Sample Resume ( PHP Web Developer )

Web Developer / Web Producer

abc@sample.com

Objective

Liberally educated and industry certified Internet
professional seeking opportunity to apply an
unusually wide breadth of Internet knowledge and
skills and web development experience in an
increasingly responsible manner. Positions may
include web producer, technical producer, content
engineer, web developer and e-commerce strategist.
Excellent PHP coding skills.

Summary

Object oriented PHP developer versed in PHP 5

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) expertise

Solid web programming / development experience

Web design and web site management experience

Skilled in GUI design, site planning and architecture

Experience in Internet project management

Background in print, photography, writing and editing

Hold an i-Net+ certification from CompTIA

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Professional: Web Development and Programming, Database Design and Query Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Online Business Development, Marketing and Market Research, Technical and Creative Writing, User Interface and Web Design, Graphic Design, Light Technical Support (Hardware, Software, Networking).

Technologies: PHP (3, 4, and 5), MySQL, PostgreSQL, Zend Framework, PEAR, Smarty Template Engine, SQL, HTML / XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Unix / Linux, Cold Fusion (4 and 5), Perl/CGI, FreeBSD, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows (3.x, 95-98, ME, XP, 2000, Vista), Apache Web Server, Sendmail and Qmail, Courier IMAP, VMailManager, Mac OS (classic and OS X), Subversion Version Control, CVS (concurrent Versioning System), Familiarity with many other web technologies (ASP, JSP, ORACLE, SQL Server, IIs etc.).

Applications: Zend Studio, Pico Text Editor, Case Studio (Toad) Database Modeling, TextMate, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Microsoft Front Page, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, Acrobat PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook.

Experience

Web Producer / Web Developer: Company Name LLC. | Glendale, Arizona; April 2003 - Present; Contract web programming using open source tools
such as PHP, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache, Linux and
others (often referred to as LAMP development).
Database design, application design, site architecture
design, CSS, Javascript and HTML programming to meet
validation requirements. Search Engine Optimization and
consulting. Technical writing and web systems administration
work. Apply a wide breadth of technical skills, Internet
knowledge, and experience across the spectrum of online
development in the service of building and improving
online properties.

Web Developer / Web Master / System Administrator: Company Name. | Mesa, Arizona; July 2002 - March 2004; Served as the primary web developer on company's main
web site vacationhomes.com. Designed and developed a
number of back end processes aimed at improving the sites
overall performance, general effectiveness, usability,
and search engine rankings. Worked with management to
strategically plan and program applications that collected
business minded intelligence and helped to better manage
the site. Was responsible for maintaining the 24/7 high
volume and availability demands using open source tools
such as Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL. Converted a number
of the sites applications from Cold Fusion to PHP. Normalized
database tables. Cleaned up and rewrote much of the front
end HTML to meet validation requirements. Wrote promotional
copy and technical documentation. Worked closely with
management on both online and offline marketing initiatives.
Helped build the site to be one of the most popular vacation
home rental web sites on the Internet until it was acquired
in the summer of 2005.

Web Developer: Comapny Name. | Phoenix, Arizona; April 2002 - August 2002; Conversion of web applications written in Cold Fusion to PHP.
Extensive SQL query optimization, database conversion, and
custom PHP application scripting. Reprogrammed the NFL Cardinals
football team website (www.azcardinals.com). Wrote custom JavaScript
functions for statistical reporting application and assisted
technically in supporting and implementing business directives
concerning the Arizona Republic's flagship website
(www.azcentral.com).

Web Developer: Company Name. | Phoenix, Arizona; January 2002 - April 2002; Worked with a team of developers to program a temporary Internet
gateway to tie together two e-commerce systems using PHP for a
major Internet retailer. In addition to coding, maintained project
documentation and assisted in application design.

Web Developer / Project Manager

Company Name LLC. | Atwater, California.

May 2000 - April 2002

Web Development / Design: Web site design and programming using PHP, MySQL,
HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Perl. Software used included
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash, to Microsoft Front
Page and Notepad to run on both UNIX and Linux as well as
Microsoft IIS based server platforms.
Product and Business Development: Secure new business and work with clients to help plan,
design and direct web projects. Assist in domain name registration,
site planning and architecture, logo design, identity development,
marketing, online promotion and launch.
Web System Administration: Set up and administration of RedHat Linux RAID server
with Apache, MySQL, PHP, Sendmail and Qmail. Setup and administration
of server software such as SSL, SSH, and performed basic system
administration tasks.

Designer / Project Manager

Company Name. | Modesto, California

January 2000 - May 2000

Project Management: Coordinate and manage web development projects
between design and programming staff through web development
process.
Team Lead: Led a team in the development of an e-commerce
project through first phase of development. Helped to create
graphic imagery and corporate identity that was consistent
with business plan and objectives.
Web Design: Design and implementation of web projects using
HTML and ASP. Design graphics, navigation, site architecture
and functionality.

Independent Internet Consultant

Self | California, Arizona, Pennsylvania

June 1996 - January 2000

Web Design: Web site design and programming using PHP HTML/XHTML,
DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, CGI using software such as Macromedia
Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash, to Microsoft Front Page and
Notepad to run on UNIX and Linux as well as Microsoft IIS based
server platforms.
Product and Business Development: Secure new business and work with clients to help
plan, design and direct web projects. Assist in domain name
registration, site planning and architecture, logo design,
identity development, marketing, online promotion and launch.
Technical Support: Provided technical support in PC hardware and
software related issues, as well as network maintenance,
and Internet connectivity.

Contract Employee

Mention Namet | Phoenix, Arizona

August 1996 - February 1999

Graphic Specialist | Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences | 1998-1999: Performed digital photographic and CD-ROM services for staff research project.
Photographer | Department of Life Sciences | 1998: Photographed native desert plants for interactive web-based learning project.
Web Design | College of Human Services | 1996-1997: Developed first web site for College of Human Services. Included content
development, organization and presentation.
Web Design | University Honors College | 1997: Developed initial site for the ASU West Honors College.
Technical Assistant | Information Technology | 1996-1997: Assisted faculty and staff in the faculty technology lab with multimedia and
web-based learning centered projects.
Technical Assistant | Department of Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance | 1997-1998: Provided assistance to students working on multimedia
projects using Macromedia Director software. Duties also included
the maintenance of lab computing software, equipment and network.
Help Desk Support | Information Technology | 1996-1997: Maintained hardware
and software upgrades and performed network and workstation
troubleshooting tasks as needed.