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Elizabeth Rouse
San Diego, CA 92103
619-543-9269
Summary
An experienced web developer versed in a variety of web technologies including PHP, Perl, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, MySQL, MS SQL Server and Apache.
Professional Experience
Players Vacation Club
Web Developer
October 2005 - present
Daily maintenance and development for multiple websites utilizing PHP and MS SQL. Finalized and launched custom shopping cart. Developed custom Content Management System for shopping cart. Implemented dynamic thumbnail image generation with image caching.
The Knife Merchant
Web Developer
November 2003 - present
ASP web development and Microsoft SQL Server database administration. Effected multiple enhancements to custom built shopping cart software. Reduced the load time of a key administrative report from several minutes to a few seconds. Coordinated changing all web related passwords including administrative login, FTP, and database passwords without interruption in site operation. Implemented http video streaming, performed image optimization and made minor graphical layout changes. Used search engine optimization techniques to improve search engine rankings and increase site traffic.
Total Escape
Web Developer
October 2000 - 2008
Technical consulting, custom programming, MySQL database administration and customization of open source software using a variety of programming languages and internet technologies including PHP, JavaScript, Perl and CSS. Projects include:
  • PHP (mailing list management tools, invoice management system)
  • JavaScript (dynamic site map, banner rotation utility)
  • Perl (site indexing and search feature)
  • CSS/PHP (site navigation system)
  • Installed & customized OSCommerce shopping cart
ESIS, Inc.
Programmer
December 2000 - August 2003
CGI/Perl, HTML and JavaScript programming to maintain and enhance the Harmony Order Management (HOM) software suite, a web-based supply chain management system. MySQL & mSQL database administration, Visual FoxPro programming and Unix shell scripting. Notable achievements include:
  • Development of a web-based barcode solution using open source technologies which replaced commercial software and saved $16,000 in licensing fees
  • Planned and executed the transition from mSQL to MySQL as the backend database for all ESIS web applications
  • Received a Citation of Merit signed by the CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company for reducing delivery time of Advance Ship Notice documents from 3 hours to 15 minutes
RCP Block & Brick, Inc.
Programmer
October 1999 - September 2000
Designed, coded, tested and maintained Pick/BASIC programs for production & inventory control, customer database management and point of sale. Assisted with administration of Windows based network and provided end user support.
Directions In Research, Inc.
Programmer
September 1996 - September 1999
Coded and tested Ci3 programs for use in Computer Aided Telephone Interviewing (CATI). Served as interim department manager and senior programmer. Performed project management. Processed data and created statistical tabulations using SPSS and Microsoft Access. Provided network administration support including hardware and software installation, troubleshooting and repair, assembly and configuration of new PC's and end user support. Trained new programmers.
Education
Centers for Education & Technology
Spring 2004 - present
Multimedia, Web Page Design and Programming Coursework:
    Cascading Style Sheets, Digital Video - Audio Essentials, PHP Security, XML Fundamentals, Flash MX 2004 - Video, Web Applications with Flash MX 2004 Pro ActionScript and PHP, Flash MX 2004 Pro Designer Level 1, Flash MX 2004 Pro Developer Level 1 (ActionScript Essentials), Photoshop CS2
San Diego State University
Spring 1998 - Fall 2000
Computer Sciences Coursework:
    Introductory and Intermediate Programming using Java, Unix and the C Programming Language, Visual Basic Programming, Assembly Programming
California State University, San Bernardino
1988 - 1992
B.A. Business Administration (Marketing) awarded September 1992
Small Business Management Certificate awarded June 1992
Computer Experience
Operating Systems: Windows, Unix, Linux, DOS, Pick
Languages: PHP, Perl, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, SQL, PostScript, Tcl, Visual Basic, Pick/BASIC, Ci3, C, Java, Assembly
Software: Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, SPSS, WS-FTP, Apache, vi, Ghostscript, Expect, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Control Center, Flash MX 2004, Dreamweaver MX 2004
Databases: MySQL, mSQL, Visual FoxPro, Access, MS SQL Server
Additional Skills
  • Hand coding HTML
  • Object oriented programming
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Adept at translating working requirements into functional code
  • Solid understanding of software design, debugging and troubleshooting techniques
  • Apache web server installation, configuration and maintenance
  • EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT)