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Martin Bradley Beets, Web Developer
9 Riverview Ave.
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Phone: (513) 288-5631 • Email: marty_beets@hotmail.com
SKILLS:
Software:
Microsoft SQL Server, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft Access, Macromedia Director
Languages:
ASP.Net (C#.NET & VB.NET), Classic ASP, PHP, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, SQL, XML, XSL, CFML (ColdFusion), Lingo (Director), ActionScript (Flash), ADO, ADO.NET
Other Skills:
Technical Writing, Web Site Construction, Cross Platform Browser Compatibility, Web Site Database Design and Management, Search Engine Strategies, Graphic Design/Original Art, Google Adwords and Adsense, Animated Graphics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Manager of Web Development, Web Developer II
, F+W Publications – Cincinnati, OH
(07/2003 – Present)
Supervise an internal team of five web developers and oversee hiring and performance reviews. Serve as project manager and lead developer for several large development projects involving communicating with stakeholders, planning and implementation, and managing internal and offshore resources. Direct numerous new site launches and oversee day-to-day operations and performance of more than 100 public-facing web sites, some of which generate several million dollars in revenue annually. Responsible for corporate hosting environment and serve as a backup administrator. Led a 75-site migration that resulted in significant improvements in page load time and server uptime. Spearheaded adoption of Google Adsense and Adwords, resulting in increased subscription sales and nearly $100,000 in Adsense revenue.
Webmaster and E-Commerce Web Developer
, Big Mama Digital Entertainment – Seymour, TN
(03/2002 – 07/2003)
Directed all web operations for BMDE and the several musical entertainment companies within the organization. Completely re-developed the company’s flagship site (www.karaokecafe.com) from the ground up, resulting in a 300% increase in monthly online sales. As part of the web site overhaul, converted legacy database system to SQL server, implemented security (SSL) to protect credit card transactions, applied on-line shipping calculation system, and implemented advanced support features such as live chat. In addition, implemented an extranet site that allows customers to log in and get support, edit profiles, check order history/status, etc. Built web application that enables trade customers to electronically submit applications for licensing rights. Created and maintained special event site that includes automatic changeover of time-sensitive data.
Lead Web Instructor
, New Horizons Computer Learning Center – Knoxville, TN
(10/2000 – 03/2002)
Served as the lead instructor for all web-related courses and trained instructors from several New Horizons Training Centers. Logged over 2,000 classroom hours covering subjects such as web design, web development, and web fundamentals and theory. Developed supplemental courseware to enhance the classroom learning experience. Maintained an instructor rating of 9.32 out of 10 (rated by over 1,800 students)

Lead Web Instructor for the following courses:

  • HTML (Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced)
  • JavaScript Enhancing Web Pages
  • JavaScript Programming
  • XML: An Introduction
  • XML: Document Management
  • ASP: Active Server Pages
  • ColdFusion: Creating Database Driven Web Sites
  • CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Internet Foundations / CompTIA i-Net+ Certification
  • CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Site Designer / Web Site Design Methodology
  • CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) E-Commerce Designer / E-Commerce Strategies
  • Adobe Photoshop (Beginning & Master)
  • Macromedia Flash 5.0 (Beginning & Advanced)
  • Macromedia Fireworks 4.0 (Beginning & Advanced)
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 (Beginning & Advanced)
  • Microsoft FrontPage (97 & 2000) (Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced)
Network/Desktop Manager
, New Horizons Computer Learning Center – Knoxville, TN
(10/2000 – 03/2001)
Managed all computers used in classrooms and by employees. Responsible for all computer repair, maintenance, and upgrades. Designed and managed class-specific software configurations for classroom workstations. Provided network support for 10 classrooms, computer labs, and 50 employees. Provided basic administration of Novell, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 servers. Administrated the CBT lab offering 400+ courses to over 100 users. Served as purchasing agent for all computer equipment. Created and documented classroom image cloning and storage system using Norton’s Ghost 6.0.
Tech Support/Intranet Site Developer
, EDS – Oak Ridge, TN
(3/1998 - 4/2000)
Authored technical support bulletins published on the Toshiba web site outlining solutions to technical problems resolved through my testing. Developed a large web-based data source using HTML, XML, JavaScript, DHTML, and Flash, which was accepted as corporate standard and used nationwide. Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting both hardware and software problems. Performed lab testing on Toshiba Laptop and Desktop computers.
CERTIFICATIONS:

CompTIA Certified i-Net+, (09/2000)

CIW Associate, (11/2000)

CIW Professional, (02/2001)

CIW Master Site Designer, (04/2001)