Skills
6 years of web experience with a proven background in technology, site development, and client management.
Languages: PHP, XML, XSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XUL
Database Systems: MySQL, SQLite
Software Packages: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Camtasia, iMovie.
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Linux
IDEs: DreamWeaver, Eclipse, Zend
Web Servers: Apache Http Server, Microsoft IIS
CMS’: WordPress, CommonSpot, Concrete5
Education
Kent State University (Kent, OH)
Expected Graduation Date: May 2013
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Web Design & Programming
Achievements:
- KSU Trustees Scholarship
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship
- Northeast Ohio Software Association CoolTech Challenge 2010 Winner
Kent Roosevelt High School (Kent, OH)
Graduated: June 2009
Achievements:
- National Honors Society
- Quill & Scroll Society
- Broadcasting Club (President)
- Newspaper Production (Technical Manager)
- Northeast Ohio Software Association CoolTech Challenge 2009 Winner
Presentations
“Lifetime Love of Science Takes a LEAP”
Learning. Libraries + Technology 2009 Conference
Columbus, Ohio – March 2009
“Transforming Electronic Assessments Across Multiple Institutions”
Student Success Assessment Summit
Columbus, Ohio – June 2009
“Building a Better Search for WordPress”
WordCamp New York City
New York City, New York – November 2009
“Creating Scientific Inquiry Through Web-Based Learning and Assessment”
eTech Ohio 2010 Educational Technology Conference
Columbus, Ohio – February, 2010
Experience
Faculty Professional Development Center (FPDC), Kent State University
Studio Educational Consultant
September 2009 – Current
- Carry out technological and pedagogical consultations with Kent State University Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students
- Manage the FPDC website; led full-scale migration of the site from a DreamWeaver template system to CommonSpot CMS
Google
Student Developer, Google Summer of Code
May 2009 – August 2009
- Developed a WordPress plugin to enhance WordPress search capabilities through Google’s Summer of Code program
Igniting Streams of Learning in Science STEM Academy, Hiram College
2008 Program Alumni, Jennings Scholar. Technical Staff.
June 2008 – Current
- Assisted in preparation of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and the creation of ISLSOhio.org website
- Prepared a summit to bring together the 2007, 2008, and 2009 ISLS student cohorts
Freelance Web Developer & Technical Writer
November 2006 – Current
- Worked on various web sites creating custom management systems, modifications for existing software packages (Invision Power Board, WordPress), and other such projects utilizing HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL JavaScript and XML (details available on request)
- Wrote various technical articles for NETTUTS.com
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