SKILLS - Works productively in a team and independently
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
- Committed to life-long learning and quickly adapts to new situations
- Recognizes problems and effectively contributes to their resolution
- Strong leadership skills
- Very reliable, positive and organized
- Excellent technical skills in:
| Operating Systems | Software | Languages | Other Technologies | - Windows 9x - Vista
- Linux/Unix
- MacOS
- Windows Server 2003
- Novell/Netware
| - MS Office
- MS SharePoint
- IIS & Apache
- MySQL
- OpenOffice
- The Gimp
- Dreamweaver
- Hundreds more
| - PHP, PERL & ASP
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Java
- UML
| - FTP, SSH
- CSS
- Active Directory
- Wireless Networking
- TCP/IP
- Joomla & Interchange
- Subversion
| EXPERIENCE Freelance Web Developer - Freelance, Maple Ridge, BC Jan. 2007 - Present - LAMP Server Administration
- All areas of Search Engine Optimization
- Project Management
- Develop websites using the following technologies:
- Perl, PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Use open source software: Joomla, Open Realty, Magneto
IT Technician - YMCA-YWCA Career Contact Centre for Youth, Okanagan, BC Oct. 2005 - Present - Create financial tracking and statistical spreadsheets
- Compile and enter program and survey information
Senior Web Developer - GetOn.com Technologies, Kelowna, BC May 2006 - Jan. 2007 - Work with team members to develop procedures both technical and administrative
- Provide Technical support to clients which include Email and FTP
- HTML/Contribute
- Develop websites using the following technologies:
- Use open source software: Interchange, Joomla, Open Realty
Computer Technician & Support - Freelance, Okanagan, BC May 2004 - Dec. 2006 - Provide phone support and remote assistance
- Backup and securely store data
- Instruct proper procedures for disaster prevention and recovery
- Execute Virus and Malware protection, removal and recovery
- Upgrade and repair hardware including networking
- Install Operating Systems and software
Information Systems Assistant - Interior Savings Credit Union, Kelowna, BC Jan. 2005 - July 2005 - Prepared, implemented and maintained a new Intranet site
- Provided Communication Officer with statistical information regarding the Intranet site
- Documented procedures for using SharePoint
- Installed new PCs in Okanagan Branches
Front Desk/Night Auditor - Holiday Inn Express, Calgary, AB May 2002 - Aug. 2003 - Responded to telephone inquiries and operated switchboard
- Received reservations, registered arriving guests and processed guests' departures
- Trained new front desk staff
- Designed and created hotel's website
Computer and Internet Trainer - Penticton Public Library, Penticton, BC June 2001 - Aug. 2001 - Conducted Outlook Express, Windows and Internet usage classes for people of all ages
- Updated library's website
- Supervised and taught computer users proper use of Microsoft Windows and Office
Public Relations Manager - Summerland Museum, Summerland, BC July 2000 - Aug. 2000 - Answered phone and mail inquiries
- Searched database for research information
- Upgraded and managed museum website
EDUCATION Computer Information Systems - Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC Sept. 2004 - Apr. 2006 Computer Science courses including: - System Analysis & Design
- Operating Systems
- Software Evaluation
- Machine Architecture
- Networking
Business Administration courses including: - Computer Accounting Applications
- Management Information Systems
- Intermediate Accounting
Computer Information Systems - Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB Sept. 2002 - Apr. 2004 Courses included: - Building Internet Solutions
- Programming in Java
- Hardware and Operating Systems
- Intermediate Microcomputer Applications
- Database Development
- Desktop Publishing
Business Administration - Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC Sept. 2000 - Apr. 2002 Courses included: - Principles of Marketing
- Economics
- Business Communications
- Statistics
- Organizational Behaviour
- Financial and Management Accounting
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS South Okanagan Linux User's Group - Penticton, BC May 2004 - Feb. 2007 - Attend monthly meetings to discuss and critique Linux distributions and applications
- Give information presentations including: Ubuntu LAMP server and DSL
ACM Rocky Mountain Programming Contest - University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB Nov. 2003 - Solved programming related problems using C++ and Java
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