BRIAN M. TANNER
Email: brian@briantanner.net
Web Address: www.briantanner.net
PROFILE I am a highly motivated and determined professional with a passion for business, technology, and web technologies. I have a diverse knowledge of information technology with a specialization in web design and development. I have a strong understanding of the web 2.0 ideals, and the present and future direction of the internet. My background includes computer repair, networking, web design, and web development. I have a good understanding of social media, cloud computing, and the Software-as-a-Service model. My experience is with open source technologies and more specifically the LAMP architecture. QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, and AJAX
  • Extensive experience working with PHP, and MySQL
  • Knowledge and experience creating facebook applications.
  • Understanding and experience working with W3C and Section 508 standards.
  • Ability to hand-code all of the above mentioned languages.
  • Experience working with various SOAP and REST protocols.
  • Knowledgeable in various JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, Prototype, Mootools, Dojo, etc.
  • Understanding of ASP/.NET, Java, Perl, Python, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge of a variety of software including; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft Expressions Studio, Office 2003/2007, and Visual Studio 2005.
  • Experience with web applications such as Joomla!, Drupal, WordPress, OsCommerce, and more.
  • Broad knowledge of FTP, cPanel, Plesk, WHM, and various other networking and web server technologies
  • Knowledgeable in search engine optimization and marketing
  • Experience working in a Team environment on web-based projects as well as project management
  • Ability to work with various operating systems including Linux, Mac OS X, Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008
  • Extensive knowledge of pc hardware and software troubleshooting, and home/small office networking
EDUCATION 2007-2008    ECPI College of Technology, Raleigh, NC
  • Associate in Science - IT/Web Development
EXPERIENCE
  • 2 years experience working freelance and contract web design and development, communicating with clients, and providing for customer needs.
  • Created page layouts using various code editors, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop to W3C compliant standards.
  • Created and managed SQL Databases for database driven websites.
  • Set up and maintained various web servers.
  • Built various websites with custom code and industry standard web technologies including:
  • www.unitedhealthcareassociates.com – Developed a custom user profile system, job posting, searching, and application system, and website administration system.
  • www.americangpstracking.us – Developed a custom theme and various features to integrate into the Drupal CMS platform.
  • www.brandoku.com – Integrated design into a custom content management system and the OsCommerce shopping cart application.
RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
  • September 2008 – Present    LPX Technologies – Operations Manager
    • Managed a team of designers and developers
    • Managed marketing and promotion of the business
    • Aided in the design of client websites
    • Developed database-driven websites
    • Developed and maintained client relationships
  • June 2008 – September 2008 BNR Marketing – Web Developer
    • Designed and developed client websites
    • Developed various web applications and database solutions for clients
    • Developed internal solutions to streamline design and development processes to improve productivity
    • Modified existing websites and web applications
  • December 2006 – June 2008 Freelance Web Designer and Developer
    • Communicated with clients
    • Modified existing websites and web applications
    • Created various mock-ups, layouts, and full websites
    • Provided information and consultation for new and existing clients
    • Worked as sub-contractor for various companies in web design and development