Unicorn Preservation Society

Webmaster / Ship's Assistant

Skills utilised: PHP, MySQL, (X)HTML, CSS, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Apps, Social Media, IT Support

• Redesigned attraction's website to take advantage of modern CMS technologies.
• Implemented Google Analytics for site traffic tracking purposes.
• Identified and implemented web services, such as Google Apps, Facebook and YouTube, that would provide value to and promotion of the venue online.
• Provide on-site IT support as needed.
• Assist in upkeep and daily operations of the ship including running ship's store, admissions, providing guidance to visitors and organising ship's events.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Applications Programmer

Skills utilised: PHP, MySQL, (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, Typo3, IT Support, IT Training

• Head programmer and maintainer of college-wide web-based database-driven modular intranet system for faculty and staff (ITES: Information Technology Enterprise System). Worked directly with clients during entire development process to ensure modules met their needs and worked to their expectations. Sample modules: Maintenance & Operations Work Orders, Faculty & Staff Voting, Faculty Peer Evaluations, Discussion Forum, Room Scheduling.
• Head programmer and maintainer of similar system for student body (MyBIN: My Bluegrass Information Network). Sample modules: Selective Health Admissions Application System, Commencement Survey, Web Services Survey.
• Designed and developed other standalone dynamic web pages as needed. Examples: College Phone Directory, Computer Lab Survey.
• Researched and implemented content management system for college website.
• Assisted in formulation of migration plans for existing web content to new content management system.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Adjunct Faculty

Skills utilised: IT Training

• Developed and taught courses for the Information Management Design division on a wide range of computer and technology focused topics.
• Courses included: Introduction to Information Systems, Introduction to the Internet, Introduction to Web Design, Introduction to Web Page Editors and Introduction to Web Animation.

University of Kentucky

Multimedia Programmer

Skills utilised: PHP, MySQL, (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript, Blackboard, Top Class, IT Support, IT Training

• Coded online learning applications and coursework for use in the college's distance learning programs delivered via the Blackboard course management system.
• Managed staff and resources as Project Manager during development phase of distance learning courses.
• Encoded video lectures for delivery via streaming technology.
• Served as Interim Systems Administrator (January 2000 - August 2000). Duties included desktop support, support of the TopClass online learning system, CD authoring and various other technical support duties.
• Responsible for training Ph.D. level researchers in use of TopClass for National Institute of Health (NIH) Grant Writing Workshop coursework access.

University of Kentucky

Graphic Artist

Skills utilised: (X)HTML, CSS, Top Class, IT Support, IT Training

• Responsible for creating and maintaining coursework within the TopClass course management system for the University of Kentucky's National Institute of Health (NIH) Grant Writing Workshop.
• Assisted in training of Ph.D. level researchers in use of TopClass for coursework access.

Unicorn Preservation Society

HM Frigate Unicorn Volunteer

• Assisted in upkeep and daily operations of the ship including running ship's store, admissions and providing guidance to visitors.

Lexington Community College

Office Systems Program Advisory Committee

• Advised Office Systems program personnel on direction of proposed Web Design degree.

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

BSc Telecommunications