Resume: Brenda C. Mondragon

SKILLS SUMMARY

Extensive knowledge of web design and development, including the implementation of CSS, DHTML, AJAX, CGI, HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, Perl, ASP, ASP.NET, WML, XML / XSL / XSLT, Schema and DTD, site architecture, site marketing, usability and web graphics (skills portfolio available at http://www.bdragon.com/portfolio/)

Programming in ASP.NET (primarily C#, can utilize VB.NET), Perl, PHP, JavaScript, ASP with VBScript or PerlScript

Web database design, modeling, normalization and utilization, including SQL

Server set up and maintenance (e.g., web, mail, and search servers)

Able to work with UNIX, Linux, Macintosh and Windows platforms. Familiar with many popular programs, including MS Office, Photoshop, and Internet applications.

Over twelve years of web experience, including ten years in professional web development

Experienced in conversion of electronic and paper documents to web formats (PDF, HTML)

English and Biology degree, with proficiency in editing and writing; excellent communication skills

Versatile, with the ability to work independently, learn quickly, and adapt rapidly to situations

BA&S, English and Biology, Regis University, Denver, Colorado, May 1994 (summa cum laude)

MAIN EXPERIENCE

Web Development

<Current Employer>

Mar 2006 - Present

Working on a small team responsible for delivering a web-based application which is delivered via the application service provider model. The site serves over 60,000 registered users. Responsibilities include development, programming and maintenance of the web site application and database using ASP, ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server, scripting (JavaScript, DHTML, AJAX, etc.) and CSS.

Web Development

Aspen Systems, Inc.

Nov 2001 - Feb 2006

Sole web developer in charge of company web presence. Responsible for design, development & maintenance of public and internal company web sites, including marketing, programming, database and graphics work. Primary technologies used include ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server, Perl, JavaScript, DHTML & CSS. Skills were learned and implemented as needed.

Web Development

Internet Commerce & Communications (formerly RMI.NET)

Oct 1999 - Oct 2001

Performed maintenance of and additions to internal and external company and customer web sites as well as production, scope and requirements work for new web projects. As a Maintenance Programmer, performed updates and additions for a variety of web sites and troubleshooting of problems on customer sites. As Corporate Web Developer, was sole developer in charge of programming on external and internal company sites. Position included the use of ASP, SQL, SQL Server, Perl, JavaScript, DHTML, e-commerce integration, graphics manipulation and web-database utilization.

Web Development

Designers & Planners, Inc.

Jul 1997 - Jul 1999

Environmental program support, mainly for the U.S. Navy. Design, development and implementation of web sites for customers, including the development of concepts, graphics, HTML, layout, CGI scripting, document conversion and other custom features as requested. Web, search and mail server configuration and maintenance, and web site log analysis.

Office Administration

University of Washington, Dept. of Comparative Medicine

Apr 1995 - Jun 1996

Networked computer database maintenance, office organization, handled orders and dealt with clients and vendors.

Writing Consultant

Regis University Writing Program

Jan 1994 - May 1994 (school year)

Evaluated and advised students on writing issues with the goal of improving their writing skill. Worked in teams or one-on-one conferences.

Secretarial Assistant

Regis University English Department

Aug 1992 - May 1994 (school year)

General office duties (photocopying, letters and mailings) plus grading assignments and performing research for professors.

WEB PORTFOLIO

Extensive web skills portfolio with examples of work is available at http://www.bdragon.com/portfolio/

Web sites wholly managed by myself on a personal basis:

Neurotic Poets (http://www.neuroticpoets.com/) - Original content web site. Site author and maintainer (design, content, code and graphics).

www.bdragon.com - personal site (blog). Also contains links to many other personal web projects (such as: Eclipse 99, Genealogy, "Moxie For Mine").

ACHIEVEMENTS

Single handedly redesigned company web site from hundreds of pages of static HTML into a dynamic data driven XHTML compliant C# ASP.NET site with database back end. This improved functionality ensured better customer service and a better experience for web site visitors seeking information about the company, in addition to increasing web sales leads.

Sole programmer and joint project manager for company's main corporate web site re-design, which generated a substantial amount of new sales leads and reduced call volume to support staff while serving the company's user base of 110,000.

Worked as the main developer for Web Solutions department's internal site, including redesign of the site and development of a nationwide system for tracking and reporting project hours.

Created and presented poster on web-based environmental data collection at National Defense Industrial Association Environmental Symposium in Denver, March 1999.

Received letter of "Recognition of Outstanding Performance" from Designers & Planners President, January 1999.

Completed Project Manager Training course, January 1999 (6 weekly seminars).

Represented Regis University English Department at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, 1993 & 1994. Presented and published an essay each year under a mentor's guidance.

Received Robert J. Boyle Award for Excellence in English, 1994. Awarded to a graduating senior with a record of outstanding achievement in English.

Clubs & Organizations: English club; Honors Student Organization; Biology club (secretary 1990-92); Chemistry club; Mensa (Co-chair of Denver Mensa gifted children's program, 1993-94).

Brenda C. Mondragon

SKILLS SUMMARY

EDUCATION

MAIN EXPERIENCE

WEB PORTFOLIO

ACHIEVEMENTS