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Jay Adkins
Experienced Web Designer & GUI Developer

Creative Web Designer & Developer
NIC, Inc.

My Company:	http://www.nicusa.com
My Website:	http://www.jayadkins.net

Currently accepting freelance opportunities only.

* Web application developer with a primary focus on GUI or front-end design, coding and validation. Primarily interested in ASP.NET and PHP coding specifically in XHTML standards for compliance and validation.

* Website Design - Remaining up-to-date in Web standards, style and performance. Staying proficient in the latest design styles and incorporating those styles with usability standards and user friendly functionality.

My primary focus is to continue working in the interactive media field while continuously developing my skills and expertise through education, training and real-world experience on the job.

KC Web Geeks, LLC.

Jan 2008 - Present

President / Designer & Developer

KC Web Geeks is a team of Kansas City based web designers and developers who are dedicated to providing our clients with professional and affordable web design and development.

Our team members have experience in designing and developing web sites for a vast range of clients including multi-million dollar, revenue generating web sites.

Our goal is to give our clients upscale, high-quality products with small town customer service. Our services range from full web site development to Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

VML

Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

Interactive Web Developer - Contract

Development and maintenance of web properties for some of the world's most prestigious companies.

PlattForm Advertising

Sep 2006 - Oct 2008

Senior Web Developer & Designer

Completing interactive media technology requests for both internal and external customers. Delegating projects and leading my team members efficiently as company policy dictates. Providing team members with resources and accommodations needed for them to complete their projects in a timely manner.

Coaching skills are used on a daily basis to get the job done to help provide for a nice working atmosphere within our department. Meeting with other department leadership to determine how we can best suit their needs in order to maintain a smooth working relationship and get the client's product to them in the best possible time with the highest quality standards.

Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

Interactive Webmaster

In this position I was responsible for the daily maintenance of internal (company owned) web properties to ensure that all of the revenue gaining components of those web sites were in place and their performance stayed on a consistent pace for increase. I also maintained look and feel aspects of the sites and made sure that the back-end code was continually up to standard and optimized for best performance.

Mary Theobald Marketing & Communications

Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

Website Developer, Designer & Print Media Specialist

In this position I was charged with developing and creating graphics and copy for print applications such as brochures, business cards, presentations, posters and billboards for notable companies such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, Action Sports and more.

I also created and maintained several high quality web sites by completely building the sites from conception to completion. I regularly maintained over 120 high quality web sites for business and medical professionals from all over the United States.

My objective is to find a position that tests my skills and alows me to advance my knowledge as far as possible while utilizing my existing skills on the job. I also seek to learn from others' experiences and knowledge in order to broaden my skil set.

University of Kansas

1996 - 2000

DeSoto High School

1991 - 1995

HTML/DHTML

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)

No problems here. This is where I started out.

PHP

(Intermediate)
1-2 Years Experience, (Last Used 1-2 years ago)

I learn as I go and Google is my best friend. If I don't know something I ask or resolrt to Google for the answer. I love to learn new languages and do everything I can to make sure I learn the correct procedures.

jQuery

(Intermediate)
<1 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)

Same as above. I learn as I go and Google is my best friend. If I don't know something I ask or resolrt to Google for the answer. I love to learn new languages and do everything I can to make sure I learn the correct procedures. I will be a Rockstar in this area!

CSS

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)

CSS is my bread and butter. I dream CSS and love the challenges that come with it. I'm more of a GUI guy, so my love of CSS follows right allong with it.

Adobe Creative Suite

(Adobe Professionals, Inc.)

Feb 2006

Family - Spending time with my wife and kids, no matter what we're doing

My Animals - I have a dog who is English Setter and Black Lab mix with a red coat and a black and white fluffy cat named Pepper.

Designing and building websites

Music - I have a love for music of all types. My music collection is vast and very eclectic.

NFL Football - KC Chiefs are my favorite team, even through the bad seasons. No fair weather fans here.

Baseball - The Royals, again no fair weather fans here. Although my favorite pro player is not a Royal, but a Cardinal. Albert Pujols is my all time favorite player.

I'm also a wanna-be part-time radio personality.