Michael Kirk Owens

Web Developer

2008-07-01 to Present

Compass Marketing, Inc.

Gulf Shores, AL

As the newest member of the Compass family, I am tasked with developing websites for the Interactive Services Division of Compass Marketing, Inc.

The Compass Mission Statement: Compass provides results-oriented marketing strategies in the tourism industry with integrity, pride, and the highest degree of quality. We are equally responsive to the needs and enrichment of our clients, consumers, and company associates.

Salary Confidential

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, ASP, PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JSON, XML, XSLT

Owner ⁄ Web Developer

2007-11-27 to Present

MK Wes Corp (dba Foliopod)

Chicago, IL

Currently developing several in-house projects and providing small and medium size business website solutions to clients ranging from home businesses to multi-national corporations, my job duties include programming websites in XHTML, CSS, JS/AJAX, PHP, and MySQL utilizing web standards, accepted best practices, and cross-browser consistent code. Additionally, as the owner and sole developer, I design web application interfaces, logotypes, and various website layouts in conjunction with the other owner, a multimedia designer.

$35-$75⁄hr programming; per-project basis

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JSON, XML, XSLT, Python, ActionScript, CURL (via PHP)

Front End Web Developer (Contract⁄Freelance)

2007-10-31 to 2008-04-18

Transcend Innovation Group

Chicago, IL

As the primary front end developer, I was responsible for the majority of the front end development of the website http://careernoodle.com, a career oriented educational site. During my time working with Transcend, I created the xhtml/css framework of the site, developed a number of database interaction functions and stored procedures, created a variety of data visualizations (including a custom weighted search, alphabetical career browsing, and predefined array-based browsing), and developed an AJAX-based user assessment with the ability to finish later and review data based on the resultant scores.

$30⁄hr programming; hourly wage

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, MySQL Stored Procedures, AJAX, JSON, XML, Flash, ActionScript, CURL (via PHP)

Web Developer (Contract⁄Freelance) ⁄ Photographer

2007-08-01 to 2008-04-01

Digital Source Media

Roselle, IL

As a contractor of DSM and its sister companies VToursUSA ⁄ MapUSA, I was the lead developer on numerous projects including both web projects and offline multimedia projects. I also provided virtual tour and real estate photographic services as well. I primarily created web designs and converted designs into XHTML⁄CSS⁄JS structures built on top of custom PHP⁄MySQL back end⁄CMS software.

$35-50⁄hr programming; per-project basis

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, AJAX, XML, Flash, ActionScript

Front End Web Developer (Freelance)

2007-08-14 to 2008-01-01

CubeMob

St. Charles, IL

As a freelancer for CubeMob, I was the sole developer on 6 major projects, ranging from business brochure-style websites to larger custom CMS-driven websites. At the start of January, the owner of CubeMob (the other co-owner of Foliopod) no longer had projects originating outside of Foliopod, so all sites to be built for others as a vendor have since been routed through Foliopod.

$35-50⁄hr programming; per-project basis

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, AJAX

Web Designer ⁄ Programmer ⁄ Photographer

2006-06-15 to 2007-09-01

Epiphany Development, Inc

Mobile, AL

Primarily working as a graphic designer and creating XHTML⁄CSS layouts, I worked on a large number of different projects varying from small brochure sites to in-depth e-commerce websites. I also used PHP and MySQL in order to work on the internal Content Management Systems and e-commerce suites. Additionally, I designed marketing materials, product photography displays, and created corporate branding materials ranging from logos and business cards to newsletters and letterhead. Occasionally, I also went on location to shoot photography for websites and other marketing purposes. On several projects, I acted as project manager, and oversaw a team of 2-10 programmers and designers from both the United States and overseas.

$10⁄hr web design and programming; $60⁄hr photography; all hourly wage

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL

Field Support Technician (Hardware & Software)

2006-06-15 to 2007-06-12

Epiphany Computer Services

Mobile, AL

I worked as the primary field technician for a small-business whose client list involved both consumer-level and business sector clients. In this position, I provided hardware and software support for many different companies; I was responsible for making service calls that included a myriad of different scenarios, including physical hardware repair, parts replacement, network administration, basic information security analysis, basic IT support, software installation and troubleshooting, network analysis, and network troubleshooting, amongst others. The position required a strong, working knowledge of all technical aspects of computers and their operating systems (primarily Windows and *nix-based) as well as the ability to engage in social networking and building strong relationships with clients. I also acted as a backup server administrator over a Red Hat Enterprise Linux server, a Microsoft Windows 2k Server, and several Windows XP servers, and I was the primary administrator for our e-mail spam filtering and antivirus service.

$25⁄hr tech work; hourly wage

MySQL, MSSQL

Web Developer ⁄ Graphic Designer

2004-10-15 to 2006-06-15

Freelance ⁄ Self-Employed

Mobile, AL

Designed and developed web sites for various clients using XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP/MySQL, WordPress, Drupal, OSCommerce, and Flash. Collaborated with and advised business owners to develop site requirements and functional specifications. Additionally, provided business image consulting and design services to rebrand several businesses on the Gulf Coast.

$20⁄hr web design and programming; varied per-project

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, AJAX, JSON, XML, Flash, ActionScript, C++