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Robert Hawkins MCP, A+
rob@newfoundmemories.com


  Profile Highlights
  Skills Synopsis
      Software
      Languages
      Operating Systems & Environments
  Certifications
  Relevant Experience
      New Found Memories
      iStudio Inc
      Amec Technologies Ltd.
      Compaq
      Public Works & Government Services
      Gilmore Printing Services
      Hawk Duplicating Ltd.
  Education
  Academic Projects
      e-Business Web Developer Program
      MCSD/Web Developer Program
  Interests & Activities
 
 
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PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS
  • 7 years combined experience working with Internet/Intranet technologies
  • Proven team oriented nature embraced through open communication, cooperation, and knowledge sharing
  • Innovative personality demonstrated by quickly understanding and implementing leading-edge technology
  • Thrive in a fast-paced and and multi-faceted environment where brainstorming and teamwork produce results
  • Possess “Secret” security clearance
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SKILL SYNOPSIS
Software Lanuages
  • MS Visual InterDev 6.0
  • HTML
  • MS Visual Basic 6.0
  • Active Server Pages (ASP)
  • MS SQL Server
  • Visual Basic/VBScript
  • MS Access
  • JavaScript
  • Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady/Acrobat
  • XML
  • Macromedia Flash
  • DHTML
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • SQL
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • CSS
  • Cold Fusion
  • Java
  • MS FrontPage
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  • MS Site Server 3.0 (Commerce Edition)
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  • Allaire Homesite
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  • Rational ClearCase Ver 4.1
  • Operating Systems & Environments
  • JBuilder 3.5
  • Windows NT Server/2000 Server
  • CuteFTP
  • MS Internet Information Server (IIS)
  • WS_FTP Pro
  • Windows NT Workstation
  • Linkbot Pro
  • Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP
  • Corel Draw
  • PC Installation, Configuration and Management
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS DOS
  • Visio
  • MS Word/WordPerfect
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    CERTIFICATIONS
    MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
    Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 – Certification Exam
    Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 – Certification Exam
    A+ Certification
    A+ Service Technician Certification Examination
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    RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
    New Found Memories
    Proprietor/Web Developer
    December 2003 – present
    Spencerville, Ontario
    Owner/operator of a customer-focused business located in Spencerville, Ontario. Specializing in all aspects of website design, development and testing including hosting, domain name registration and maintenance. Other services include video and photo transfer to DVD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4.

    Responsibilities:
    • Collaborating with clients to analyze and define requirements to provide custom solutions
    • Solely responsible for developing, testing and maintaining numerous websites
    • Utilizing search engine optimization
    • Developed a user-interactive HTML newsletter for distribution to hundreds of clients
    • Convert a variety of different media for DVD transfer
    Technologies used:Visual InterDev, ASP, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, Photoshop, IIS, ImageReady, Acrobat, WS_FTP Pro 7.5, CuteFTP, GotMarketing, EmailLabs, Adobe premiere Pro, Edius 4

    New Found Memories , 150 RCAF Wing, Zajacz Dental Centre, Ottawa Valley Custom Paint, Locks Italian Restaurant, Phil Nagy, Andy McGaw, Water Medics, Air Rock Drilling, Cedar Lane Studio,
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    iStudio Inc
    Interface Engineer/Web Application Developer
    May 2002 – September 2003
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Administer to multiple web projects, often simultaneously, in collaboration with other developers, consultants, and managers. Participation in the full development lifecycle allows input in the research phase, GUI decisions, coding, troubleshooting and implementation.

    Responsibilities:
    • Sole developer responsible for the Bell Canada bilingual monthly e-newsletter
    • Developed and modified functionality, content, graphics etc on various bilingual websites while considering download speed, browser compatibility and ease of use
    • Created online forms for user sign-up and to solicit feedback; data storage in SQL Server
    • Sliced & manipulated graphics from PSD templates using ImageReady for implementation on various sites
    • Customized a 3rd party newsfeed allowing users to select news categories for real time viewing, while storing selections in a client-side cookie for personalized interaction on future visits to the site
    • Utilized Index Server to browse documents on various file servers and dynamically generate links to these documents on ASP pages
    • Spearheaded the development of a G-8 related bilingual site for the National Capital Region
    • Utilized LinkBot Pro to scan sites for broken links, missing HTML, slow-loading pages etc.
    • Initiated development of HTML/ASP site templates based on client-defined specifications
    • Implemented client-side validation using JavaScript and VBScript for various ASP pages
    • Created SQL statements for selecting, updating, inserting, and deleting data
    Technologies used:Visual InterDev, ASP, HTML, DHTML, XML, ColdFusion, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, Homesite, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, IIS, FrontPage, Index Server, ImageReady, Acrobat, SQL Server 7.0, WS_FTP Pro 7.5, CuteFTP, GotMarketing, EmailLabs

    Canadian Bankers Assoc. , Ottawa Police, There's Something About Money, Inco Special Products, Inco, Canadian Wheat Board, Financial Services OmbudsNetwork, Mold Masters, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, iStudio, Bell Canada
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    AMEC Technologies Ltd.
    Web Application Developer/Analyst
    2000 – 2001
    Ottawa, Ontario
    eCommerce Web Portal Development
    Collaborated closely with a team of 17 developers and architects in the RAD design and development of an e-commerce web portal.

    Responsibilities:
    • Led the design, GUI, and coding behind the all pages relating to a newsletter signup component
    • Developed an administration component to manage the numerous instances of email push throughout the site
    • Utilized ADO extensively to perform Selects, Deletes, Inserts, and Updates on a SQL database
    • Created various ASP interfaces allowing administrators to manipulate database information
    • Initiated the development of numerous Include files enabling code reuse by all development team members
    • Participated in site-wide bug fixes during integration and user acceptance testing
    • Organized and prioritized client requested enhancements for several developers
    • Uploaded files to remote web servers using various FTP programs for client screening and approval
    • Installed & configured servers & workstations with various OS (Win95/98/2000)
    Technologies used:Visual InterDev, HTML, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, ADO, MS SQL Server 7.0, MS Site Server 3.0 (Commerce Edition), FrontPage, Dreamweaver, VB, Photoshop, CCS, JavaScript, Rational ClearCase, Windows 2000 Professional, IIS, WS_FTP, CuteFTP
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    Compaq
    Call Center Support Specialist
    2000
    Ottawa, Ontario
    • Successfully completed an intensive Technical Support Specialist Training program
    • Able to quickly and competently troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software problems
    • Knowledgeable of the Cameo program and other technical procedures used in quality assurance
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    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Co-op Placement
    July – Aug 2000
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Performed a feasibility analysis for the Director of Data Centre Planning and Development. Researched and reported on alternative web-based solutions to build a system to track past, present, and future projects within the department.
    • Conducted JAD sessions with various managers to determine requirements
    • Appraised software demos, namely E-Task, and consulted with developers
    • Researched and examined several possible application solutions
    • Composed a feasibility document outlining a recommended course of action outlining the pros and cons of each solution, taking into account timelines, cost, estimated effort, utilization, and scalability
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    Gilmore Printing Services
    Shipping/Receiving Quality Control/Press Sheet Feeder
    1997 – 1999
    Ottawa, Ontario
    • Designed and developed an MS Access 97 application to track and monitor inventory, and to print weekly and monthly reports for various managers and sales associates
    • Conducted thorough monthly inventory census of in-house supplies using an Access database
    • Supervised company delivery personnel to ensure delivery deadlines were met
    • Oversaw the shipment of completed work to customer destinations locally, as well as internationally
    • Managed supply inventory to ensure smooth day to day plant operations
    • Burned, trimmed, and inspected proofs for customer approval
    • Prepared 2 & 4 Color Miller printing presses for jobs of varying sizes and complexities
    • Strategically positioned printing plates for various jobs
    • Conducted regular press wash-up
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    Hawk Duplicating Ltd.
    Quality Assurance Manager
    1985 – 1997
    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
    • Utilized WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Corel Draw to typeset business cards, pamphlets, newsletters, brochures, and reports
    • Managed customer service tasks by focusing on each client individually to determine specific needs, price/time estimates, progress reporting, and to ensure customer satisfaction upon delivery
    • Advised clients and oversaw quality control regarding standing offers with both Provincial and Federal Government agencies throughout the province
    • Acted as the company purchasing liaison to local and national suppliers to ensure the delivery of quality products and to maintain an up-to-date inventory
    • Operated various machinery such as a Xerox 9500, Kodak EktaPrint 235, Océ 2475 and Canon Colour 700 photocopiers, paper drill, paper stitcher, shrink wrapper, paper knife, and spiral binder
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    EDUCATION
    e-Business Web Development Program (Honours)
    Algonquin Technology Institute (ATI) – Algonquin College
    2001 - 2002
    Ottawa, Ontario
    MCSD/Web Developer Program
    LearnQuest College
    1999 - 2000
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Desktop Publishing (Letter of Proficiency)
    Memorial University of Newfoundland
    1996 - 1997
    St. John’s, Newfoundland
    Business Management
    Keyin Technical College
    1990 - 1991
    St. John’s, Newfoundland
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    ACADEMIC PROJECTS
    e-Business Web Development Program

