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9017 Wagon Trail
Cross Roads, TX
dthornhill@5beroptic.com
214.477.9165

Objective



A determined and highly adaptable web developer with multifaceted expertise in graphic design, ASP.Net web development, creative strategy, and communications. Collaborates with multiple levels of an organization to ensure the achievement of company objectives. Modifies and enhances workflow practices through keen insight and attention to detail. An efficient strategist who draws upon a variety of resources to secure the success of resources. 


Computer Skills



Software:
Adobe Creative Suite: Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop (Web Graphics Creation), After Effects, Premier, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008, Crystal Reports, Toad, MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) , Numara TrackIT, Filezilla (FTP), Pixologic ZBrush, Discreet Plasma, 3DS Max, Sony Vegas, POS System Software, VR Tools, Sound Forge, MDM Zinc, MS Visio.
   
Languages:
XHTML (Wireframes), DHTML, XML, CSS Layouts, VB.Net, JavaScript, ActionScript 2.0
   
Databases:
Oracle 9i, MS SQL Server 2005/2008 (Stored Procedures, Triggers, Custom Views), T-SQL, MySQL, MS Access Version 2003/2007, Custom Reports built for Oracle Discoverer Reporting Tool, DTS Packages.
   
Technologies:
ASP.Net 2.0/3.5, .Net Framework, AJAX 1.0, ASP.NET Master Pages, Themes and Skins, Data Controls including Grid View, Data Grid, Data List, Details View, Form View and Repeater, Web Forms, Validation Server Controls, UI Design, Web Services, ADO.NET components including Data Set, Data Table, Data Adapter, and Data Reader, Parameterized queries, Custom XML Configuration Files, LDAP Queries Platforms, IIS 5/7.0, Web Graphics Creation, Web Services.
 
Version and Source Control:
Visual SourceSafe, Subversion, VisualSVN.
   
Operating Systems: :
MS Windows XP/2000/NT, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 3.xx, MS DOS, Ubuntu.
   


Professional Experience



Womack Machine Supply Farmers Branch, Texas
Web Developer/Programmer 2006 – 2009

  • Maintained all XHTML, Flash, Web Graphics, and ASP.Net, content on both Public and Internal company web sites - including all ASP.Net Web Forms and custom applications, new and old.
  • Responsible for design, construction, implementation and maintenance of custom built ASP.Net/ADO.Net in-house database and reporting client server applications. (Web Services, AJAX, XML, LDAP, Parameterized Queries)
  • Assisted in Oracle database migration from Apogee system to Oracle E-Business Suite. (Oracle 9i, DTS Packages, Scheduled Jobs)
  • Developed custom Windows Services to assist in daily network operations for the company.
  • Assumed responsibility for migrating data stored in one Exact JobBOSS database to another.
  • Responsible for developing custom data extraction queries in Oracle 9i and SQL Server 2005. (Stored Procedures, Views, Inner-Outer Joins, Table Creation)
  • Wrote custom reporting queries for Oracle Discovery Reporting System.
  • Conceptualized and built custom Adobe Flash applications used for internal company purposes.
  • Software Quality Assurance (QA) and performance testing/debugging experience with custom .Net applications using VB.Net test scripts, Transact-SQL, Oracle and Visual Studio 2008.


Voyager Expanded Learning Dallas, Texas
Professional Multimedia Web Developer 2006

  • Skills exercised: ActionScript 2.0, CSS, DHTML, Creative, UI Design/Interface Solution, and problem solving skills; Programs used: Adobe Creative Suite (Flash, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver).
  • Worked with an experienced team of developers as a Flash development resource to create, update, and maintain existing Flash content.
  • Developed library components, shared objects, and interfaces published to the web utilizing Adobe and Macromedia products.
  • Full creation of interactive Flash templates for a customer VMath application for children grade levels 3-6.
  • Instructed a team of five interns on how to create and publish interactive Flash layouts for professional web application usage.
  • Possessed a strong understanding of image resolution, conversions, and color.
  • Reported on a daily basis to a senior software engineer w/ project progress status updates for both dynamic VMath and VPort projects.
  • Exercised creative and artistic skills on daily basis.


Intuit Software Plano, Texas
Support Technician & Multimedia Developer 2005-2006

  • Provided creative strategy and art direction to a team of web designers, engineers, and developers.
  • Submitted bug reports and assisted engineers in resolving important Flash programming issues.
  • Assisted development group in the creation and editing of Lacerte evaluation packages utilizing Adobe Flash and MDM Zinc.
  • Authored and created marketing materials and business-to-business presentations.
  • Trained company engineers on usage and implementation of the Macromedia Flash software interface, application/project work flow, and ActionScript 2.0 coding techniques.
  • Researched and resolved all Lacerte Tax software technical issues, including escalations, software bugs, and customer concerns and/or complains.
  • Exercised the ability to manage multiple tasks from inception to completion, within strict deadlines, and environment of ever changing priorities.


Anemotion Design Dallas, Texas
Multimedia Web Developer 2005

  • Designed print and web flyers for local restaurants in and around the Dallas area using Adobe CS products.
  • Authored, created and edited professional Flash websites and page layouts using various Adobe and Macromedia products.
  • Designed animations using advanced Adobe Flash oriented ActionScript 2.0.
  • Possessed strong ability to work well independently or in a team environment with other creative web developers.
  • Maintained websites currently published by Anemotion on the internet for DFW Metroplex clients.
  • Maintained hardware and office software for Anemotion Designs on a daily basis.
  • Demonstrated strong conceptual, typographic, design, layout, production, and editing skills.

Additional Experience



Academic Planet, Houston, Texas Support Technician, 2002
Verio Texas, Dallas, Texas Connectivity & Application Support Billing Specialist, 2001-2002
The Planet, Dallas, Texas Support & Network Monitoring Technician, 2000-2001
ICL Retail Systems, Dallas, Texas POS Support Technician, 1998-2000

Education



The Art Institute of Dallas – Dallas TX

Associate of Applied Science, Multimedia Design 2005
Computer Learning Center
Information Technology Support Professional 1999

Professional Development



Real Solutions Training, 2007, 2008

References



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