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Summary

Joe Levi was hired by Lifetime Products in November of 2005 to fill the position of Web Application Developer left vacant by their previous Web Developer.

 

Joe previously worked for BOWG Advertising as their interactive Technology Director developing projects for clients such as 3M HIS, Novell, 3COM, and Sundance Resort. He performed contract work for a local dot com, building their first B2C e-commerce shopping cart solution. He even worked for a local pseudo-celebrity where he wore many hats (including Sharepoint Developer and various technical and management positions).

 

Joe is a Web of Trust Notary, endorsed by Thawte (a Verisign company), and experienced with x.590 Digital Signature Certificates. Joe believes in the widespread use of PKI Encryption technologies and methodologies as potentially being the “magic bullet” in eliminating online fraud, identity theft, and even casual snooping.


Give Joe a pair of headphones and a can of anything “cold and caffeinated” and he can code for hours on end. He can work efficiently as a solo developer and is also at-home when working as part of a development team.

 

When asked, Joe tells people that it's not really that he knows all that much, rather that he's just really good at figuring things out.

 

In the years since Joe began his employment with Lifetime Products he has been instrumental in realizing several projects and keeps existing sites and solutions up-to-date and running smoothly.

 

Although Joe can work inside the constraints and scope of a project, he has a hard time “thinking inside the box” and can often see the larger picture and offer ideas, thoughts, or “what-if” scenarios that can help “future-proof” a given project to extend the value and business-returns.

Skills

xHTML and HTML

(Rockstar)
10+ Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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  • Advocate of Semantic markup and microformats
  • Advocate of clean separation of design, content, business logic, and data
  • Believer in the mantra that tables should be used to markup tabular data, not for layout
  • Member of the Microsoft Developer’s Network (MSDN)
  • Member of the Web Standards Organization (WaSP)
  • Member of the (former) Microsoft Site Builder’s Network (SBN)
  • MIX08 Attendee
  • MIX07Attendee

CSS

(Rockstar)
10+ Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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  • Advocate of clean separation of content from design
  • Table-less layouts
  • Frequent visitor to the CSS Zen Garden

ASP.NET 2.0 and 3.5

(Advanced)
<1 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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  • Familiar with Web Sites as well as Web Projects
  • Experience with masterpages and sitemaps
  • Experience with ASP.NET MVC

Search Engine Marketing (SEO, SEP, SEM)

(Expert)
3-4 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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  • Understand how page and content layout in html can effect search engine positioning
  • Expert in the use of hierarchical markup to ensure well-indexed content
  • Proficient in the use of XML-Sitemaps for submitting pages to Google and Yahoo!

Microformats

(Expert)
1-2 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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  • Well versed in use of hCard, Geo, basic hCal/iCal, XFN, Vote, and tag Microformats
  • Expanding knowlegde to include hReview, hResume, and more complex hCal/iCal Microformats
  • Skilled at applying Microformat markup without altering the resulting page layout or design

C#.NET

(Intermediate)
3-4 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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Standard office programs

(Expert)
10+ Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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  • Microsoft Office Suite:Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, MapPoint, Presentations, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, ActiveSync, InfoPath, OneNote, and Access
  • OpenOffice Suite
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite: WordPerfect, Quattro, and Presentations
  • Novell GroupWise (4.1 – 5.5.3.1)

