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WEB DEVELOPER & SEO SPECIALIST

Results-driven Web Developer & Search Engine Optimization (SEO) specialist with a track record of success in Internet marketing, traffic generation, ecommerce, dynamic website implementation and web programming. Highly analytical and adaptable performer who thrives in fast paced environments while coordinating multiple, time-sensitive projects both individually and as a team member.

Core Competencies

• Internet Marketing & Advertising
• Search Engine Optimization & Traffic Generation
• Fluency in Web 2.0 Services and Social Networking
• Internet Code Scripting & Programming
• Business, Finance, & Accounting Skills
• Expert Written & Oral Communication
• Project Management & Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), May 2001
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee
minor in English

Technical Proficiencies:

SEO & Internet Marketing Skills:
Search Engine Optimization (link building, link baiting, viral marketing), Search Engine Marketing & Advertising (paid placement & strategic partnerships), PPC Campaign Management (Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing, Microsoft AdCenter), Code & Content Optimization (keyword density, meta tags, W3C markup validation)

Software & Tools:

Windows 95/98/NT2000/XP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), Visio, Dreamweaver MX, Adobe Photoshop, FTP, SSH, Linux, Apache

Programming:

PHP, MySQL, Javascript, Perl, SQL, XML/RSS, CSS, HTML/DHTML

CMS & Publishing Platforms:

Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress, osCommerce, phpbb

Work Experience

Position Title: Owner
Employer: WhirledView Company, Laurel, Maryland
Dates of Employment: January 2001 to March 2007
Founder and operator of a highly profitable Internet retail and marketing company. Designed, coded, and deployed dozens of web sites and promoted them successfully in major search engines. Formulated proprietary SEO techniques used to successfully generate substantial organic traffic from major search engines. Used web statistics and analytical tools such as AWstats and Google Analytics to monitor and identify algorithmic changes in search engine results pages (SERPs). Hired and managed four employees and handled all administrative, accounting, project management and legal functions of the business.

• Designed, developed, marketed, and administered, BagsForMe.com, an ecommerce web site selling luggage and travel goods that averaged more than 8,000 visitors daily
• Consistently achieved top keyword rankings in major search engines using SEO techniques such as link building, link baiting, and promotion through blogs and social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook, Digg, and more
• Increased sales revenue by an average of 130% annually for four consecutive years, resulting in more than $600,000 in annual sales from a home-based office

Position Title: Editorial Assistant
Employer: AT&T Federal Systems, Silver Spring, Maryland
Dates of Employment: November 1994 to May 1995
Assisted the lead editor for Government Issue magazine, a monthly magazine for AT&Ts federal government clients. Edited submissions from writers prior to review by the editor. Coordinated and reviewed input from freelance writers and photographers.

Position Title: Administrative Supervisor / Assistant Flag Writer (Yeoman E-5)
Employer: United States Navy, U.S. Second Fleet onboard USS Mount Whitney
Dates of Employment: October 1990 to October 1994
Served as personal secretary and writer for the U.S. Second Fleet Commander. Edited and drafted numerous technical documents, officer fitness reports, and award citations. Responsible for proofreading all documents submitted for signature by the Commander. Managed a staff of three administrative professionals.

HONORS:

Military: Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal
Academic: Dean’s List, four semesters at Tennessee Tech

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS:

• Member, Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE)
• Member, Alpha Lambda Delta, National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen
• Volunteer, W.O.R.K - Tsunami Disaster Relief Organization in Sri Lanka (2005)