Tiverton, Rhode Island 401-864-6326
Email: webmaster@rikkp.com
Online Portfolio/Profile: rikkp.com/portfolio.php
Professional Profile:
Throughout my career, I have shown an exceptional facility for meeting organizational objectives and demands. In addition to my web development and technical skills, as a consultant, I have continuously demonstrated my ability as a dependable, detailed oriented, team player as well as being adept at training and supporting non-technical staff and junior team members.
My extensive training and broad range of technical skills enables me to be proficient in all phases of website front-end and back-end development. Due to my dedication to professional growth by constantly participating in training opportunities, I have been successful in keeping abreast of the most current trends and advanced technologies in my chosen field.
EDUCATION:
Bristol Community College 2002-2004 Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems / Webmaster Option Certificate of Recognition for the completion of the Website Design Certificate Program (BCC)
Concentration in: Advanced XHTML, ColdFusion and web graphics design.
WOW Certified Web Designer Associate level(World Organization of Webmasters 2005)
AWARDS:
Computer Information Systems Development and Research Award 2004
Curriculum Award Webmaster 2004
Program Skills:
- Adobe: Dreamweaver CS3, PhotoShop, ColdFusion, Fireworks, Contribute | Acrobat (pdf)
- Database: MySQL | MS Access | FileMaker Pro | Swiftpage
- Email Marketing/campaign management: Get Response | Constant Contact | Vertical Response | SwiftPage
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Microsoft: Windows XP/Windows 7 Office Suite
WORK HISTORY:
Go Modular
Web Developer and SEO Services
I developed the new company website using PHP includes, external CSS and on-page SEO. The website is now rated in the top10 on Google for over 30 targeted keywords, resulting in an annual savings of over $40,000.00 in advertising and marketing.
Heritage Web Design Front-end website designer
Design page layouts in Photo Shop and convert them to HTML web pages. Created page layouts and custom web graphics for their clients throughout the US.
Freelance Web Developer
Develop websites for local business owners to include custom web graphics design, page layout, programming, database design and site updates/maintenance.
Projects: tivertononline.com, rikkp.com, tivertonequestriancenter.com, ultimatepackagingsupplies.com, oceanstateforklifts.com, wordkids.net.
RentProv.com Web Developer / temporary cunsulting contract
Hired as an independent contractor to work onsite in Providence RI. Create XML feeds to submit data to several different websites. Create HTML and XML sitemaps for Google submission. Create and modify directories and web pages from database records for improved SEO strategies.
Assumption College Head Webmaster / temporary cunsulting contract
Worked at system management and applications development stations using networked Macintosh/PCs. Developed and maintained appropriate procedures for both locally built and outsourced web materials. Support and help train those managing departmental and instructional websites. Install and trouble shoot web development applications to include Adobe Contribute, Dreamweaver CS3 and Acrobat.
CitiStreet, LLC HTML Developer/System Administration.
Consultant for Kforce Technology Staffing, responsible for updating and editing client websites. As a member of the product development team I worked on multiple client projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Communicated with clients via phone/email to assist in completing year-end deadline project request.
Brown University HTM development and web graphics / temporary cunsulting contract
Performed site maintenance and updates to the Brown website. Designed Dreamweaver templates, enabling non-technical content experts to take control over page maintenance, while minimizing the need for technical training off University staff and Web development outsourcing for future site maintenance.
Website Developer / Zeus Design Website development and Web graphics/Freelance cunsultan
Worked on client Website (longtermcareinsuranceplanners.net) as a freelance consultant for Zeus Design located in RI. Responsible for creating many of the images and JavaScript drop-down navigation menus for the sites top level pages.
Maintenance-People Incorporated
General maintenance for People Incorporated. Performed general maintenance of PI’s homes and buildings to include the following skills: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and yard work. Occasionally assist with IT and Website task.
RI Department of Environmental Management Providence, RI Internship Summer 2004
Review Intranet Web pages and create a presentation to demonstrate possible new site design and page layouts with enhanced functions and reduce redundancy Design and create custom images as well as optimize the images currently being used to reduce file size and download times for use on the Internet
Carroll Marine Bristol, RI Finish Carpenter
Construct Hi-tech custom designed interior units for sailboats Train and monitor the progress of new employees Conduct quarterly and annual company inventories Inspect lumber shipments received to ensure quality control
US Army 1st/36th FA. Augsburg, Germany Head Armorer/Unit Supply Clerk
Obtained security clearance required for the position regarding weapons control and distribution. Assigned armed security guard duty during all public transportation of weapons,ammunitions and monthly payroll pickups and distributions Provided clerical assistance as a supply clerk: processing acquisitions, filing and invoicing
