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Objective

I love creating. I love making projects come together. I'll take your idea from conception to reality. I am a driving creative force. I get things done.

I am looking for a company that inspires me. A business I can move forward. I want to work with you to create a better product, improve the user experience or increase the visibility of your company. I love a challenge.

Technical Skills

I'm proficient in Ruby, very familiar with Ruby on Rails. Expert level in HTML, CSS and Javascript. I am certified in PHP. I'm proficient in Linux, Windows and OS X. I am fluent in the concepts of SEO, SEM and SMM. I love test driven design, jQuery and the command line.

I have excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. I've worked closely with marketing departments in all my positions and am skilled in internet marketing. I always consider my audience.

Experience & Accomplishments

Freelance Web Development/Internet Marketing

March 2009 - Present

I developed several e-commerce solutions in PHP and Ruby to meet the needs to small to mid sized businesses. Projects included creating marketing pages for fashion brands, to large scale e-commerce and content management solutions. Developed essential skills for communicating to clients and developers and became intimately familiar with fine grained project management.

Lead Web Developer/Project Manager at Radius Management

November 2007 - March 2009

I created and managed 5 e-commerce sites, developed an inventory management system and increased online sales 700% in my first six months. I managed a team of two web developers and one graphic designer to generate leads and manage online sales. I've employed test-driven design, semantic markup and industry leading optimization techniques to make Radius Management the largest online land retailer.

Web Developer at International Art Unlimited

January 2007 - August 2007

Web developer and graphic designer for Phoenix based entrepreneurial group. Created multiple web applications including shopping carts and inventory management systems for gallery owners. Participated in traditional marketing including direct mailing and print advertisements.

Web Developer at Grand Canyon University

July 2004 - December 2005

I handled SEO and SEM efforts for lead generation pages with high emphasis on conversions. Developed internal content management system and coded the Grand Canyon University website. Worked as a part of a small team that generated more leads then any other lead generation system at the university.

During 2006 I moved to Portland, Oregon in an attempt to start a career as a musician. Performing live shows provided me with the skills to present ideas fearlessly and confidently to audiences of any size. During this time I also worked at Starbucks where I learned the value of interpersonal skills during stressful situations, how customer interactions can make or break a business and came to truly understand management's position in an organization.

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