Profile

Passionate ColdFusion web developer with 5 years experience ready to build SQL Server database-driven and visually appealing standards-compliant web applications.

Skills

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES SOFTWARE NETWORK ADMINISTRATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT OPERATING SYSTEMS

Experience

Second Harvest Heartland - Saint Paul, MN
Information Technology Director
July 2002 - Present
Solely responsible for the implementation of systems, network administration, web development, and help desk support.
  • Built standards-compliant intranet to enhance internal communication, and provide staff with electronic resources. Also built information technology support ticketing system, knowledgebase, and fixed asset management system.
  • Developed the organization’s website according to new brand guidelines. The site included an online donation form, virtual food drive, and online store.
  • Synchronized database for customer website seamlessly with internal third party proprietary database using ODBC and a series of SQL Server DTS packages.
  • Customized ColdFusion CFC pages for food rescue department’s web application to enhance productivity.
  • Received Quarterly Employee Recognition Award in June of 2003 and has been nominated for employee of the month 9 times.
  • Merged voice and data networks for three offices from a variety of operating systems into a single Windows domain using VOIP and T1 point to point connections. This saved the organization $200 a month and increased the efficiency of the IT department.
  • Assembled a secure wireless network utilizing bar-coding, increasing the average distribution of food by 4 million pounds.
  • Unpacked, setup, and configured over 40 workstations in three days using a variety of network administration tools.
  • Operated phone and security systems and diagnosed any problems.
  • Implemented and upgraded Navision Ceres inventory/accounting management system containing online ordering capabilities which conserved staff resources.
  • Successfully planned the physical move of technology equipment to newly remolded office with zero down time.
  • Converted POP/SMTP email to robust Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server.
  • Installed firewall with VPN capabilities enabling staff to securely work remotely.
  • Trained staff on the basics of computing, Microsoft Windows, The Office Suite, printing, and a variety of other software and hardware.
  • Constructed a disaster recovery plan that would restore the organization's core technology functions within 48 hours.
ImageTrend, Inc. - Lakeville, MN
Web Developer
May 2001 - January 2002
Assisted with the development, deployment, and maintenance of robust web applications.
  • Developed online survey that gathered customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Migrated client product information to new website using WYSIWYG editor.
  • Assisted design staff with graphics and code template integration.
  • Aided in the design of the new company website.
  • Prepared presentation and documentation material for one of our core products, the Learning Management System.
matthewsteiner.com, Inc. - Farmington, MN
Information Technology Consultant
October 1998 - Present
Responsible for all operations of the business including web development, customer service, and training.
  • Developed a number of different web technologies, such as a task management system, blog, mobile site, social bookmarking tool, guestbook, and wish list.
  • Debugged another developer’s code and restored functionality to By Way of the Family, Ecological Gardens, and Referees Advantage company websites.
  • Overhauled websites for SEECARRGO Consulting, Inc. and Jennette Turner to enhance their web presence.
  • Designed website, cover art, and assisted in the production of two albums for Fifth Element a cappella group.
  • Built online grade application that allowed ParkValley catholic school teachers to share student grades with parents.
  • Programmed multiple pro-bono websites for friends and family as a service to them and to reinforce my skills as a web developer.
  • Trained a variety of clients on the basics of Windows, Microsoft Office, the Internet, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, May 2002