Derek T. Versteegen 1912 Chestnut Grove Drive | Plainfield, IL 60586 (tel) 815-846-1241 | (cel) 630-825-4001 versteegenhut@hotmail.com PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES To obtain a career in a computer/internet environment where I can apply my education, work experiences, interpersonal skills, and innovate new and existing ideas. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Languages: HTML, CDML, CSS, CFML, Javascript, WML, and some XML and ASP. Software: Adobe (Photoshop 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, ImageReady 3.x, 7.x, PageMaker 5.x, 6.x, ), Macromedia (Flash, 4.x, 5.x,MX, Director 8.x, Cold Fusion Studio, 4.x, 5.x, MX), Toad (7.6.x), Sound Foundry (Sound Forge XP, Acid Pro 2.x), Microsoft (Office 97, Office 2000, IIS, Visual Source Safe, etc.), Web Browsers (IE 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x Netscape 4.x, 6.x, 7.x Opera 3.x) Databases: FileMaker Pro (4.x, 5.x), MySQL, SQL, Oracle and MS Access Operating Systems: MS Windows (95, 98, NT 4.x, 2000 Server, XP), MAC (6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, OSX) Legislation: Federal IT Accessibility Initiative (Section 508) WORK EXPERIENCE Internet Developer, American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL (October 2004 – present) Job responsibilities include: · Develop and maintain interactive web-based applications for pedialink.org and aap.org using various technologies including, but not limited to: Cold Fusion, ASP, XML, .NET, and SQL. · Create and implement various graphic design elements to new or existing applications. · Develop internal and external Agenecy Management System modules using netFORUM Tool Kit. · Manage and coordinate contracted resources for various internal and public projects. Web Developer, LessonLab – A Pearson Education Company (March 2004 – present) Job responsibilities include: · Responsible for the development, design and maintenance of the organization's Internet presence, based on management priorities, policy directions, and goals. · Produce a consistent visual image on the websites including maintenance of templates and image archives and creation of new graphics and artwork. · Guide users in formulating requirements; advise on alternatives and on the implications of new or revised computer systems/applications technology. · Develop new and maintain existing complex systems and subsystems in which transactions are automatically processed through the full system of records to ensure reliability of cross-company applications. Informally arbitrate between system users when conflicts arise. · Review proposals that consist of objectives, scope, and use expectations; gather facts, analyze data, and prepare a project synopsis which compares alternatives in terms of cost, time, availability of equipment and personnel, and recommend a course of action. · Subsequently, prepare specifications for development of computer programs upon approval of project synopsis. Owner/Partner, Metropolis3, LLC. (February 2002 – April 2004) Job responsibilities include: · Website design/development including CFML and HTML programming, graphic design and multimedia integration using Cold Fusion, Javascript, Cascading Stylesheets, Photoshop, ImageReady, and Flash. · Team Leader/Lead Developer and Site Architect - my responsibilities included interpreting and organizing site navigation derived from meetings and notes taken from client interviews. I distribute and coordinate development strategies and responsibilities and establish guidelines for three employees · Organize and Manage internal testing of Internet Applications on Windows 2000 using IIS, Cold Fusion Server, SQL Server, ODBC Manager, MS Access, Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape Navigator 4.x,6.0, Opera 4.x, and AOL 5.x · Project Manager – my duties included maintaining contact with client to ensure on time delivery of content and related information needed to meet timelines established at the commencement of every project. CIW Instructor, PC Center Training Institute (February 2002 – April 2004) Job responsibilities include: · Prepare course lesson plans that covers various languages (HTML, Javascript, XML, ASP, CSS) and several software programs (Frontpage, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, HMTL Kit). · Conducted lectures and moderated computer lab time. · Course objectives include: introduction to the internet, browsing the web, learning html, learning cascading stylesheets, introduction to javascript, introduction to active server pages, introduction to XML, introduction to Frontpage and Dreamweaver. Web Developer, Strategic Decisions, Inc. (January 2001 – July 2003) Job responsibilities include: · Website design/development including CFML and HTML programming, graphic design and multimedia integration using Cold