OVERVIEW

Rod Weaver is a diligent and dedicated computer professional with a versatile assortment of skills including web design/development, desktop publishing, applications programming, writing and editing, proficiency as a help desk associate, and strong interpersonal talents.

ROD WEAVER

13954 Mar Pen Avenue, Waynesboro, PA 17268

Phone: 717-762-3762, Email: roddo4@gmail.com

To get a better feel for my qualifications, please visit the web site that I created at http://www.RodWeaver.US

OVERVIEW: WEB DEVELOPER

Computer Specialist providing contributions to the Department of Defense and healthcare, government, and commercial. Career highlights include applications programming, web development, database administration, desktop publishing, expertise as help desk associate, and a wide range of standalone abilities involving hardware and software

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

HTML, Javascript, Classic ASP, Visual Basic, C#, Visual Studio, SQL, PHP, CSS, XML, AJAX, JSON, JQuery, SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Office (full suite); Adobe Photoshop; Dreamweaver, Homesite; SEO and analytics, mobile website formatting, Section 508 compliance, cross-browser development, hand-coding HTML-Javascript-CSS, journalistic abilities, data handling and manipulation, presentation skills including MS Powerpoint, all Windows platforms, MS-DOS, Joomla content management system

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Specialty Bakers -- Marysville, PA, April 2014 – Present

Programmer

 Maintenance of C# legacy web application system, using SQL Server 2000 as data source

 Created company web site, maintaining consistent look and feel across pages, and adding interactive functionality with back-end recipe search capability based on user input

 Acted as backup for weekly backup operations

Keen Transport -- Carlisle, PA, October 2012 – January 2013

Programmer Analyst

 Modified and created Visual Basic programs on Novell (Unix) system to accommodate the addition of new database fields for data retrieval from inventory

 Modified and created stored procedures used in conjunction with VB forms and Microsoft Excel reports

 Modified and created Crystal Reports from SQL-based data sources

 Modified data tables in SQL Server 2005/2008

 Incorporated XML with software development to identify SQL Server paths

 Wrote application enabling portable PC (Windows CE) to retrieve and update data on company website via barscanning feature

 Set up portable PC and enabled tablet PC via wi-fi connection

 Acted as backup for nightly tape operations

 Met with field technicians to define and implement specs for alterations to company database

 Provided troubleshooting to drivers and mechanics to correct connectivity problems and software issues with laptops mounted in-dash in trucks

 Performed flowcharting and associated documentation for proposed website/barscanning system

 Frequent web updates and file managing using Joomla content management system

 Website maintenance and page creation, utilizing HTML, Javascript, and ASP within Dreamweaver

 Fulfilling help desk requests

Weaver Help Desk -- Waynesboro, PA, Feb. 2009 – Sep. 2012; Feb 2013 - Present

IT Consultant (Self-employed)

Web publishing of statistical content to websites for Maryland sports groups, using HTML, Javascript, AJAX, JSON, and RSS news feeds employing XML
Enlisted typical, cross-browser web functionality in the creation of elaborate, online record-keeping web application
Social media development
Programming desktop-to-web applications, utilizing Visual Basic and SQL
Engaged various assignments using full complement of Microsoft Office utilities, including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Outlook
Publishing and Web Publishing of a news site, via the creation and manipulation of a custom-built content management utility with Classic ASP and a MySQL database (non-paid)

Special Agents Mutual Benefits Association -- Rockville, MD, Jan. 2003 – Jan. 2009

Computer Specialist

Web programming skills implemented in the creation of major projects including online insurance enrollment system, medical claims lookup system, and bill pay procedure through the web using ASP. Majority of company web site maintenance and new page development employed hand-coding of HTML and Javascript
Created VB application (and database specs) to connect to the company mainframe, extracting raw data for programmatic rewrite into a Microsoft Access database. The application prepared and formatted data into appropriate tables for subsequent use on company website in conjunction with associated online medical claims lookup system
Development of customized desktop utilities in Visual Basic for management and customer service representatives
Creation of online company brochure with interior hyperlinks, table of contents, index, and custom-programmed site search capability
Produced full-color, booklet-style training materials for customer service representatives
Provided customer support to end-users via telephone
Performed networking through the physical creation of cat5 cabling and subsequent connections to hubs and switches
Setup and maintenance of user accounts for Windows and Microsoft Exchange systems
Acted as evening backup for computer operations, including monitoring scheduled jobs, performing tape replacements, overseeing issues with email and web servers
Help desk associate, servicing customer service and management personnel

Syscom Services -- Silver Spring, MD, April 2001 - March 2002

Programmer-Web Developer

Creation of websites upon request, employing HTML, Javascript, ASP, and SQL
Computer Programmer, acting as sole point of contact for Visual Basic assignments for company
Database Administrator, acquainted in the setup of ODBC connectivity for SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Access data sources

Kathpal Technologies -- Jessup, MD, January 2001 - March 2001

Software Engineer

Prepared presentation manuals for distribution during weekly project meetings, describing courses of action for planned company website
Became familiar with company's Software Development Life Cycle and Oracle database structures

KT Distribution – Waldorf, MD – March 1998 – May 2000

Merchandising Specialist

Route deliveries, placed orders with suppliers, courteous interaction with clients, servicing businesses of the blind at military locations

Naval Air Systems Command – Wash., DC/Crystal City, VA -- Aug. 1980 to Dec. 1997

Computer Specialist

Performed mainframe and mini/micro computer programming using COBOL, Fortran, JCL and Visual Basic
Production and assembly of aircraft and ships’ oil statistical reports
Created slideshows for visual displays, and produced charts and presentations for hardcopy material distributions
Inventory Specialist for naval activity relocation/cleanup, and also key player in redistribution of computer systems to local school systems