Professional Resume of Albert C. Kahler IV
Skills
- Extensive programming and development experience with SQL, ASP.NET, VB.NET, VBScript (ASP), PHP, Perl (CGI), JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, HTML, XML/XSLT, and .NET Web Services.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, Project, and Visio), Visual Web Developer, Visual Source Safe, and Macromedia HomeSite.
- Thorough knowledge of graphics technologies and software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash (ActionScript), and Acrobat.
- Skilled with both PC and Macintosh platforms.
Experience
BFW Advertising (1999-Present)
BFW is an award-winning full service advertising and interactive agency located in Boca Raton, Florida.
Senior Web Developer
- Currently oversee all activities and responsibilities of Interactive Department, including project estimates, development timelines, resource allocations, system architectures, programming strategies, and project launches.
- Hands-on leader of web development projects through complete lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery and continued maintenance.
- Completed numerous projects in B2B and B2C web environments, custom shopping cart systems, web-based administrative tools, and corporate intranet/extranet systems. Includes development of SQL databases and multi-tier architecture web applications using ASP.NET, VBScript, and AJAX.
- Piloted the creation and adaptation of programming standards and departmental procedures, established an active resource management system, and implemented a company-wide project management system.
Web Developer
- Both team-based, and individual responsibilities for website and database programming — SQL, Access, ASP.NET, VBScript (ASP), XML, PHP, Perl (CGI), JavaScript, DHTML, HTML, CSS — for numerous clients, server environments, and varied system configurations.
- Comprehensive development time spent with multi-browser compatibility, user accessibility, and application usability.
- Directly involved in website layout, art direction, and interactive storyboarding through multiple directions of marketing, producing web designs, interactive advertisements, and corporate branding.
Freelance (1996 - Present)
- Over ten years of experience providing creative and development services for a wide range of clients and industries. This includes the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain (Subway Restaurants), an international athletic apparel manufacturer (Partex Apparel Group), a Florida homebuilder (Centerline Homes), and a Texas-based chemical-additive equipment company (Titan Industries), among numerous others.
Leading Network Solutions (Fall 1998 - Spring 1999)
LNS was the leading Internet Service Provider in North Florida before being acquired by Florida Digital in 1999.
Creative Services Developer
- Directly responsible for all facets of development for numerous marketing website initiatives, including design concept, production, and programming implementation. Projects included back-end database solutions with MS Access and Cold Fusion scripting.
- Led the creation of various print pieces, online advertisement designs, and branding strategies for both client and internal marketing initiatives.
Coastal Images (Summer 1997)
Coastal Images is a boutique design shop located in Fenwick Island, Delaware.
Web Production Intern
- Website design, layout, and programming in both individual and team based environments.
- Important aspects included rapid loading content and search engine optimization, while maintaining strict deadlines.
Education
Jacksonville University, 1995-1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art & Design
My primary areas of study were divided among the Computer Science and Art departments, encompassing the disciplines of programming & scripting, web technologies, graphic design, layout & presentation, digital interface design, and usability.
References
References are available upon request.