Modern Communications

March 2009

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KEY QUALIFICATIONS

A strategic thinker and problem solver who can both speak the language of the web and understand the language of the user. Demonstrated ability in implementing highest quality deadline-driven web solutions using new and emerging technology.

LEADERSHIP AND INITIATIVE

Years of experience in leading of and collaboration with web production teams creating innovative web marketing solutions. Strategic web planning and consulting for large corporations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Web marketing strategy, professional external and internal correspondence, writing and editing content, attention to detail, basic written French comprehension, emergency problem solving.

WEB DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

HTML, CSS, Active Server Pages (ASP), ColdFusion, Photoshop, Access, JavaScript, Flash, Dream Weaver/Homesite, Server Side Includes (SSI), Visual SourceSafe, Tridion Content Management System (CMS), Database Fundamentals, RSS, SharePoint, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Analytics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Specialist (Full-time), AIC Limited, November 2004 - February 2009

Project management and front-end programming of AIC.com, Upvest.com, CopernicanCapital.com, Valueinvestingcircle.com, Senvia.com
Produced numerous web marketing initiatives and promotions, involving the gathering, integration and deployment of content and imagery for web use
Researched web technology and financial services on behalf of Sales and Marketing
Assessed, manipulated and published marketing materials for best web distribution
Wrote, edited and proofread web content
Managed content for several corporate intranets
Introduced new DHTML code to our websites for visually enhanced content presentation
Produced and managed numerous external and internal e-mail blasts

Web Developer (Contracts), 2004

Interface Developer/Content - AIM Trimark (now Invesco Trimark)
Interface Developer - Kuhn Technology Marketing
Interface Developer - iLogic Inc.

Web Developer (Full-time), Infinet Communications Inc. (now ExMI, part of Elsevier), 2001-2003

Lead Interface Developer - www.solvaypharma.ca
Lead Interface Developer - www.marvelon.ca (decommissioned)
Webmaster/Web strategy consultant - www.caw.ca
Content Deployment - www.mochasofa.ca
Team lead - rebranding, redeployment of entire site - www.rochediagnostics.ca
General development and maintenance - www.nuvaring.com - www.andriol.com - www.lilly.ca
Rollout of international versions of the www.nuvaring.com product site using the Tridion content management system. Nuvaring.com was nominated for a Webby Award in 2005.

EDUCATION

SharePoint Designer 2007 - Learning Tree - 2008

Introduction to SharePoint - Learning Tree - 2008

Microsoft Project, Introduction - DPA Communications - 2007

Flash 8 Video Development - NorthernObjects - 2007

Macromedia Flash MX, Intermediate - DPA Communications - 2005

Active Server Pages - Ryerson University - 2003

Internet Management Post-Graduate Certificate - Humber College - 2000

Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Specialist (with Distinction) - University of Toronto - 1999

REFERENCES

Available upon request.