Resume
SUMMARY
Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to combine things that I love – the internet, working with people,
learning new, and being creative – into a great career.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio – Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, December 1993
COMPUTER SKILLS
I have a thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS and the internet. I also have some knowledge of, and have
worked with javascript and PHP. And I have knowledge of various software packages, including but not
limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia’s Flash & Fireworks.
WORK HISTORY
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 1994 – Present
ajcclassifieds.com Web Developer Dec. 2006 – Present
Working with the rails and django frameworks, my responsibilities include creating web applications for use
by readers. Rails examples include https://secure.ajccars.com/dealers/1234567/requests/new &
https://secure.ajccars.com, as well as http://giftcard.ajchomefinder.com &
http://giftcard.ajchomefinder.com/login .
ajcclassifeds.com & ajc.com Content/Data Producer Sept. 2000 – Dec. 2006
I’m partially responsible for the HTML coding, design, implementation, training, updating, and tier-two
support for ajcclassifieds.com, ajccars.com, ajchomefinder.com, ajcshopping.com, and ajc.com.
ajcclasifieds.com & ajccars.com – Using the MTL programming language, I assisted in the implementation and more so with the ongoing updating (content with some design) that occurs on the site on a regular basis. I was also partially responsible for the maintaining of the data (both private-party car ads and dealer inventory) that runs on the site.
ajcshopping.com – I assisted in the design and implementation of the elements of the front page of the shopping site. I’m also responsible for updating the content on the front page, as well as working with our third party vendor to assure that the inventory is maintained and updated.
ajchomefinder.com – I assisted in the implementation and more so with the ongoing updating (content with some design) that occurs on the site on a regular basis. I was also partially responsible for the maintaining of the data (both private-party real estate ads and realtor inventory) that runs on the site.
ajc.com – I design and implement various advertising, marketing promotions & contests that run throughout the site. I’m also responsible for placing ad tags on various pages and some ad flighting, via doubleclick.
Project Manager for the Atlanta Homebuilders Association Sept. 2000 – June 2002 I served as the liaison between the Homebuilders Association (HBA) and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to get their inaugural site (www.atlantahomebuilders.com) up and running. I also did the vast majority of the coding and all of the site updates for them while in that position.
Classified Advertising Account Executive Nov. 1998 – Sept. 2000
I was responsible for making outside sales calls on various advertisers in the state of Georgia. I also
handled the publishing and layout duties for Pulse Magazine (a monthly healthcare magazine, published by
the AJC), which broke sales records at the time.
Direct Classified Advertising Sales Representative July 1995 – Nov. 1996
Production Assistant March 1994 – July 1995