Experience

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  International Education Corporation

  • Irvine, California

  • Web Developer

    • Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Irvine, California

    The Website Developer is mainly responsible for development, maintenance, and improvement of all websites and other online properties. The Website Developer works closely with the marketing and IT development teams to manage new online projects, assess technical requirements, and develop, deploy and troubleshoot code.* Develop websites from initial concept, site architecture, and user interface to finished deliverable* Code and implement Drupal & WordPress sites from layout through PHP/HTML/JS/CSS to a custom theme, functions, and plugins* Develop new features, enhancements, and content of existing websites* Create and update re-usable code libraries to streamline WordPress development cycle* Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.

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  Brandman University - Chapman University System

  • Irvine, CA

  • SEO & SEM Marketing Strategist & Web Developer

    • Jul 2012 - Mar 2015
    • Irvine, CA

    Promote Brandman University through search engine optimization and other forms of content marketing which include:• Facilitating (Website) content management system and implementing campaign strategy• Controlling & maintaining the UX (user experience) & architecture of the Brandman.edu.• Target potential customers at various levels of product/brand awareness.• Improve the ranking of the website on Internet search engines.• Maintain compliance and the University’s integrity by monitoring and proactively communicating with external sites.

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  401(k) Advisors

  • Aliso Viejo, CA

  • Technology Webmaster

    • May 2008 - May 2012
    • Aliso Viejo, CA

    At 401(k) Advisors I mastered the design and functionality of their CRM & CMS systems. I created direct correlation and dynamic data pulls from the CMS to the live website on demand.I increased their marketing strategies by completing the following tasks • Successfully collaborated with colleague to transform the user experience and place the web property in-line with current design and UI architecture standards.• Increase 401(k) Advisors’ marketing reach by allowing front-end subscription of email newsletters by the general public.• Master Microsoft CRM Dynamics• Architect team project management platform with advanced permissions and assignment delegation functionality.• Utilize N-Many relationship, which allows changes to appear globally across the platform.• Improve Search / Query functionality on website and Microsoft CRM Dynamics• Develop custom-view functionality, which allows individuals and groups to easily search and run reports, improving company ability to quantify measurable results. • Update web property utilizing industry-standard HTML/CSS/Java code platforms.• Deploy a LMS-type system which empowered members with a method for obtaining recognition and validation of participation in learning activity.

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  Retirement Plan Advisory Group

  • Aliso Viejo, CA

  • Technology Analyst

    • May 2008 - May 2012
    • Aliso Viejo, CA

    Website Redesign• Successfully collaborated with colleague to transform the user experience of rpag.com and place the web property inline with current design and UI architecture standards. • Updated web property utilizing industry-standard HTML and CSS code platforms. Video Learning center (VLC)• Architected a solution that addressed a previous enterprise knowledge gap. • Successfully deployed a LMS-type system which empowered RPAG advisors with a method for obtaining recognition and validation of participation in learning activity. • Allows our internal team to track and monitor advisor participation, enabling RPAG to generate quantifiable data on advisor participation. • Implementation of “homework” assignments in CRM, which further solidifies RPAG learning-activity measurement reporting ability. • Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of VLCFull design, development and architecture of the following:http://www.rpag.com/dev/http://www.rpag.com/blog/http://www.fiduciarybriefcase.com/Annual ConferencePre-event: Registration• Designed, developed and deployed a comprehensive website that allowed over 400 attendees to easily register for annual conference. • Coded visual elements that drove engagement with the inflection|point brand messaging. (Flash)• Created an e-card online engagement touch point that “surprised and delighted” attendees and afforded interaction with the inflection|point conference brand through the use of an online e-card. mimicking the look and feel of a hand-written note.Post-event: Continuation of the conversation• Architected an online video portal which enabled continuation of the inflection|point conference experience post event. • Created microsites for each video, allowing RPAG to package the videos as marketing assets. • Architected a photo album allowing attendees to revisit their inflection|point experience post-event and reconnect with memorable moments of the conference.

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  Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel

  • Laguna Niguel, CA

  • Service Associate

    • Apr 2005 - May 2008
    • Laguna Niguel, CA

    - Interact with the client and the technician to bridge the technical gap and help diagnose the vehicle’s problem.- Troubleshoot problems over the phone.- Create and distribute appointments while answering inbound calls.- Make outbound calls including follow up calls before and after appointments.- Log all out-going and incoming calls using Revolution!.

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  E-Commerce Exchange

  • Lake Forest, CA

  • E-Commerce Consultant

    • Oct 2003 - Apr 2005
    • Lake Forest, CA

    - Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.- Promote sales by setting up advertising displays.- Help customers by providing information; answering questions; obtaining merchandise requested by customers; receiving merchandise selected by customers.- Prepare merchandise for delivery by removing tags, wrapping, and bagging.- Develop lead sheets.

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  Westwind Sailing

  • Dana Point, CA & Mission Viejo, CA

  • Sailing Instructor

    • Jul 2000 - Oct 2002
    • Dana Point, CA & Mission Viejo, CA

    - Provide recreational and educational experience by training, guiding, supervising, and protecting campers.- Some duties include: plan recreational and educational activities by implementing camp philosophy and goals; developing activity objectives. Organize recreational and educational activities by preparing a lesson plan; practicing delivery and activity skills; ordering and gathering resources and requirements. Delivering fun and learning by maintaining schedules; presenting recreational and educational instructions; monitoring success and influence; adjusting activities.- Resolve disputes among campers by coaching individuals and groups.- Rescue campers by providing emergency aid.- Update job knowledge by maintaining license; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.- Enhance social services and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.