About Me

It's pretty simple, I love what I do. Getting to know people, learning about their business and where they want to go intrigues me. I thrive on identifying areas of need or problems, and then finding and applying the right solutions. The implementation phase is very important to me. Lots of people can point to a problem and say "Look, that's what's happening" but understanding why and knowing how to fix it, that's where I comes in. It's not just about finding a solution, it's about finding the ones that fit your needs and work with your business.

I have been very fortunate in my career to have worked along side some really amazing people. Those driven to succeed, some coping with difficult situations and failures, and others who have a real passion for what they do. Having this priveledge has fed my passion.

Business coaching is the perfect opportunity to use my knowledge, skill and experience to assist and guide in achieving your success.

Business Background

I have over 20 years in software design, user interface testing, marketing and business management from both the business and technical sides. This has given me a unique perspective for what technology can and should do for a business as well as when it isn't the answer.

Private sector and government work in web design, content creation and management have provided me with many opportunities to learn and adapt to new environments, processes and tools. While carrying out regular business activities, keeping current on tools & techniques and general research, I have had extensive exposure to good and, most importantly, bad design. This exposure lays the foundation for my site analysis and reviews.

Practical Experience

My resposibilities have included:

  • designing, developing and launching product catalog and eCommerce sites;
  • bridging the gap between non-technical management and software development teams;
  • beta testing;
  • website auditing and performance analysis;
  • providing end-user support;
  • as a senior executive, planning corporate business strategies and multi-million dollar marketing campaigns using online and traditional media.

These experiences make even the smallest projects more efficient and effective.

Technology

Languages:
  • HTML
  • ASP
  • PHP
  • Javascript
  • VBScript
Applications
  • web development tools
  • Wordpress and other blog tools
  • photo editing and management
  • web analytics tools
  • performance, testing and tracking tools
  • database environments
  • content management systems
  • community development tools