Jenniece Thompson
5108 North Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Technical Knowledge:
-Windows NT, 2000 and XP -Mac OS 9, X -Open Source tools Drupal (content management system)
-Store Front (content management system -Microsoft Office 97-2000
- XHTML& CSS, XML -Visual Basic.Net, ASP.NET, SQL
-Dreamweaver 8 -Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
-Microsoft Office -Search Engine Marketing
Business Knowledge:
-Able to Client-Face -Facilitate Meetings
-Work in cross team environments -Understand learning and management styles
-Project Management
Experience:
Mar 2007-Present Architectural Builders Supply Chicago, IL
About the Business – Richard Howard began Architectural Builders Supply in August of 2001, does 2 million dollars annually in sales
Role-Content Management Administrator –
·Using asp.net software BV-ecommerce to build e-stores
·Design product templates in Dreamweaver 8, using CSS and XHTML
·Make easy to understand interfaces for customer to understand and buy products
Sept 2006-Feb 2007 i.c. stars|* Chicago, IL
Client-United Stationers Inc. ( is a Fortune 500 company that is North America's largest broad line
wholesale distributor of business products, with 2005 consolidated net sales of $4.3 billion.
Role- Lead Web Developer (Architect)-
·Conducting consultative meetings with clients to gather the needs and requirements of the project
·Successfully managed a team of four developers in the creating ASP.Net and VB.Net web application “Automail”
·Through use-cases collaborated with Database Analysts, Business Analysts to Architect application.
·Created and planned the information flow diagrams through wireframes using PowerPoint
·Provided resources for the web development team helps in the debugging process such as websites, tutorials, and mentors
·Used VB. Net, CSS and XHTML in the design of web forms
·Communicated to the client improved functionality and design rational
·Wrote technical design for web forms as documentation and instructions
Client-Spring Ventures-Spring Ventures, LLC is a Chicago-based firm founded by Steve Miller, focused on investing financial capital along with entrepreneurial, marketing, and management expertise to help seed-stage companies realize their fullest potential.
Role-Market and Financial Analyst-
·Researched market successful fashion websites for the trendiest styles that would appeal to the target audience
·Researched financials of clothing industry
·Developed guerilla marketing strategies to obtain potential customers
·Developed online market research surveys geared toward potential customers
·Conducted exploratory meetings with potential affiliated businesses
Client-Open Doors Organization- The Open Doors Organization (ODO) was founded in 2000 for the purpose of creating a society in which all persons with disabilities have the same consumer opportunities as those without.
Role- Project Manager /Graphic Designer-
·Managed a group of three to enhance Open Doors Organization website
·Assessed the learning and management styles of my teammates to more easily communicate information
·Facilitated brainstorming sessions to come with ideas for the look and functionality
·Conducted advisory and consultative meetings with clients to develop business and
technology solutions, such as adding e-commerce, web hosting, and overall graphical look
·Worked with Drupal templates, CSS, and XHTML to develop a user-friendly website
·Used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to make graphics for the website redesign
Independent Case Study (Bookstore) was an independent project to build an online bookstore using a technical guide only using Internet resources, logic and critical thinking skills.
·Developed a working prototype of an online bookstore using Visual Basic.Net and ASP.Net
·Built Access database and tested relationships using SQL to create purchases, shopping carts, and billing history for customers
·Researched and implemented technology that would best complement the site’s ease of use and functionality, including data binding, and grids
·Researched and performed every aspect involved in web site development, including Architecture, quality & assurance, deployment, and database development
Education:
August 2006-March 2007
·i.c.stars|* a 1,000 hour technology and business internship that teaches through solving real-life client business problems
August 2002-May 2006
·Chicago State University Graphic Major
Professional and Community Involvement:
-BDPA (Black Data Processor’s Association)
-i.c. Stars
References:
Available Upon Request