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Stephen Lloyd
dixoninteractive@yahoo.com
www.dixoninteractive.com/portfolio

 

Web and database developer with 8 years experience creating, testing, documenting, implementing and managing database-driven Web-based applications. Specialized areas include Dreamweaver, ColdFusion, Photoshop, and SQL Server administration in a Windows environment.

Breif Bio: Spent 6 years teaching multimedia classes such as 3D Modeling and Animation, page layout, Photoshop, web pages, Flash. Then spent 6 years as the webmaster of a school district where I taught myself ColdFusion and SQL. Then moved to Seattle working for an Architecture firm doing ColdFusion for 1 year. Currently working in ColdFusion for Windermere, but also branching out into javascript, php, Wordpress, JAVA and Ruby.

SKILLS

 

 

WEB PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer

10/12/11 - present

Windermere Solutions - Seattle, WA
Make enhancements, respond to tickets.

ColdFusion Developer

10/25/10 - 10/11/11

Windermere Real Estate Services through Rampgroup - Seattle, WA
Make enhancements, respond to tickets.

Web Content Coordinator

6/3/10 - 10/22/10

Intermec - Everett, WA
Made HTML edits, edited and uploaded content and GUI graphics through a CMS.

Internet Applications Developer

3/10 – 4/10

TransACT Communications - Lynnwood, WA
Made HTML edits, edited and uploaded content and GUI graphics, converted a public-facing website to ColdFusion-based Mura CMS.

Intermediate Web and Database Developer

6/08 – 8/09

Callison Architecture - Seattle, WA
Responsible for providing development, upgrades, support and training for Web and Database systems.

• Fixed bugs and added enhancements to Web-based ColdFusion applications.
• Built Windows Web and SQL database servers; installed IIS and set up server software.
• Updated files and settings in a Test Lab environment to provide offline development for team members.
• Worked with the Marketing and Communications departments to enhance intranet content.
• Increased interactivity of content through JavaScript and jQuery techniques.
• Enhanced performance and usability of Web-based applications by writing and editing SQL queries.
• Took applications that require hand-coding of variables by the Web team (such as a class schedule, or upcoming events calendar) and convert them to database-driven applications so that the data entry switches from the IT team to the owners of the information.
• Produced online marketing campaigns using Photoshop and Flash.
• Created reports using Report Builder.
• Managed issues of disk space.

Web Based Information Systems Coordinator

9/01 – 7/08

Scottsdale Unified School District - Phoenix, AZ
Provided technical support and training to staff at all district locations in the development and implementation of Web pages and applications. Maintained the District intranet and Internet Web site for optimum communication efficiency, security and availability.

• Served as Webmaster for all Web-published content, internal and external.
• Acted as top-level manager of Web sites for: over 3000 employees, 34 schools, the District (English and Spanish versions), an intranet, and a Web site specific to the Technology department.
• Redesigned the public-facing Web site 2 times.
• Designed databases in SQL and Access for use with data-driven Web content.
• Trained and coordinated 34 School Web Authors and a variety of other departmental Contribute users.
• Developed an employee intranet Web site using Dreamweaver, PhotoShop and Flash.
• Produced reports of Web site usage with WebLog Expert.
• Managed translation of Web content into Spanish.
• Designed print literature using Adobe software; worked directly with print houses to complete projects.
• Recommended hardware and software purchases.
• Managed issues of disk space relating to employee Web sites.
• Designed, developed, and maintained Web applications that enhanced productivity, record keeping and communication. I initially built some applications with an .asp / Access model, but they were all eventually converted to ColdFusion / SQL.

• Arcadia Lunch Express: A lunch ordering system for the Nutritional Services department which brought in extra revenue to the District.
• Classified Job Postings:  Job board for the Human Resources department which reduced the number of printed and mailed postings.
• Start Smart Headquarters: Marketing campaign to remind parents and students to start school on the first day.  Includes a photo upload contest.
• Supply Swap: e-bay type space where employees post supplies that are surplus.  Other employees can then search, subscribe to and request.
• Document Library: Central space for all District Documents
• Surveys: Poll the community on topics and display results graphically.
• Community Connection: e-newsletter that the community subscribes to and then is sent out weekly via e-mail.
• Duty Log: A combination of applications where employees can track daily duties, engage in project management, fill out a time card, or track mileage in District.

OTHER WORK HISTORY

Web Site Designer

1/03 – present

Self-employed - Phoenix, AZ   Seattle, WA
Design websites, create graphics, place content, upload files, and update content as requested.

Adjunct Faculty

1/01 – 12/05

Phoenix College, Scottsdale Community College – Maricopa County, AZ
As a part-time instructor in the Art and CIS departments, I have taught Web site design, computer graphics, and 3D computer modeling using both Macintosh and PC platforms.

Assistant Professor

8/95 – 10/01

University of Advancing Computer Technology - Phoenix, Arizona
As a full-time instructor in the Multimedia department, I taught subjects relating to the use of multimedia hardware and software. Subjects included 3D modeling and animation, desktop publishing, video/graphic/sound manipulation, Web site design, multimedia authoring, programming and intro to computers.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University

Master of Science in Technology. Emphasis area: Interactive Computer Graphics. College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Supervision. Photography / Printing Technology Major, Business Management Minor with an emphasis in advertising.  Magna Cum Laude.

CERTIFICATIONS

Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Developer – 2003
Arizona Community College Lifetime Teaching Certificate – 2001