Joseph R. Evitts
Oswego, Illinois 60543
Home: 630-***-**** Cell: 630-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Website: www.searchstatus.org/
SUMMARY
To obtain a challenging position that fully utilizes my strong analytical,
creative problem
solving skills and research approach while enhancing my technical
education.
EDUCATION
Kaplan University (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an
emphasis in Web Development) - Graduation: November 2010
DeVry Institute of Technology/Addison, Illinois (Computer Programming
Class/1996)
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Windows Environment, Microsoft Office 2003 & 2007, Hardware and Software
installation, Trouble-shooting, Flash, Photoshop CS3 & CS4, HTML, HTML5,
XML, some CSS,
EXPERIENCE
Position Technologies 03/04-10/2009
Client Support/Account Manager
. Provided competitive analysis reports for Search Engine Optimization
(SEO) clients for better natural rankings across all search engines
including Google Analytics Reporting
. Provided phone and e-mail support for clients/subscribers who used
Yahoo's Search Submit programs for delivering performance for their
URLs listed Yahoo! and their partner's index
. Worked with PPC (Pay Per Click) for clients involved in sponsored
placement ads within Google, Yahoo!, MSN and Miva
. Managed and created local listings for clients that spanned across the
major local engines, which include Yahoo! Local, Google Maps and
Yellow Pages
. Knowledge of Social Media, Local SEO, Keyword Research, Link Building.
Holm Industries 05/03-03/04
Customer Service Representative
. Assisted customers in purchasing merchandise
. Worked closely with Production and Inventory Control regarding
manufacturing, production, processing and pricing of items
. Gave calculated Quotes for new jobs
. Entered purchase orders for clients/track status/follow-up shipment
arrangements
SBC (Independent Contractor) 10/00 - 07/02
Customer Service/Reports Billing Database
. Worked on Help Desk/Customer Service
. Produced monthly billing reports of software, voice and data
activities for IBM phone accounts from multiple regions
. Received MMTA Certified Network Technologies in Basic
Telecommunications, Basic Data Communications, Local Area Networks,
Computer Telephone Essentials and Broadband Technology through SBC's
computer based training program in orientation program for
service/support
. Designed and implemented database and spreadsheet for Help Desk that
proved beneficial and cost efficient
. Rebuilt and prepared new computers for employees as well and disaster
recovery operations.
Rexnord Aerospace 01/96-10/00
Assembly/Lapping Technician
. Helped develop new process for shallow hydro pad seals for jet engine
applications
. Seal component assembly, testing and inspection
. Lapped seals and mating rings measuring in light bands
. Helped develop Quality Assurance written procedures
Deublin 12/90 - 12/95
CNC Machinist/Shipping/Customer Service/Assembly
Worked as CNC machinist and secondary operations
Assembled and 100% tested rotary union and air shafts
Heavy interaction with internal departments
. Helped test and implement new bar code scanning practices for Shipping
Department
. Was responsible for local and international shipping and trade show
exhibits
. Acquired CPR certification for Safety Committee
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Photoshop and graphics, styling sites with CSS, Flash and animation, SEO,
sound
and video.