Dan Demshar
*** ******* ***. | N Chelmsford, MA *1863
978-***-**** ********@*******.***
SUMMARY
--Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) skilled in areas of database development, administration and RDBMS;
--Certified SQL technician adept at both client side and server side applications;
--Detail oriented with interpersonal skills in a quick paced team environment with the ability to work independently. Motivated to take on additional responsibilities as needed. Willing to learn new skills.
Areas of expertise and professional/technical competency include
·SQL Server 2005
·SQL
·PHP/MySQL
·CGI/Perl
·XML
·DHTML
·AJAX
·Javascript
·CSS
·HTML/XHTML
·Access
·Dreamweaver
·QuarkXPress/InDesign
·Illustrator/Photoshop
·Acrobat/Distiller
·MS Word/Excel
Career Highlights
--Developed and maintained company wide database driven web tracking system using SQL queries to solve problem of job tracking saving company over $10,000. Eagle Graphics
--Developed and maintained a data backup system to retain completed files to save time and money. Next Generation
--Designed, developed and maintained both client side and server side application components for a 70+ page company commercial website. Eagle Graphics
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CERTIFICATIONS
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (MCTS) 2010
--SQL Server 2005
SQL ANSI FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION FROM BRAINBENCH 2010
SQL ANSI CERTIFICATION (FOR EXPERIENCED USERS) FROM BRAINBENCH 2010
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EDUCATION/TRAINING
SALEM STATE COLLEGE, SALEM, MA 2009
Web Database Developer Certificate
--SQL Server 2005 implementation and administration – Installation, database/object creation, querying, data transfer, stored procedures, functions, triggers, XML framework, maintenance & backup, log shipping, monitoring performance, publisher/distributor/subscriber, troubleshooting and optimizing, security.
--SQL – Groups & querying, filtering, joins, views and indexes, transaction processing, cursors, security
--PHP & MySQL -- Installation, creating dynamic sites, error handling, apache installation & compatibility, developing web applications, cookies, sessions, security, content management, e-commerce
--Oracle 10g
--XML – DTD, entities, DOM, XSL style sheets, SQL Server usage
--HTML, XHTML, CSS, DHTML, Javascript, AJAX, CGI/Perl – including web design and web publishing
CHELMSFORD COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CHELMSFORD, MA 2009
Fundamentals of Technical Writing, Writing Great Technical Documents
CLARK UNIVERSITY COMPUTER CAREER INSTITUTE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 2000
Webmaster Certificate
--website design/layout including the creation and optimization of images;
--database design using RDBMS principles, including functioning and maintenance;
--retrieval of information in database by website using SQL queries;
--network fundamentals and troubleshooting and e-commerce.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, ABILENE, TX
Master of Arts
--Completed 3-year course of studies in Language.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA/SAN DIEGO
Bachelor of Arts
--Completed 4-year course of studies in biology/pre-med.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NEXT GENERATION PRINTING, CANTON, MA 2003 – 2009
Print Production/Data Administrator/Webmaster
Data Administrator:
--Initiated proposal for a system to backup processed files previously deleted upon completion;
--Developed backup system using existing hardware/software resulting in no additional cost;
--Regularly backed up and removed processed files from system to free up space on server;
--Trained operators on retrieval system to enable them to implement system when needed;
--Saved company time and money since older files now available for reprints rather than needing to redo job.
Website Management:
--Updated website using Dreamweaver to reflect changes;
--Restored and enabled database to locate files used in past jobs;
--Programmed PHP upload function resulting in ability of customers to send files directly to company;
--Developed website capability to allow customers to view large PDF files for proofing purposes;
--Monitored requests for printing based upon displayed samples in company website.
Print Production:
--Made edits to customer files according to instructions to save customer time and frustration;
--Prepared customer files from application programs for print production;
--Created new print pieces from customer supplied text and graphics;
--Developed close relationship with client resulting in generation of over $100,000 in last 10 years alone.
EAGLE GRAPHICS, INC., BOSTON, MA 1987 – 2003
Desktop Publishing/ Webmaster/Data Administrator
Database Driven Web Application Development and Maintenance (2000-2003):
--Designed, implemented and maintained database containing records of all customer jobs;
--Developed ASP application to create and update customer jobs using SQL queries enabling account executives access to current customer job status;
--Implemented changes to database retrieval system to comply with company needs.
Commercial Website Design, Development and Maintenance (2000-2003):
--Designed the layout of the 70+ page website and over 100 graphics resulting in quick viewing;
--Implemented Perl script to allow for customer uploads;
--Wrote all copy for each page;
--Revised website to include pages for e-commerce resulting in order placement;
--Added computers and troubleshooted network connects to enhance system.
Data Administration:
--Backed up and maintained company files preventing loss of critical data;
--Restored corrupted or lost files from backup to save time needed to redo job.
Desktop Publishing:
--Designed brochures, newsletters, and other printed pieces to comply with customer guidelines;
--Manipulated images, paginated and imposed pages for accurate print production.