Curriculum Vitae

Education

2007	Berea College, Berea, Kentucky B.S. Technology, and Industrial Arts
1999	Communications and Electronics School, California

2009 – 2009 Graphic/Web Designer
SunStream Hotels & Resorts

• Maintained all of SunStream’s Web sites which included a corporate site and seven individual property sites.
• Set up and maintained dedicated server.
• Coordinated with the marketing team on all promotions and tracked them accordingly.
• Setting up landing pages
• Tracking site traffic and performance
• Creating and managing PPC campaigns

2007–2008 Webmaster
Miami University, Project Dragonfly

• Maintained, developed, and updated online presence:
  Project Dragonfly – ProjectDragonfly.org
  Global Field Studies – ProjectDragonfly.org/gfp
  Integrative Science Program – ProjectDragonfly.org/isp
  Earth Expeditions  - EarthExpeditions.org
  iDisovery  -  iDiscovery.org
  Wild Research  – WildResearch.org

• Designed front-end of Rails applications
• Employed best practices in SEO to increase yield in site traffic
• Provided cross-browser support for online presence
• Provided technical support for end users
• Used e-mail marketing, analytics, and online ads to aid in recruitment efforts
• Implemented and maintained social networking presence
• Monitored search engines for Web page placement
• Maintained Listserv
• Updated and maintained office computers
• Kept an inventory of computer equipment
• Created graphics, posters, letterheads, and logos
• Advised co-workers on best Web practices and current trends
• Maintained and frequently updated passwords

2004–2007Web Team Project Manager
Berea College, Administrative Systems and Services

• Recipient of 2006 CASE award for Berea College Web site
• Facilitated Web design, graphics, and Flash training courses
• Managed 11 student web designers
• Conducted interviews and hired students
• Conduct bi-semester performance evaluations
• Created work schedules/audit time sheets
• Facilitated dismissal of non-compliant students
• Trained students on how to use college template and guidelines

2005–Present Freelance Web Designer
SpiderSavvy

• BlitzMediaConsulting.com
• NaturesWash.com
• LagoLinda.com
• LeanAssociates.com
• LifeLearningMinistries.org
• JayEBuckner.com
• NextGenLean.com
• NextRevEng.com
• SustainableBerea.org
• TheToyotaWay.org

See my portfolio!

2003–2004 SENS Director
Sustainability and Environmental Studies: Ecovillage

• Ecological Machine – Monitored and documented changes to output, facilitated tours, troubleshot mechanical problems, and refined processes to improve efficiency
• SENS website: Kept site current and added pages as needed
• Photovoltaic panel: Monitored daily net gain and trained users on how to use software
• Educated Ecovillage residents on appropriate technology use

1998–2002 Field Radio Operator / Encryption NCO
United States Marine Corp

• Set up and tuned radio equipment
• Sent and received messages via HF, VHF, and satellite communications
• Made changes to frequencies and cryptographic codes
• Provided direct support to Regimental Air Officer
• Issued Communications Security Equipment and maintained records
• Facilitated training classes on Communication equipment and Cold Weather Survival

• Running, Backpacking, Photography, Web Design/Development, Amateur Radio, Geocaching, GPS/GIS, Environmental, Web Usability, International Travel, Jews harp, Marksmanship, Open Source Applications

Skills

• Extensive Knowledge of PC and Mac based operating systems; HTML/JavaScript, CSS, Microsoft Office, Adobe (Photoshop, Professional, etc); Macromedia (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash); AutoCAD/Autodesk software; Arcview/ArcGIS