Summary

This Portfolio page provides some sample work that I have done. The tabs at the top list the titles for each section. Each section can be accessed by simply clicking on the tab you want to view.

Introduction to page contents

This is a single web page layout that I put together to simply provide an overview of some of the work that I have done and the experience that I have in several key areas. I can, if desired, put together a more in-depth description of each section and develop a Flash Animation, PowerPoint presentation, or a more detailed HTML view. The objective for me was to get this portfolio done as quickly and as efficiently as possible to be used with my resume and cover letter that I provided last week.

For some of the web sites that I have designed and/or developed, I have been handed either a Photoshop or Illustrator file and asked to make a layout based on that file. In most cases those layouts have been transformed into an appropriate looking web site using CSS when at all possible.

I create my style sheets separately from the HTML files and typically use TopStyle Pro or EditPad Pro to design the CSS style sheet. I normally attach the style sheet to the HTML files instead of using in-line CSS attributes. While I normally make HTML adjustments using EditPad Pro, for this portfolio I tried to use DreamWeaver for a majority of the changes directly.

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Flash Animation

I have spent the better part of the last two years learning and developing my Flash and ActionScript skills. I can produce anything from animations and introduction pages to pages that use databases or XML files for image locations and content.

Dreamweaver

I am fully versed in all aspects of Dreamweaver CS3 and have used Dreamweaver since version 2. I typically use Dreamweaver to obtain the initial site layout even if importing sliced images from Photoshop or importing Flash pages into Dreamweaver for further development. While I do tend to type the HTML and XML layouts and/or text in a text editor, Dreamweaver has a lot of good extensions and add-ons that save a lot of development time. I also use TopStyle Pro for editing my style sheets, as it is still a better CSS editor than Dreamweaver.

Photoshop

I use Photoshop for correcting and manipulating images to designing a complete web site base layout. From Photoshop I use the images both in Flash and in Dreamweaver and, when possible, utilize CSS as much as I can in defining the final layout.

CSS

I use CSS extensively in all my web development projects. I have several primary style sheets that I developed over the years that normally serve as the basis for my layouts. They are modified using TopStyle Pro or EditPad Pro to adjust layouts as necessary.

Portfolio Introduction

The web sites listed below are, what I consider to be, a good mix of various types of web sites that have been completed somewhat recently. The actual web sites are viewable by clicking on the links listed in each section and will open in a new window.

Ferrini USA
Ferrini

Site developed completely in Flash. Home page contains base animation which, when clicked on, centers the choice and opens the slide show in the right section below.

This site uses XML files to access all images and descriptions of products.

Web site URL: www.ferriniusa.com

RG Trailers

Trailer sales site: Although this site is not a great design layout (my opinion not the customers) what I did was use an open source realty script and modified the mySql database Ferrinito work for the horse trailers rather than real estate. I also customized the layout for the searches for the products and made the updating portion for the customers quite simple as they add and take listed trailers out several times a week.

These customers also update all pages with the exception of the Contact Us and Home pages.

Web site URL: www.rgtrailersales.com

Texas Mortgage Site
Texas Mortgage Loans

Complete flash site with older html version available to view.

Web site URL: www.texas-cashout.com

For Sale by Owner Real Estate Site
My Owner Financed Homes

This is the base open source real estate script that was modified to use with for sale by owners and rent to own properties, this shows a better idea of what the base script/database contains with only slight modifications.

Customer is able to update listings and they make their own page content using web browser.

For the "buyer's Information form I used PHP for the form processing and created the form according to their needs.

Web site URL: www.myownerfinancedhome.com

Paradise Landscapes
Paradise Landscapes

paradise landscapes.net: Still not completed, waiting on customer to determine which photos will be shown in Flash slide show on gallery page, the current gallery that they are reviewing the pictures from is located at: www.paradiselandscapes.net/webpictures1/

This slide show is simply for their use in determining which pictures they ultimately want to show on the primary Flash Animation, the interior pages, and on the final slide show. The pictures are categorized by the customers are this slide show contains about 150 pictures which made the "final cut" from about 1000 total pictures.

Web site URL: www.paradiselandscapes.net

South African Safari Site
Safari SA

Redesigned the site completely and worked extensively on search engine optimization for this customer. Flash animation on home page which is updated occasionally, and I currently adding Flash videos to the site. Site uses alot of css for layout and now ranks very high for 20-30 relevant keywords in all major search engines.

Web site URL: www.safarisa.info/

Pool Products Site
Cool Pool Products

Not my design, however, I did modify the design to use more css in the layout and added the shopping cart. I modified an ASP shopping cart to match the site and built the products database and checkout portion. I also did extensive work pertaining to search engine optimization and this customers business has more than doubled since I completed that project.

Store can be found by clicking on Order button or by clicking here.

Web site URL: www.coolpoolproducts.com

Graphics Designer Web Site
Quattro Design

Flash site with ftp functionality for graphics designer.

For their portfolio page I used a Flash flipping page book.

Web site URL: www.quattro-design.net

Kalahari Canvas
Kalcan

Basic css site with shopping cart (only one item) but is integrated for online checkout using authorize.net

Web site URL: www.kalcan.com/

Partners To Parents
Partners to Parents

This site is a basic html site with a modified calendar for classes that the business has for their clients. They are able to login and add/update/delete/modify calendar items which will show to clients.

