Laura Reed
Objective
To obtain a position within a company that allows me to exercise creative freedom within my areas of expertise. The ideal position will allow me to improve the company's website(s), increase e-commerce growth, and allow me to update and expand my knowledge base.
Technical Skills
Applications
Quickbooks Enterprise 2008-2013
Adobe Fireworks
Microsoft Office Suite
Open Office
Magento Community
Zen-Cart
Apache Web Server
Adobe Fireworks
Microsoft Office Suite
Open Office
Magento Community
Zen-Cart
Apache Web Server
Operating Systems
Windows XP
Windows 7
Debian Linux
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7
Debian Linux
Windows Server 2008 R2
Languages & Databases
HTML
CSS3
JavaScript (jQuery Framework)
PHP
MySQL
CSS3
JavaScript (jQuery Framework)
PHP
MySQL
Experience
Assistant Operations Manager 2008-
HVACUSA.COM
- Manage over 20,000 advertisements using Google AdWords Editor.
- Manage company e-commerce website with over 140,000 products utilizing knowledge in Magento, HTML, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, Apache and nginx.
- Planned, created and launched SEO initiative that boosted traffic by 30%
- Manage several Windows-based computers and peripheral devices performing tasks such as installing software, updating software, and troubleshooting.
Owner, Web Developer 2006-2008
Outerleap Designs
- Created web designs, logos, advertisements and other graphic designs using Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop.
- Coded static website layouts utilizing HTML and CSS.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including invoicing, sales and customer service.
Projects & Volunteerism
Owner, Community Manager 2013-
Indie Dungeon
- Manage active community of more than 12,500 users on custom Invision Power Board forums.
- Manage all-volunteer staff of 15 people.
- Create graphics, including logos and advertisements, using Adobe Fireworks.
- Manage Linux-based Virtual Private Server utilizing skills in PHP, MySQL, Postfix, Apache, Bind DNS.
Community Manager 2012-2013
UnCollege Network
- Manage an active community of over 800 users on social media.
- Created promotions and contests to increase traffic and user participation.
Owner, Community Manager, Web Developer 2008-2013
Stellar Dawn Central
- Managed active community of more than 12,500 users on custom Invision Power Board forums.
- Created custom new website using Wordpress-based Content Management System.
- Managed all-volunteer staff of 25 people.
- Managed Linux-based Virtual Private Server utilizing skills in PHP, MySQL, Postfix, Apache, Bind DNS.
- Created promotions and contests to increase traffic and user participation.
Education
Sky Valley Education Center 2004-2008
- Student Teacher of Web Development and Design.
- Team Captain of Envirothon Team.