Resume - Web Design

Professional Experience
IT Consultant/Web Designer/Developer/Educator, New York City. 8/15/07 – present

  • Website Design and Developement (Drupal Development, Theming, Configuration, PHP/MySQL, HTML, CSS, JQuery)
    • crystalovejewelry.com fully functioning e-commerse site
    • janevhsu.com multimedia website with custom backend artwork tracking database system
    • theparkchesternorthcondo.com includes secure area login for resident members
    • adlermusic.com migration from Blogger to WordPress
    • counterstreamradio.org Flash based, streaming media online radio station
  • Adjunct Professor, Metropolitan College of New York, Media Management Department. Course: Multimedia Design and Production. Teaching Web Design, style and guidelines,social media and SEO strategizes, developing websites using HTML/CSS in Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
  • Software system analyis and design, application development and implemention of the American Music Center’s corporate website, and online listening room and library. Project included MS SQL data migration, integration development, system architecture and user interface redesign. Responsible for overall web project management: gathering and analyzing end-user requirements, performing in-depth analysis of existing system and data, creating functional specifications, designing, implementing, testing, debugging, rollout and support.

Director of Information Technology, American Music Center (AMC), New York City. 8/15/03 – 8/15/07

  • Managed AMC’s multiple-enterprise information technology systems, which included internal administrative systems as well as four websites. Worked with fellow AMC staff members to develop, implement, and maintain a strategic plan for the AMC’s technology operations. Ensured that technological operations are meeting the program and administrative needs of AMC staff and constituents, and serving as source of ideas for new initiatives. Provided hands-on services in IT operations, including, as appropriate, coding, configuration, maintenance, and security supervision. Provided hands-on tech support for AMC staff, one-on-one training, MS SQL Database Administration, Exchange Server Administration, and troubleshooting software and hardware problems. Prioritized needs among the department and various projects of AMC. Supervised outside contractors.
  • Software System Analyis and Design, Application Development and Implemention of the American Music Center’s online listening room and library. This project included data migration and integration, the incorporation of AMC’s Library collection database to the online searchable database; the establishment of a working system of data interchange with major music publishers; e-commerce component; and major enhancements to site design and functionality.
  • Software System Analyis and Design, Application Development and Implemention of Online Magazine with content management system and automated publishing functionality, www.newmusicbox.org.

Information Technology Manager, Arts International (AI), New York City. 9/1/00 – 8/1/2003

  • Managed technical infrastructure for Arts International, monitored/maintained equipment & applications of .com environment for AI. Planned and Designed infrastructure required to support data and business applications, with a primary focus on high-end database system and web technologies. Secured website for credit card transactions.
  • Designed Internet, Intranet and Extranets components. Projects included MS SQL database development and interactive design, BulletinBoard, Calendar, file sharing, e-Grant online applications and reports.
  • Oversaw and ensured integrity of backup and security of Arts International network. Facilitated installation of Firewall, VPN, Veritas Backup System, Norton Antivirus Corporate.
  • Provided guidance, supported and advised AI Directors of new trends and technologies.
  • Interfaced with internal tech staff, outside vendors and AI division heads to ensure that systems were implemented in accordance with requirements.
  • Worked with database systems architects to ensure that infrastructure requirements of applications were clearly understood and documented well in advance of deployment.

Technical Proficiency

  • Languages: HTML, CSS, VBScript, ASP, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, SQL
  • Applications: Drupal, WordPress, Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver and Fireworks, Microsoft FrontPage, Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook); FileMakerPro, Lotus Notes/Domino, ccmail
  • Platforms: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/2003, MS Exchange Server, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Mac OS X, Apache
  • Networking: LAN/WAN Administration, VPN, TCP/IP
  • Tools: Veritas Backup Media Server, Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition, Business Objects

Education and Training

  • MFA Painting – Boston University, Boston, MA
  • MA Philosophy – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
  • BA Political Science/Philosophy – State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY