derek@broox.comDerek R. Brooks
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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