Jonathan Richey

Freelance PHP Programmer

Wilmington, NC

Experience

Impulse Web Solutions Wilmington, NC 2/2006 – present
Owner/President

* Started my own web design and development company specializing in web applications, web design, search engine optimization and PHP programming
* Grossed approximately $30,000 in sales the first year in business
* Have successfully managed my site to be number one or in the top 10 for several key phrases on Google, Yahoo and MSN
* Have over 15 clients in less than 2 years in operation


AValive/Triangle Visual Interactive
Wilmington, NC 7/2006 – 5/2008
IT/Web Project Manager

* AValive is an online reseller of audio/visual equipment, provides install services, web development and web hosting
* Implemented a new hosting strategy that will save the company $18,000 annually
* Collaborate with project managers from other companies to plan out project details
* Plan, budget and organize all out-sourced web projects in order to achieve maximum profit at minimum cost
* Manage the company network and supporting in-house LAN and wireless networks
* In charge of all company servers (Linux, Windows, Mac) and routers
* Provide technical support for company computers (Windows and Mac)
* Given the responsibility to re-develop company website to improve it’s usability and increase it’s presence on the web using PHP and MySQL
* In charge of managing and supporting over 10 client sites
* Operating environment includes Windows PC’s, Apple MAC’s and Linux servers
* Designed and developed a new MySQL database for the company website to improve site response time and provide higher security measures
* Past projects include developing a suite of online tools that the sales force use on a day-to-day basis to increase productivity and decrease the need for paperwork
* Increased company sales by implementing Paypal, GoogleCheckout and good search engine optimization techniques
* Wrote basic Perl scripts to do server backups implemented by Linux cron jobs

Blu Zeus Interactive
Wilmington, NC 6/2005 – 2/2006
Project Manager/Application Developer

* Responsible for all production processes and implementation
* In charge of website layouts, design, development, server side programming and database development
* Required to develop secure applications that are accessible via most popular web browsers and that comply with industry standards
* Initiated, designed and developed a site documentation system that solidifies all the elements of a website and eliminates any ambiguity as to what will and won't be executed and delivered
* Set up and maintain our office network using file and print sharing services on a Windows based environment
* Responsible for interacting with clients to decipher exactly what they need/want and to provide them with knowledge about what it is we can do for them

Venue Communications, Inc.
Wilmington, NC 2/2005 – 7/2005
Project Manager/Sales Manager

* Responsible for all new clients and interacting with them to figure out what it is that they need
* In charge of acquiring the necessary resources(people) in order to complete a project on time and within the budget constraints
* Often had to develop the entire site myself but was in charge of hiring additional resources if I needed help
* Had to manage multiple projects/people at one time to make sure everything ran smoothly and that everything got done as efficiently as possible
* Also in charge of making sales via phone calls to potential clients

Signal Design, Inc.
Wilmington, N.C., 4/2004 - 11/2004
Application Developer

* Programmed web-applications using Java, HTML, XML, XSL and JavaScript
* Provided system administration support for over 10 PC's, Mac’s and laptops
* Backup administrator using Veritas BackupExec.
* Network and LAN support
* End user/technical support for Signal customers

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, N.C., 6/2003 - 4/2004
IT Intern-Information Services

* Imaged and configured over 100 desktops and laptops
* Led PC inventory project to surplus over 100 units
* Primary researcher on hospital security measures against laptop theft
* Configured PC’s on hospital networks
* Network administrative support utilizing Novell ConsoleOne
* Troubleshooting end user issues for quick resolutions
* Inventory management
* Multitasking different projects as the lead or in support roles
* Responsible for data wiping of old hardrives using a government level disk wiper

Internet Management Solutions (IMS)
Wilmington, N.C., 12/1999 - 12/2000
Engineering Assistant Representative

* Technical support for IMS customers ranging from Wilmington, N.C. to New York
* First line of defense for customers with connectivity and helpdesk issues
* Utilized data entry skills to log customer calls in database
* Coordinated with engineers to provide effective customer service
* Completed required training course in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

* Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA)
* Proficient using both Windows PCs and Apple Macs
* Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix OS
* Languages/Web Tools (JavaScript, XML, XSL, HTML,
* PHP, Coldfusion, Flash, ActionScript 2.0, CSS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Perl)
* Database design, development and implementation using MySQL and MSSQL
* Ability to work well in a team environment and under minimal supervision
* Strong communication/interpersonal skills
* Workstation and LAN technical support experience

Education

2000 - 2003, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

* Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude)
* Overall GPA 3.5, Computer Science GPA 3.7
* Phi Eta Sigma Honors Fraternity member
* ACM Computer Science Academic Honor Society Member
* Dean’s List, Computer Science Tutor

1998 - 2000, Cape Fear Community College
Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering

* Additionally completed a PC hardware maintenance class and a class in C programming.
* 3.7 GPA

2007, Cape Fear Community College
Continuing Education – Spanish in the Workplace II

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