resume
Ellenwood, GA 30294
sb_staples@yahoo.com
EDUCATION: Clark Atlanta University, Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, July 1994.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Over 12 years of Web and Media experience with The Weather Channel Network.
- 6 years experience developing and directing software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and
documentation.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal/external customers.
- Ability to write, edit, and organize material for web/print media.
- Ability to handle multiple projects involving numerous changes simultaneously.
- Quick learner; ability to multi-task and maintain set goals.
- Experience leading a team of developers, establishing team goals and workloads.
- Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in various software applications (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of Section 508 compliance, experience working with federal agencies.
EMPLOYMENT:
June 2009 – September 2009 – WebMD (webmd.com)
Web Publisher - The Publisher works with the Publishing team to provide content publishing support for the WebMD network
sites. Assist in Front-end HTML development, and quality assurance implementation. Assist in development of technical web
site standards. Provide front-end troubleshooting support. Manage publishing tools and makes recommendations to technical
team for improvements and updates. Assist as backup for daily content publishing. Manage content integrity and ensures that
all links remain active and accurate. Assist in development and upgrade of quality assurance standards.
August 2008 – December 2008 – Northrop Grumman/CDC (cdc.gov)
MultiMedia Designer - Support the National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM). Duties include: Converting documents to
HTML using Dreamweaver; Creating PDF documents and conducting advanced editing on the documents; Designing page layouts and
developing graphics; Proof documents before forwarding for review and posting on the Internet; Uploading documents to the
web; Maintain and monitor various Web directories, documents, accounts, etc; Prepare graphic materials from written or
electronic copy; Maintains automated solutions to help insure Link checking for quality assurance; Manage the ASP web space
and SQL Server databases; Provide HTML forms, ASP and SQL Server development, JavaScript, and other Internet technology
development services; Provide technical guidance on search engines, meta-tags, JavaScript, XML and other more advanced web
activities.
August 2002 to August 2008 - The Weather Channel (weather.com)
Applications Developer - Worked within the Shared Services Development Group to support multiple business units. (Web,
Wireless, Desktop and Mobile) Primary function was software analysis and development of in-house technical solutions. This
includes new application development as well as enhancements and maintenance of existing software applications. Analyzed user
needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Developed and/or
implemented timely, cost effective, and high quality business solutions to meet customer needs, using established processes
as well creating new processes. Worked with Ad Groups to ensure advertising standards were met within website content.
Assisted with focus groups and site tests; worked with the Product Managers, Design, third-party vendors and team of
developers to manage IT production releases; provided consultation to internal/external customers, provided training for new
hires as well as maintained manuals detailing job responsibilities and policies.
December 2001 to August 2002 - The Weather Channel(weather.com)
HTML Developer - Web community writer created and maintained message boards, scheduled online chats,
weather blogs and updates to on-camera meteorologists' profiles. Handled e-mail blasts to online newsletter subscribers. Part
of team that developed company Intranet site; maintained content and design updates to website. Wrote and edited copy for
www.weather.com website.
August 2002 to October 1994 - The Weather Channel Network
Senior Technical Director ‐ Duties consisted of switching daily weather broadcasts, video editing, Chyron graphic
creations, audio and camera operations (remote and stationary). Highly proficient with digital cameras, graphic arts for
network and web design.
Skills: HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, HomeSite, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Content Management Systems: TeamSite, PageBuilder, Documentum, WordPress, knowledge of Omniture reports. Solid understanding of SEO/SEM initiatives. Prepared weekly status reports and project analysis.
WRITING SAMPLES:
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Published Fiction Author: She'll Learn, published 2004, ISBN 0970380380 and Candy for My Soul, published 2007, ISBN 9781424342778