Devlin Ray Kalmus
**** ****** **** ****, ********, TX 77407
CONTACT
Mobile : 832-***-****
e-mail : ************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reliant Energy
Houston, TX
Senior Developer - User Experience
02/10 - Present
Technologies Used:
Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver CS3, Omniture
Java Script, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, XML
Internet Marketing: Google, Yahoo, YouTube
Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
Managed two Junior Web Developers to ensure proper timelines, project goals and
internal customer satisfaction was achieved.
Coordinated & developed multiple in-house projects to increase efficient workflows
for Customer Call Center, New Consumer Acquisitions & Wholesale Acquisitions &
Retention team.
Provided technical reviews of vender based development of social media based
initiatives and ensured compliance with company's policies & regulatory guidelines.
Utilized Ominture Site Catalyst to evaluate companies various consumer usability
issues.
Worked closely with in-house analytics manager to ensure efficient development
reporting practices & workflows
Participated in multiple projects regarding design and layout of recent The Reliant
Advantage campaign which included television, radio & online marketing initiatives.
Experience managing & developing the creation of business wire frames, BRD, GAP
analysis, etc...
Provided in-depth analysis of company's technical initiative for both computing
based & mobile based browser compliance standards for 2010.
Coordinated on mobile phone based applications project. Including UX design, backend
compatibility, graphics & regulatory compliance.
Created an in-depth analysis of SEO related issues for both reliant.com as well as
eight micro-sites.
Worked with Micro-site Manager to ensure proper development of SEO provisions as
well as graphic design & layout.
BuyersHQ, L.L.C.
Houston, TX
IT / Marketing Manager
07/09 - 02/10
Technologies Used:
Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver CS4 & Flash CS4
SQL 5.0, Commence, Microsoft Access 2007
IIS, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, XML, Java Script, PHP,
Internet Marketing: Google, Yahoo, Bing, Mail Chimp
Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
Coordinated various external programmers for the development of ASP.NET C# based
website. Ensured quality of site design & structure, numerous SEO based
enhancements, optimized site usability, as well as developed & implemented keyword
specific micro-sites (24 total) with search engine optimized content.
Utilized Dreamweaver CS4, Photoshop CS4, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL as
well as multiple miscellaneous utilities for site & marketing
development/implementation.
Developed company presence on various social networking sites utilizing: Facebook,
MySpace, FriendFeed, Jaiku, Identi.ca & Twitter.
Developed an in-depth marketing strategy (B2C) including "nitch" based market
research, graphic design, date specific initiatives & phased implementation.
Created multiple Search Engine & Social Media web-based marketing campaigns
encompassing PPC & PPI for text & banner advertising.
Designed & implemented various promotions including multiple contests and corporate
affiliate program.
Coordinated the planning & development of company's internal website (intranet) to
ensure efficiency of labor & business workflows. Utilized Microsoft Office 2007, SQL
Database & Commence RM Database.
Developed & implemented various business workflows of internal process and
procedures. Handling issues including accounting related issues, inventory
management, automated shipping solutions & product content management.
Implemented real-time website analytics for all company websites including an
automated reporting solution as well as custom reports to give company owners
necessary information to determine ROI.
Ensured SEO based quality of all content submitted for public, including product,
blog & forum copy. Periodically wrote product, site & blog copy on an as needed
basis.
Provided various technical support to organization including hosting/IIS support as
well as support to owners & employees miscellaneous issues.
Iland Internet Solutions Corporation
Houston, TX
Web & Marketing Developer
01/09 - 07/09
Technologies Used:
Adobe Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, Dreamweaver CS4 & Flash CS4
SQL 8.0, Microsoft CRM Dynamics 4.0, Commence, Microsoft Access 2007
IIS, ASP, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, XML, Java Script, PHP, Linux, Windows Server 2003
Internet Marketing: Google, Yahoo, Bing, Mail Chimp, Constant Contact
Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
SEO development including intense market research, log analysis, content and meta
tag modifications
Creation of innovative graphics for physical print material including brochure
layout & design.
Complete revamp of website graphics & layout tuned to give a more industry oriented
impression.
Created, documented & deployed a turn-key mass email marketing solution for
Marketing Department. Including seamless integration of in house CRM database to
mass email marketing solution's API utilizing ASP.NET.
Full analysis of corporate website for the purpose of resolving spelling/grammar &
broken link issues.
Managed various web-related marketing projects such as: Link Building, Keyword
Research, Search Engine Ranking Profiles
Created a multitude of new reporting & analytics processes utilizing Access 2007,
SQL 8.0 & Microsoft CRM 4.0 to assist Members of Organization with budgeting, sales
forecasting & misc. accounting relating issues.
Implement a multitude of upgrades into Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 to increase
connectivity between Accounting, Sales & Support departments
Implemented additional analytics within Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 & Mass Email
Solution
Utilized Video Capture technology to develop Sales & Marketing material &
implemented to companies website. Also to create company staff to access on-demand
training
Assisted Owners of Corporation in development of marketing & branding strategies &
new pricing of service offerings for Enterprise level service offerings of various
VMware & Cloud based solutions.
J.A.K. Industries, L.L.C.
