Modigy Web Design - Madrid, SpainFreelance – Designer & Programmer
2005 to Current
- Evaluated client needs and designed layout, graphics and programming.
- Updated client pages based on current industry ‘Best Practices’.
- Implemented CSS style sheets as ‘template’ for clients.
- Implemented various programming/scripting languages (PHP, JavaScript) to produce dynamic and easily updateable sites.
- Created small CMS-like interfaces for client’s ease-of-use in data-entry.
- Implemented MySQL databases for product inventories and customer tracking.
CitiMortgage - (formerly Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc.), Overland Park, KSMortgage Data Technician
2003 to 2004
- Sole IT Specialist for Overland Park office and Des Moines, IA home office.
- Performed Windows 2000 installation, maintenance and upgrades.
- Managed and created user profiles for network access, mainframe access and Avaya’s phone system.
- Administered MS Access Database supporting 300 users. Administration included query design (relational/SQL), macros, some VB coding, form and report building.
- Designed procedural documentation using Information Mapping. Documentation designed for both training of technical staff and for use by non-technical staff in the event of an emergency when technical staff not available to perform duties.
- Trained management and staff to use MS Access database.
- Improved database efficiency 3 weeks into assuming responsibility of database
Mission Electronics, Inc. - Lenexa, KSSales Manager/System Designer
2002
- Performed outside sales, cold calls, prospecting.
- Evaluated client needs and designed integrated audio/video systems based on those needs. Prepared system proposals for review by client and as standard sales tool.
- Reviewed system project requirements with Project Manager and Engineer and coordinated installation time and date.
- Mentored installation crew, provided guidance and offered workarounds for site-specific challenges.
- Maintained a working involvement with client and project from start to finish including change orders and service long after project completion.
DeVry Institute of Technology - Kansas City, MONetwork Administrator
2001
- Maintained, upgraded and installed NOS (Client/Server, Print server and DHCP sever), including WINNT, WIN2000, Unix, Linux and Mac OSX.
- Maintained and troubleshot communication and testing equipment.
- Assisted Professors and students with lab work (design and execution).
- Migrated 80+ workstations from Win NT 4.0 to Win 2000.
- Installed and configured 6 Sun SPARC terminals running Solaris 8.0.
Sprint Nextel - Overland Park, KSDepartments: NFD, TCC, CPE and Access Management
1998 to 2001
Network Design Analyst -NFD (Network Facility Design)
- Designed OC12 level network paths between ADM sites.
- Mapped OC12 paths using BB DCS and WB DCS switching equipment.
- Ensured network path efficiency using a minimal amount of switching equipment between origin and destination ADMs.
- Worked with other departments to provide network capacity for their projects.
Network Analyst -TCC (Transport Control Center)
- Monitored and troubleshot SONET networks (Alcatel and NEC ADMs).
- Isolated and analyzed traffic affecting issues involving, STS circuits, multiplexing equipment failure, loss of communication between ADMs and Fiber cuts.
- Worked with LECs, to isolate problems affecting SONET traffic and/or LEC traffic.
- Performed SONET Ring tests to verify alarms report correctly to TCC and that traffic survivability structure and equipment would operate properly in the event of severe traffic affecting situations.
Provisioner -CPE (Customer Premise Equipment)
- Worked with vendors (Cisco, Alcatel, Nortel, etc.) to ensure proper equipment (routers, DSU/CSUs, switches, etc.) provisioned on customer site.
- Maintained customer relationship throughout the lifespan of a customer’s project, ensuring proper equipment was delivered and installed on premises.
Provisioner -Access Management
- Managed Redesign and Development Projects for SONET network.
- Implemented Projects at the DS0 to DS1 level.
- Reconfigured circuit equipment to achieve maximum efficiency using minimal equipment.
- Redesigned circuit paths between LECs or between internal switch sites.
A-1 Window Tint - Olathe, KSManager
1994 to 1998
- Supervised and trained employees in all aspects of operation.
- Responsible for sales of window film projects, automotive sound and security systems.
- Installed window film and automotive audio and security systems.
- Organized and directed successful employee training programs.
- Responsible for providing customer service and resolving customer service issues.
- Developed inventory control purchasing system.
