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Jennifer L. Siegrist: Professional Web Developer & Designer
info@jenikya.com
http://www.jenikya.com
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  < Profile >

In the past twelve years, I have worked in many areas of web and software development in Britain and America. These areas include visual design, usability, programming, management, testing, and training. In each project, I have used many technologies and skills. On top of my technical skills, my verbal, written, and organizational skills are equally strong. My objective is to work for a dynamic company to build upon my current skills and gain new ones. My portfolio can be found at http://www.jenikya.com.

 

< Employment >

eBusiness Application Developer: 12/07 - present
De La Rue (Basingstoke, Hants, UK)
-- Developed corporate intranet using SharePoint; provided CSS changes to customise corporate branding and liaison with multiple users.
-- Provided SharePoint assistance, training, and advice to employees.
-- Developed and maintained web-based applications using .NET and C#, ASP, Java, JSP, Javascript, and CSS.
-- Managed and involved in recruitment process of department’s placement students.
-- Assisted with MS CRM upgrade and enhancements to customisations.

Software Engineer/User Interfaces: 08/05 - 12/07
SSL Highway Control Systems (Bristol, Somerset, UK)
-- Responsible for design and implementation of user interface using Java, UML, and Java Swing for large-scale highway CCTV application.
-- Developed intranet/internet applications for traffic flow, motorway message sign setting, and CCTV systems using PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Javascript, Ajax, and CSS.
-- Used Java Server Pages, PostgreSQL, CSS, and Java to develop web-based fault-reporting software.
-- Implemented web-based hardware management framework using ASP on Windows CE.

User Interface Programmer: 10/04 - 07/05
Coutts Library Services (Ringwood, Hants, UK)
-- Acted as liaison between Sales & Marketing and IT to translate customer and business needs into effective web-based ordering systems; developed and designed user interfaces and company intranet.

Senior Web Developer (Manager): 01/01 - 12/03
St. Martin Online Services, LLC. (Athens, OH, US)
-- Responsible for design, development, maintenance, and management of 250+ web sites targeted to travelers searching for Caribbean car rental, accommodation, and travel insurance.
-- Boosted Internet sales by 200% and expanded Internet presence by 90% in 2001 by online promotion and site development.
-- Cut costs by implementing secure web reservation software for 35+ car rental suppliers. Designed client-side interfaces using PHP/Javascript. Acted as liaison between employer and contractor.
-- Managed, supervised, and trained team of web editors and interns at various intervals.
-- Recommended successful marketing solutions to attract sales. Increased traffic by updating content, adding new features, and redefining solutions. Analyzed log files to compile statistics to aid in promotion. Conceptualized e-commerce goals using sketches, storyboards and presentations.
-- Consistently met project deadlines and client/employer demands in fast-paced work environment.

Web Administrator: 03/02 - 09/03
Ohio University - Zanesville (Zanesville, OH, US)
-- Responsible for development and maintenance of 1,000-page university web site.
-- Planned and implemented two major site redesigns to incorporate university identity standards and to expand and improve functionality and data/user management; utilized ASP, CSS, Javascript, and databases. Installed and maintained Microsoft Server.
-- Developed intranet-based “waiting list” application using ASP, XML, and SQL to complement a Visual Basic application; assisted with initial project planning, database design, and testing.
-- Conducted meetings and assisted individuals of all levels and professional backgrounds.

Adjunct Instructor of Electronic Media: 12/02 - 06/03
Ohio University - Zanesville (Zanesville, OH, US)
-- Developed and taught “Intro to Web Design” course using Dreamweaver MX for two terms.

Webmaster: 06/00 - 10/00
Mediactive(London, UK)
-- Collaborated on projects for Lucent Technologies, Computeractive magazine, and Danisco Sweeteners.

Webmaster: 09/98 - 09/99
Ohio University - Zanesville (Zanesville, OH, US)
-- Responsible for major redesign, development, and maintenance of university web site.

Freelancer / Consultant: 09/97 - present
-- Completed projects for various clients. The most recent are listed.

-- Web Designer: The Number One Project 02/07 - 03/07
-- Web Designer: Tash Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, Jenny Frost Official 11/05 - 01/07
-- PHP Developer: St. Martin Online Services, LLC. 04/05 - 09/05
-- ASP Developer / Designer: GlobalConservation.com 10/03 - 08/04
-- Web Designer: Case Western Reserve University 08/03 - 09/03
-- Web Designer / Developer: Bloomer Candy 06/03 - 08/03
-- Web Designer: Flexsoft, Inc. 01/03 - 02/03
-- Web Developer: The Animal Shelter Society, Inc. 12/02 - 05/03
-- Web Designer: Girl Scout Council (Heart of Ohio) 09/01 - 12/01
-- Flash / Web Designer: I & Funktional Designs 10/00 - 01/01

< Skill Set >

Web & Flash Development:
CSS, DHTML, HTML, Javascript, VBScript
ASP, PHP, JSP
XML, XSLT
C#, ASP .NET
Flash, ActionScript

Expert
Expert
Advanced
Excellent
Excellent
Database Development/SQL/MySQL:
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Access
Expert
HTML/Web Editing Software:
(Macromedia Dreamweaver and similar)
Expert
Image Creation/Editing Software:
(Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop; Macromedia Fireworks, Freehand)
Expert
SharePoint Excellent
Web Services (J2EE/Java platform):
(J2EE, Apache Axis, Apache Ant, Apache Tomcat)
Good
Development Software:
(Microsoft Visual Studio, CVS, Eclipse, Textpad, Netbeans, .NET)
Good
Content Management Systems:
(Macromedia Contribute)
Advanced
Java Development
(Netbeans, Eclipse, Java Swing)
Advanced
Other Programming
C++, CORBA
Good
Page Layout Software:
(Adobe PageMaker; Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office)
Expert
Computers and Hardware:
IBM (Windows), Macintosh, Linux, scanners, cameras, a/v
Excellent

Audio/Video Editing Software:
(Adobe Premiere; Pro Tools; QuickTime)

Excellent
Animation/CD-ROM Software:
(Macromedia Flash, Director)
Excellent
Server Administration:
(Apache, IIS, Tomcat)
Good
Unified Modeling Language (UML): Good

 

< Education >

03/05 MSc Advanced Computing (merit)
- Dissertation: An Evaluation of Web Services with Emphasis on Small Hotels
Bournemouth University, UK
06/01 B.S. Visual Communication, Interactive Multimedia
(Honors Cum Laude)
- Minor: Fine Art, History
- Grade Point Average.: 3.7/4.0

Ohio University: Athens, OH, US
  Additional Training
05/03 Building Web Applications in XML

Caspian Software (Columbus, OH: 5 days)

03/02 - 03/03 Advanced Java, Advanced C++, Networking, PC Repair & Maintenance, Systems Design & Analysis, Database Management MATC (Zanesville, OH: 1 year)

 

< Honors and Awards >

Awards:
2002 Photography recognition from Ohio University - Zanesville and CNN Travel.

Academic and leadership-related honors and scholarships:
William O. Littick Memorial Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Golden Key National Honour Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

Work Abroad:
2000 Participant in BUNAC work abroad program (Britain)

 

< Interests >

My interests include painting/drawing, creative writing, history, literature, hiking, photography, programming, science fiction/fantasy, technology, and travel.

 

< References >

References are available upon request.