    Web Design/Development - Career Management Site
    • Organized flow charts, functional specifications, and Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
    • Created an MS Access database based on tables and relationships outlined in the ERD
    • Job seeker functionality to post, view, and update resumes, and search on job postings
    • Employer functionality to post, view, and update numerous job postings, and search on resumes
    • Additional features: user login, form validation, GUI design
    • Built dynamically expanding menus using DHTML
    • Utilized the Macromedia suite to develop a Flash site, incorporating sound, animated buttons and text
    • Created various static and animated gifs using Fireworks
    Technologies used: Visual InterDev, ASP, HTML, DHTML, XML, ADO, CSS, Javascript, VBScript, Access 2000, IIS, Fireworks, Flash, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver


    ColdFusion Developement - Record Store Inventory
    • Functionality included adding, editing and deleting inventory, and use of JavaScript for form validation
    • Implemented an administrator login to verify user permissions for role based security
    • GUI design and development in Fireworks
    Technologies used:Cold Fusion/Server, JavaScript, Homesite, Access 2000, Fireworks
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    MCSD/Web Developer Program

    Web/COM Development
    • Implemented an n-tier application using ASP and VBScript to provide a browser neutral user interface (U/I)
    • Created a middle tier COM object to serve as the application layer which made requests, through ADO, to data housed in a SQL Server database
    • Utilized VBScript and ASP to select, add, update and delete records from the database.
    • Designed a U/I using various HTML techniques such as forms, frames, tables, and cascading style sheets (CSS)
    • Used the Visual InterDev Grid design-time control to display large quantities of information in a grid
    • Connected the ASP application, through code, to the SQL Server 7.0 database in the Global.asa file
    • Created, compiled, and registered a VB DLL to implement the navigation, add, update, and delete functionality
    Technologies used: MS Visual InterDev 6.0, ASP, MS SQL Server 7.0, MS Visual Basic 6.0, HTML, VBScript


    VB Client/Server Development
    • Developed a multi-language application allowing for the retrieval, insertion, and deletion of student information
    • Planned and constructed the layout of the application including the graphical user interface (GUI)
    • Utilized the Translation Resource functionality to integrate the multi-language component of the application
    • Implemented error handling to ensure the compliance of business rules and input validation
    • Compiled the application into a stand-alone executable, with a user-friendly setup program for easy installation
    Technologies used: MS Visual Basic 6.0, MS SQL Server 7.0, and MS Access 97


    Java Development
    • Participated as a six-member team to design a tennis-like computer game, consisting of two paddles and a ball, a scoreboard, and a timer
    • Conducted team sessions to discuss application implementation and the designation of tasks
    • Wrote and tested code for game timer
    • Integrated code from various team members into master application
    Technologies used: Java (JBuilder 3.5), MS Access 97
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    INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
    Bowling, billiards, gardening, astronomy, paint ball, computer games
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