Houston, TX
Business & Web Developer
04/05 - 12/08
Technologies Used:
Adobe Photoshop CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Flash CS3, Fireworks
SQL 8.0, Commence, Microsoft Access 2002
IIS, ASP, HTML, CSS, Visual Basic, Java Script, PHP, Linux, Windows Server 2000
Internet Marketing: Google, Yahoo, Constant Contact, YouTube, FaceBook, eBay
Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
Built multiple websites (5) utilizing Macromedia DreamWeaver, FireWorks & Flash, as
well as various CSS deveslopmental tools. Developed marketing content & coordinated
many web-based marketing/advertising campaigns to websites & clients.
Created & implemented various SEO techniques to reduce advertising cost & increase
online visibility.
Developed multiple forums, social networking including RSS integration with
ecommerce site.
Managed multiple advertising campaigns, including layout & implementation on
company's websites, mass email marketing, Pay Per Click Campaings (PPC),
Micro-Sites, EBay Store Management/Development. Tasks included setting up &
updating YouTube, MySpace & Facebook profiles for multiple online retail businesses.
Utilized my working knowledge of Google, MSN, and Yahoo PPC to create in-depth
analytical reporting to support on going research objectives.
Created a custom bi-directional connectivity of data from local databases (Commence,
Microsoft Access & SQL) & websites. Major business improvements implemented/managed
included but not limited to:
A Customer Management solution that bridged all the company's divisions &
departments' customer information into one location. Created a multitude of
automated workflows to dramatically reduce labor cost within major components of the
business's divisions such as the Sales, Service & Accounting departments.
A highly efficient shopping cart solution that gave Sales Associates a virtually
real time solution to add/modify/delete significant product related information on
an eCommerce based site. This solution also provided web users an innovative product
search tool that reduced search times by over half compared to competing websites.
An intuitive custom CRM solution that empowered the Sales Dept. with valuable
traffic analysis creating a significant increase in up-sales.
A mass email marking solution that utilized internal mail servers/relays in
combination with CRM databases that gave the Sales Dept. extreme content & timing
control as well as analytical reporting.
Utilized Microsoft Access, Commence RM, Intuit CRM in conjunction with Visual Basic
& OBDC code/driver to seam processes/workflows across different databases.
ProSource Corporation
Houston, TX
Business & Web Developer
08/01 - 03/05
Technologies Used:
Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver & Flash
Commence RM, Microsoft Access 2002
IIS, ASP, HTML, CSS, XML, VB Script, Windows Server NT4 & 2000
Internet Marketing: Google PPC & Yahoo PPC
Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
SEO analysis & tuning applied monthly to all corporate sites.
Cross browser issues and compliance to web trends and standards
Managed multiple marketing/branding campaigns with the concept & design on multiple
advertising campaigns, including keyword research, layout & implementation.
Developed, implemented & maintained all technical aspects of multiple (4) websites
spanning all of the corporations current divisions. Utilized Macromedia Dreamweaver
& Flash as well as Adobe Photoshop. Provided support, software & hardware upgrades
to in-house Windows 2000 server utilizing Internet Information Services 5.0.
Including Hosting, DNS, Proxies, etc...
Created a multitude marketing related content for print & online advertising for the
staffing (IT, Financial, Executive & Medical) industries.
Developed existing in-house Commence Customer Manager Database solution. Created &
implemented multiple design upgrades within that database to streamline & increase
employee productivity as well as increasing website usability. Provided support to
end-users as well as training.
Developed, implemented & maintained all technical aspects of streaming video resumes
to clients. Providing an "on-demand" web-based solution, utilizing cutting edge
video technology, in-house storage & distribution capabilities.
Created weekly reporting on all campaigns included physical as well as online media
with weekly ROI findings as well.
Cross Country Land Services
Stafford, TX
Web Development & Network Admin
04/96 - 08/01
Technologies Used:
Adobe Photo Deluxe, Dreamweaver
Microsoft Access 97
ASP, HTML, IIS
Server OS: Microsoft Windows NT4, Desktop NT4 Workstation
Responsibilities & Accomplishments:
Build corporate website & developed content using Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe
Photo Deluxe
Ensured compliance & maintained content updates.
Developed & supported a database in Microsoft Access 97 that includes CRM
capabilities and tracking.
Network, support and IT consulting for internal clients.
Managed TCP/IP LAN of over 100 nodes utilizing Cisco routers & switches.
Developed & supported a database in Microsoft Access 97 that includes all of the
employee's personal, business, & accounts information.
Developed & supported a database in Microsoft Access 97 that includes managed the
company's inventory & assets
EDUCATION
2009 VMware Sales Professional - VSP
VMware Partner University
2004 Microsoft Certified Professional - MCP
Sam Houston University
2009 VMware Technical Sales Professional - VTSP
VMware Partner University
2004 Microsoft Certified System Engineer - MCSE
Sam Houston University
2006 Bachelors in Business Management
University of Phoenix (in progress)
QUICK TECHNICAL REFERENCE
SOFTWARE:
LANGUAGES & SKILLS
Microsoft Server OS thru version: 2003
HTML, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, ICC, SPRY, CSS
Microsoft Client OS thru version: Vista
JavaScript, Visual Basic, C+
Microsoft Office thru version: 2007
SEO Techniques: 10+ Years
Microsoft Dynamics version: 4.0
Managed\Designed 12+ Websites to-date
Adobe Dreamweaver thru version: CS4
TCIP, VOIP, VPN, DNS
Adobe Photoshop thru version: CS4
Cisco Routers/Firewalls
Adobe Fireworks thru version: CS4
Microsoft SQL 8.0, Commence RM databases
REFERENCES
Available on Request