Professional career and personal development

PROFILE

I'm an experienced Web specialist/developer who has coordinated and contributed to various front- and back-end Web-based projects for both large corporations and government organizations. My skills were, and continue to be, acquired through education and a wide range of experiences, including a variety of e-commerce and database building projects, project management, and supervisory work.

I've repeatedly demonstrated my skill and ability to define clients’ needs and translate them into deliverables; to modularize complex projects; to supervise staff; and to concisely report on progress and successes. I'm proficient in applying QA procedures to my work, and fully embrace a client-focused approach. I'm also experienced at working in-territory with clients abroad, in places such as Argentina, Hawaii, and North Carolina.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 – Present: Web Developer & Web Content Writer, George Brown College (www.georgebrown.ca)
Toronto, Ontario

  • Web site design and development
  • Content writing for the Web
  • ASP, SQL, HTML, DHTML, CCS, JavaScript, and other Web technologies
  • Interdepartmental Relations
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Images/graphics optimization
  • Site Maintenance
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility

2006 – 2007: Webmaster and Graphic Designer, The Toronto Humane Society (www.torontohumanesociety.com)
Toronto, Ontario

  • Web site design and development
  • Graphic design for posters, buck sheets and Web site
  • Design and development of E-newsletter
  • Radio interviews for CFRB Radio
  • ASP, SQL, HTML, DHTML, CCS, JavaScript, and other Web technologies
  • Client Relations
  • Information Architecture
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Images/graphics optimization
  • Site Maintenance
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility
  • Web Architecture/Site Map Development

2002 – 2006: Senior Web Specialist/Developer, gordongroup (www.gordongroup.com)
(Head office) Ottawa, Ontario

  • Web project management and strategy
  • Supervision of employees
  • Web site development
  • Government of Canada’s Common Look and Feel
  • E-mail Administration
  • ASP, SQL, HTML, DHTML, CCS, JavaScript, and other Web technologies
  • Client Relations
  • Information Architecture
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Graphic Design
  • Images/graphics optimization
  • Site Maintenance
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility
  • Web Architecture/Site Map Development
  • Conversion of reports to HTML

2003 – Present: Designer and Webmaster for CanadaStrays (www.canadastrays.com)
(Lost and Found Pet Web site)

  • Web site development
  • Daily updates
  • E-mail Administration
  • ASP, SQL, HTML, DHTML, CCS, JavaScript, and other Web technologies
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Graphic Design
  • Images/graphics optimization
  • Site Maintenance
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility
  • Web Architecture/Site Map Development

2001 –2002: Web Developer, 3NETMEDIA INC. (www.3netmedia.com)
Ottawa, Ontario

  • Web site development
  • ASP, SQL, HTML, DHTML, CCS, JavaScript, and other Web technologies
  • Site maintenance for all 3NETMEDIA Web sites
  • Client Relations

1999 – 2001: Independent Web site Development
Ottawa, Ontario

1998 – 1999: Test Engineering Manager, Marconi/GPT Payphone Systems Ltd.
Chorley, England, U.K.

  • Supervision of a Team of 18 Test Technicians
  • Coordination and allocation of work duties
  • Clear, concise communication of Company updates
  • Ability to liaise with various departments within the Company

1981 – 1998: Test Technician, Marconi/GPT Payphone Systems Ltd.
Chorley, England, U.K.

  • Testing & Fault Diagnosis of telecommunications equipment
  • Quality Audit Testing of telecommunications equipment

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • On-duty Spanish-English interpreter for Marconi Systems Ltd.
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

EDUCATION

  • 2007: Expressive Writing, George Brown College
    Toronto, Ontario
  • 2001: e-Business Web Development, Algonquin College
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1999: Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate, University of Central Lancashire
    Preston, England, U.K.
  • 1998: GCSE and Open College Certificate in Spanish, Runshaw Tertiary College
    Leyland, England, U.K.
  • 1991: City & Guilds of London Institute Certificates in Electronic Circuits and Digital Electronics, Runshaw Tertiary College
    Leyland, England, U.K.

TRAINING

  • 2002: Getting it Right on the Web - gordongroup
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • 2000: Effective Communication. Algonquin College
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • 2000: Managing Multiple Priorities. Algonquin College
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • 2000: Teamwork Works. Algonquin College
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1999: Managing People. Marconi Communications Ltd.
    Liverpool, England, U.K.
  • 1999: Leading Teams. Marconi Communications Ltd.
    Liverpool, England, U.K.
  • 1998: National Vocational Qualification in technical Services, Marconi/GPT Payphone Systems Ltd.
    Chorley, England, U.K.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Mac/PC environment
  • ASP & Database Connectivity
  • Database Design & SQL
  • Cold Fusion
  • JavaScript
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • HTML
  • XHTML
  • Dynamic HTML
  • HTML Editors (Microsoft FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Homesite)
  • Computer Programming
  • Graphic Design on the Web (Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready)
  • e-Business Implementation
  • e-Business Team Project Case Study
  • Internet Technologies
  • Website Strategic Planning
  • Writing for the Web
  • MS Office Suite
  • Networking Essentials
  • Search Engine Optimization

SOFTWARE-RELATED COMPETENCIES

  • Dreamweaver MX
  • Microsoft FrontPage
  • Home Site
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe ImageReady
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
  • Highly organized
  • Client-focused
  • Team work

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

AWARDS

Marconi/GPT Payphone Systems Ltd., England, U.K.

  • 1998 – Team Coordinator in an on-site Ideas Campaign
  • 1997 – Translation Services to Argentinean Quality Inspector
  • 1997 – Translation and Technical Services in Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 1996 – Upgrading of 200 payphones in Portsmouth, England, U.K.
  • 1993 – Translation & Technical Services to Venezuelan Quality Inspectors

GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE

  • Enhanced

VOLUNTEER WORK

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