Sean Budlong
Résumé 010/9/2008
914-556-8328 fax
914-556-8328 voice
webmaster@strongchoice.com
www.strongchoice.com
6 Windsor Road RD 2
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Summary
- Recent experience as Senior Webmaster at Macy’s East, responsible for creation, updating, and maintenance of all Intranet sites and installing, monitoring, and reporting Web Analytics to senior management
- Macy's East as Web Project Manager, managing multiple projects, gathering and writing requirements and specifications, planning timelines, working closely with stakeholders(executive vice-presidents, managers, and directors), and technical teams
- Webmaster at NextWave Wireless for corporate Internet and Intranet sites, administering SQL Server databases, performing all site updates and enhancements, and providing Executive Vice Presidents and other VPs with regular Web analytics using WebTrends and Smarterstats
- Working knowledge of Web technologies: programming and database backend, front-end design, site creation and maintenance, Web analytics, SEO
Core Competencies
- Web Content Manager, Web Project Manager, Website Content Editor, Webmaster, Web Front-End Developer
- Project management for Website development
- Design, create, back up, restore, and maintain MS SQL Server databases
- Create basic Web applications in C# or VB.NET using Visual Studio 2008/Dreamweaver
- Maintain, customize, and modify existing code in .NET, classic ASP, ColdFusion, and PHP
- E-commerce shopping carts: Storefront, Miva Merchant, OSCommerce
- Manage and produce Web traffic reports with WebTrends, Smarterstats, and Google Analytics
- Standards-compliant, browser-compatible front-end development using JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS for tableless layouts
- Prepare database reports using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
- Prepare graphics for Web using Photoshop/Fireworks; publish Flash movies
- Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Environment
- CMS: Mambo, Reynolds and Reynolds, Interwoven TeamSite , Synopsa
- Microsoft: Visual Studio 2008, .NET 2.0 framework, AJAX extensions, AJAX Toolkit, SQL Server 2000/2005, Visual SourceSafe, Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, IIS 6.0, Microsoft Exchange Server, MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MS Project, MS Reporting Services, MS Sharepoint Services 3.0
- Adobe: CS 3 Suite (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Web Analytics: WebTrends, SmarterStats, Google Analytics
- Development Tools: QuarkXPress, Ipswich WS_FTP Pro
- Multimedia Tools: Vegas Video, DVD Architect, Quicktime Pro, Sound Forge, Nero
Professional Experience
Time Warner Cable — Stamford, CT
October, 2008 to present
Consultant: Senior Website Content manager
- Manage page-builders to create complete site rebuild in proprietary CMS (Digital Foundry)
- Coordinate contributions from creative (Ogilvy & Mather), CMS (Digital Foundry), copywriters, and Time Warner Cable stakeholders to meet deadlines
- Act as final proofreader for all content
- Observe Website rebuild usability testing
- Manage all Website pre-rebuild content changes and updates
- Manage IT Website rebuild testing in new CMS
- Manage IT Website rebuild publishing to live site
- Participate in Time Warner IT planning sessions for 2008-2010
Macy's East — New York, NY
July to October, 2008
Consultant: Senior Webmaster/Web Project Manager
- Create data-driven Websites using Visual Studio 2005, AJAX Toolkit, and SQL Server
- Manage Intranet servers: IIS 6.0, Web analytics (Smarterstats), and client access
- Work directly with Executive Vice Presidents, managers, and directors to plan and execute their Web projects and deliver data in Excel/Crystal Reports
- Manage development teams
- Perform business analysis and write project requirements and scope of work
- Page layout and tableless design with CSS
- Lead (with DBA) study into possible adoption of MS Sharepoint and Reporting Services
Greater Than One — New York, NY
March to June, 2008
Consultant: Front-End Developer
- Redesign pharmaceutical Websites through SVN (free open-source) content management system
- Create Web pages / emails using HTML and CSS (cut Photoshop PSDs and implement Word copydecks)
- http://www.azor.com
- http://www.astelin.com
- http://www.pphinfo.com
CDMi Connect — New York, NY
February, 2008 to March, 2008
Consultant: Front-End Developer
- Update Pfizer Websites using Documentum CMS/li>
- Format page layout with javascript, HTML, and CSS
- Collaborate with entire team: other developers, Flash developer, graphic designer, copywriters
- http://www.relpax.com
- http://www.pfizeroncology.com
WebNet Services — Somers, NY
December, 2007 to January, 2008
Web Developer, Webmaster, Web Content Manager
- Update client Websites with Visual Studio 2005/2008 and SQL Management Studio
- Work with files protected by Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
- Maintain car dealer Websites using Reynolds and Reynolds CMS
- Create Flash movies from .AVI files and embed in Web pages
- Using Visual Studio 2008, update static HTML pages to dynamic pages with SQL Server backend
- Lay out new index page for www.prestigebmw.com Website re-design, with horizontal drop-down navigation using tableless CSS compatible with Firefox, IE6, and IE7
- http://www.webnetservices.com
- http://www.prestigebmw.com
- http://www.prestigemini.com
- http://www.prestigeporsche.com
- http://www.chromalox.com/legal/default.aspx<.li>
NextWave Wireless — Greenwich, CT
February, 2007 to November, 2007
Web Developer, Webmaster
- Manage Web log analysis for company sites using WebTrends, SmarterStats, and Google Analytics
- Upgrade corporate Websites, working closely with marketing, using Synopsa CMS, built in classic ASP with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 backend
