Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
August 2004 - June 2008
- B.A. Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media: Information Technology Management emphasis.
Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Lansing, MI)
June 2007 - Present
Web Developer
Model Office Analyst
- Facilitated detailed tracking and auditing of software deployment schedules, service requests, defects, and development lifecycle documentation during a company-wide website redevelopment project.
- Collaborated directly with the Chief Financial Officer of Prudential Global Data Services (UK), business analysts and programmers to develop business requirements and test plans for an internal finance management suite.
- Created and executed comprehensive scenarios that confirmed the accurate implementation of software features and updates to a mutli-platform insurance and annuity illustration system.
Michigan State University Residence Halls Association (East Lansing, MI)
April 2007 - May 2008
Director of RHA TV
- Selected and programed media content for two on-campus television channels.
- Maintained computer systems and equipment for use in broadcasting to over 15,000 students in 23 residence halls.
- Developed a web-based application to track and display content and advertisement schedules.
Michigan State University Police Department (East Lansing, MI)
January 2005 - April 2007
Parking Enforcement Supervisor
- Supervised and scheduled 30 Parking Enforcement officers across three daily shifts.
- Trained student employees in the use of parking enforcement management software and devices.
- Developed an application to manage parking related data for more than 70 university departments.
Maki Auto Sales (Muskegon, MI)
February 2003 - August 2004
Technology Manager/Webmaster
- Designed, implemented and supported a web-based vehicle inventory/sales system and consumer product
website. Incorporated technologies included: ASP.Net, C#, HTML, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Enhanced current systems through the installation and upgrades of operating systems, software and
hardware. Additionally, installed and maintained broadband/networking appliances.
Advanced Video Productions (Muskegon, MI)
May 2003 - June 2004
Video Production Assistant
- Directed video production of live events.
- Created complete audio/video compositions from live events using non-linear editing suites.
- Composed still and live motion on-screen graphics.
WWWebSpinners, Inc. (Muskegon, MI)
June 2002 - January 2003
Web Developer
- Consulted with small business clients in order to determine their technology requirements.
- Collaborated in a team environment to develop and support dynamic and multimedia websites.
- Provided customer support relating to site development and maintenance.