Web site URL: www.partnerstoparents.com

The Augustus Group

Flash site with shopping cart, this cart on linux server and modified cart to match site and added complete database of products for customer along with shipping costs, direct checkout using Authorize.net is also part of this site.

Augustus Group

Web site URL: www.theaugustusgroup.com

Pyware

A marching band software site, customers post updates to downloads section. Complete web site re-design with all new graphics and layouts.

Pyware

Small Flash animation for header section on home page.

Web site URL: www.pyware.com

Inet Computer Products

Full time, owner/operator of web development and design firm located in Mckinney, Texas. In addition to providing full design and development services we provide web site updating, maintenance, web hosting and support for our customers. Web site marketing services include: search engine optimization, management of paid search engine campaigns, content writing and editing.

  • Worked with various types of small businesses to determine their appropriate web strategy
  • Determined business requirements and translated them into a working web business strategy
  • Worked within determined time frames for contract completions
  • Utilized my previous business experience to build appropriate proposals to customers and outlined a specific plan of action that best suited their particular business

Telephone support of computer issues is provided to small businesses and to individuals in the local area. Computer services include network installation and maintenance, desktop installation, desktop support, software installation, set up, and maintenance.

Fidelity Funding Mortgage Corp: Sr. VP – Retail/wholesale lending / Network Administrator

Senior VP of wholesale operation until January 2001. During that time was responsible for hiring sales representatives, training, and wholesale loan production. Pre-sold loans on secondary market prior to loans funding utilizing various buyers.

In January 2001 became Network Administrator due to my previous experience and my continuing education. Maintained approximately 50 desktop systems, 50 telephones, and 2 network servers.

BNC Mortgage, Inc. : Loan Production Manager – Eastern Region

Supervise operation and sales force for the eastern region of wholesale Mortgage Company. Responsibilities include staffing for branches, training, motivating and determining new market locations for branches. Analyze compensation trends and competitor products, rates, and services and recommend appropriate changes in matrix and pricing structure. Develop marketing material and special compensation incentives for the region.

Avco Financial Services: District Manager

Responsible for ensuring that growth and profit requirements were met while remaining within prescribed underwriting criteria. Supervised operations of as many as 12 offices and up to 55 branch personnel. First assigned to supervise states of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Second assignment in Arizona, supervising branches in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado from February 1996 through 1997.

Responsibilities include underwriting, auditing, expense control, staffing, training, and motivating all branch managers and employees to achieve maximum profitability within the district. Analyze weekly and monthly reports to plan and develop annual profit and growth objectives. Develop and implement short and long term strategies to promote growth and profitability. Underwrite all loans that exceed branch managers lending limits. Provide assistance and direction to branch managers and employees in all collection efforts.

Pursue outside sources for real estate and consumer loan acquisitions. Spent about 20% of monthly activities pursuing acquisitions throughout last 4 years of employment with Avco. Activities included:

Education

Bachelors’ degree in Business Management awarded 1999 Attended the University of Maryland while stationed in Europe from 1985-1989. Major in business management with minor studies in both computer programming and in marketing.

Currently completing Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology through Kaplan University which is estimated to be completed by the end of 2008.

  • “Circle of Excellence” winner in 1993, awarded to the top 15% of company’s supervision and management employees annually
  • Member of Avco’s Quality Advisory Council in 1994 and 1995, making recommendations for improvement in operating and organizational areas for future planning
  • Member of Avco’s Human Resources Council in 1995, making recommendations for appropriate changes and improvements with Avco’s Human Resources policies and procedures including training.
  • Assigned to Avco’s “Core Systems Project” as business analyst used in development of new worldwide computer system from January 1997 until the projects termination in October 1997. Provided assistance in development of system that would meet business needs.

Computers/Technology

  • Proficient in administrating Windows networks using all versions of Windows
  • Proficient using and administrating Macintosh computers.
  • Desktop administration expert for desktops using all Windows operating systems.

Very proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Fireworks, SQL server, mySql, PhpAdmin, Calyx Point, all Microsoft Office products, along with other imaging programs, and other proprietary software.

Utilize HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, VBScipt, Perl, active server pages, and Cold Fusion.

I have resided in Texas since March of 1999. I relocated from California but have lived in many places mainly in the Western United States. While I have moved several times, most of my relocations were while I was with Avco Financial Services and were company paid moves.

While I have extensive web design and development experience, I also have experience in destop and server support for Windows machines. I do have some experience with Linux, however, it is mostly with setting up hosting on one of my web servers.

I have excellent analytical and communication skills which have been developed through my experience in the mortgage business, the military, and, most recently, in determining customer requirements for web projects. I have worked with many different types of businesses to determine their web strategies and assisted them in prioritizing their needs to help their business grow.

I am a very quick learner and make it a point to learn as much as I can about any project and any business that I am dealing with. I am constantly learning new skills and trying to further develop my skills on a daily basis.

I spent time in late 1996 through 1997 working on a software development project for Avco Financial Services in which I was part of the business team educating the programmers and consultants on our business requirements for the new system being developed. In that role I was able to communicate our business needs and assist in breaking those needs down into appropriate steps for the technical aspects of the project.

I make it a point to spend some quality time each day learning something new or more detail about an item that I am not totally familiar with.