Reta Medlin

Gastonia, NC

Summary

Web Developer with a broad range of technology exposure and more than a decade of experience.

** ***** ** *****-** experience utilizing HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

8 years of experience working with both SQL and Oracle databases.

Demonstrated expertise in ColdFusion development.

Experience

Independent Contracting - Various Cities Throughout NC and SC January 2001- present

Web Developer

Worked both on-site and off-site for companies throughout North and South Carolina utilizing HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create dynamic websites.

On my current assignment, I am working with ColdFusion 9 and 10. I have been using a hybrid MVC framework, mapping the object models I have in my application to my database using ORM.

Utilized ColdFusion to write and validate forms and used jQuery afterward to enhance the server-side.

Reached a high level of proficiency using jQuery. Utilized AJAX with jQuery, when possible, to connect to the database.

Selected Project Highlights:

Garrison – Charlotte, NC October 2006

Worked on DHD (Digital Health Department) a web based application created with HTML, CSS, ColdFusion and JavaScript.

Fixed bugs and re-wrote JavaScript that was throwing errors

Wrote T-SQL to interact with the database (SQL Server 2006 was being used at the time)

Worked on faulty code within the Digital Health Department application.

Wrote Cold Fusion code to help customize the Digital Health Department for specific clients.

Created new database and new database tables in SQL Server 2006 for different clients.

Worked with AJAX to enhance user experience and system usability.

IntelliStand – Myrtle Beach, SC October 2006 – January 2007

Wrote ColdFusion, HTML, CSS and JavaScript to implement new web sites and to add to existing websites.

Fixed errors in sites that already existed in ColdFusion and JavaScript

Created new databases and new database tables in SQL Server to interact with the web sites, store information for clients and change information.

Wrote T-SQL to enhance interaction between the ColdFusion code and the database.

Doctor Charles Blair and Associates – Belmont, NC October 2004 – April 2006

Used the .NET framework to develop code a website for Dr. Charles Blair.

Wrote code to incorporate into the web site to customize pages of the web site for clients.

Gave input for the analysis of the high level project plan which was followed as an integral part of the company’s software development life cycle.

Wrote code to achieve the objectives set out by the architects to improve the website.

Wrote code to add components to the web site to make it easier for clients to use.

Learned how to use RBO’s and connected to them in code to pull information from a database, store information in the database, or change information in the database.

Worked with the UniVerse database system, and worked as a team with the Pick programmers who interacted with the database.

Worked with an MVC to separate the control and functional, methodical parts of the code from the parts that displayed the view.

Promoted the doctor and his services and helped to advertise a book for him on the site; also helped to spread awareness for his speaking appearances.

The Web Revolution - Charlotte, NC June 2006-current

Web Developer

Used PHP to build internet-rich applications for clients of The Web Revolution

Connected to a MySQL database, and used SQL in code to query the database for data storage, updating, retrieving, and manipulation.

Wrote CSS and HTML to work with the code the designers exported and integrated functionality into components and applications that would be stored on the web.

AT&T - Charlotte, NC January 2011– September 2012

Web Developer

Hired to provide instruction to employees in ColdFusion in order to convert the existing PHP system to ColdFusion. Trained the employees to use ColdFusion code and to convert the existing system into a ColdFusion system keeping in mind the best policies for application performance, code usage and re-usability and user experience.

Supported legacy applications to ensure they continued working during the transition period when they were being replaced with new code and new applications. Smoothly migrated the system from one built on PHP to one built using ColdFusion.

Accepted and completed user requests while migrating the legacy PHP system over to ColdFusion for application enhancements. Also worked with fixing any issues that would come up with the old system

Converted existing PHP code into ColdFusion code in order to sync the legacy system with the new system.

Took new enhancement requests, designed solutions for the new enhancement requests and then presented them for approval.

Took new requests and requirements and developed solutions along with an explanation that could be presented to non-technical employees.

Used both SQL and Oracle databases for storing, retrieving, and working with data.

Developed systems for the Tracking, Reporting, and Knowledge Base systems.

Responsible for writing mathematical equations and implementing them in code and in designing and creating reports.

