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Education
Howard University – Washington, DC
B.A. Journalism, Magna Cum Laude, 1994

Technical Summary
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows and Macintosh

Languages: HTML, JavasScript, 4GL Database Language, CGI, ASP, COM, VB, VBScript, DTS, Sequel Query Language (SQL), Coldfusion, JSP, .NET , XML, SOAP, Java, Hibernate, JAXB, JSF, Struts

Software: Visual Inter Dev, Concurrent Version System (CVS), Eclipse, DreamWeaver, Flash, QuarkXpress, WS FTP, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Visio, MS Project, Adobe [Illustrator, PageMaker, Photo Shop, Exchange, Acrobat, Distiller, Image Ready].

Training: Developed, coordinated and implemented Internet training programs for end users, VARs and clients. Planned or assisted in planning events as small as 1 user technical sessions to regional training sessions with technical and non-technical content

Experience:

DEFINITION 6, Atlanta, GA
December 2001 – July 2004
Technical Project Manager, Programmer

Development –
• Consult, architect and program Internet based applications with up to 25,000 users.
• Utilized in depth knowledge of client server model, client server programming languages, and relational database standards to architect and implement client business initiatives and internal organizational goals.
• Utilized ASP, MS SQL Server, DTS packages, Informix, Cold Fusion, X-Path, JavaScript, SOAP, XML, VB, stored procedures, triggers, Visual Basic, Java (minimal) and other assorted technologies to implement business processes and transactions.

Management –
• Coordinate internet/intranet/Visual Basic application conceptualization, planning, construction and maintenance.
• Supervised creative, production and networking resources for under budget, on time completion of relevant client and organizational objectives.
• Utilized senior level programming experience and journalism background to develop, research and write project scope and technical specifications documentation.
• Provided clear and articulate verbal and written communication to internal project teams, management and client personnel.
• Managed client budgets through strategic client consultation, precise development of project plans and goals.
• Successfully scoped and implemented technical strategy to overhaul national ordering and marketing campaign
• Measurably reduced client costs per project while increasing the amount of business requested and completed for clients.
• Successfully managed and launched more than 15 online technical initiatives
OneWeb System, Inc., Atlanta, GA
May 1998 to December 2001
Development Manager, Senior Programmer, Project Manager, Training Specialist

Development –
• Planned, designed, implemented and maintained customer Internet projects. Utilize MS Project to track and plan client production schedules.
• Developed editorial, e-commerce and real estate websites utilizing 4th Dimension Relational Database. Used my in-depth knowledge of HTML, and Java Script to create and troubleshoot web applications.
• Utilized relational database queries, stored procedures, and 4GL programming to handle site operation, maintenance and data imports. Implement, troubleshoot, and repair middleware components between relational database, CGI scripts, MAPXSite, and Hahtsite, Unix and IIS servers. Review, program and administer third party tools to expand site functionality as needed.

Internal Support – Update, troubleshoot and configure Linux sendmail, DNS, Perl, shell and virtual interface components. Setup servers utilizing MS IIS, Netscape Enterprise and SuiteSpot servers. Administer user mail accounts on Netscape Messenger and Unix platforms. Configure in-house machines for various tasks including interfacing with remote machines for data downloads and ultimate import in the backend databases.


Atlanta Technical Resources, Atlanta, GA
January 1998 to May 1998
Technical Consultant
Member of 12 person technical support team for national standardization project. Provided Windows 95 and legacy VAT system migration. Assisted the centralization of 42 national plant databases into one master database.

Artistic Precision, Inc., Atlanta GA
June 1995 to December 1997
Operations Manager
Setup configures and maintained Windows NT network and digital RIP system for service bureau. Oversaw all production equipment, configuration and maintenance. Equipment included bindery machines, cutting machines, digital print systems, phone systems, computer systems and network.

Golden Key National Honor Society, Atlanta, GA
June 1994 to July 1995
Southeastern Regional Director
Southeastern spokesperson for international non-profit honors organization. Organized Southeastern Regional conference in conjunction with Motorola, CompUSA and FSU, Chartered new schools in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Developed and maintained regional database and newsletter. Responsible for 13% increase in membership.


The Community News – Washington, D.C.
December 1994 - May 1994
Metro Desk Editor
Assign, edit and layout metro news copy.

WHBC Radio – Washington, D.C.
October 1991 - November 1994
News Director/Staff Writer
Developed verbal communication skills in conjunction with writing skills to generate a three-minute news case 10 times a week. Develop training materials to assist students in understanding and utilizing the fundamentals of radio broadcasting.

The Jackson Citizen Patriot – Jackson, MI
May 1993 – August 1993
General Assignment Reporter
Utilize interviewing skills, analytical ability and common sense to produce articles. Generated story ideas for publication. Utilize ability to write under deadline produce more than 26 published articles in three months for this daily publication.

Additional Information
• Founder DreamSpeak – non profit organization working with Middle School Children, Teachers and community artists to educate and empower children through language
• President Howard University Alumni Association Atlanta Club 1998-1999
• Howard University LEAD Alumni (Federally funded leadership program)
• Howard University Trustee’s Scholarship Recipient – August 1992 – May 1994
• Life Member Golden Key National Honor Society
• YMCA Program Leader - Communications
• Agnes Scott College I.T. Honors Scholar

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