SARAH ADAMS ----------- 331 Lacewood Drive, #202 Halifax, NS B3S 1K6 (902) 444-5863 http://sarah.designshift.com sarah@designshift.com Profile ----------- - Experienced in integrating websites with databases and other aspects of web development projects, such as authoring, design, and project management. - Self-starter, takes initiative when introduced to projects at any point in development, carries projects through from inception to maintenance. - Valuable team member, communicates effectively to collaborate with colleagues and coordinate all members' contributions. - Organized and detail-oriented, takes pride in a job well done. - Independent learner, willing and able to quickly acquire new skills. Skills ----------- Web Programming ColdFusion, PHP, ASP, CGI/Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, Regular Expressions Web Authoring HTML, XHTML, CSS Databases SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Access Graphics Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro Operating Systems Microsoft Windows, MacOS Experience ----------- Web Programmer W3 Internet Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2002-present Worked with a team of programmers, designers, and project managers to develop and maintain ColdFusion, PHP, ASP, and CGI/Perl applications for small-, medium-, and large-sized organizations and businesses. Contributed to projects in a proactive manner to ensure clients' and co-workers' needs were met efficiently. Programmer one80 Knowledge Systems, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2001-2002 With a team of programmers, planned and produced interactive ASP and PHP applications. Reinforced client satisfaction by coordinating with quality assurance to test code and verify project requirements and client expectations were being met. Freelance Web Programmer Self-employed, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2001-present Built solid client relationships by dealing directly with clients to develop project specifications, then created, tested, and delivered ASP applications for the clients. Web Development Contractor FDM, Raleigh, North Carolina & iXL, Vienna, Virginia - 2000 Coordinated with the programming team and other departments at iXL, a client of FDM, on the development of ColdFusion applications. Also contributed to the FDM in-house development team and assisted new contractors in the FDM training program. Education ----------- Applied Information Technology Diploma, with Distinction Information Technology Institute, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2000 Quickly and independently learned new skills and used this knowledge to complete projects. Fulfilled potential as an effective team member by contributing to team projects and acting as team leader. Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2000 Gained a well-rounded education by excelling in courses in Psychology, Biology, Statistics, French, and others. Managed time in order to hold various part-time customer service positions while attending school.