Portfolio

Work History

Lifetime Products

Clearfield, UT, United States
Nov 2005 - Present
Senior Web Developer 
  • Developed various corporate websites using Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 with ASP.NET 2.0 and 3.5 connecting to MS SQL Server 2005 via Web Services, ADO.NET, SQL Data Sources, SubSonic, RSS, XML, LINQ, and ASP.NET MVC.
  • www.Lifetime.com: Lead developer for the Lifetime Products’ global corporate website (536,000+ monthly page views); decreased the bounce rate from over 90% to less than 73%.
  • www.myLifePlay.com, www.BackyardsInc.com, www.BuyLifetime.com: Developed B2C e-commerce sites using La Garde’s StoreFront.Net engine with custom designs.
  • www.BuyLifetime.com: after re-developing for Microsoft’s Commerce Server 2007 engine and optimizing code and styles, the site increased from $1.3 to $5.3 million annual revenue ($1.5 million annual profit).
  • merchants.Lifetime.com: Designed and Co-developed a B2B e-commerce site to increase accuracy and reduce manual labor required to input merchant orders from emails, faxes, or phone calls.
  • www.BigStuffPlay.com: Designed and Developed a one-page brochure site for commercial play equipment.
  • LifetimeLink.info: Co-Developed an employees only web portal with blog characteristics, document upload/download, and HR maintained content. Built using ASP.NET MVC.
  • www.Lifetime365.com: Wrote and applied custom styles and design elements for Lifetime's blog, hosted on Telligent's CommunityServer 2008 SP1.
  • Implemented porfolio-wide Microformats (XFN, hCard, hCal, Geo, tag, vote).

Totally Awesome Computers

Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Sep 2001 - Nov 2005
Manager: Regional, RMA, Production, Store, Sales 
  • Regional Manager: Balanced staffing needs among stores comprised in the Northern Sales Region.
  • Store Manager: Managed store and production (assembly line) operations and staff; Collected over $30,000 in 60-90 day past-due accounts receivable.
  • RMA Manager: Audited processes resulting in the discovery of a missing $150K inventory; improved processes and forms to drop inventory to $30K with a turn-around time of two weeks; tightened troubleshooting methodologies to reduce unnecessarily RMA'd items.
  • Technical Support Manager: Provided PC technical support for out-of-state customers; handled packaging, shipping, and shipment insurance claims; established protocols and procedures for the newly created department.

abcOffice.com

Kaysville, UT, United States
May 2001 - Aug 2001
Web Services Manager, Senior Web Developer 
  • Reduced aggregate website load time by over 90 minutes, averaging 3.6 to as much as 45 seconds per page-load.
  • Corrected errors in markup which caused pages to render improperly (sometimes not at all) on various web browsers.
  • Implemented a B2C shopping cart solution across the primary website (consisting of approximately 15,000 pages) in less than 90 days.

B/O/W/G Advertising

Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Jun 1999 - Mar 2001
Interactive Technology Director, Web Developer 
  • Headed the Quality Control Department to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Built websites, web “pods”, and various interactive projects for a variety of clientele.
  • Led the Digital Signature Initiative to enable faster turn-around of documents requiring legally binding signatures.

Iomega

Roy, UT, United States
Mar 1996 - Jun 1999
KnowledgeBase Administrator, Web Developer (Customer Service) 
  • Supervised and led the Automated Support Group of the Customer Satisfaction Department.
  • Drove the KnowledgeBase Initiative from initial strategy through two audience-specific implementations.
  • Designed and maintained the award winning Iomega global customer support website, including individual page presentation, placement, and display; to site navigation and graphics.

Prodigy

Layton, UT, United States
1994 - Sep 1995
Account Manager, Escalations Technican, Employee Trainer 
  • Liaison/Attaché between first/second level phone technicians and Research & Development.
  • Developed prototype of departmental intranet.
  • Head of “Hearing Impaired” support group which troubleshot using TDD/TTY terminals and Relay Operators.

 

Certifications

“Direct Touch” Certification

(3Com)
Has no expiration

“Web Boot Camp” Certification

(3Com)
Has no expiration

HTML 4.0 Level 2

(Vitrex)
Has no expiration

HTML 3.2

(Vitrex)
Has no expiration

CBR Express & Generator/Tester (KnowledgeBase)

(Inference)
Has no expiration

CBR Content Navigator Author (KnowledgeBase)

(Inference)
Has no expiration

Word Processing Certification

(Davis Applied Technology Center)
Has no expiration

Implementing and Supporting Windows

(Astron)
Has no expiration

Electrostatic Discharge Prevention

(Iomega)
Has no expiration

Web of Trust Notary (Digital Signature x.509)

(Thawte)
Has no expiration

Education

Weber State University

Ogden, UT, United States
1995 - 2007
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems and Technologies
  • AACSB International Accredited
  • Associate of Arts, Information Systems and Technologies
  • Associate of Science, General Studies

