImageReady
  
  
• Intermediate experience using Adobe Flash and Adobe Fireworks
  
  
• Stand ready to learn new programs as needed
  

Programming Languages and Software

• Accomplished in several programming languages including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and experience working with and editing ASP, as well as using Dreamweaver, HomeSite, and ColdFusion programs for programming sites
  
  
• Equally proficient in both PC and Macintosh environments
  
  

Experience

2005–present Lutheran Hour Ministries / Int'l LLL
St. Louis, MO
Manager, Web Development – Management Information Services (MIS)

• Supervise support staff, including monitoring staff performance and preparing regular performance evaluations. Participate in and manage team efforts to insure ongoing improvements in scope, quality, and usability of ministry websites.
  
  
• Manage projects with outside vendors, explore uses for emerging technologies, and present strategies for integration into current LHM environment as needed.
  
  
• Meet with ministry partners as needed to set scope and sequence for web requests. Manage the distribution of development efforts and maintenance tasks among web designers including site organization and flowcharts for new sites.
  
  
• Manage projects for international ministry centers, communicating with office directors regarding completion and updates of websites for International Ministries department and 40+ ministry centers worldwide.
  
  
• Design, program, and update LHM and International websites.
  
  
• Collaborate with MIS and contract staff to implement database-related functions and personalized content solutions including content management, e-mail blasts and list management, and e-commerce solutions.
  
  

2004–2005 Lutheran Hour Ministries / Int'l LLL
St. Louis, MO
Senior Web Developer – Creative Services

• Responsible for daily updates and maintenance of International site, as well as assisting in the development, hosting, and maintenance of 40+ international websites.
  
  
• Assist in the development of new ministry websites for special programs – from project concept through final development and deployment.
  

2002–2004 Lutheran Hour Ministries / Int'l LLL
St. Louis, MO
Web Developer – International Ministries

• Manage projects and communicate with international office directors regarding completion and updates of international sites. Research international customs for creation of international websites, maintaining awareness of cultural sensitivities for each country. Provide internet and e-mail technical support to International Ministries department and 54 ministry centers worldwide.
  
  
• Responsible for daily updates and maintenance of the International Ministries division site.
  
  
• Design and create holiday and topical sites, as well as interactive CD-based sites in English and several foreign languages.
  

2000–2002 Color Associates/Group360
St. Louis, MO
Programming Specialist

• Design and program client and internal websites and CD-rom based applications using HTML, Javascript, SQL, and ColdFusion. Responsible for testing and achieving cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility on all web and CD-based programs.
  
  
• Responsible for managing project organization, work distribution, and tracking project progress and deadlines.
  
  
• Design and program client websites and VisionPoint demo sites using HTML, Javascript, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Convert and upload files for customized client online asset management systems (VisionPoint).
  
  
• Perform extensive testing and problem solving on several e-commerce sites.
  

1999–2000 Color Associates/imageQuest
St. Louis, MO
Photo Researcher

• Fulfill customer needs by researching and locating imagery based on client requests and specifications.
  
  
• Successfully negotiate pricing to execute sales of photographic stock. License rights and invoice clients based on proposed use of stock imagery.
  
  
• Maintain custom online database, enter client and image information to facilitate job tracking. Scan and upload imagery to server for client and website use.
  

1996–1999 Cheekwood Studios
Cape Girardeau, MO
Lab Production Supervisor

• Manage production of finished portraits and color lab schedule. Process multiple orders, including both corporate and school packages.
  
  
• Provide clients with solutions to photo restoration projects and custom printing requests.
  
  
• Serve as troubleshooter for both routine and problem equipment maintenance.
  

Education
Actively continuing to keep current on all graphics and computer trends through courses, conferences, online research, and personal experience.

2000 – present
St. Louis, MO

University of Missouri - St. Louis / Microcomputer Program

• Introduction to Flash
  
• Intermediate Flash
  
• Introduction to Dreamweaver
  

• Advanced HTML
  
• JavaScript

1994–1999 Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

• Bachelor of Science degree - Interior and Architectural Design

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