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OBJECTIVE
To automate business processes by creating tools and scripts in order to save time and money, and to make life easier for customers, co-workers, and myself.
WORK HISTORY
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2000 - Current |
Sole Proprietor
- Freelance work has included PHP/MySQL programming, hosting, building computers, networking, & handheld device programming.
- Established several affiliate relationships through Commission Junction as well as other affilate networks such as Linkshare, Clickbank, etc.
- Created ZuSHOP.com as a method to promote all affiliate products available at Clickbank.
- Wrote my own custom affiliate program for Nerdlance.com
- Read a number of books on online marking, tracking affilate programs and results.
- Developed a tool at Zalconian.com which monitors keywords for daily Google Adwords ads that can show over time which affilate programs are successful to determine which products, ads, and landing pages work well.
- Integrated GetAFreelancer & Scriptlance projects into Nerdlance.com which generates the majority of revenue for that site.
- Created Direct-vs-Dish.com which compares the two major satellite dealers. Affiliated with both providers and earn commissions on new installs.
- Track various advertising methods as well as different sources of income to ensure projects are profitable each month.
- Developed DvdAntholgy.com & DvdFriends.com to leverage commissions from affiliate sales of DVDs on Amazon.com.
- Created LinkCloak.com & later SuperAffiliateLinkManager.com to use as useful tools in affiliate marketing. Super Affiliate Link Manager is a ClickBank product as well.
- Set up BigBangHosts.com to promote various hosting affiliate programs.
- Set up BravesMart.com to test affiliate commission with Braves products on Amazon.com
- Used various methods to promote affiliate products online including blogs, articles, social networking sites, pay per click, link baiting, & more.
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March 2006 - Current |
Microfilm Service Corporation,
4406 South Century Drive
Murray, Utah 84123
Software Engineer
- Developed "Image Wizard +" for LDS Family History centers (VB.NET 2005)
- Developed & maintain "KlickFile Ripper" to read scanned images and sort according to barcode and/or OCR information. (VB.NET 2005 & C#)
- Currently rewriting KlickFile, our core product for document management (C#, VB.NET)
- Maintain web version of KlickFile using PHP & MySQL
- Developed company website at KlickFile.com
- Maintain customer/dealer licensing server using CakePHP
- Helped with customer support and online marketing
- Currently writing functional specifications for new product. Learning Django/Python to implement this new project.
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August 2001 - March 2006 |
3M Health Information Systems,
575 West Murray Boulevard
Murray, Utah 84123-4611
Quality Assurance Analyst, Automation Engineer
- Assisted in development & maintenance of test case repository using VB.NET & SQL Server 2000
- Ran test cases on AS400 for APC Grouper Plus
- Test Automation lead in SLC office
- Wrote Automated test cases for AS400 Codefinder using TestDirector and WinRunner
- Created & Maintained Automated tools and scripts using Perl, VB6, and VB.NET
- Web Automation using PHP, MySQL, ASP, & Access
- Created & Maintained QA Web server (Linux & Windows platforms using Apache 2)
- Automated projects on several platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix, AS/400, Mainframe)
- Member of Test Automation Architecture team
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May 2000 - August 2001 |
Intermountain Health Care (IHC Health
Plans),
4646 West Lake Park Blvd.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84120
Quality Assurance Software Tester
- Created Test Plans.
- Wrote Test Cases.
- Tested AS400, PC, and Intranet Applications.
- Aldon CMS (Change Management System) Administrator.
- Maintained QA Website (IHC Intranet).
- Added features and functionality to improve use of MS Access database to log test cases and issues.
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August 1999 - April 2000 |
Intermountain Health Care (IHC Health Plans),
Health Benefits Specialist, Claims Processor
- Processed claims from providers
- Created several macros to increase speed and accuracy in claims payment
- Improved personal motivation and working in team environments
- Increased typing and ten-key speed and accuracy
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December 1998 - August 1999 |
Intermountain Health Care (IHC Health
Plans),
Health Benefits Specialist, Member Service Phone Representative
- Received incoming calls from members and doctors
- Solved problems with incorrectly paid claims
- Quoted benefits and learned the AS400 and AWD optical program
- Gained knowledge in health insurance (HMO) and medical terminology
- Developed communication skills and customer service
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November 1996 - November 1998 |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints
Cape Town, South Africa
Full Time Missionary
- Served two years of voluntary service.
- Provided weekly service to handicapped children, elderly, public parks, and hospitals.
- Served as trainer, district leader, and zone leader.
- Organized weekly district and zone development meetings to teach and train missionaries.
- Developed teaching and interviewing skills.
- Learned to be goal orientated and self motivated.
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June 1996 - November 1996 |
Duchesne County School District
225 N 300 W (425-6)
Roosevelt, Utah 84066
Computer/Network support Tech.
- Set up and maintained security on student, teacher, and library workstations
- Responsible for networking high schools, Jr. high, and elementary schools
- Diagnosed and fixed computer software, hardware, networking, and printer problems
- Developed self motivation and responsibility while covering for supervisor
- Learned Internet applications and development (raw HTML)
- Assisted in training new hire to fill my position
EDUCATION
- Weber State University 2002 - 2005, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Integrated Systems, 3.5 GPA
- Salt Lake Community College 1999 - 2002, Associate of Science, Computer Information Systems, 3.6 GPA
- Union High School 1993 - 1996, National Honor Society, Letterman's, Who's Who, 3.86 GPA, 25 ACT
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Programming: PHP, Python, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, Visual Basic, VB.NET, C, C++, C#, NSBasic (Palm OS),
WinRunner, TSL (Test Script Language), Delphi.
- Internet & Graphics: HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, Stylesheets(CSS), ASP,
VBScript, PHP, Python/Django, Ruby/Ruby on Rails, Perl/CGI, MySQL, Web Design, Adobe PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro, Allaire Homesite, 1stPage 2000,
FrontPage 2002, Netscape Composer, Dreamweaver, Flash 4. Currently
maintain several websites: See Portfolio (http://DavisVillage.com/portfolio).
- Computer Aided Drafting/Manufacturing: Bently Microstations, AutoCad,
SurfCam.
- Misc: Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95, DOS, UNIX, Mac/OS, AS/400, Folio,
GroupWise, Lotus Notes, MS Office 97, 2000, 2002/XP, 2003, MS Works, Adobe
PageMaker. And I can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 3 minutes!
AWARDS RECEIVED
- National Deans List - Weber State University, 2005.
- Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) National Champions
in Automated Manufacturing (Responsible for Computer Aided Drafting process),
1996.
- Paul Murphy Award: "The boy who has best displayed the characteristics
of honesty, citizenship, humility, and concern for others." (Union High
School) 1996.
- Athletics: First Team All-State Football, Academic All-State Basketball, Academic All-State Baseball, First Team All-State Baseball. Voted Most Athletic by senior class 1996.
- Outstanding Math Student 1994.
REFERENCES
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