Fusion, Javascript, Cascading Stylesheets, Photoshop, ImageReady, and Flash. · Team Leader/Lead Developer and Site Architect - my responsibilities included interpreting and organizing site navigation derived from meetings and notes taken from client interviews. I distribute and coordinate development strategies and responsibilities and establish guidelines for three employees · Organize and Manage internal testing of Internet Applications on Windows 2000 using IIS, Cold Fusion Server, SQL Server, ODBC Manager, MS Access, Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape Navigator 4.x,6.0, Opera 4.x, and AOL 5.x · Set up and Maintain peir to peir network in office, including system configuration for 8 PCs and Netopia R7100-C SDSL Router. Web Developer, XOLIA.com (December 2000 - January 2001) Job responsibilities include: · My responsibilities included coding seemless transitions from a partner site to Xolia's internet application using HTML, JavaScript, ASP, PhotoShop, and MS Visual SourceSafe. · Graphic Design and HTML, ASP, and Javascript coding was used to create a shell for Xolia's Internet Application to reside in to make the jump from a partner's site to the respective partner sub-domain, preserving the look, feel, and navigation of the parent site. Web Developer, Global Information Multimedia, Inc. (June 2000 - November 2000) Job responsibilities include: · Website design/development including CFML and HTML programming, graphic design and multimedia integration using Cold Fusion, FileMaker, Javascript, Cascading Stylesheets, Photoshop, ImageReady, Sound Foundry, and Flash. · Team Leader/Lead Developer and Site Architect - my responsibilities included interpreting and organizing site navigation derived from meetings and notes taken from client interviews. I distribute and coordinate development strategies and responsibilities and establish guidelines for three employees · Organize and Manage internal testing of Internet Applications on Windows 2000 using IIS, Cold Fusion Server, SQL Server, ODBC Manager, MS Access, Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape Navigator 4.x,6.0, Opera 4.x, and AOL 5.x Web and Database Developer, Financial Computer Support, Inc. (Nov. 1998 - May 2000) Job responsibilities include: · Website redesign and maintenance, using HTML, Javascript, Photoshop, ImageReady, and FileMaker Pro. · Established and Standardized website metrics and reporting for www.fcsi.com using WebTrend Log Analyzer. · Marketing communication responsibilities included offline advertising and corporate identity design (business cards, logo, etc) using before mentioned Internet Technologies and MS Office Software, and, Adobe PageMaker. Communications Manager / Webmaster, Wisp Four Seasons Resort (Dec. 1994 - Nov. 1998) Job responsibilities include: · Designed, created, and managed business-to-consumer web sites using HTML, JavaScript, and PhotoShop 5.5. · Created marketing materials (brochures) using PageMaker, Photoshop, Word, and Powerpoint. · Developed and managed online databases with FileMaker Pro 4.0, Web Companion and Server for database and internet applications · Sales and Marketing Manager, Manager on Duty, Ticket Sales, Group Sales, Guest Services, Public Relations, Conducted Job interviews for winter seasonal employment, Training of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer personnel. · NASTAR(National Standard of Racing) Race coordinator, Course Pacesetter, Volunteer Manager, Event Supervisor · Knowledge and Experience Golf Course Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations, Grounds Maintenance and Mowing, Tee-Time Manager, Starter, and Player Assistant EDUCATION Old Dominion University (1995), Bachelor's of Science in Education - emphasis in Recreation and Leisure Studies - Commercial Recreation, (g.p.a. 3.87) and minor in marketing (g.p.a. 3.14). Johnson and Wales University (1993), Certificate of Culinary Art. PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO Bridgestone/Firestone Dealer Resale - http://www.bftstires.com Metropolis3, LLC - http://www.metropolis3.com Bridgestone/Firestone Government/Agencies - http://www.bfntgovtires.com Wilsonart Flooring - http://www.redlinexpress.com 1 Life Servers - http://www.1lifeservers.com SparkDog Consulting - http://www.sparkdogconsulting.com Accelerate CMS - http://www.acceleratecms.com ParentMagic, Inc. - http://www.parent-magic.com PERSONAL PORTFOLIO Corvette Collection - http:// www.corvettecollection.com LakeBreez Motel - http://www.deepcreeklakebreezmotel.com Sonia Stein Photography - http://www.soniastein.com Lakeside Motor Court - http://www.deepcreeklakeside.com Wedding Day Art - http://www.weddingdayart.com DeepCreekInns - http://www.deepcreekinns.com Scott Decandia - http://www.scottdecandia.com Fandangles, Inc (coming soon) - http://www.metropolis3.com/site-demo/fandangles