Used T-SQL to connect to a SQL Server database to store information, change information, and retrieve information, which was then processed through algorithms, written by me, and analyzed for performance improvement indicators by professionals in the company; used PL-SQL to do the same with the Oracle database we used for some applications.

Trained employees to write ColdFusion code.

Worked both onsite and remotely for AT&T.

York County Government, York County, SC February 2015 – June 2015

Application (.net) Developer

Developed applications using .net – asp.net, vb.net, and c#.net.

Incorporated database into applications for storing and retrieving information. Used SqlServer and T-Sql for queries. Wrote stored procedures and accessed them through c#.net or vb.net background (code-behind).

Wrote applications to assist in the training of government employees

Wrote applications responsible for bringing revenue into the organization for which I worked.

Did updates to enhance and add functionality to existing applications. Added new components to existing applications.

Worked with the security team to reverse engineer viruses that were sent through the network in different languages.

Worked through all phases of life cycle development, from requirements gathering and designing applications to presenting final product.

GTCC - Jamestown, NC January, 2010 – May 2010

Instructor

Developed lesson plans and presented material to instruct students in Introduction to Computers and Web Graphics.

Help open discussion sessions to enhance the learning experience.

Developed online curriculum to correspond with classroom lessons.

Managed and graded the student performance both in the classroom and in the lab.

Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants - Charlotte, NC March 2008 – November 2008

Web Developer

Worked in the healthcare field to provide support for a web application written to track indicators, including progress and success for professionals in the anesthesiology field and the pain management field.

Wrote ColdFusion code to modify existing applications to enhance their performance. This included working on PDA versions of forms, and other forms which were used to collect and analyze information.

Used T-SQL to connect to a SQL Server database to store information, change information, and retrieve information, which was then processed through algorithms, written by me, and analyzed for performance improvement indicators by professionals in both the Anesthesiology and pain management fields.

Modified code in the existing help desk system which was written using PHP, to customize the application and serve the needs of the company.

Trained employees on how to use the helpdesk system; wrote documentation which assisted in the training of personnel.

WBTV - Charlotte, NC April 2005 - June 2006

Web Developer

Worked directly with the sales staff to cater to their clients’ needs for advertising using the WBTV website as a useful mechanism.

Coding was done in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Analyzed ads run by clients monitored by running Ad Click reports, occasionally used to determine the pay/commissions of salespeople working at WBTV.

Developed advertising campaigns using graphics supplied by the clients of WBTV sales department, or developed logos myself if the clients did not have them.

Developed other graphics (aside from logos) for various clients for presentation on the web.

Developed and maintained the corporate website including backend administrative components to meet the company's need and ensure easier update of website.

Designed web pages for each of the promotions and events held by the sales department.

Designed and maintained database to facilitate using T-SQL and SQL Server 2000 entering of data for dynamic site.

Used ColdFusion to connect to the database, display information pulled from the database, and insert or change information in the database.

Worked with the sales team to design and develop components to fit the clients' needs; Designed and developed graphics to meet the sales department's specifications

Flying Bridge Technology, Inc. – Charlotte, NC October 2004 – April 2005

Web Developer

Worked on backend administration areas for clients and customers to log into and change data and information stored on a SQL server database.

Used T-SQL directly in ASP code to connect to the database and retrieve, update, and add information to the SQL Server database.

Wrote ASP code to display information pulled from the database on the front end; wrote CSS code to ensure style was applied correctly across each client’s site.

Worked in classic ASP to start and Flying Bridge was changing to the .net framework later while I was there.

Arrendale and Associates, Inc. - Cornelius March 2004 – June 2004

Web Developer

Utilized ASP to develop a comprehensive reporting system and convert an old Crystal reports system to a web-based reporting system.

Used SQL to pull information from an Oracle 9 database to run a report analyzing the proficiency of medical transcriptionists who used software developed by Arrendale and Associates.

Used CSS to make the reporting more effective, and to denote indicators which needed attention.

Education

ECPI College of Technology – Charlotte, NC June 2003

Associate of Science in Web Development

Campbell University – Buies Creek, NC May 2000

Bachelor of Arts in Government

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