Resume

Qualifications

Experienced in latest computer and web technology, Interactive Design and Web Usability, UI, UX
HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, W3C validation, MySQL Database, SEO, Web Server Administration, Project Management, ROR, Adobe CS5 (full package). Hands on experience: Smarty, TortoiseSVN, ColdFusion
Cross-browser optimization, debugging experience, web coding for mobile devices
Experienced in building multi-lingual websites for an international audience and a solid understanding of localization best practices, social network integrations
CMS: DLE, Drupal, UCOZ, Bitrix, WordPress, Volusion, Invision Power Services. Confidence in ability to set up sites, build and modify templates, implement PSD design, etc.
Highly competent with information architecture principles, "call to action" design, and the intricacies of web site design for complex information and functionality

Acne.org | DanielKern.com
Mysfyt, Inc [Contractor] June 2011 — Present

Responsible for maintenance of company web sites and pages, including graphics, user interfaces, SEO, and other functional elements using PHP, HTML, and CSS best practices
Implemented and managed ongoing development, updates and operation of the company's websites. New plugins (PHP, Smarty) were installed to enable additional functionality for community members
Created new website elements using the latest technologies such as JavaScript, jQuery and trends for effective website operation and compatibility with industry-standard browsers
High load community Invision Power message board was upgraded and integrated with the rest of the website. Custom PHP plugins and informers were integrated as well as partial redesign of the forum and mobile version of the community board
Integrated such social networks as Facebook and Twitter with the web site, which increased daily registration by 30%
Improved web site performance by optimizing site structure and code which resulted in reduced server load using gzip technology and third party server optimization plugins over Redhat Enterprise Linux 5

TsuriCom Furniture Manufacturer, Ukraine 2004 — April 2011
tsuricom.com.ua | tsuricom.com.ua | tsuricom.ua

Created website design, generated and revised web pages using HTML and CSS best practices
Developed a flexible system of analysis of user behavior based on Google Analytics tools that determines user preferences. As a result in three years the annual average traffic increased by 225%
Maintained internet security and payment-processing operations
Created web tools to support marketing efforts such as SEO optimization, web analytics and tracking
Developed expertise in PPC systems: Google AdWords, Yahoo! Search Marketing etc. Improved the conversion rate by 180% in the first 18 months

Freelance/Contractor 2007 — 2011. More than 100 sites and offline projects:
aaawindowsonline.com | russianstepbystep.com

Created and assisted with development of numerous social media web projects
Developed web sites for small businesses using open-source CMS: UCOZ, DLE, WordPress, 1C-Bitrix
Provided SEO optimization
Performed link management and online reputation management
Customized web template design, JavaScript, jQuery plugins and PHP based modules
Developed and debugged cross-browser templates

DZI, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine 2004 — 2007 dzi.gov.ua/eng

Drafted analytical statistics reports for the Ministry of Economy and for the National Bank which provide interpretation of data related to county-wide planning policy
Provided marketing research and analytical / statistical data for top domestic import-export companies using MS Excel and MS Access
Developed statistical evaluation techniques for government-owned corporations and state enterprises
Managed a database (Microsoft SQL Server) of import and export operations for the State Customs Service regarding consumer goods. Optimized and updated databases; restored missing information.

Stamar Snarkgroup ltd. Kiev, Ukraine 2002 — 2004 stamar.com.ua

Created a multi-lingual CMS for an international consortium Stamar Snarkgroup
Developed an internet store and an intranet web portal that connected regional offices (Russia, Poland, Germany, Ukraine, Belorussia, and Kazakhstan) into one responsive web
Was responsible for company's internet reputation management, as well as online customer support

KROK University. Kiev, Ukraine 2000 — 2003 krok.edu.ua

Developed a website for the University
Created a semi-automatic environment of uploading/editing content (pre-CMS)
Started a web-based social network for university's alumni and students
Provided general sport for university network users and staff; troubleshoot problems, set up the software; performed monitoring of personal security for stuff accounts and general security of university network.

Diablo Valley College. Certification in Small Business Management. GPA 3.76/4.0. 2008 — 2010
University of Economics "KROK". Master Degree in Finance. Graduated with distinction. GPA 5.0/5.02000 — 2006
Hogeschool NOVI. Bachelor degree in Business Economics.GPA 9.125/10. 2001 — 2005
BS Degree in Graphic/Industrial Design GPA 3.75/4.0 1996 — 2000