Derek R. Brooks

Current Address
1403 SE Rio Drive
Ankeny, IA 50021
Internet Address
http://www.broox.com/work
http://www.broox.com
Telephone
(515) 770-6226 (c)

OBJECTIVE:

To utilize my computer skills and experience to contribute to a progressive team environment.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science, May 2003
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa

SKILLS:

Platforms: Windows, UNIX (Linux), Macintosh
Software: Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Borland JBuilder, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Seagate Crystal Reports, Sybase Infomaker, Sybase Powerbuilder
Development: ActionScript, ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, JSP, PHP, PowerScript, Ruby on Rails, SQL, VBScript
Databases: MySQL, Oracle, Sybase
Markup: CSS, HTML, XML

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Web Application Specialist West Des Moines, Iowa
Red 5 Interactive (November 2007 - Present)

-   Develop and implement web applications for clients
-   Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript

Application Developer Johnston, Iowa
Pioneer Hi-Bred International (June 2003 - November 2007)

-   Develop and implement web-based and client software for research scientists
-   Assist in the analysis and design of software and systems
-   Played key role in increased developer productivity
-   Technologies used: ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, JSP, PowerScript, SQL, VBScript

Proprietor, Web Developer Des Moines, Iowa
Truespin Media (Feb 2004 - Present)

-   Design, develop, and implement professional web applications for clients
-   Worked heavily on personal company projects that receive thousands of hits daily

Web Team Manager Mount Vernon, Iowa
Cornell College Web Team (April 2002 - May 2003)

-   Designed and managed portions of the Cornell College web site
-   Managed and instructed other students on the Web Team
-   Handled complex projects including PHP/MySQL and Flash Systems

Administrative Software Support Mount Vernon, Iowa
Cornell College Computing Services (September 2000 - May 2003)

-   Built and edited databases using various software packages
-   Assisted faculty with computer hardware/software support and installation
-   Managed the campus network systems

Systems Administration Intern Davenport, Iowa
Lujack Northpark Auto Plaza (September 2002)

-   Created a PHP/MySQL based intranet system
-   Organized and managed the company network systems
-   Designed and managed various databases

Web Designer/Technical Assistant Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Market Street Technologies (June 2001 - October 2001)

-   Designed professional web sites for clients
-   Installed small office networks for clients
-   Assisted clients with computer hardware/software problems and installation

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Team Captain/Product Advertiser/Marketing Carrollton, Texas
Heeling Sports Limited (Soap Shoes) (August 2002 - Present)

-   Serve as webmaster of professional advertising web site
-   Demonstrate, advertise, test, and review products

Product Advertiser/Marketing Manhattan Beach, California
Soap Shoes (April 2000 - April 2002)

-   Served as webmaster of professional advertising web site
-   Demonstrated, advertised, and tested products

Advisor Davenport, Iowa
Vector Marketing (June 2000 - September 2000)

-   Visited Clients to professionally present and sell products
-   Managed personal schedule and sales