Melissa Serrano
Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone 571-***-****
E-mail *********@*****.***
Objective
A position in the Web Development/Design industry where I can contribute with my experience and skills.
Education
1996 - 2001 Inter American University Mercedita, PR
B.A. in Computerized Management of Information Systems
Magna Cum Laude
Professional experience
4/2009 - 4/2010 Scientific Systems and Software International
Web Developer
Web Development - Develop and maintain several sections of the DOLETA website; ensuring XHTML and 508 compliance.
Develop and maintain ColdFusion applications with Oracle/SQL backend.
Database normalization (Oracle) through TOAD interface; SQL query statements.
Advanced Graphic Development and Flash Animation (XML Backend)
7/2007 – 4/2009 Computer Sciences Corporation Washington, DC
Senior Applications Designer
PL/SQL Programming – Developed and maintained PL/SQL procedures for several applications. Assist in the migration of Paradox database to Oracle 10g.
Coldfusion Programming – Modify existing Coldfusion applications based on the client’s needs.
Web Development - Development and maintenance of websites from http://www.epa.gov, using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Section 508 Guidelines – Ensure quality according to Federal Accessibility standards of several websites from EPA.
8/2006 – 6/2007 Manila Consulting Washington, DC
Internet Specialist
Web and Graphic Design – Created mockups of various designs for the DOLETA Intranet Redesign project, and another DOLETA intranet websites using Fireworks and Photoshop.
Web Development – Use of HTML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript.
ColdFusion Programming – Developed small calendar applications for several Intranet sites.
9/2005 – 8/2006 Aviation Training Consulting Altus, OK
Computer Programmer
Coldfusion Programming – Making updates to existing web applications; changes to the database structure and code.
Documentation Writing – Wrote User Manual for existing Web Applications; and Section 508 Guidelines.
HTML Development – Developed storyboards in HTML using Dreamweaver.
7/2001 – 9/2005 Research Mgmt. Consultants Inc. Washington, DC
Programmer/Analyst
Design, Development and Maintenance of webpages for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (Internet, Intranet) using Dreamweaver, Homesite, Coldfusion Studio and Notepad. (Windows 2000 platform).
Re-creation of web application for the OPM Website written in ColdFusion (http://apps.opm.gov/publications/index.asp). Creation of an admin interface for the user to be able to manage data.
Wrote documentation standards related to Design Guide, Section 508 Standards, and Redesign Guide (Architecture, Navigation, etc.) for the Web Development Team to use.
Creation of Graphics using Photoshop CS, Fiireworks 4, Adobe Illustrator and more complex animations with Flash MX.
Assigned projects to Web Staff using a Tracking System.
Deployment of webpages to the Web; performed quality assurance and 508 compliance tests to all pages prior to deployment using tools such as Jaws and Infocus. Conversion of Excel, Word files to PDF and making them 508 compliant using Adobe Professional 6.0 and Commonlook plug-in.
6/2001 – 7/2001 Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Washington, DC
Intern
Internship with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Developed and tested webpages using Dreamweaver 4 and Notepad.
Knowledge and Skills
ColdFusion – intermediate knowledge
CSS - intermediate knowledge
Adobe Illustrator – basic knowledge
Fireworks– advanced knowledge
Photoshop – intermediate knowledge
Flash – basic/intermediate knowledge
HTML, XHTML - 8 years of experience
Knowledge of Section 508 Guidelines (Accessibility ) - 7 years of experience
OMB Web Policies Standards – basic knowledge
Web Trends – basic knowledgeAdobe
Acrobat Professional – intermediate knowledge
PL/SQL development – intermediate knowledge
Oracle Database - intermediate knowledge
Paradox Object PAL Scripts – basic knowledge
PHP/MySQL – basic knowledge
JavaScript/DHTML – basic/intermediate knowledge
Training
Introduction to ColdFusion for New Programmers
Fast Track to Flash
Flash Design Techniques
Database Security (Oracle)
References
Venus Baines
Webmaster – Department of Labor ETA
Phone: 202-***-****
Alamtab Siddiqui
Project Manager – SSSI
Phone: 202-***-****
Hutai Anderson
Web Master – Office of Personnel Management
Phone: 202-***-****