CALEB WELLS
ADDRESS: Tupelo, MS ***** PHONE: 601-***-**** E-MAIL: ***********@*****.*** WEBSITE:
SUMMARY: Designer/developer with 15+ years of combined experience in web design and development. Interested
in challenging position where I can use my knowledge of OOP principles and design best practices to develop world-class applications and websites.
SKILLS: Web .NET (C# & VB) SQL
Development (X)HTML, XML CSS
JavaScript Interface Design
Graphic Design Wireframes & Prototyping
Software Visual Studio Adobe Creative Suite
Applications SQL Server Internet Information Services (IIS)
EXPERIENCE: Application Developer
Hancock Fabrics, Baldwyn, MS August 2010 – Present
Designing and developing multiple web-based applications to facilitate both internal and external customers. Built and unit tested multi-tier EDI application using XML, SQL and .NET to interface with drop ship vendors offering customers of hancockfabrics.com a larger product catalog to choose from. Analyzed existing internal applications supporting marketing and merchandising departments and implemented improvements allowing for more streamlined processes. Designed user interface for intranet website using XHTML, CSS and JavaScript to provide employees ease of access to company services. Working with ecommerce department to redesign sections of company website to improve customer experience and flow.
Interactive Designer
Cellular South, Ridgeland, MS February 2008 – July 2010
Responsible for design, production, maintenance and optimization of cellularsouth.com and associated sitelets. Involved in company-wide projects implementing system requirements, wireframes, visual design and development of customer-facing applications. Lead designer in integrating ATG BCC with Discover Center site to provide marketing department with content management system to updated news releases, events, promotions and special programs. Coordinated with web applications group to integrate front-end development with back-end services. Conducted usability testing to improve end-user experience while navigating company websites.
Systems Administrator II
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), Jackson, MS August 2005 – January 2008
Developed, implemented and maintained PERS intranet/internet websites using Adobe Creative Suite. Worked with a team to create secure database driven web applications using ColdFusion and JavaScript. Responsible for the ongoing monitoring and administration of a local area network supporting more than 100 users. Provided support to agency end-users by identifying and resolving hardware and software problems. Maintained user accounts, security policies, internet access and e-mail.
Information Specialist
Primos Hunting Calls, Flora, MS September 2002 – July 2005
Designed and maintained the Primos website using Adobe Creative Suite and Macromedia Studio MX. Installed, updated, and troubleshot Mac and PC hardware and software in a local area network environment. Maintained a small group of servers, running Windows Server 2000/2003 and Exchange, limiting downtime with regular maintenance and tape backups. Designed and authored DVD menus for Primos TRUTH video series.
Maintenance Data Systems Analyst
United States Air Force, Dover, DE December 1994 – December 1998
Analyzed operational procedures, identified problems, and developed solutions. Managed information systems (CAMS/G081) and updated these systems to improve production and workflow as required. Used Microsoft Office to prepare slideshows, spreadsheets, and reports. Also conducted studies of the information from system databases and compiled them into technical reports and instruction manuals as needed.
EDUCATION: BFA degree in Graphic Design, NASAD Accredited Institution
Minor in Drawing and Computer Information Systems
Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 1999 – 2002 GPA: 3.39
Academic Transfer Scholarship & Dean’s List (2)
AAS degree in Maintenance Production Management
Community College of the Air Force, Dover, DE 1995 – 1998 GPA: 3.75
REFERENCES: Available upon request