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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will allow me to advance my skills in Web Design and Development with an emphasis on standards based HTML/XHTML/CSS while also providing the opportunity to utilize current and future Web trends and technologies.

EDUCATION

Information Technology - Web Developer August 2007 - December 2009

Moraine Park Technical College. Online Learning

GPA 4.0/4.0

Studies focused on a variety of software, programming and markup languages combined with a foundation in modern Web design principles. Proficient understanding of HTML, XHTML, CSS Web Languages, jQuery JavaScript Library, Web photo graphics and Web 2.0 design principles. Experience gained with Java, Visual Studio, JavaScript, PHP Web Languages, e-commerce solutions, project management skills, fundamental network environment concepts and database-driven Web sites.
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Wildlife Ecology, Bachelor of Science August 1995 - June 2000

University of Wisconsin. Madison, Wisconsin

GPA 3.6/4.0, Graduated with Honors.

Maintained honors status all 5 years while maintaining a 20 hour per week work schedule. Academic highlights include participation in a Ph.D. thesis research project investigating Feline Muscle Morphology, UW Arboretum feral cat study summer 1999, semester abroad in Costa Rica studying tropical biology and member of the Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society 1998-2000.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Web Developer

Solterra Communications / Webtrinsic

Created, updated, and maintained Websites using HTML,XHTML, CSS, and light scripting for clients of Solterra Interactive and Webtrinsic. Responsibilities also included coordinating directly with clients for Website design, redesign and updates. Provided technical support to clients for usability issues after Website launch. Contact references for Solterra Interactive and Webtrinsic available upon request.

Animal Health Specialist | Adoption Counselor

Wisconsin Humane Society - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Duties included the dispensing of daily treatments for over 100 feline and 40 canine shelter guests, clientele adoption counseling, follow-up animal behavior counseling, society phone help line counseling, and public education through society outreach programs.

Position required exceptional public communications skills, a positive high energy attitude, and an organized approach to a turbulent daily schedule. Training provided for safe animal handling, canine behavior, feline behavior, and customer service.

Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

Third Wave Technologies - Madison, Wisconsin

Operated and maintained several robotic sample processing platforms and spectrophotometers used under strict clean room protocols. Technical writing of Standard Operating Procedure and equipment protocols within the departments of DNA Synthesis & Quality Control.

Backcountry Ranger

Us Fish and Wildlife Service - Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Kenai, Alaska

Patrolled the Kenai National Wildlife Refuges’ backcountry canoe and hiking trail system to contact and aid visitors. Helped maintain the refuges’ recreation accessibility through trail maintenance and the construction of new trail signs. Mapped backcountry campsite and trail system using GPS. Helped relocate and reconstruct a 100 year old log cabin used during the Kenai Peninsula gold rush. Patrolled backcountry hunting zones during late summer sheep, caribou, and moose hunting seasons.

Campus Safety Officer

UW S.A.F.E. Nighttime Services - University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin

As campus security officers our main responsibility was to patrol the UW – Madison campus by foot making contact with students and faculty in order to provide security assistance when needed. Worked closely with the University Police Department and the Dean of Students to help promote safety on campus.

Promoted to night time supervisor/dispatcher final two years on campus. Duties expanded to including the supervision of 8 SafeWalk employees each shift and the dispatching of incoming calls as the Saferide dispatcher.