Layton High School

Layton, UT, United States
1991 - 1994
High Honors Diploma
  • Graduated with High Honors and a 3.72 cumulative GPA
  • Co-Chair of “Publications & Desktop Publishing” for the Future Business Leaders of America Club (FBLA)
  • Member of the Science, Technology, and Environment Club (STEC)
  • Varsity Letter in co-ed competitive Swimming
  • Layton High Excellence in Art Award, 1993

 

Interests

Web Technology, Social Media, VoIP, Encryption, Gardening, Compost, Backyard Chikens and Rabbits, Small-Wind Turbines, Solar Power, LEDs, Plexliglass, Solar Thermal Collectors, Digital Media, DVR, IPTV, Console Gaming

 

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References

Duane Koford

(Peer)
Network Administrator Lifetime Products

Joe Levi is passionate about Web technology. He studies and knows how to implement websites that are standards compliant and cross-browser consistent. Joe has an understanding of CSS and other markup that is encyclopedic in breadth and depth. He puts effort into continually updating his skills and knowledge.

Terry Musser

(Peer)
Business Account Manager Totally Awesome Computers

Joe Levi was a take the bull by the horns no nonsence co-worker. I really enjoyed the time we worked together and hope to have the opportunity again in the future. He always jumped in with both feet and had an excellent attitude. He would be an asset to any organization fortunate enough to hire him.

Bruce Hacking

(Superior)
Vice President Totally Awesome Computers

Joe Levi was an incredible part of the TAC team. He excelled above and beyond in everything he touched. Not only would Joe complete an assigned project perfectly, but he would improve the way it was to be done the next time. Joe was great at being detailed and organized. He was fun to work with and in my opinion was underutilized. I would hire Joe again because of his expertise, willingness to learn, ability to excel, and great attitude.

Rick McMullen

(Superior)
Product Manager Totally Awesome Computers

I had the pleasure of working with Joe Levi while at Totally Awesome Computers. Joe has always been organized and task orientated. He has great follow through and knows how to get things done. He has great time-management skills and always is thinking outside of the box. If there is anything you need that Joe fits the bill for then do not hesitate in asking him to work on your project. I hope that I will have the oportunity to work with him again.

Brett Clyde

(Peer)
Database Administrator Lifetime Products

As Joe Levi's collegue in the MIS department at Lifetime Products I saw his talent for web development first-hand. Joe is quick to find technologies that deliver results to his customers and is personable and friendly with them. I can also vouch for work Joe has performed on the IS&T department website for Weber State University. Joe is able to work under difficult conditions to acheive a quality product his customers are happy with.

Mike Dopp

(Peer)
Back-End Web Developer Lifetime Products

Joe Levi is a detailed oriented individual with a keen eye on the future of web development as well as all things tech. Joe has great communication skills and knows how to keep on a project until complete. Joe grasps old and new technology's quickly and is not afraid to face a challenge. Challenges are not only a learning experience but found a as a great adventure. The knowledge and skills Joe has makes him a perfect candidate for any position he gets the opportunity to tackle.

Brad Hintze

(Superior)
Chief Operations Officer Totally Awesome Computers

Joe Levi was a terrific manager while at Totally Awesome Computers. His management skills were outstanding in interactions with customers and employees. Joe was always ready for a challenge and frequently exceeded expectation. While at Totally Awesome he worked in many capacities and excelled in each. In one capacity, as RMA manager, he dropped the RMA inventory by 50% and turned over $50,000 in damaged inventory into usable inventory in one month. The processes and policies he began while in that position saved the company many thousands of dollars every month.

Eric Weight

(Superior)
Managing Partner B/O/W/G Advertising

Joe Levi as an outstanding candidate for employment with your company. While employed at B/O/W/G Advertising, Joe was very consistent in his dedication and commitment to our company. He performed his job responsibilities admirably and competently. He was very proficient in his technical skills and was able to identify many new opportunities to improve our technical processes.

Dell Schanze

(Superior)
Owner Totally Awesome Computers

Joe Levi has won my "Personal Hero of the Day" award in recognition of his hard work and for his Totally Awesome attitude.