Coroflot

Resume

Work Experience

Senior UI Developer
2010-present
Oppenheimer Funds

UI Engineer
2008-2010
Local Matters, Inc
Define and develop UI experience for a variety of international yellow and white page search and directory sites. Ensure cross-browser compatibility, validity, and meets development best practices for code structure, page weight, and http requests. Stay abreast of current development technologies and techniques. Technologies utilized include JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and JSP/JSTL.

Web Developer/Photographer/Writer
1998-present
Self-Employed
Provide photography, retouching, and web development and design for clients such as: Pier 1, GMAC, Ajax Paving Industries, Crypton Super Fabrics, Campbell Ewald, B&L Landscaping, Alex Perakis Coins & Currency, and many others. Experienced in color management, retouching, Photoshop, PHP, MySql, (X)HTML, CSS (with cross-browser compatibility), and JavaScript. Currently learning Java, AJAX, and Ruby.

Credit and Collections Manager 2002 –2004
Metro Times, Michigan
Manage all phases of credit and collections, including maintenance of all advertising receivables. Additional responsibilities include journal entries, sales adjustments, and bad debt management. Determine eligibility and amount of credit for new and existing accounts. Research and resolve all credit disputes, negotiate payments, enforce pre-pay policies, work with collection agencies, and coordinate courier services. Reduced bad debt write-offs by 70% and total amount sent to collections by 64%.

Studio Manager 1998 - 2002
Hirneisen Photography, Michigan
Responsible for all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, withholding and use taxes, and quarterly income taxes. Manage all aspects of the business including scheduling, inventory, assistance on location, and studio maintenance.

Manager
1992 – 1995, 1996 - 1998
Bike USA, Michigan
Supervised four full and part-time employees. Oversaw more than 1500 repairs, 500 bike builds, and 300 bike sales annually. Responsible for general sales and marketing functions, technical supervision and assistance, product selection, repair and maintenance seminars, inventory control, and customer service.

Sales and Service Representative 1995-1996
Trek Bicycles, Wisconsin
Maintain over 150 high volume accounts, with revenue exceeding $6 million. Provide financial, marketing, and technical support for accounts within several multi-state territories. Met or exceeded sales quotas set forth.


Achievements, Acknowledgments, & Experience
-3+ years experience with PHP, MySql, (X)HTML, CSS, and Javascript
-Continually learning new languages and technologies such as, Java, Ruby, and AJAX
-Twice recognized as the top 10% of the workforce at Metro Times
-Published in national trade and consumer publications including: Network World, Infoworld, Bike, Bicycling, Men’s Journal, and Outdoor Photographer
-Proficient in AS400, QuickBooks Pro, Word, Money, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access

Education
B.A. Sociology
Oakland University – Rochester, Michigan
Western State College of Colorado – Gunnison, Colorado

Interests
Photography, web development, mountain and road cycling, alpine skiing, rock climbing, hiking, camping, running, ceramics, writing and traveling