Richard English
resume 1/08/2007
860-738-3787 voice
webmaster@great-webs.com
www.great-webs.com
Barkhamsted, CT USA
Objective
Experience
OBJECTIVE: Seeking more clients to add to my portfolio.
BACKGROUND:
SUMMARY: Use of automated systems in support of
material planning and production scheduling.
In-depth knowledge of PC applications
and software. Possess strong leadership, communication, analytical,
and organizational skills.
WORK HISTORY:
Owner/Operator - Lastwolf Publishing (Cloverdale, CA.) 6/97 – 12/01
aka Great-Webs.Com
(Barkhamsted, CT.) 12/01 - present
Responsibilities include all aspects of running a going
concern. Website development, hosting, and promotion of several dozen websites.
Client’s range from small and medium sized businesses to individuals and start-ups.
Custom graphics, HTML, DHTML, CGI, JavaScript, VRML, video encoding, effective use
of frames and tables, secure shopping carts, search engine registration and banner
promotions. A partial client list and samples can be viewed at http://www.great-webs.com.
Production Manager -
Rupert, Gibbon & Spider
(Healdsburg, CA.) 7/94 - 6/97
Responsibilities included planning and scheduling production runs. Allocating personnel
and machine time. Purchasing all raw material, containers, labels - Finish goods
inventory control - Quality assurance- Conduct monthly safety meetings in accordance
with O.S.H.A. - Proper disposal of hazard materials - Machine maintenance and repair.
Owner/Operator Wood-Be-Friends (Sebastopol, CA)
5/92 - 7/94
Established and profitably operated a home-based wood craft
business of hand-crafted furniture. Developed over 100 original designs. Marketed
nationally and sold through specialty shops and art galleries.
Owner/Operator Prep-Tech (Downingtown, PA) 5/91
- 4/92
Successfully opened and operated a custom computer cabinet
shop. Responsible for all aspects of running the business including accounting,
sales, marketing, panel lay-out, purchasing, quality control, and equipment/machine
operation. Developed a solid customer base.
Sales Engineer
Rittal Corporation
(Philadelphia, PA) 10/88 - 4/91
Successfully maintained and increased sales from $650K
to over $1.3M. Designed sophisticated packaging solutions for the large and diverse
computer markets of Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Established personal
relationships and strong customer ties. Attended and operated national and international
trade shows (i.e., Electro - Boston and New York, Hanover - Germany, ISA - Philadelphia,
PA., ComNet -D.C.)
Office/Warehouse Mgr.
Rittal Corporation
(Bristol, CT) 10/86 - 10/88
Highlight - 1988 Employee of the Year
Effectively managed daily operation of Connecticut-based
office/ warehouse. Accountable for managing three customer service representatives
and two warehouse staff. Maintained stock flow from Germany. Maintained high standards
for meeting customer requirements. Maintained accounts payable and receivable books,
petty cash and supply ordering.
EDUCATION:
Avon Old Farms School 1981
Plymouth State University - Business Administration 1983
Tunxis Community College - Business Law and
Marketing 1988
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
The HTML Writers Guild Member
International Webmaster Association Member
Microsoft Site Builder Network Level 2 Member
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:
Windows, MS Office, Front Page, I.E., Netscape, Adobe PhotoShop,
PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Paintshop Pro, Corel Draw, Power Point, Gif Constructor
Set, Real Producer, Windows Media, Sonic Foundry Stream Anywhere, Webcam32, Various
FTP, 3-D Website Builder, Blaxxun Avatar Studio, Internet Character Animator, Internet
Space Builder, Live 3D, Cute FTP, Win Zip, Visioneer Paper Port, Word Pro, Fox Pro,
Quattro Pro,
Batchmasters (powerful production/purchasing software), Zone Alarm,
Web Washer.
Numerous others and constantly learning more.