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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
Operating Systems
Windows XP
Windows 7
Debian Linux
Windows Server 2008 R2
Languages & Databases
HTML
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.