M. RAFEY ANSARI
**** ************* ****, ***. 904647-***-****
MISSISSAUGA, ON L5B2H3* *****.*@*****.***
TECHNICAL SKILLSComprehensive knowledge of web technologies and languages, including HTML, CSS, ASP.NETand VB.NETExperienced in several web development software such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2008/2010, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Microsoft FrontPage Extracting information from and modifying SQL database tables and views via LINQLearning HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript / jQuery to maintain relevancy in the developer marketplace and open up opportunities for iOS/Android/Win8/WP8 app development in the near futureExperience with all Windows Operating Systems, as well as MacOS, using a wide range of software including the Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite collectionsRegular usage of Adobe Photoshop versions up to CS4 creating and editing graphics for web useTyping speed 80 WPM with 97% accuracy, with particularly keen attention to spelling and grammarHave maintained several blogs on various content management systems including BlogSpot, Wordpress, and TumblrExperience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in college courses, as well as real world applicationsGoogle Analytics; understanding site strengths and weaknesses using compiled data and through A/B testing and setting goalsActive in using popular social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Foursquare and LinkedIn, while searching for new sites and applications to widen my repertoire
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2010 – Present
Plain and Simple Web Developer, Social Media Build and maintain corporate international websites and ecommerce web stores with development team using VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL, LINQ, HTML, AJAX, XML and CSS in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and 2010Clients include Tim Hortons, John Deere Financial, Stanley Black&Decker, Ryder, and Porter AirlinesExecuting corporate social media strategy, writing daily posts for company’s Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pagesWork towards developing new ideas for marketing the company via social media, increasing viewership and online interaction.Collaborate with team members to complete tasks that require both design and coding expertiseSelf taught technologies via books and online resources under senior programmer supervisionUse online tools to organize and manage project tasksManage client, supervisor and upper management expectationsCommunicate with clients on behalf of the company in order to meet their demands and keep them informed on project statusAttend meetings between clients, sales staff and upper management to keep minutes and gain a better understanding of projectsNamed lead programmer on several projects of varying sizesMaintain an exceptional relationship with everyone from the warehouse employees to company ownersHold office keys and security codes; in charge of locking up at the end of the day and occasionally opening in the morningsDo whatever it takes to be successful and always driven to surpass expectations, whether by working extra hours on holidays and weekends or through exceptional communication with clients
June 2009 – November 2009
WSI Corporate Junior Graphic Designer Initially volunteered as an Intern for the summer; I was hired on contract in light of my exceptional performancePracticed brand-specific design, using only company approved fonts, colours and imageryHelped in A/B testing by creating different layouts and analyzing the resultsReceived training on SEO best practices involving placement of call-to-actionsCompleted various graphic projects, including web banners, logo designs, sales sheets, awards certificates, newsletter and website templatesPlayed an extensive role in creating graphics and sales sheets for annual company conventionUndertook projects from various people in a fast-paced environmentAcquired knowledge in identifying problems with current websites and bringing them up to standard
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Sheridan Institute of TechnologyE-Commerce Management Program, 3 Year Advanced Diploma Taken introductory courses in Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Human ResourcesCovered topics such as CRM, SEO, SQL, CMS, ERP, Security Systems, Business Strategy, Logistics, Project Management and Supply Chain ManagementVolunteered and helped execute Sheridan’s annual Business Job Fair in 2010
PERSONAL QUALITIESEnjoy reading tech-blogs and learning about new technologies and opportunities in my fieldStrong command of vocabulary and formal communication ability through e-mail memos and business lettersAble to communicate professionally with external entities and understand the importance of representing an organization through my communicationEnjoy working in group settings, collaborating with others and utilizing individual strengths to reach common goalsAble to break down tasks and understand what is needed to complete them with given project constraints
PORTFOLIO LINKShttp://www.teamcanadalacrosse.com – Informational site designed and coded solely by mehttp://www.mulemoms.ca – E-commerce site designed by me, using an existing commerce structure coded in vb.nethttp://www.crystalheadshop.com – Project leader for E-commerce site implementing responsive designing for mobile and tablet screen sizes. Created in a team with two others. Worked on visual elements, implementation of jQuery feature slider on main page, social media button integration, administrative functionality and order flow
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST