GREGORY JOSEPH SCAROLA
631-***-**** ~ ** Ruland Road ~ Selden, NY, 11784 ~ *********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Energy ~ Ambition ~ Communication ~ Relationships ~ Creativity ~ Result
Multifaceted professional with extensive experience producing top-tier
websites, backed by far-reaching real-world success in business management,
strategic planning, web development, information technology, database
design, graphic design and consulting. Core qualifications follow:
> Dynamic Web Designer. Rare combination of high-end graphic artistry
and technical ability.
> IT Innovator. Discovers significant system enhancement opportunities
and devises creative, out-of-the-box solutions to streamline processes
and supercharge productivity.
> Business Visionary. Leverages deep skill set to build successful
businesses from the ground up, directing mission-critical elements
ranging from aesthetic identity to sales strategy.
Performance Focus: To bring my knowledge, experience and history of success
to a company and help them grow to heights never before imagined.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY
. Multimedia: Director, Flash, After Effects and music composition in Acid
2.0
. Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, QuarkXpress, InDesign
. Programming: Java, VBA, Action Scripting, Director Lingo
. Web Development: Dreamweaver, HTML5, CSS3, ASP, VB Script, ASP.Net,
Frontpage, Acrobat, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, JQuery
. Microsoft: PowerPoint, Word, Access, Excel, FrontPage, Visio, VBA,
Publisher, Project
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Z2 MEDIA January 2010 - July 2010
Project Manager
. Up sell current clientele on new products and services.
. Streamline company workflow by introducing new technologies and methods.
. Coordinate with all departments and manage all aspects of web based
projects.
. Train staff and subordinates with new web technologies such as HTML5 and
CSS3.
. Manage all client requests and delegate work to appropriate staff member.
. Take designs from graphics department and generate HTML and CSS.
. Incorporate and stylize shopping carts and other programs developed by
the programming department.
GREG SCAROLA INC. July 2005 - January 2010
TRI-TEC SOLUTIONS (http://gjscarola.byethost13.com/), Melville, New York
Owner/CEO. Oversee all aspects of company operations, including proposal
writing, contracts, billing,
accounting, sales, client relations, networking, graphic design, multimedia
production, web development, team building, project management and more.
. Project Management: Achieve unprecedented results of web based projects
by using the following approach
> Team Building: Analyzing project deliverables and creating a the best
possible team from a pool of outsourced consultants and designers.
> Motivating the Team: Keeping the team rooted in corporate coaching
fundaments of effective communication and accountability to keep the
team motivated and focused on the end deliverable in a timely and
proficient manner.
> Budget and Timeline Management: Making sure that projects are finished
on time and within budget.
> QA: Making sure that the end result of the project is working at peak
capacity and tailored to 100% of the client's satisfaction.
. Graphic Artistry: Elevate clients' image and stimulate sales through
creation of sleek, striking artistic designs across media spanning web,
print, interactive CDs and corporate identity.
. Web Development: Creating Content Management Systems and managing website
form submissions
. Consulting: Perform in-depth assessment of company processes, identify
shortcomings, and devise and implement streamlined solutions that
dramatically enhance efficiency and productivity.
. Training: Create customized class outlines, examples and exercises based
on analysis of client interview and company documentation. Also taught
web design, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, MySQL and PHP for various training
companies, colleges and universities.
ZIFT SOLUTIONS (ziftsolutions.com), Raleigh NC
Art Director / Jr. Web Developer. Zift Solutions is a start-up channel
marketing company.
. Worked in conjunction with the sales team to create sales demonstrations
for partner websites.
> Accountable for re-creating potential partner websites and
incorporating Zift Solutions product
. In charge of creating all marketing materials for partner websites.
> Established Email Marketing campaigns as well as channel marketing
materials
. Responsible for all graphic works produced by Zift
> Created graphic materials and presentations for the company.
LIGHT SPEED NETWORKS (LSN)/EXECUTRAIN, Melville, NY March 2004 - July
2008
Head Trainer
. Train corporate groups in a diverse array of subject matters, including
introductory, intermediate, and advanced Microsoft, Graphics, and Web
Development courses.
Consultant
. Ensure ongoing client satisfaction by consulting with key LSN clients on
a wide array of web and business solutions, with an emphasis on complex
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
. Build relationships, inspire confidence and ensure repeat business
through effective client interaction.
LIGHT SPEED SOLUTIONS, Melville, NY
Project Manager,Lead Graphic Architect
. Oversee all operations while working full time. Direct marketing efforts,
coordinate with clients, write proposals, and orchestrate complex
projects from inception to successful completion.
. Optimize clients' revenue potential by creating internet strategy
solutions, marketing materials, and stunning visual corporate identities
tailored to clients' needs.
. Utilize strong interpersonal ability to forge ongoing client
relationships and gain referral business.
NATURAL ORGANICS, Melville, NY November 2002 - March 2004
Web Developer/Multimedia Producer
. Directed creation of interactive flash CD-ROM Press Releases and
multimedia presentations.
. Responsible for creating and maintaining company databases.
. Designed and developed web-based software solutions for Research and
Development department
. Additional responsibilities included web site maintenance, web site
design for satellite companies, online advertisement banners.
EDUCATION
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY, Hamden, CT May 2002
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Interactive Digital Design