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)