GAIL HUNN 282 Treichler Road Alburtis, PA 18011 · gehhh@ghunn.com · 610.845.3857
OBJECTIVE: I would like to work for a web design company or a small business that needs an experienced web designer and developer. An ideal position would be one in which I can create interesting and functional web sites while learning new skills and honing my existing ones.
WHAT I KNOW: ColdFusion (CFML), HTML4/5, PHP, CGI/Perl, jQuery, Javascript, XML, CSS, MSSQL, MySQL, Access, HomeSite+, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Fireworks, Apache, IIS. Fair knowledge of Flash. Basic audio and video editing for the web.
WHAT I'M LEARNING: All of the above, and whatever else I need, because these technologies are always changing, and it takes effort to keep up. I put that effort into every site I build or contribute to.
OTHER TALENTS:
- written and verbal communication and instruction, both technical and non-technical
- identifying problems and creating solutions
- troubleshooting (systems as well as software)
HOW I WORK: I treat every web site I work on as if it were the most important web site in the world. Every web site I have created is better and more advanced than the previous, because I never stop improving my skills. I always try to incorporate accessibility, usability, functionality, safety, elegance, searchability, and standards compliance into all projects. I take responsibility for my work, and I don't make excuses. I'm not perfect, but I always strive to be, anyway. I am able to work independently or in a team-based environment, with or without supervision.
EDUCATION:
B.S.E.E., Drexel University, 1983. Majors: Control Systems and Electronics.
Graduate Major, 1983-1984: Robotics and Control Systems, Drexel University.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Self-employed (8/2001 – present). Full life-cycle development of personal and small business web sites with custom content management systems. Portfolio available on request.
SunGard Pentamation Inc., Internet Information Specialist (1996 – 2001). Spearheaded the migration of Pentamation from a state of no Internet capability to one with a full Internet presence, including public web site, intranet web site, password-protected customer support web site, web-based video conferencing capability, firewalls, tunnels, Internet mail, and FTP, in six months.
Had sole responsibility for, and maintained, all Internet and intranet web development (in ColdFusion), Internet Security and Internet policy development. Specified and purchased computer systems for Internet applications, particularly: Firewalls, web servers, tunnel servers, mail relays, and ftp servers. Administered and maintained all of the above servers. Provided technical support for all Internet issues. Trained employees and customers in basic Internet Technology, security, and protocols.
Worked closely with many departments, including Customer Service, Engineering, Human Resources, Administration, Technical Writing, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Product Support, to provide web-based applications to eliminate communication bottlenecks, and to facilitate information sharing. These applications simplified administration of employee data, optimized processes for Human Resources, streamlined and centralized competitive market analysis for Sales. Other applications provided feedback mechanisms between employees and management, established web-based training for both customers and employees, and expanded customer access to product information and product support.
Naval Air Warfare Center, Electronics / Facilities Engineer (1987 – 1996).
Created the first (and only) web site for the Dynamic Flight Simulator facility. Assumed responsibility for network administration, specification and purchase of computer systems for office automation, data acquisition, dynamic control, communications, and multimedia applications. Was solely responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of local computer and communications systems and networks.
OTHER INTERESTS: Jewelry design, songwriting, piano, sailing, birdwatching, humor.