Chums Inc., Web development and IT

2002—present

My primary role has been dynamic object-oriented PHP-based web development with MySQL database connectivity. The position has also included IT work, including a temporary position as the sole IT officer during a military deployment of the IT manager.

University Journal and suunews.com, Journalism and web development

January 2007—December 2008

Worked as a reporter and editor; developed suunews.com web presence

Awards and Honors

• Society of Professional Journalists - National Mark Of Excellence, Finalist in Online News Reporting with McKenzie Romero
• Society of Professional Journalists - Region 9 Mark of Excellence, Winner in Online News Reporting with McKenzie Romero

Southern Utah University

Fall 2004—Fall 2008

Full-time student, took courses in computer science, philosophy, English, journalism, and other fields.

Strong skills and experience

• PHP, from versions 3 to 5; MySQL, from versions 3 to 5
• HTML, XHTML; CSS, including CSS3
• JavaScript
• High proficiency in multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows (through Vista), Mac OS X (through version 10.5, CLI and GUI), Linux (CLI and GUI)
• Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
• WordPress, including theming and adding functionality

Some experience and familiarity

• ASP.net, Perl, Python, Ruby on Rails
• Experience with various CMS and blogging engines
• IBM AS/400, PostgreSQL, MSSQL

Chums.com, with Chums, Inc.

Worked with graphic designer to evolve the Chums web presence. Technical tasks included coding site engine and database development at a backend level, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at a frontend level.

Gear Pipeline.com, with Chums, Inc.

Worked with ASP.net store interface to develop site style, also performed database management and testing.

MusicGeek.org, personal project

Independent music reviews, interviews; site uses WordPress engine, involved complete theme creation.