Nicole Sims

11600 Murchison Street
Manor, TX 78653

nicole@nicolelayton.com
Mobile:(512) 497-2234


OBJECTIVE

Explore and exercise opportunities available in a technology-focused team environment. To learn from, and grow by, new challenges offered to me. Utilize my skills, experience, and creativity effectively for the benefit of my employer.


APTITUDE

     
Proficiencies Exposure/Class Work

Visual Basic
ASP/VBScript
PHP
SQL
HTML
XML
MySQL
Oracle
MS Office

Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe PageMaker
Adobe Acrobat
ActivePDF
Home Page Reader
Accessibility Compliance
Web Server Admin
CSS
COBOL
RPG
SQL *Plus
PL/SQL
ALC
CICS
Java
C++
Visual C++
C#.NET
JavaScript
ASP.NET
Unix
Mac
Quark XPress
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Streamline
Adobe InDesign
Crystal Reports
Oracle Admin


EXPERIENCE

Texas Department of Information Resources

8/2006 - Present

 

Systems Analyst (Web/DB Developer)

 

Management of various projects in the Web Services division. Projects include the development and maintenance of multiple Texas State websites, with special focus on accessibility from inception to production. Responsible for sites’ accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to state and national design and accessibility standards. Work involves hands-on technical duties such as web development, programming, and maintenance, security administration, and on-going support of DIR databases and applications. Works with minimal guidance from the Webmaster, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative, discretion, and independent judgment. Serves as DIR representative on various inter-agency panels and work groups.



 

Paragon Way, Inc.

9/2005 - 8/2006

 

Programmer & Specialist

 

Design and maintain company Intranet and web apps. Create functional HTML/CSS/ASP/PHP pages. Create and maintain SQL Stored Procedures. Maintain Crystal Reports. Assisted Systems Analyst with Helpdesk-related issues on a frequent basis due to the location being separated from the parent company's IT department. Telecommunications Support, from working at the 66 and 110 blocks, to troubleshooting handset and drop locations.



 

American-Amicable Life Insurance Company

3/2001 - 8/2005

Web Developer
 

Responsibilities include the creation, database design, and maintenance of:

  • American-Amicable company website
  • Occidental Life company website
  • Pioneer American company website
  • Pioneer Security Life company website
  • Intranet website
  • Reports, backlogs and production count for all departments
  • Presentation/Illustration, marketing CGIs written in VB for agent use in the field for sales purposes
  • ProgReq, project request system between departments
  • SupplyReq, online store to order sales & print materials
  • SupplyAdmin, utility for approving/filling/shipping orders with archival/back order/email confirmation features
  • Behind the scenes utility programs to speed up tasks and save company expense

Development using HTML, ASP, PHP, CSS, MS Access, VBScript, and some JavaScript. Development tools include Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Notepad, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and dynamic PDF/FDF creation using ActivePDF. Also responsible for graphic design and scanning as applied to websites. Member of helpdesk.



 

Web Developer Consultant

3/2001 - Present

 

Create online presence for clients. Built websites to be used as marketing tools to drive sales or make information available to users. Provide programming to reduce paperwork, save time, and client expenses.

The following is a partial list of both current and past clients whom have utilized my professional services.

Southern Evergreen - Greensboro, NC.
  • Design and maintain family of websites.
  • Dynamic sites using PHP & CSS for easy maintenance.
  • Graphic design for website.


Central Texas Track Officials Association - Waco, TX.
  • Register, design and maintain website.
  • Dynamic site using PHP & CSS for easy maintenance.
  • Graphic design for website.


Jackson Realtors, Inc. - Waco, TX.
  • Design and maintain website.
  • Financial calculator in ASP.
  • Dynamic sites using PHP & CSS for easy maintenance.
  • Logo Design.
  • Design marketing materials.


Toys For Treatment - Waco, TX.
  • Design and maintain website.
  • Create and maintained online store catalog.
  • Dynamic site using PHP for easy maintenance.
  • Graphic design and scanning for website.


Family Life Insurance Company - Austin, TX.
  • Policy display system in ASP.NET/SQL Server 7.0, policyholders can view all their information online. Require login and security measures.
  • Intranet Supply in PHP/MySQL, online store that sped up order placement and delivery between departments.
  • Suggestion Box in PHP/MySQL, online forum that allows employees to voice suggestions to the company.
  • Bulletin Board in PHP/MySQL, online forum for posting misc. information.


 

Quantitative Vascular Diagnostic Services, Inc.

4/1999-2/2000

 

Computer Specialist

 

Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Design and maintain company website. Compile and format OSHA manuals for compliance and distribution to participating medical clinics. Data entry from patient records.



 

Kinko's

 

9/1998-4/1999

 

Computer Services Consultant

 

Document creation. Design business cards, letterhead, invitations, business presentations, invoices, medical forms, oversize posters, résumés, and other typesetting projects. Performed high detail photo manipulation for logo designs, photographic restoration, and advertisements.



EDUCATION

Austin Community College/Texas State University

Attending

 

Bachelor's of Business Administration in Management



 

Texas State Technical College

 

5/2001

 

Associate Degree in Computer Science

 

Obtained fundamentals of programming logic. Developed the technical and academic knowledge and skills needed to design, test, and implement logical structures for solving problems.



 

Texas State Technical College

 

 

 

Vocational

 

Electronic Commerce Technologies
(formerly known as Software Engineering Technologies)
Introduction to E-Commerce
Introduction to Networking
Network Security
Web Authoring
Administering Windows 2000 Server
Administrating SQL Server 7.0
Mastering Visual Basic 6
Copyright and Intellectual Property Law



AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)

 

Association for Women in Technology Austin (AWTAustin)


PORTFOLIO

www.nicolelayton.com

 



REFERENCES

Supplied upon request.

 


 

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