TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Programming Languages: JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Ajax, RESTful Web Services, and JSON
Database: MySQL
Software: WAMP, Apache, PHP MYADMIN, Aptana Studio
Portfolio web page: www.shawnspanglerportfolio.appspot.com
EDUCATION
University of Georgia: 05/2014-Present
Professional & Personal Development @ The Georgia Center of Continuing Education
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP & MySQL
Eastfield Community College: 08/1994-12/1995
Basic Degree Requirements and Computer Science Requirements
University of North Texas: 08/1993-05/1994
Basic Degree Requirements and Computer Science Requirements
TRAINING
Introduction to PHP and MySQL – University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education 06/2014
Created a web based platform to access a SQL database
Used PHP to dynamically update and query the database
Sent data back to the UI asynchronously
Learned best practice for database construction, PHP coding, and website development
Introduction to JavaScript – University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education 06/2014
Learned basics of JavaScript and quickly moved on to utilizing jQuery
Used dynamic JavaScript to modify, add, and remove HTML elements
Built listeners to support user interaction
Leveraged the XMLHTTP object to build RESTful type web services
Introduction to CSS3 and HTML5 – University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education 06/2014
Used CSS3 style sheets to create simple and complex graphical effects
Implemented a variety HTML5 elements to create multimedia deliverables
Integrated CSS3 and HTML5 to produce a business oriented multimedia website
WORK EXPERIENCE
WEBSITE IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST DealerTrack Technologies - Plano, Texas 11/2014 –05/2015
Appointed to the FastTrack board to migrate content in a high release setting– adjusting for Web best practices, adhering to our clients’ stylistic and layout guidelines as outlined and ever evolving
Troubleshoot HTML validation errors and clean up HTML, allowing for style and layout to be managed through CSS and preventing any design issues
Respond to requests to post content or make website edits and enhancements in a timely manner
Track migration progress and outstanding issues concisely and professionally
Perform quality assurance on performed migrations, providing feedback and corrections in a team-oriented approach
Work from JIRA (production queue), for managing multiple account set ups for different clients concurrently
STOCK SPECIALIST Old Navy - Galleria 04/2014 –11/2014
Responsible for Receiving and Replenishment Team
ON & OFF PREMISE WINE SALES Virtuoso Selections – Mid Cities 03/2010- 03/2014
Premium distributor of wine, select spirits and beers
ON & OFF PREMISE WINE SALES Serendipity Wines – Mid Cities 01/2007-03/2010
Premium distributor of wine and select spirits and beers
GENERAL MANAGER World Market- McKinney, Flower Mound 10/2005-10/2006
General Manager of a $3.5 million store
Hired, Trained and Maintained staff of 20+ associates
Promoted 5 associates into Leadership roles