- Prepare project plans and status reports for upper management with Microsoft Project
- Offline copy live Websites using Internet Researcher
- Develop C#.NET Web application, using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, for storing marketing images and metadata
- http://www.nextwave.com
Reader’s Digest — Pleasantville, NY
December, 2006 to February, 2007
Web Developer, Database Reporting
- Update National Word Power Challenge Website: insert, edit, and create new copy; add new functionality
using HTML, CSS, Java beans, and TeamSite content management system
- Develop new sales reporting system: front end built with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Reporting Services, and Microsoft Business Intelligence Studio; backend connections to existing Oracle 9i and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 databases
- http://www.wordpowerchallenge.com
UBS Investment Bank — 299 Park Avenue NYC, NY
September, 2006 to November, 2006
New Media Web Developer
- Customize, connect to database, prepare graphics and text, and publish internal and external event marketing sites,
using Access database; classic ASP/VBScript programming; Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver,
Frontpage, BBEdit
- Retrieve Microsoft Access database event registration from Website forms and distribute to project managers as Excel files
- Create, modify, and customize print materials using Powerpoint, Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- http://www.presentationsmedia.com/UBS/globalcomms_techev/index.html (typical Intranet example)
Record and Return Title Agency — Eastchester, NY
March, 2006 to present
Webmaster, Web Content Manager, and Web Developer
- Complete site re-design with new navigation and content pages; add Rate Calculator
- Edit existing graphics and code and optimize index page main graphic
- Assist in planning to digitize office procedures with database backend and Web application in C#.NET
- www.recordandreturn.com
Dakota Group — Wilton, CT
September, 2005 to November, 2005
Webmaster, Web Content Manager, Web Developer
- Prepare sites for implementation, including (but not limited to) final programming, integration of VeriSign payment gateway and Miva shopping cart, hosting, FTP, database analysis, graphics preparation, and content management
- Update employee benefits areas of Web sites for General Electric, Black & Decker, SAIC, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, McGraw-Hill, The Washington Post Company, and Lucent
- www.hopkinsvineyard.com, www.drinksamericas.com, restricted employee benefits areas of major corporate sites
- www.dakotagrp.com
- http://www.hopkinsvineyards.com
- http://www.drinksamericas.com
Paragon Retail Group — White Plains, NY
June, 2005 to August, 2005
Web Content Manager, E-Commerce Web Developer, Project Manager, Webmaster
- Maintained and enhanced outsourced programming using Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft SQL Server
- Maintained all MS SQL Server, MySQL Server, and Access databases
- Managed full life-cycle of all projects, including outsourced development, SEO, and graphic
and logo design
- Prepared all sites for implementation, including (but not limited to) final coding, integration of payment gateway and shopping cart, hosting, FTP, database analysis, graphics preparation, and other content management
- www.finetuxedos.com, www.discounttuxedos.com, www.discountformalwear.com, and
www.blueolivegifts.com
MACRI Homes, Inc. — Eastchester, NY (out of business)
March, 2005-July, 2005
Web Developer, Web Content Manager, Web Project Manager, Webmaster (full-time)
- CF programming, data design, and site maintenance for www.macrihomes.com using
ColdFusion, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including preparing, optimizing,
and uploading all graphics, slideshow images, and virtual tours
- Helped conceive, write, and edit marketing materials for New York Times, Daily News,
Journal News, Pennysaver, Harmon Homes, The Real Estate Book, and www.realtor.com
- ColdFusion scripting, including CF functions and UDFs, string manipulation, conditional logic, CF E-mail, content management and editing, form validation, building expressions
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 including stored procedures, triggers, views, all SQL scripting and data manipulation, DTS, Query Analyzer, and remote management using Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager
- Local testing using Microsoft Access backend and ColdFusion MX Server
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Macromedia Dreamweaver, Homesite, Fireworks, Quark, and Adobe Photoshop
- Samples of ColdFusion templates available upon request
Sunburst Technology/Educational Resources — Valhalla, NY
November, 1999 to February, 2005 (full-time)
I contributed to the Web-delivered subscription program, Quickmind.net, as technical support, content editor, and features correspondent by:
- Redesigning FAQ page and other static HTML pages
- Creating and writing monthly thematic content
(writing sample)
- Editing existing content for correctness and consistency
- Writing marketing copy aimed at school technical coordinators and parents
- Writing marketing feature stories for Sunburst electronic publications
- Editing ER publishers/products database for marketing department
- Researching and writing company white papers for the software series Key Skills™ and Type to Learn™, and serving as feature correspondent for the electronic publication ETimes
- Initiating and implementing Web projects for www.sunburst.com: Online MySQL Server database and GUI at www.sunburst.com/support/techsupport
- Use existing Internet CGI/Perl scripts for form processing, countdowns, bulletin boards, guestbooks
- http://store.sunburst.com