Jason's Resume

Work Experience

Owner of Ridgeline Media, LLC - June 2005 to Present

  • Web design and development creating the following:
  • Specialize in Ruby on Rails development; a very fast and flexible solution, and usability & user interface design.

User Interface Development Mgr for Musician’s Friend/Guitar Center – August 2005 to August 2007

Sr. Web Designer for Musician’s Friend – February 2005 to August 2005

Web Designer for Musician’s Friend – Nov 2004 to Feb 2005

HTML Designer for Musician’s Friend – Nov 2003 to Nov 2004

Web Developer for Web Mastery, LLC – November 2001 to October 2003

  • Created and implemented multiple custom .NET e-commerce solutions for a number of companies.
  • Programmed using ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET, ASP, VB 6.0, and XML for numerous websites.
  • Designed databases for website communication (SQL Server 2000).
  • Programmed statistic software displaying sales and customer tracking information for e-commerce websites.
  • Overhauled pre-existing websites for improved search engine placement and optimized download time.
  • Graphically designed website layouts and logos for companies wanting to take their business online.
  • Devised HTML templates based on website layouts for quick addition of content and/or new pages.
  • Administration of client email accounts using POP3, SMTP, IMAP.
  • Set up hosting for various websites utilizing Microsoft IIS.
  • Implementation and administration of client FTP services.
  • Produced custom email cards and newsletters for businesses looking to promote sales through email marketing.
  • Tracked click-backs, sales from, bounced email addresses, and removes from individual email campaigns.
  • Utilized remote accessing tools (Terminal Services, pcAnywhere, VNC) for administering servers in California.
  • Debugged and quality assurance tested new and overhauled websites prior to live launch.
  • Produced JavaScript code for client-side scripting.

Awards

  • Musician’s Friend Innovator Award for 2006
  • Musician’s Friend Outstanding Service Award for 2005
  • Musician’s Friend Outstanding Service Award for 2004
  • Musician’s Friend Employee of the Month for March, 2004

Education

Southern Oregon University — 9/1998 through 6/2002

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
  • Minor in Business Administration

Computer Skills

  • Programming & Templating Languages: ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, C#, HTML, CSS, SQL, XML, XSLT, VB 6.0, JavaScript, VBScript, Ruby, Rails, Flex
  • Applications: Visual Studio.NET, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, SQL Server 2000/2005, MYSQL, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Access), Adobe Photoshop
  • Operating Systems: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Windows 2000/2003 Server, Mac OS

Strengths

  • Self-Motivated: Enjoy testing new coding ideas and web/windows applications.
  • Ambitious: Driven to learn cutting edge computer skills and languages.
  • Perfectionist: Desire the final program/product to be the best.
  • Creative: Continuously thinking of ideas or opportunities to optimize performance.
  • Independent: Able to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision.