Attention: This resume is under construction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
08/2003 - 06/2006
Illinois State University | Normal, IL
majored in Art Technology and minored in Information Systems
Associate Degree
08/2001 - 05/2003
Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL
Associate in Arts
High School
08/1997 - 05/2001
St. Bede Academy | Peru, IL
SKILLS
Computer Repair 10 years
Software Troubleshooting 5 years
Actionscript 2 & 3 2 years
ASP
PHP/MySQL 5 years
HTML/XHTML 10 years
CSS 6 years
XML/XSLT 3 years
Java
Adobe Photoshop 7 years
Adobe Illustrator 5 years
Quark 5 years
Quicktime 3 years
Adobe Macromedia Dreamweaver 5 years
Adobe Macromedia Flash 5 years
Microsoft Office 10 years
Cooktop
JavaScript 3 years
Primavera
Lotus Notes
Customer Service 11 years
Manual Labor 12 years
PORTFOLIO
  
WEB EXAMPLES
File Editor
Built 05/2010
A basic online file editor utilizing PHP, MySQL, jQuery, CSS, and Javascript. The look was not the main focus of this project as much as the functionality and making everything work.
Sources:
CodeMirror
jQuery
jQuery File Tree
UILayout
Character Profiles
Built 03/2010
A proof of concept for creating and maintaining characters for different kinds of indepth games. Made with jQuery, HTML, CSS, and PHP
Sources:
jQuery
Tile Map Creator
Built 01/2010
Proof of concept for creating tile board maps and game boards. Rough with bugs. Created using HTML, CSS, and Javascript. First foray into dynamically interactive javascript with click and drag.
Wordpress Clearware Plugins
Built 10/2010
Set of plugins designed to maintain a church or other organization. Fully functional and used live on other websites. Uses jQuery, Wordpress, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, and XHTML.
No demo at this time.
WORK EXPERIENCE
LAN Assistant
04/2011 - present
Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Systems Support
  • Support Apple products
  • Convert VHS and DVD to streaming format
  • Help with IT support calls

Operational Support Specialist
01/2010 - 04/2011
State Farm Insurance | Bloomington, IL |
  • Support project planners
  • Support Incident Management
  • Running quality assurance for some projects
  • Build tools to help business and systems analysts using VBA, HTML, and Javascript.

Course Developer
10/2009 - 12/2009
State Farm Insurance | Bloomington, IL |
  • Created Interactive Flash Content using Actionscript 2 & 3
  • Created online courses for use within the company
  • Used HTML, CSS, and Javascript to build the courses
  • Worked with an experienced team

Web Admin
05/2006 - present
ClearView Church | Bloomington, IL | Christian Church
  • Volunteer basis
  • Build and debug the original website on Apache server
  • Building in PHP, MySQL, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Wordpress, and jQuery
  • Maintain website hosting including domain names and email

Media Developer
04/2007 - 05/2009
McCoy Corporation | Pontiac, IL | Internet Services
  • Graphic Design
  • Flash Animation
  • Web Development in PHP/MySQL and Javascript
  • Web Design in XHTML and CSS
  • Worked in team environment
  • Used Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Swift 3D.

Binder/Collator/Salesman
08/2006 - 03/2007
Heartland Printing | Bloomington, IL | Printing and Publishing
  • Ran industrial printers and copiers
  • Troubleshot equipment
  • Took and handled customer orders
  • Bound, copied, collated, trimmed, drilled, and laminated various products
  • Ran machines and hand made simple to complex orders

Campus Life Tech Support
10/2005 - 07/2006
Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Computer/IT Services
  • Computer technical support for campus housing, dining and rec facilities
  • Maintained the computers and printers for the facilities
  • Served over 400 printers and computers

Online Editor
08/2005 - 05/2006
Daily Vidette | Normal, IL | Newspaper
  • Maintained website with College Publisher
  • Put articles online
  • Updated website as needed
  • Corresponded with College Publisher

Lab Attendant
08/2005 - 05/2006
ORAT | Normal, IL | Student Assistance
  • Assisted students with a variety of programs
  • Maintained the computer lab
  • Closed and locked up the lab at night

Employee
06/2005 - 08/2005
Electronics Boutique | Peru, IL | Retail
  • Organized and stocked store
  • Customer Service
  • Ran register

Machine Operator
05/2004 - 08/2005
Sale Stretcher Enterprises | Peru, IL | Manufacturing
  • Operated a variety of nail coiling machines

Dishwasher – Server – Food Preparation
08/2003 - 05/2005
Campus Dining Services | Normal, IL | Restaurant/Food Services

    Cashier – Stock Person – Electronics Salesman
    11/1999 - 05/2004
    Kmart | Peru, IL | Retail